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Hansar Samui ResortvsKamalaya Koh Samui
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Kamalaya Koh Samui ranks slightly higher than Hansar Samui Resort. Kamalaya Koh Samui has a TripExpert Score of 81 with approval from 7 reviews such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
Hansar Samui Resort
Jetsetter
Star Service
Rough Guide
Oyster
101 / 28 Moo 1, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $408/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Laid-back retreat near the fishermen's village of Bo Phut with a beachfront saltwater pool and a three-story spa." Full review
Star Service "This beach resort is a modernist with one foot in the sand and the other in the city, offering rates that are above the median." Full review
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The hotel carves out a classic boutique niche with its facilities, which include a pair of dining options, and there are two bars to choose from.
Rough Guide "You’ll be surprised how spacious this hotel feels, with its long beachfront and just 74 low-rise rooms... set around gardens and a pool."
OysterLuxury
"The 74-room Hansar Samui Resort is a luxury property situated on the beach close to Fisherman's Village and plenty of bars and restaurants." Full review
Kamalaya Koh Samui
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Frommer's
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 Telegraph9.0
"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
