Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa Koh Samui
Anantara’s stunning palanquin entrance satisfies every fantasy of a far-flung oriental kingdom...
‘Superior’, ‘standard’, ‘deluxe’, ‘standard deluxe’, ‘deluxe superior’, ‘superior standard’ – what does it all mean? Trying to decode Samui’s obnoxious hotel lingo is like trying to decipher the ancient Maya language. The island’s array of sleeping options is overwhelming – we’ve compiled a list of our favourites, but the following inventory is by no means exhaustive.
If you’re looking to splurge, there is definitely no shortage of top-end resorts sporting extravagant bungalows, charming spas, private infinity pools, and first-class dining. Bo Phut, on the island’s northern coast, has a charming collection of boutique lodging – the perfect choice for midrange travellers. Backpack-toting tourists will have to look a little harder, but budget digs do pop up once in a while along all of the island’s beaches.
Private villa services have become quite popular in recent years. Rental companies often advertise in the various tourist booklets that circulate on the island.
Anantara’s stunning palanquin entrance satisfies every fantasy of a far-flung oriental kingdom...
Our favourite spot in Lamai (well, actually just south of Lamai), Rocky finds the right balance between ...
This hidden bamboo paradise is worth the once-in-a-lifetime splurge...
Set in a lush garden full of gigantic fan palms, this curiously named place is slick and modern, with th...
Buri Rasa looks like something from a glossy book on modern Asian interior design...
What was once a simple place has now transformed into the boutique-iest boutique resort on Samui – every...
Vibrant Baan Haad Ngam shuns the usual teak and tan – every exterior is painted an interesting shade of ...
A pleasant option for those who want top-end luxury without the hefty bill, Baan Chaweng is one of the n...
Centara is a massive, manicured compound in the heart of Chaweng, but the palm-filled property is so lar...
No, that’s not a rip in the wallpaper – it’s all part of the design concept...
Just nuzzling into the mid-range bracket, this child-friendly place is an old-school bungalow resort tha...
A midrange all-star, Tango features a string of bungalows arranged along a teak boardwalk that meanders ...
This sophisticated retreat has a three-storey hotel and several free-standing bungalows made from import...
A popular ‘flashpacker’ choice, this campus of accommodation has a large variety of room types serviced ...
Na Thon’s pick of the litter, this five-floor hotel is popular with visiting businessmen...
Inserted in the middle of Chaweng’s seamless chain of accommodation, Dara can feel a tad cramped but the...
At the end of a small lane at the north end of Hat Chaweng, Papillon takes its name from the giant butte...
Four Seasons feels more like a private village than a resort...
Maya Buri’s inland location near the airport means that these boutique bungalows would be four times mor...
In sharp contrast to the austere Library next door, Baan Samui is a campus of colourful beachside units...
Nora Chaweng is not on the beach, but this newer addition to the Chaweng bustle has swankily designed ro...
A popular street-side Thai restaurant and a semi-submerged bar in the swimming pool are some of the more...
A small slice of tropical paradise at Hat Chaweng, Montien House is a real find...
The pool area feels a bit retro, with its swatch book of beige- and blue-toned tiles, but in the back th...
Simple whites, lacquered teak and blazing red accents set the colour scheme at this hip address along Ch...
Probably the best exponent of the new minimalist style sweeping across Samui, Pavilion has a prime locat...
More Moorish or Mediterranean than Asian, this large hotel-style resort covers several white adobe build...
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