The Scent HotelvsRocky's Boutique Resort - Veranda Collection Samui
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Rocky's Boutique Resort ranks significantly better than The Scent Hotel. Rocky's Boutique Resort ranks #8 in Koh Samui with positive reviews from 5 reviews like Star Service, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
The Scent Hotel
Lonely Planet
Tablet
Oyster
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
58/1 Moo 4 Bangrak Beach, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $103/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Seek out the taste (and scent if you light your complimentary incense) of Indo-China at this tranquil gem that recreates the elegance of 1940s and '50s colonial Asia." Full review
Tablet19.0
"Rooms are decorated in one of three styles: local, with bright colors and rattan; Chinese, in dark lacquer and soft fabrics; and Western, something a bit like a minimalist European design hotel." Full review
i
Regardless of which you choose, you’ll be able to see the Gulf of Thailand; some rooms have terraces with pillow-heavy hammocks, and some overlook the pool, which is a remarkably tranquil scene, especially for Koh Samui.
OysterUpscale
"The Scent is a charming upscale boutique hotel at the edge of Bang Rak village on Koh Samui's north coast." Full review
Jetsetter "Beachfront boutique on Koh Samui’s northern shore with just 14 rooms decorated in French, Chinese and Thai styles." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "As fragrant as its name, The Scent Hotel in Koh Samui has frangipani blooming in its gardens, and scented oils and incense burning in its pretty rooms." Full review
Rocky's Boutique Resort - Veranda Collection Samui Oyster
Star Service
The Telegraph
Frommer's Lonely Planet Tablet
Michelin Guide
438/1 Moo 1, Maret, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui 84310, Thailand
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"The resort blends modern touches with traditional Thai style elements, such as satin pillows, ornate artwork, and hanging red lanterns." Full review
Star Service "Located near popular Lamai Beach and a half-hour drive to Koh Samui airport, this small resort has some spunk." Full review
i
Room service is able to handle requests at any hour, and the staff ratio of one per guest ensures that everyone is well taken care of during their stay.
The Telegraph9.0
"Couples will love this romantic chill-out getaway beach property, not far from the nightlife in Lamai, which offers spotless and well-appointed villas and rooms." Full review
Frommer's "Rocky's pushes the boundaries of luxury with two beautiful pools and individually designed one- to four-bedroom villas, which cascade down a rocky hillside to a private sandy beach." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Our favourite spot in Lamai (well, actually just south of Lamai), Rocky finds the right balance between an upmarket ambience and an unpretentious, sociable atmosphere." Full review
Tablet "Lamai is Koh Samui's more laid-back alternative to Chaweng, and Rocky's has been part of its coastline long enough to feel like it belongs there. Three small beaches, each..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Lamai is Koh Samui's more laid-back alternative to Chaweng, and Rocky's has been part of its coastline long enough to feel like it belongs there. Three small beaches, each sheltered by..." Full review
