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8.3

Excellent

78 reviews

78 reviews

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7.2

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location - 2.71 kilometers from city center
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Wat Plai Laem
1.8 km
Big Buddha
2.4 km
Fisherman's Village
5.0 km
Chaweng Noi Beach
5.6 km
Maenam Beach
8.5 km
Closest landmarks
Samui Football Golf Club
830 m
Samui Crocodile Farm
1.1 km
Art-samui
1.2 km
Jungle Minigolf
1.4 km
7 Eleven Supermarkt
1.5 km

Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)

88 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Choengmon, Koh Samui, Thailand, 84320 - See map

In addition to the standard of SHA Plus, all guests get free Wi-Fi in all rooms and free parking if arriving by car. Conveniently situated in the Choengmon part of Koh Samui, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Fisherman's Village. Rated with 3.5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage, restaurant and fitness center on-site.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Sparkling clean

Check-in [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

SHA Plus Certified

More than 70% of SHA-certified establishment employees have been vaccinated.

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Temperature check for guests and staff
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Bicycle rental

Valet parking

Swimming pool [indoor]

Fitness center

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Koh Samui every 2 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money7.8
Distance to city center3 km
Location rating7.2
Nearest airportSamui Airport (USM)
Distance to airport1.8 km

Rooms available at Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.7

Deluxe
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  • Room size: 37 m²/398 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed
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Superior (Double Or Twin)
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds
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Sanctuary Suite
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  • Room size: 46 m²/495 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 king bed
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Studio with Garden View Superior Room with Spa Holiday For 2 Person
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Shower
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Single room - De Luxe
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  • Bathtub
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Single Room - Superior
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  • Bathtub
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Sanctuary Superior(1 Queen Bed)
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
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Superior Room with 1 Day Detox Program For 2 Person
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
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Suite
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  • Balcony/terrace
  • Shower
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Standard Room
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  • Balcony/terrace
  • Shower
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Frequently asked questions

Does Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) offer airport transfer?

Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) provides airport transfer service upon request with an additional fee of 400 THB in local currency. To request, check the box on the booking form just before the payment page.

Does Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) offer spa services?

You can benefit from your stay at Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) all the more by making the most of the property's accessible spa services that are offered for all its guests to make your evening or night far better.

What type of non-water sports and outdoor activities are readily available at Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)?

Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) offers non-water sport and outdoor activities such as hiking trails, and bicycle rental for you to sweat it out while staying here.

What bars are nearby Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)?

While residing at Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+), enjoy your evening or night out at Lazy Wave Beach Restaurant and Bar or Mini Bar to make the most out of your nightlife.

How many rooms does Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) have?

Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) has a total of 38 rooms.

In which languages can Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)'s staff members communicate?

Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) can speak up to 2 languages which includes English for guests that have a preference for this language. Please refer to the "Amenities and facilities" section and in the "Languages spoken" category to find out what other languages this property supports.

What is the average rating that past Business travelers' have given to Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)?

Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) an average rating of 9.5. You can look up more detailed customer assessments and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Group travelers have given to Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)?

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) an average rating of 8.5. You can check out more comprehensive customer assessments and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What dining places are in close proximty of Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)?

Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)’s community is Choengmon which includes popular restaurants such as The Mother Restaurant, Pecore Nere, and Supattra Thai Dining.

What famous beaches are close to Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)?

Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) is located in the Choengmon neighborhood, which includes Choeng Mon Beach.

What time is check-in and check-out at Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 03:00 PM. You may ask for early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Visitors checking in or out before or after the specified periods may be charged an additional fee.

What people love about Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Hotel grounds and rooms both are very clean and well maintained."

    Arina

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    January 17, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional

    "This is the absolute right retreat place if you are looking to just relax and exercise at the same time."

    Guelcan

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    January 27, 2022

  • 9.6

    Exceptional

    "All the above was restored and with amazing service and facilities and a wonderful setting i could of not asked for more."

