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Kamalaya Koh SamuivsSheraton Samui Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Kamalaya Koh Samui is the choice of most writers compared to Sheraton Samui Resort. Kamalaya Koh Samui scores 81 with positive reviews from 7 publications including Frommer's, Concierge and Afar Magazine.
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
Sheraton Samui Resort
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
86 Moo 3 Chaweng Noi Beach, Bophut, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "More Moorish or Mediterranean than Asian, this large hotel-style resort covers several white adobe buildings with driftwood balustrades in a garden dripping with palms and jungle vines."
Star Service "Set on idyllic white sands amid four hectares of tropical gardens and coconut groves, this property is one of the best choices for midrange families and groups on the hunt for a paradise setting." Full review
Rough Guide "The longest-established luxury hotel on Samui is a grand but lively establishment with a Mediterranean feel, set in sloping, landscaped gardens."
Fodor's "A landscaped terrace leads directly down to a private beach at this resort on the less crowded southern end of Chawaeng Noi." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Nestled on a hillside abutting serene Chaweng Noi Beach, the Sheraton Samui Resort is a four-pearl, 141-room property brimming with tropical character." Full review
