Kamalaya Koh SamuivsTolani Resort & Spa Koh Samui
Both X2 Koh Samui Resort - All Spa Inclusive and Kamalaya Koh Samui are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Kamalaya Koh Samui is the choice of most writers compared to X2 Koh Samui Resort - All Spa Inclusive. Kamalaya Koh Samui has a TripExpert Score of 81 with endorsements from 7 sources including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Tolani Resort & Spa Koh Samui
442 Moo 1, Bann Hua Thanon, Maret, Koh Samui 84310, Thailand
From $157/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter
"Contemporary beach retreat with 27 cube-like villas set on a secluded five-acre plot on the south side of Koh Samui." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"X2 Koh Samui Resort is an upscale boutique hotel with 26 villas, excellent all-inclusive features, and a tranquil beachfront location along the sleepy Hua Thanon Beach, a 15-minute drive from Lamai." Full review
Frommer's
"Known for minimalist décor, polished concrete, and pops of the color. The villas are shrouded in privacy with high walls surrounding each unit—many of which have private pools." Full review