Anavana Beach ResortvsExplorar Koh Samui - Adults Only Resort and Spa
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Poppies Samui ranks slightly better than SENSIMAR Koh Samui Resort and Spa. Poppies Samui comes in at #21 in Koh Samui with accolades from 4 publications like Fodor's, Oyster and Frommer's.
Anavana Beach Resort
PO Box 1, Chaweng, Bophut, Ko Samui 84320, Thailand
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- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Dozens of friendly employees are on hand to attend to your every need at this romantic beachfront resort on the quiet southern end of Chawaeng Beach." Full review
Frommer's
"At the southern end of busy Chaweng, this popular old-timer, unlike the concrete behemoths around this part of town, features just two dozen luxury cottages nestled among lush foliage." Full review
Lonely Planet
"After passing through the marble lobby, a small staircase suddenly opens onto a tropical paradise that feels miles away from busy Chaweng." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located on the quieter southern end of Chaweng Beach, Poppies Samui is a classic, upper-middle-range property with 24 quaint cottages spread amid lush landscaping." Full review
Explorar Koh Samui - Adults Only Resort and Spa
44/134 Moo 1 | Maenam Beach, Mae Nam, Ko Samui 84330, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph
8.0
"A spic-and-span adults-only boutique resort which offers straightforward comfort, great views, wonderful staff, bright rooms, a 40-metre pool and a plethora of excellent facilities." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Sensimar Koh Samui (Adults Only Resort) is an upscale beachfront hotel with a stylish contemporary aesthetic and an excellent range of facilities." Full review
Frommer's
"It feels a little bit like Copenhagen at the beach...in addition to a prime location on a strand that’s perfect for swimming, the resort offers heaps of free activities, like kayaking, cooking lessons." Full review