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Sheraton Samui ResortvsGarrya Tongsai Bay Samui
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Tongsai Bay scores significantly higher than Sheraton Samui Resort. The Tongsai Bay ranks #5 in Koh Samui with accolades from 8 sources including Frommer's, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Sheraton Samui Resort
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
86 Moo 3 Chaweng Noi Beach, Bophut, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "More Moorish or Mediterranean than Asian, this large hotel-style resort covers several white adobe buildings with driftwood balustrades in a garden dripping with palms and jungle vines."
Star Service "Set on idyllic white sands amid four hectares of tropical gardens and coconut groves, this property is one of the best choices for midrange families and groups on the hunt for a paradise setting." Full review
Rough Guide "The longest-established luxury hotel on Samui is a grand but lively establishment with a Mediterranean feel, set in sloping, landscaped gardens."
Fodor's "A landscaped terrace leads directly down to a private beach at this resort on the less crowded southern end of Chawaeng Noi." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Nestled on a hillside abutting serene Chaweng Noi Beach, the Sheraton Samui Resort is a four-pearl, 141-room property brimming with tropical character." Full review
Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui Fodor's Star Service Rough Guide Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's Lonely Planet
84 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320 , Thailand
From $187/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The owners of this splendid all-suites resort managed to build it without sacrificing even one of the tropical trees that give the place a refreshing and natural sense of utter seclusion." Full review
Star Service "Nestled on a private beach in a beautiful cove, Tongsai Bay was the harbinger of luxury tourism on this once-peaceful coconut plantation floating effortlessly in the Sea of Siam." Full review
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A handful of these cottages sits along the seafront and are among the most oft requested.
Rough Guide Star
"Easy-going, environmentally aware establishment with excellent service."
OysterLuxury
"One of Koh Samui's better-known luxury beach resorts, The Tongsai Bay is a quiet, eco-friendly property with a low-key, back-to-nature environment." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Nestled in its own private and stunning cove, the Tongsai Bay Resort offers 83 chalets and villas that cascade down a luscious hillside to the beach and into the Gulf of Thailand." Full review
Frommer's "Built into a lush, tropical hillside that leads to its own beach, this all-suite complex has sweeping views of Tongsai Bay" Full review
Lonely Planet "For serious pampering, head to this secluded luxury gem...all the super-smart split-level suites have day-bed rest areas, gorgeous romantic decor, stunning views, large terraces" Full review
