Name: The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui
Address: Ko Samui, TH
Price range: From $499

The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui, Ko SamuiThe Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui in Ko Samui, Thailand has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 32 of 58 hotels we score in Ko Samui. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $499 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui is a large luxury resort located on 58 acres along Choeng Mon Beach, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. The property features 175 suites and pool villas decorated with contemporary Thai influences. It suits families and travellers seeking extensive facilities, including six restaurants, a full-service spa, a gym, and two private beach areas. Guests can access the airport in ten minutes. The resort operates under mandatory eco-rules, including an opt-in cleaning policy. While the accommodations are spacious, the sand on the beach is coarse and may not suit everyone.What stands out

Spacious suites and villas

Six on-site restaurants

Direct beach access

Large swimming pools

Watch out for

Coarse beach sand

Mandatory eco-cleaning rules

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