    Gregory

    |

    October 9, 2019

Property ranking|Compared to 1,562 Koh Samui properties
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Room comfort score
8.7/10
Cleanliness score
9/10
Cheapest price score
Service score
8.4/10
Better than
95
%
of Koh Samui properties
Better than
92
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of Koh Samui properties
Better than
86
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of Koh Samui properties
Better than
82
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of Koh Samui properties
Overall rating:

8.3

Excellent
78 reviews
Cleanliness
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Location
7.2
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More about Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+)

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Experience Luxury and Relaxation at Absolute Sanctuary Hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand

Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) is a 3.5-star hotel located in the heart of Koh Samui, Thailand. The hotel boasts an array of facilities including a restaurant, bar, mini-market, gift/souvenir shop, laundry service, and room service. Safety deposit boxes are available at the front desk, and airport transfers, tours, and concierge services are also offered. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a hairdryer, television, mini-bar, balcony/terrace, and satellite/cable TV. Guests can indulge in a massage, take a dip in the indoor or outdoor pool, or work out at the fitness center. The hotel also features a sauna, steam room, and spa. Wi-Fi is available in public areas, and there is a designated smoking area. Shuttle service, car hire, and taxi service are available for guests' convenience. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the hotel offers dry cleaning, express check-in/check-out, library, luggage storage, shared lounge/TV area, and ticket service. The hotel also has a car park free of charge and a car park onsite. Guests can enjoy the convenience store and daily housekeeping services. The hotel's prime location also offers easy access to the nearby beach, making it the perfect destination for those looking for a luxurious and relaxing vacation with a free fitness center.

Luxurious and Spacious Rooms at Absolute Sanctuary Hotel

Absolute Sanctuary Hotel offers two types of rooms to choose from: Deluxe and Superior. The Deluxe room spans over 37 square meters and features a comfortable King-sized bed, while the Superior room is slightly smaller at 30 square meters and comes with two Single beds. Both room types are tastefully decorated and offer a relaxing ambiance for guests to unwind and rejuvenate during their stay.

Discover the Best of Koh Samui's Landmarks and Attractions

Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) is located near some of Koh Samui's most iconic landmarks and attractions. Take a short drive to visit the stunning Big Buddha, a 12-meter-tall golden statue that overlooks the island. Wat Plai Laem, a colorful Buddhist temple featuring intricate architecture and a massive Guanyin statue, is also nearby. For a relaxing day at the beach, head to Choeng Mon Beach, a beautiful stretch of white sand and crystal-clear water. For a unique experience, visit the Samui Crocodile Farm, where you can see and learn about these fascinating creatures up close. Art-samui, a contemporary art gallery showcasing the works of local and international artists, is also just a short distance away. With so many exciting landmarks and attractions nearby, Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) is the perfect base for your Koh Samui adventure.

Wonderful Setting, Service, and Facilities

Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) has received rave reviews from satisfied customers who have praised the hotel's amazing service, facilities, and wonderful setting. Guests have been impressed with how the hotel has been restored to its former glory and the attention to detail that has gone into creating a truly unforgettable experience. The hotel's staff have been singled out for their exceptional service and friendly, welcoming attitude, while the facilities on offer, including the spa and fitness center, have been described as world-class. Overall, guests have been left feeling that they could not have asked for more from their stay at Absolute Sanctuary Hotel.

Experience Unmatched Comfort and Cleanliness at Absolute Sanctuary Hotel

Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) in Koh Samui, Thailand, has received overwhelmingly positive customer reviews. With an overall rating of 8.2, guests have praised the hotel for its unmatched comfort and cleanliness, with a rating of 9.0 for cleanliness and 8.7 for comfort. The hotel's facilities have also been highly rated, with a score of 8.5, as well as the food and dining experience, with a rating of 8.4. Although the location received a lower score of 7.2, guests have been impressed with the exceptional staff performance, with a rating of 8.4. Overall, Absolute Sanctuary Hotel offers a truly exceptional experience for adult-only guests looking for a tranquil and rejuvenating getaway in Koh Samui.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.5

