The Hive HotelvsDara Samui Beach Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Lamai Wanta scores slightly higher than Dara Samui Beach Resort. Lamai Wanta comes in at 75 with praise from 5 publications including Rough Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
The Hive Hotel
124/264 Moo 3, Maret, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui 84310, Thailand
From $96/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"If you have come to Lamai to relax and enjoy the beach, Lamai-Wanta has all you need, plus a small on-site clinic." Full review
Frommer's
"Located in the center of Lamai Beach, this little complex of clean and contemporary cottages complements a cluster of rooms in a two-story hotel block." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Close to all the action in Lamai, but far enough to be quiet and still directly on the beach, this recently renovated hotel is quite clean and comfortable."
Rough Guide
"Welcoming, well-placed hotel with a seductive beachfront swimming pool and a good restaurant."
Lonely Planet
"The pool area feels a bit retro, with its swatch book of beige- and blue-toned tiles, but in the back there are modern motel rooms and bungalows that have fresh coats of white paint."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Lamai Wanta has an excellent beachfront location within walking distance of bars and restaurants, and a short drive from popular sights." Full review
Dara Samui Beach Resort
162/2 Moo 2 Chaweng Beach, Bophut, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"The rooms are elegant and the pool area looks like a scene from a Rudyard Kipling novel."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Dara Samui Beach Resort is located on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui's most popular beach and party town." Full review