Kamalaya Koh SamuivsConrad Koh Samui
Both Conrad Koh Samui and Kamalaya Koh Samui are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Kamalaya Koh Samui scores slightly better than Conrad Koh Samui. Kamalaya Koh Samui is ranked #17 in Koh Samui with recommendations from 7 sources including Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
Kamalaya Koh Samui
102/9 Moo 3, Laem Set Rd, Na-Muang, Laem Set, Koh Samui 84140, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"When to go: Avoid only the October monsoons, when the steep hillsides get slippery.
Which room to book: Beachfront bungalows 46, 58, 59, and 60 (doubles, $323–$485, including..."
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When to go: Avoid only the October monsoons, when the steep hillsides get slippery.
Condé Nast Traveler
"A group of American hippies turned real estate entrepreneurs opened Kamalaya, a 59-room resort on the coconut palm–covered slopes of southern Koh Samui." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Samui's top wellness retreat sits on nine gorgeously lush acres on the tranquil southern coast." Full review
Gayot
"A destination wellness program complements the healing environment at this picturesque island resort."
Afar Magazine
"Thailand’s pioneering wellness retreat is known for its 3- to 14-day programs that address everything from burnout to sleep issues." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A one-stop destination spa with spiritual undertones." Full review
Frommer's
"Located on the island’s quiet southern coast, Kamalaya feels like a (much-needed) escape from reality." Full review
Conrad Koh Samui
49/8-9 Moo 4, Hillcrest Road, overlooking Aow Thai Beach, Taling-Ngam, Koh Samui 84140, Thailand
From $328/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"This luxury resort is located about 45 minutes from the main airport, but the drive is worth it as the views upon arrival make one immediately forget the journey." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Clinging to the hillside on Koh Samui’s dramatic southwest coast, this spectacularly located hotel boasts dazzling dawn-to-dusk views across the Gulf of Thailand." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The 81 exceptionally neat-lined, contemporary and gorgeous villas of the sumptuous Conrad gaze out over an azure sea, by way of their very own infinity pools." Full review