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Kamalaya Koh SamuivsThe Hive Hotel
Kamalaya Koh Samui and Lamai Wanta are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Kamalaya Koh Samui is preferred by most professionals compared to Lamai Wanta. Kamalaya Koh Samui is ranked #17 in Koh Samui with praise from 7 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
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 Hive Hotel
Fodor's Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
124/264 Moo 3, Maret, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui 84310, Thailand
From $96/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "If you have come to Lamai to relax and enjoy the beach, Lamai-Wanta has all you need, plus a small on-site clinic." Full review
Frommer's "Located in the center of Lamai Beach, this little complex of clean and contemporary cottages complements a cluster of rooms in a two-story hotel block." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Close to all the action in Lamai, but far enough to be quiet and still directly on the beach, this recently renovated hotel is quite clean and comfortable."
Rough Guide "Welcoming, well-placed hotel with a seductive beachfront swimming pool and a good restaurant."
Lonely Planet "The pool area feels a bit retro, with its swatch book of beige- and blue-toned tiles, but in the back there are modern motel rooms and bungalows that have fresh coats of white paint."
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Lamai Wanta has an excellent beachfront location within walking distance of bars and restaurants, and a short drive from popular sights." Full review
