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Kamalaya Koh SamuivsKanda Residences Pool Villas
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, Kamalaya Koh Samui scores significantly better than Kanda Residences. Kamalaya Koh Samui has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 7 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
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
Kanda Residences Pool Villas Concierge
Jetsetter
Oyster
80/32 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $491/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The spectacular views make a lasting impression at this 36-villa property situated atop craggy headlands and both convenient to and removed from Koh Samui's nightlife."
Jetsetter "Secluded beachside villas with private pools in Koh Samui with a romantic restaurant on a platform over the sea." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Kanda Residences is a set of exclusive multi-bedroom villas located north of Chaweng Beach near Choeng Mon on Samui's northeast coast." Full review
