5/5 - Excellent
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If you go to one island in Thailand make sure it's Koh Samui. It will enchant you the moment you set foot at the airport. It might just be Thailand's best kept secret.
Koh Samui
Travel Guide
Visit Koh Samui
Where to stay in Koh Samui
Chaweng City Center
4.5/5(104 area reviews)
Chaweng City Center is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Chaweng Beach and Central Festival Samui Shopping Center, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bophut.
Lamai City Center
4/5(15 area reviews)
If you're spending time in Lamai City Center, you might enjoy its beaches and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Lamai Beach or Lamai Night Market.
Bophut Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bophut Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Fisherman's Village and Bo Phut Beach.
Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa
44/134 Moo 1, Mae Nam Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is ￥14,632 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
￥14,632
￥17,367 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (453 reviews)
"The hotel is okay, not much more than that. The service is excellent everybody's really nice. The swimming pool is really nice. The rooms are not very good pretty standard, the gym is a disaster. The location is just far from everything..."
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025
Fair House Villas & Spa
39 Moo 1, Maenam, Suratthani, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is ￥12,100 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
￥12,100
￥14,894 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (602 reviews)
"Everything was absolutely amazing during my stay! I did require some extra services at the resort and they happily helped and exceded any expectations I had. A special thank to Tien for all of his help and his attention to details! The pool villa is always so peaceful and relaxing. The staff is always ..."
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
99/11 Moo 5, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is ￥25,005 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
￥25,005
￥29,681 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (325 reviews)
"We had a great experience throughout our stay. Very friendly and service minded staff and a lot of activities for kids."
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Skye Beach Hotel
8/135 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
"A great place to stay on the quieter side of the island. Staff were lovely, and the area is walkable to shops and temples"
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025
Horizon Residence Rentals
10/11 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Bo Phut Beach and Chaweng Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"Amazing staff amazing facilities"
Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024
Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa
19/6 Moo 4 Bophut Bangrak, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Bo Phut Beach and Fisherman's ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Very nice, clean, everything is there at the villa to make for a good stay"
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Chaweng Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Chaweng Beach, a popular beach in Bophut. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Lamai Beach
Relax on one of Koh Samui’s most beautiful beaches, enjoy a massage in one of the many resorts and explore the surrounding picturesque fishing villages and temples.
Fisherman's Village
If you want to catch a glimpse of Koh Samui before tourism development, visit this wonderfully well-kept street of 19th-century Chinese shop-houses and French architecture.
Nathon Pier
Jutting out from the west coast of the island, this busy pier is the main entry and exit point for visitors to Koh Samui.
Bo Phut Beach
Explore a more traditional way of life in one of Koh Samui’s oldest villages. Find Chinese teahouses, funky bars, and a distinctly Mediterranean feel.
Choeng Mon Beach
This beach is part of the more upmarket and exclusive northeastern coast of Koh Samui with secluded resorts with private beaches.
Things to do
Ang Thong National Marine Park Full Day Tour
￥10,819
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup
￥3,953
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pig Island Experience By Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Kayaking Relaxing on the Beach
￥6,790
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Insea Speedboat from Koh Samui
￥9,710
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Koh Samui Half-Day Safari: Waterfalls & Island Beauty
￥5,127
per adult
Reviews of Koh Samui
4.4
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful
4/5 - Good
Mel
I was expecting more base on what I have heard and read
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Great if you are looking for a Thai beach experience
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
A little more pricey than other parts of Thailand, but it is a very nice place.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Koh Samui is wonderful. Chaweng Beach was pretty clean. Water was clear and warm. The service we received around the island was very good. We loved the vibe of the beachfront bars and restaurants-casual and easy going. Highly recommend!