Most talked about facilities

Food & Dining

7 mentions

Swimming Pool

2 mentions

Beach

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Thai
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Fitness center
  • Foot bath
  • Garden
  • Golf course [on-site]
  • Hiking
  • Massage
  • Outdoor recreational features
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
  • Steamroom
  • Swimming pool [indoor]
  • Swimming pool [outdoor]
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
  • Yoga room
Cleanliness and safety
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Hygiene certification
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Bar
  • Bottle of water
  • Coffee shop
  • Poolside bar
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Snack bar
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Convenience store
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Food delivery
  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Postal service
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Shops
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
Access
  • Adult-only property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Check-in/out [private]
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Bicycle parking
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Rental car
  • Shuttle service
  • Taxi service
  • Valet parking
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Closet
  • Clothes dryer
  • Clothes rack
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • DVD/CD player
  • Electric kettle
  • Fan
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe box
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Ironing facilities
  • Linens
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool facilities
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Tile/marble flooring
  • Toiletries
  • Trash cans
  • Umbrella
  • Wake-up service
  • Walk-in shower
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
Restaurants on site
Love Kitchen REstaurant
  • Menu: Buffet

Location

88 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Choengmon, Koh Samui, Thailand, 84320
Very good
Location

7.2

Airports
  • Samui Airport (USM)
    1.8 km
  • Surat Thani Airport (URT)
    112.8 km
Hospital or clinic
  • BJ Pharmacy
    1.5 km
Shopping
  • Central Festival Samui
    3.3 km
Convenience store
  • On-site
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    1.5 km

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Wat Plai Laem
    1.8 km
  • Big Buddha
    2.4 km
  • Fisherman's Village
    5.0 km
  • Chaweng Noi Beach
    5.6 km
  • Maenam Beach
    8.5 km
  • Lamai Beach
    9.7 km
  • Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks
    12.4 km
  • Na Muang Waterfall
    13.5 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Samui Football Golf Club
    830 m
  • Samui Crocodile Farm
    1.1 km
  • Art-samui
    1.2 km
  • Jungle Minigolf
    1.4 km
  • 7 Eleven Supermarkt
    1.5 km
  • Eranda Herbal Spa
    1.5 km
  • BJ Pharmacy
    1.5 km
  • Petch Bancha Samui Stadium
    1.6 km
  • Samui Pharmacy
    1.8 km
  • Samui International Hospital
    1.8 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 12 year(s).

Others
  • Please be informed that Absolute Sanctuary accepts booking for families with children over 12 years old only.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-in until22:30
  • Check-out from12:00
  • Check-out until15:00
  • Reception open until23:59
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee400 THB
  • Distance from city center3 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)10
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)350 THB
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors2
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 38
  • Room voltage220
  • Year property opened2008
  • Most recent renovation2020

Reviews of Absolute Sanctuary Hotel (Adult only 12+) (SHA Plus+) from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.1
Cleanliness9.0
Facilities8.5
Location7.2
Room comfort and quality8.7
Service8.4
Value for money7.8
High score for Koh Samui
Rating
9+ Exceptional (22)
8-9 Excellent (8)
7-8 Very Good (7)
6-7 Good (3)
<6 Below Expectation (6)
Time of the year
Mar - May (11)
Jun - Aug (8)
Sep - Nov (10)
Dec - Feb (17)

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9.0
Exceptional
Daniel from United States
Couple
Stayed 5 nights in January 2010

Absolutely Wonderful”

-Quiet location -Staff -Food/Drinks -Yoga Classes
-Bed a bit too firm

Absolute Sanctuary was such a chill hotel that we encountered a sort of culture shock going into Chaweng despite many previous trips to Samui. We saw a couple of families with children, but they seemed well behaved; unlike what you see in many other hotels. The facilites were clean and well-kept. The room was comfortable with interesting decor, although the bed was a bit too firm and we did not feel as rested as we would have liked. The food and beverages, although pricey were very tasty and nutritious. Speed and correctness of dinner orders was a bit inconsistent. Yoga classes were fabulous and the one week unlimited package was a great value. Harreson and Marc are wonderful yoga instructors and Absolute provided a good mix of yoga classes. Overall, the entire staff at Absolute Sanctuary were friendly and accommodating...thanks to all! What an amazing stay!

