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Ark Bar Beach ResortvsBandara Spa Resort & Pool Villas, Samui
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Bandara Resort & Spa is the choice of most writers compared to Ark Bar Beach Resort. Bandara Resort & Spa is ranked #33 in Koh Samui with approval from 3 sources such as Oyster, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Ark Bar Beach Resort
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
159/89 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Bophut, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $45/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
OysterMid-Range
"Ark Bar Beach Resort is a mid-range hotel set along a scenic white-sand beach in the heart of downtown Chaweng's party district." Full review
Frommer's "Its two-story hotel rooms are squeezed into a narrow strip of gardens leading to the beach right in the heart of Chaweng, but they’re all equipped with air-con, minibar, and balconies" Full review
Lonely Planet "You’ll find two of every party animal at clean and well-tended 328-room Ark Bar – frat boys, chilled-out hippies, teenagers, 40-somethings and so on." Full review
Bandara Spa Resort & Pool Villas, Samui
Fodor's Frommer's Oyster
178/2 Moo 1, Tambol Bophut, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $58/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Bandara gets high marks for its location on the nicest stretch of Bophut Beach." Full review
Frommer's "Bandara has a range of villas, standard, and deluxe rooms that flank a main courtyard area, and a good-sized, raised pool." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Bandara Resort & Spa is an upscale property with a private beach, located on a busy road and within walking distance of Fisherman's Village." Full review
