Name: Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
Address: Ko Samui, TH
Price range: From $248

Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Ko SamuiAnantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort in Ko Samui, Thailand has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 29 of 58 hotels we score in Ko Samui. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $248 a night (cached, not a live quote).Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort is a five-star beachfront hotel situated at the northern end of Chaweng Beach. The property uses Sino-Thai design elements throughout its rooms and public spaces. Guests can access a private stretch of beach, a fitness centre, and a rooftop Muay Thai ring. Families benefit from a dedicated kids' club, while the Treetops restaurant serves on-site. Many rooms include balconies with views of the Gulf of Thailand or the landscaped gardens. While the resort offers high-end facilities and a spa, the beachfront location means some areas may be busier than more secluded retreats. It holds a MICHELIN Key recognition.What stands out

Private beachfront access

Rooftop Muay Thai ring

Dedicated kids club

Sino-Thai inspired decor

Watch out for

Beachfront areas can be busy

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