Name: Centara Villas Samui
Address: Ko Samui, TH
Price range: From $195

Centara Villas Samui, Ko SamuiCentara Villas Samui in Ko Samui, Thailand has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 47 of 58 hotels we score in Ko Samui. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $195 a night (cached, not a live quote).Centara Villas Samui is a four-star beachfront resort located on Natien Beach at the southern end of Koh Samui. The property consists of 102 villas, each featuring a private terrace overlooking gardens, pools, or the ocean. Guests have direct access to a private beach and can use the three swimming pools, spa, or gym facilities. The resort is set within tropical greenery and suits couples or families seeking a quiet environment. While the villas offer privacy and modern interiors, the resort is situated a short distance from the busier Lamai Beach area. On-site dining and water sports are also available for visitors.What stands out

Private beachfront access

All accommodation is villa style

Three swimming pools

On-site spa and gym

Watch out for

Away from Lamai Beach

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