Garrya Tongsai Bay SamuivsWhite House Beach Resort & Spa
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, The Tongsai Bay scores significantly better than White House Beach Resort & Spa. The Tongsai Bay ranks #5 in Koh Samui with recommendations from 8 reviews including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Oyster.
Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
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