The Jungle ClubvsGarrya Tongsai Bay Samui
Jungle Club and The Tongsai Bay are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Tongsai Bay ranks significantly higher than Jungle Club. The Tongsai Bay ranks #5 in Koh Samui with endorsements from 8 publications including The Telegraph, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
The Jungle Club
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
Oyster
Budget
"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
Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui
84 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320 , Thailand
From $187/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The owners of this splendid all-suites resort managed to build it without sacrificing even one of the tropical trees that give the place a refreshing and natural sense of utter seclusion." Full review
Star Service
"Nestled on a private beach in a beautiful cove, Tongsai Bay was the harbinger of luxury tourism on this once-peaceful coconut plantation floating effortlessly in the Sea of Siam." Full review
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A handful of these cottages sits along the seafront and are among the most oft requested.
Rough Guide
Star
"Easy-going, environmentally aware establishment with excellent service."
Oyster
Luxury
"One of Koh Samui's better-known luxury beach resorts, The Tongsai Bay is a quiet, eco-friendly property with a low-key, back-to-nature environment." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Nestled in its own private and stunning cove, the Tongsai Bay Resort offers 83 chalets and villas that cascade down a luscious hillside to the beach and into the Gulf of Thailand." Full review
Frommer's
"Built into a lush, tropical hillside that leads to its own beach, this all-suite complex has sweeping views of Tongsai Bay" Full review
Lonely Planet
"For serious pampering, head to this secluded luxury gem...all the super-smart split-level suites have day-bed rest areas, gorgeous romantic decor, stunning views, large terraces" Full review