Reviewed January 09, 2010

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9.3
Exceptional
Christa from Germany
Solo traveler
Stayed 7 nights in December 2014

healthy place for a break”

private yoga, Therapies, healthy food

My experience tells you to book the accommodation for Absolute Sanctuary by Agoda. As I arrived at Absolute Sanctuary - as the room was ready - I was surprised because I got a Suite, an upgrade! If you want book a special Therapy or private yoga lessons ask direct to the Therapist and yoga teacher. They know better say have space in time to do this. My Therapies and private yoga were great! The food in the restaurant is very delicate, they are serving quality healthy food, it's a good place if you have gluten sensitives. Minus of my experience is that not all of the young staff you can meet at the reception too aren't well educated. I would like to come back to Absolute Sanctuary.

Reviewed January 11, 2015

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8.7
Excellent
Ian from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Stayed 10 nights in December 2009

Absolute Sanctuary 22/12/09-01/01/10”

Peaceful setting, integrated and comprehensive programmes, delightful staff, flexibility for non-programme guests to do yoga/massage etc whenever desired. Nice pool area and juice bar.
Quite far from any beach, too few sun-beds around pool, hot food was sometimes served a bit cold. Hiring motorbikes through hotel was twice as expensive as hiring directly from a company.

The hotel easily lived up to my expectations. There was a very friendly greeting on arrival, together with a god overview of the facilities and programmes the resort had to offer. I liked the 'al fresco' reception area. The layout of the resort (five blocks of 2-story rooms around a central pool area and gardens) was pleasant, and the essentially Mediterranean architecture interesting and, I would imagine, unique on Kho Samui. The rooms were comfortable, but perhaps slightly small, especially for guests wishing to practice yoga in their rooms! More decoration/paintings or wall-hangings in the rooms might improve the look a little. I found the whole resort complex very tranquil, which was just what I needed! The staff, including all the managers of the various hotel departments, were extremely polite and helpful and dealt with enquiries in a very efficient and friendly way. The food served in the 'Love Kitchen' was generally very good. I was on a non-detox programme, so I could eat what I wanted from the menu. I especially enjoyed the Moroccan lentil soup and Gado Gado. But the restaurant is perhaps not likely to compete with some of the other excellent restaurants on Kho Samui. The breakfasts for non-detoxers were very good and filling, but there could have been a bit more variety. I was a complete beginner to yoga and pilates, but thoroughly enjoyed the classes held by the excellent teachers there. Some of the classes were tough, but relaxed enough for you to go at your own pace. The massages were superb and did me a great deal of good! I felt the masseurs really knew what they were doing. Overall, my impressions of the resort are excellent. I would recommend it to anyone wishing to escape the rigours of high stress jobs and life-styles. I didn't want to leave after ten days and will certainly be going back, hopefully sooner rather than later!!

Reviewed January 05, 2010

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10.0
Exceptional
William from United States
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in September 2009

I'm ABSOLUTELY going again!”

The staff were excellent, all very warm and friendly. The decor was also great and the love kitchen was fantastic! I was very satisfied!

I was in Samui for a month and decided to check out some of the spas. I spent a day driving around the island checking them out. Absolute was so nice. Even from the moment we walked on to the grounds you could feel a difference in the air. It’s a beautiful hotel, and the staff make you feel very welcome, all were very friendly and attentive. The room was also nicely furnished and had a great view of the pool and sea. The love kitchen was so good! The food was very healthy and went well with the detox program I decided to do. The spa was also great. I could use the steam sauna as much as I wanted throughout the day. They gave me a good explanation of the detox sampler program I wanted try. The massages were also very good. They were more on the Thai side of a massage, then on the Swedish side. But very good. I’m planning my next trip now to do a full 7 day detox & cleanse program in December....I loved absolute!

