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Santiburi Koh SamuivsBeyond Kanda Buuri
Both Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi and Santiburi Koh Samui are endorsed by experts. On balance, Santiburi Koh Samui ranks significantly better than Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi. Santiburi Koh Samui comes in at 84 with endorsements from 5 sources including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Rough Guide.
Santiburi Koh Samui
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Frommer's
Rough Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph Frommer's
12/71 Moo 1, Tumbol Mae Nam, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 50200, Tambol Mae Nam, Mae Nam, Koh Samui 84330, Thailand
From $383/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The villas on this beachfront estate make you feel as if you're staying at a billionaire's holiday hideaway; accordingly, this is one of the most expensive lodgings on the island." Full review
Frommer's "Santiburi was the first high-end property in the area. Modern state-of-the-art amenities are discreetly infused into the contemporary Thai architecture." Full review
Rough Guide "German-run, top-end hotel in beautifully landscaped grounds spread around a huge freshwater swimming pool and stream."
OysterLuxury
"The Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa, with its 45 acres of palm gardens, is one of the poshest, most pampering resorts on the island of Samui, and possibly in all of Thailand." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Set in an expansive garden along a palm-fringed beach, Santiburi Resort exudes classic luxury and offers smart villas and rooms, perfect for couples and families." Full review
Frommer's "Just a few steps east of the Napasai, the Santiburi was the first high-end property in the area but has remained fresh and current thanks to several makeovers" Full review
Beyond Kanda Buuri Frommer's
Lonely Planet Fodor's Oyster
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
OysterUpscale
"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
