Tested: The 4 Best Resorts in Koh Samui

Four Seasons vs Kimpton vs Sala Samui vs The Library - part of my Best Hotels in Thailand series. After personally visiting 15+ resorts in Koh Samui and paying for 5 stays, discover which beachfront experience offers the best value for your travel style with honest pros and cons.

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Koh Samui offers hundreds of places to stay, but I've narrowed it down to the island's 4 absolute best. Each offers a completely different experience: the Four Seasons Koh Samui delivers ultimate luxury with Bill Bensley-designed hillside villas and private plunge pools; the Kimpton Kitalay provides family-friendly style with multiple pools across its 138-room property; Sala Samui offers a midrange sweet spot with Thai village charm and separate adult and family pools; while The Library Koh Samui proves a hotel doesn't have to be expensive to be great with its bold design and excellent value. This video breaks down exactly what makes each property special, highlighting their strengths while being honest about their limitations.

From room details and pool setups to restaurant quality and beach access, I'll help you decide which experience best matches your travel style. I paid for every stay out of my own pocket to ensure these recommendations are completely honest and unbiased.

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Links to the full videos for each resort:
The Four Seasons Koh Samui:    • Four Seasons Koh Samui: Inside White Lotus...  
The Kimpton Kitalay:    • Kimpton Koh Samui: Best Mid-Luxe Hotel in ...  
Sala Samui:    • Inside Sala Samui: Koh Samui’s Best Mid-Pr...  
The Library:    • The Library Koh Samui: An Affordable Desig...  

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