SALA Samui Choengmon Beach ResortvsBeyond Kanda Buuri
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort scores significantly better than Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi. SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort has a TripExpert Score of 85 with approval from 7 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Oyster and The Telegraph.
SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort
10/9 Moo 5, Baan Plai Laem, Choeng Mon, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Bright, nearly all-white rooms open onto private courtyards on one side and curtain-enclosed bathrooms on the other." Full review
Frommer's
"Hip, slick, and cool; that's the vibe at Sala Samui." Full review
Jetsetter
"Chic beachside resort with modern Thai-style suites and villas." Full review
Star Service
"SALA Samui sits squarely in the middle of a raw new development that has overtaken formerly remote Choeng Mon beach." Full review
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Prospective guests who would like to experience Thailand and its gracious charm would do better to choose Bo Phut Resort, westward along the beach.
Oyster
Luxury
"The 69 rooms and villas here are luxurious and minimalistic, and feature open-air bathrooms...Amenities abound here." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Bright, minimalist rooms and villas in an expansive beach front property with excellent facilities and great sea views make for a romantic and private getaway for couples and young families." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The design scheme is undeniably exquisite – regal whites and lacquered teaks are generously lavished throughout, while subtle turquoise accents draw on the colour of each villa’s private plunge pool." Full review
Beyond Kanda Buuri
20 Moo 2 Chaweng-Chongmon Road, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This upscale low-rise resort is part of the Kata Group and sits right on the north Chaweng seafront, among tropical vegetation and lotus ponds." Full review
Lonely Planet
"At the end of a small lane at the north end of Hat Chaweng, Papillon takes its name from the giant butterflies that flutter around in the dense resort garden."
Fodor's
"Vaguely Balinese in design, this classy boutique hotel makes use of dark woods—often as a stunning contrast against stark white or shimmering gold." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Many guests are drawn to the upscale Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi by the size of its 181 modern rooms -- especially the huge bathrooms with deep tubs and rainfall showers." Full review