Reviewed September 17, 2009

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9.7
Exceptional
Setsuko from United States
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in October 2009

Incredible!”

Quiet, serene and secluded - away from the hustle and bustle of tourism
Need to take taxi to get anywhere

If you are looking for a 'relaxing retreat-resort' away from all the tourism, this is the perfect place. Absolute Sanctuary is unique and absolutely beautiful. After a day of activities, shopping, or sight-seeing, it's a fantastic place to come back to for relaxation. They have yoga classes and spa treatment, and I thoroughly enjoyed their very healthy meals. I found the staff to be friendly and helpful. Even though you need to plan ahead for transportation to get to Bo Phut, Chaweng or anywhere else, it's not too far of a taxi ride.

Reviewed November 14, 2009

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8.0
Excellent
Michael from United States
Solo traveler
Stayed 13 nights in May 2009

Absolute Sanctuary”

Very nicely decorated morocain style rooms Very nice infinity pool Great for those who enjoy yoga
Rooms were a bit on the small side Not on the beach Programs were not comprehensive and you always had to pay something extra

Absolute sanctuary is a good choice for those looking for a detox / yoga holiday. The hotel is very clean, nicely decorated, and a friendly staff. It is in a quiet area not far from the animated areas. The pool is great and makes up for not being located on the beach. I got a much better price by booking with Agoda, compared to the hotel's website.

Reviewed May 25, 2009

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9.2
Exceptional
Veepattra from Thailand
Solo traveler
Superior (Double Or Twin)
Stayed 3 nights in September 2016

Relaxing, Helping and Caring atmosphere”

It was a get away trip for me, alone. The staffs are very nice and friendly. The food was GREAT! Healthy Yet Delish!! They are very caring. From the phone, Khun Jeejee assisted with all information and sent confirmation and detail via email to arrange the airport transfer. Moreover, Khun Rose assisted my boyfriend to manage to surprise me for some packages offered there. Khun Ta and Khun Phai, plus all the Guy Conciege are very helpful and informative of Samui. At Love Kitchen, the Man Manager is very nice and carried the tray of food and dessert for room service for me by himself! Plus the Woman Manager is very nice. Though some improvement on the waiting times might be great. The Juice Bar guy (who speaks Thai quite fast) whom I called at night time, also delivered me the menu and waited for me to order in front of my room; and came back with what I ordered. (I apologize that I couldn't remember all the names) Jana, the yoga teacher is very caring and professional; I enjoyed her Restorative and Yin Yoga classes. Marco also is very energetic and caring during his Sunrise Walk and Aqua Power class. Kru Nok, the pilates teacher, offered great pilates reformer classes and possesses proficient English. The free workshops they have in which I attended; William: Ego and Enneagram and also Alena's Chakra Balance Therapy are the introduction BUT still very informative and knowledgeable. I was very glad I had chances to attend. They also offer free rides to Cheong Mon Beach and Central Festival (Chaweang Beach) 3 times each, per day that you can book and enjoy the town! It was a very exceptional peaceful and lovely 4D3N time for me. Definitely, will come back!

Reviewed October 01, 2016

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8.0
Excellent
Youn from South Korea
Couple
Stayed 6 nights in February 2015

Perfect place to hide/relax/re-energize”

No Smoking, healthy environment and quiet

Holistic and aromatic aura and mature patrons who respect everyone's privacy, share facilities without major complaint. Location is away from beach or shopping areas, GREAT! Only a short taxi ride away, keeps the screaming, yelling, dirty and drunken or smoking kids and adult away! Food healthy, and most personal are trained well in customer service. Therapy and exercise packages PRICEY and NOT refundable/transferable, Wish they made that clear in orientation to hotel. Best check that ALL ACCOUNTABLE items are made clear when you check in, had a "misunderstanding" about a beach bag we never saw. Overall, a wonderful quiet place to relax, rejunvinate and receive holistic therapy. Massages are MUCH CHEAPER elsewhere and the Execise room a closet. But enjoyed my stay and will recommend for mature patrons wanting a VERY clean place to relax. Pool GREAT!!!

