Name: Renaissance Koh Samui Resort
Address: Ko Samui, TH
Price range: From $274

Renaissance Koh Samui Resort, Ko SamuiRenaissance Koh Samui Resort in Ko Samui, Thailand has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 58 hotels we score in Ko Samui. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.3, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $274 a night (cached, not a live quote).Renaissance Koh Samui Resort is a five-star boutique hotel situated on Laem Nan Beach in the Lamai area of Koh Samui. The property is set within tropical gardens and features villas with private plunge pools alongside two outdoor swimming pools. Guests can access a wellness centre, a fitness centre, and a yoga room. The resort provides direct beach access and a shuttle service to nearby Lamai and Chaweng beaches. It suits travellers looking for a quiet environment with upscale facilities and sea views. One limitation is that the hotel operates under mandatory eco-rules, which include an opt-in cleaning policy.What stands out

Direct access to Laem Nan Beach

Villas include private plunge pools

On-site spa and wellness centre

Shuttle service to local beaches

Watch out for

Mandatory eco-friendly cleaning rules

Better-scored in Ko Samui

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Ko Samui: 4.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $1,615 a night. Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui occupies a hillside position on the northwestern tip of the island, overlooking Laem Yai Bay and the Gulf of Thailand.

Vana Belle Koh Samui, Ko Samui: 4.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $688 a night. Vana Belle is a five-star resort situated on Chaweng Noi Beach in Koh Samui.

Banyan Tree Samui, Ko Samui: 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $826 a night. Banyan Tree Samui is a five-star resort situated on the beachfront of Lamai Bay in Koh Samui.