Santiburi Koh SamuivsSix Senses Samui
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Six Senses Samui scores significantly better than Santiburi Koh Samui. Six Senses Samui comes in at 93 with positive reviews from 10 reviews like Mr & Mrs Smith, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
Santiburi Koh Samui
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Six Senses Samui
9/10 Moo 5, Baan Plai Laem, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $436/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter
"With a stay at Six Senses Samui in Koh Samui (Bo Put), you'll be convenient to Wat Plai Laem and Big Buddha Statue. This 5-star resort is within close proximity of Wat Phra Yai and Mini..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Each of the resort’s 66 villas... which cling to a palm-studded headland above the sea, is a pleasure dome of rustic luxury in polished hardwoods, bamboo, and creamy muslin." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The staff is extremely attentive and the food is excellent. This is probably one of the top three places for a luxurious stay on Ko Samui."
Star Service
"Set behind a guarded gate, this small luxury bungalow complex enjoys end-of-the-road privacy." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"One of Koh Samui's finest resorts, Six Senses Samui is a luxury villa property on the northeast tip of the island." Full review
Fodor's
"From the moment that you're introduced to your private butler, you'll realize that this is not just another high-end resort—you're about to embark on an amazing experience." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A rustic rainforest retreat in Koh Samui, the boutique hotel Six senses Samui offers luxurious and private wooden villas, each with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"If you are looking for seclusion, style and a strong sustainability policy, Six Senses Koh Samui, positioned on a jungle-covered promontory above the bright white sands of Choeng Mon, is perfect." Full review
Frommer's
"Set on a gently sloping headland among nine hectares (20 acres) of lush vegetation, this award-winning resort is an ideal honeymoon spot" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Set along a rugged promontory, Six Senses strikes the perfect balance between opulence and rustic charm, and defines the term ‘barefoot elegance’." Full review