Name: W Koh Samui
Address: Ko Samui, TH
Price range: From $1025

W Koh Samui, Ko SamuiW Koh Samui in Ko Samui, Thailand has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 34 of 58 hotels we score in Ko Samui. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $1,025 a night (cached, not a live quote).W Koh Samui is a five-star resort located on the coast between Maenam and Bo Phut. The property consists of 74 villas, many of which include private outdoor pools and views of the island. It offers direct access to a sandy beach and features a full-service spa, two restaurants, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel accommodates families and pet owners. While the design suits those looking for both quiet relaxation and a lively atmosphere, some guest rooms do not have views of the ocean. The resort operates under mandatory eco-rules regarding room cleaning.What stands out

Private outdoor pools in villas

Direct beach access

Pet friendly policy

On-site spa and gym

Watch out for

Some rooms lack ocean views

Older resort property

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.