Kamalaya Koh SamuivsNora Beach Resort and Spa
Both Nora Beach Resort and Spa and Kamalaya Koh Samui are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Kamalaya Koh Samui is the choice of most writers compared to Nora Beach Resort and Spa. Kamalaya Koh Samui is ranked #17 in Koh Samui with praise from 7 publications such as Frommer's, The Telegraph and Gayot.
Kamalaya Koh Samui
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
Nora Beach Resort and Spa
222 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320 , Thailand
From $322/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Nora Beach is a good hotel for beginners and first-timers to Thailand, offering fair rates for a fine location and comfortable Thai-flavored accommodations. " Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Like other upscale resorts in the area, Nora Beach Resort and Spa offers a beachside retreat with the comforts of home." Full review
Fodor's
"A big plus of this hotel is that about two dozen rooms have sea views and many overlook the pool, so you're almost guaranteed an aquatic perspective." Full review