Santiburi Koh SamuivsWhite House Beach Resort & Spa
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Santiburi Koh Samui scores significantly better than White House Beach Resort & Spa. Santiburi Koh Samui comes in at #10 in Koh Samui with endorsements from 5 reviewers like Oyster, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
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
White House Beach Resort & Spa
59/3 Moo5 | Bophut Choengmon Beach, Bophut, Ko Samui 84320, Thailand
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"This resort in the graceful Khmer style, built around a central garden with a lotus pond and swimming pool, is a good choice in Choeng Mon for comfort at reasonable cost." Full review
Lonely Planet
"You can check Angkor Wat off your ‘to do’ list – The White House feels like the seat of an ancient empire hidden deep within the thickest jungle."
Fodor's
"Step back in time as you pass under the Khmer-style stone facade and enter the classic lobby, which is filled with giant Chinese vases, Persian carpets, and classic Lanna art." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The White House Beach Resort & Spa is a mid-range, 43-room hotel on a quiet beach in Choeng Mon, a small village in northeast Koh Samui." Full review