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The Hive HotelvsSALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort ranks significantly better than Lamai Wanta. SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort comes in at 85 with praise from 7 publications like Jetsetter, Star Service and Fodor's.
The Hive Hotel
Fodor's
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
124/264 Moo 3, Maret, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui 84310, Thailand
From $96/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "If you have come to Lamai to relax and enjoy the beach, Lamai-Wanta has all you need, plus a small on-site clinic." Full review
Frommer's "Located in the center of Lamai Beach, this little complex of clean and contemporary cottages complements a cluster of rooms in a two-story hotel block." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Close to all the action in Lamai, but far enough to be quiet and still directly on the beach, this recently renovated hotel is quite clean and comfortable."
Rough Guide "Welcoming, well-placed hotel with a seductive beachfront swimming pool and a good restaurant."
Lonely Planet "The pool area feels a bit retro, with its swatch book of beige- and blue-toned tiles, but in the back there are modern motel rooms and bungalows that have fresh coats of white paint."
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Lamai Wanta has an excellent beachfront location within walking distance of bars and restaurants, and a short drive from popular sights." Full review
SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort Fodor's Frommer's
Jetsetter
Star Service Oyster
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
10/9 Moo 5, Baan Plai Laem, Choeng Mon, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Bright, nearly all-white rooms open onto private courtyards on one side and curtain-enclosed bathrooms on the other." Full review
Frommer's "Hip, slick, and cool; that's the vibe at Sala Samui." Full review
Jetsetter "Chic beachside resort with modern Thai-style suites and villas." Full review
Star Service "SALA Samui sits squarely in the middle of a raw new development that has overtaken formerly remote Choeng Mon beach." Full review
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Prospective guests who would like to experience Thailand and its gracious charm would do better to choose Bo Phut Resort, westward along the beach.
OysterLuxury
"The 69 rooms and villas here are luxurious and minimalistic, and feature open-air bathrooms...Amenities abound here." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Bright, minimalist rooms and villas in an expansive beach front property with excellent facilities and great sea views make for a romantic and private getaway for couples and young families." Full review
Lonely Planet "The design scheme is undeniably exquisite – regal whites and lacquered teaks are generously lavished throughout, while subtle turquoise accents draw on the colour of each villa’s private plunge pool." Full review
