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Hansar Samui ResortvsThe Library
Both properties are recommended by professionals. Overall, The Library ranks significantly better than Hansar Samui Resort. The Library comes in at 92 with recommendations from 12 publications including Star Service, Fodor's 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
"Laid-back retreat near the fishermen's village of Bo Phut with a beachfront saltwater pool and a three-story spa." Full review
"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.
"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."
Luxury
"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
The Library
Concierge
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Mr & Mrs Smith Show All Reviews
14/1 Moo 2, Chaweng, Bophut, Ko Samui 84320, Thailand
From $157/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"The bloodred-tiled pool is the dramatic centerpiece, with huge pillows and daybeds beside it. High white walls and black-lacquer floors provide museumlike backdrops for Thai antiques."
"This place is so fun that it's worth a visit for its amusingly hip decor—check out the white figures reading books on the lawn, inviting you to lounge as well." Full review
"A high-design hideaway dotted with artwork and sculptures on one of Koh Samui's best beaches." Full review
"In crowded Chaweng Beach, this 26-room hotel’s high style attracts a stream of beachcombers (prepare to show your key to the hotel gatekeeper)." Full review
"The minimalist white rooms are striking and the restaurant called The Page is excellent."
"Even from the airplane, this resort stands out on Koh Samui's crowded Chaweng Beach, thanks to its distinct and dramatic red-tile swimming pool." Full review
"High-concept design hotel, based around a library of books, DVDs and CDs with computer terminals."
Top Choice
"This place is too cool for school, which is ironic since it's called 'The Library'. The entire resort is a sparkling white mirage accented with black trimming and slatted curtains." Full review
Luxury
"With its superb design and striking red-colored swimming pool, The Library is arguably the hippest luxury beachfront resort in Koh Samui." Full review
"There’s nothing like relaxing on a beautiful beach with a good book, and the luxurious, modern The Library hotel set along Koh Samui’s famous Chaweng Beach takes this notion to the next level." Full review