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Kamalaya Koh SamuivsThe Jungle Club
Both Jungle Club and Kamalaya Koh Samui are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Jungle Club scores slightly better than Kamalaya Koh Samui. Jungle Club scores 83 with recommendations from 5 publications like Lonely Planet, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
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
The Jungle Club
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster Frommer's
Chaweng Noi Beach, Soi Panyadee school, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $49/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "This is an excellent respite from the frenetic beach scene, since it is built high on a hill above Hat Chaweng."
Rough Guide Star
"Breezy, French–Thai antidote to Chaweng’s commercial clutter."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The perilous drive up the slithering dirt road is totally worthwhile once you get a load of the incredible views from the top." Full review
OysterBudget
"Jungle Club is a hilltop retreat with a back-to-nature vibe and budget rates set along a lush jungle hillside with breathtaking ocean views." Full review
Frommer's "The views from the bungalows and rooms are sweeping, taking in the lush island interior, white-sand beaches, and nearby islands." Full review