Reviewed February 25, 2015

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9.6
Exceptional
Lauren from Canada
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

Sanctuary on the hillside...”

I came from a different fitness retreat on the island. The staff at Absolute were MUCH friendlier than the place I was at before. I didn't sign up for the pilates or fitness programs but they did have a gym where I spent some time and a couple of times a week they offer a free program - I took a thai class, towel folding class and a kickboxing class. I heard from other guests that their fitness classes were great. I found their restaurant had a lot of western options - if you like that sort of thing. Their juices were delicious.

Reviewed June 26, 2016

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9.3
Exceptional
Jean from United States
Solo traveler
Stayed 5 nights in February 2013

Great hotel if you need a healthy break”

Friendly staff, fantastic food

This is not a place for everyone as it is health-oriented - no smoking or alcohol on the premises. If you want to do a detox and drink healthy juices, do yoga, and get massages, this is the place for you. I've gone twice now and would easily go again in the future. The staff is all very thoughtful and sweet and the vibe of the whole place is almost otherworldly. Only complaint is that going back to the "real world" is a little bit of a shock to the system! Even if you don't like "healthy" or vegetarian food, you'll like what they serve you here - it's fantastic and very fresh. Enjoy the coconut water straight from the coconut!

Reviewed March 03, 2013

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6.3
Good
Magnus from Sweden
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in May 2011

Relaxing Yoga retreat”

Yoga

absolute sanctuary is a well managed detox hotel. even though it's beautiful it lacks soul. i stayed there because of the yoga studio, which was great. i also heard that the detox program is good.

Reviewed June 13, 2011

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6.0
Michael from United States
Couple
Superior (Double Or Twin)
Stayed 2 nights in September 2016

Good if you want to be away from everythib”

The location isn't really near any of the action, which I guess makes sense with the name absolute sanctuary. The two issues we had were that the steam room was broken during our entire trip and they served us a dish with nuts even though we told them my wife is allergic.

Reviewed October 05, 2016

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8.7
Excellent
Nicola from Australia
Solo traveler
Stayed 4 nights in February 2010

Fabulously relaxing”

Yoga program, spa, fabulous pool, restaurant, relaxing
a bit isolated, but actually that aided the relaxing - so, no cons at all.

Very calm and pleasant environment, the hotel exudes relaxation. The yoga classes and spa were fantastic, and spending a few hours reading by the pool each day was a great way to unwind and leave stress of work etc completely. The restaurant was truly amazing and healthy. Would reccommend to everyone if you are after a healthy, relaxing holiday.

Reviewed February 15, 2010

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8.7
Excellent
Andrea from United States
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in May 2009

A good Time...stretching and sunbathing”

Yoga Center, The food, The views, Courtesy Shuttles
Distance from beach and other areas or Samui

I had a wonderful time there, Ansolute was just what I was looking for. Let me clear though I wasn't wanting to go out at night or drink. There is no alcohol on the premises, so you'll have to go out. The kithchen isn't 24 hours so plan ahead. The yoga and the pool were fabulous and the room was wonderful and comfortable. However, I got it on special through Agoda, the regular rates would be overpriced as you could probably stay on the beach for the same amount and then rent a motorbike to drive yourself for yoga. Ask about their travelor's special on yoga rates as well if you plan on doing 4 or more classes then get the one week unlimited pass for 1900 baht. You'll save money. Make sure to order something with hummus if you like hummus, it was fabulous. I had several meals there and was delighted with all of them. Not really much Thai food though. Down the main road is Bongo's and it has more traditional Thai food for 60-100 baht a plate.

Reviewed September 09, 2009

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9.6
Exceptional
Kelly from Australia
Solo traveler
Superior (Double Or Twin)
Stayed 4 nights in September 2017

Great place to unwind, relax and focus on wellbeing!”

The meditation, yoga and Pilates reformer classes were great. Spa treatments were very good and I was impressed with the body scrub and multiple massages I had. The therapists I encountered were well trained and did a wonderful job. I personally didn't do any of the detox programmes but chose to book classes and treatments separately to my accommodation which worked out surprisingly affordable. Room wasn't flash but still very nice and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone needing some real rest and relaxation.

Reviewed September 26, 2017

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9.7
Exceptional
Jean from United States
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in July 2011

Wonderful place”

Attentive staff, beautiful scenery

a very healthy atmosphere, whether you're just looking to relax or want to go through a full detox. i found the rooms a bit less luxurious than described, but still extremely comfortable. the food is fantastic and the spa treatments are all really good, regardless of therapist.

Reviewed August 01, 2011

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9.3
Exceptional
Marjorie from Canada
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in October 2011

A really lovely place to stay.”

Attractive room, friendly staff and a very good restaurant.

i was very comfortable in my room. it's a lovely setting with a 'special' atmosphere for relaxing. the staff are very friendly and the food in the restaurant is excellent. it's a bit far from everything but they do offer a free shuttle to take you into town.

Reviewed November 02, 2011

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6.7
Good
Cristina from United States
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in May 2010

nice if you do detox”

nice yoga facilities, healthy food, friendly staff
room not great, few options at restaurant, no open lounge areas

The staff are very nice here and they do their best to accommodate the guests. That was a very nice feature of staying here. This is not a place to stay if you want to relax in the room or on the balcony -- it's just not comfortable. The lighting is poor, there aren't enough chairs for guests on the balcony (and the chairs are not comfortable, and the room in general is not decorated well (looks like a university dormitory). There are also no places to hang out and relax in other parts of the hotel. The pool area is nice but it's blazing hot outside with no option for shade. Yoga studio is nice and wireless internet pretty fast and free. It's far from the beach so you need some sort of transport. The food is nice and healthy in the restaurant but options are limited.

Reviewed June 03, 2010

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5.0
Jessica from France
Solo traveler
Stayed 7 nights in May 2014

A real disappointment and rip-off”

Pilates/Yoga classes, pool, restaurant

The staff at reception, in bookings and a few in the wellness office were inattentive, would nod when they didn't understand the requests made in full and wouldn't demonstrate accountability. It seems there was no common sense and initiative and many of the guests commented on inflexibility and poor communication when I was there. This started right from the booking of the detox program and second week's stay at absolute on a continuing health program. When I was due to check in to my room just before starting the second week of my program, the manager gave the go=ahead to eject my suitcases from the room in the afternoon because they hadn't received payment! I can't believe how unceremonious these people are and money-obsessed. You don't mistreat a client that way when they've been paying for a week-long program already! Too many issues to list, but it was a stressful, insulting, frustrating and wasted time over there. Only one of the supervisors was decent and tried to make amends, but most of the staff were making fun of these situations and the majority didn't care to respect my limits for patience and tolerance at every ineptitude that arose since day 2 through the first week and again right at the end of my 2nd week. Never staying here again despite the restaurant serving quality healthy food and the juice bar staff being helpful, easy-going and friendly. The resident was kind to give me chiropractic adjustments during my initial consult and the trainers are all nice and competent, but the management's focus on money and complete disregard for guests being compromised is just inappropriate and ridiculous.

Reviewed May 23, 2014

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9.7
Exceptional
Jean from United States
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in July 2011

Beautiful scenery, healthy environment”

Daily yoga classes, healthy but tasty food, great spa services

this is not a place for people wishing to drink and party for their holiday, but it makes for a fantastic relaxing getaway spot. the spaces are all lovely and well maintained - yoga studios, restaurant and pool bar, the spa - everything is geared toward your comfort. the menu is focused on the healthier side of eating - lots of vegan and vegetarian items, as well as a lot of raw food - but everything tastes fantastic and makes you feel great eating it. weight loss wasn't a specific goal of my visit, but i ended up losing several pounds when i opted to do a 3 day juice-based detox.

Reviewed August 01, 2011

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