Koh Samui Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lamai Beach which includes a sandy beach
Lamai Beach which includes a sandy beach
Bo Phut Beach showing general coastal views and kayaking or canoeing
Bo Phut Beach featuring kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views
Fisherman\'s Village Plaza featuring shopping and night scenes as well as a large group of people

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Where to stay in Koh Samui

Beach with Crystal water and sunset beach view at Koh Samui Island Thailand

Chaweng City Center

4/5(63 area reviews)

Chaweng City Center is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Chaweng Beach and Central Samui.

Chaweng City Center
Buddhist temple on beach, Laem Sor Pagoda, Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province, Thailand

Lamai City Center

4.5/5(12 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 Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks.

Lamai City Center
bophut beach koh samui thailand

Bophut Hills

When in Bophut Hills, you can plan a visit to Fisherman's Village and Bo Phut Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bophut Hills
The Briza Beach Resort, Samui

The Briza Beach Resort, Samui

4.5 out of 5
173/22 Moo 2 Chaweng Beach Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is AU$146 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$146
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (762 reviews)
The personel was great!

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

The Briza Beach Resort, Samui
Conrad Koh Samui

Conrad Koh Samui

5 out of 5
49/8-9 Moo 4, Hillcrest Road Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is AU$1,037 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$1,037
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Pangka Beach and Thong Kut Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (249 reviews)
Beautiful property and delicious food. I'd recommend arriving during the day to really get the full "wow" of the hotel lobby. The breakfast is delicious with rotating daily options. Any issues were quickly resolved by the incredible staff.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Conrad Koh Samui
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui

Hyatt Regency Koh Samui

5 out of 5
99/11 Moo 5 Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is AU$551 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$551
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (370 reviews)
Everything

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
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

Skye Beach Hotel

4.5 out of 5
8/135 Moo 5 Koh Samui Surat Thani
Stay at this luxury villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 14 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Everything about this hotel is exceptional! The location, the staff, the rooms, the restaurant! Just incredible stay and I’m sad I was only there for four days! I would never hesitate to stay there again or recommend to others! Thank you Skye Beach Hotel!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Skye Beach Hotel
Villa The Wave 2 Residence

Villa The Wave 2 Residence

3.5 out of 5
93/104 Moo 3, Bophut Koh Samui Surat Thani
Stay at this business-friendly villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lamai Beach and Chaweng Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Absolutely stunning villa… management team are excellent too (Arisa and Dao)… you must visit these villas!!!

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Villa The Wave 2 Residence
Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa

Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa

4 out of 5
19/6 Moo 4 Bophut Bangrak Koh Samui Surat Thani
Stay at this business-friendly villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Fisherman's Village and Chaweng Beach ...
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 23 Apr 2024

Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa
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.

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Reviews of Koh Samui

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
142
5 - Excellent 52%
4 - Good
109
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
17
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

If visiting Koh Samui, spend a little more to stay on Koh Phangan instead. It is all round better and people are friendlier, as well as being cleaner and without the smell of garbage.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Do not miss the National Park trip with snorkelling

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Generally we liked Koh Samui. The island in not as developed as Phuket, but does seem to be heading that way too. The locals were generally very friendly. Koh Samui airport is interesting and a nice way to enter the island.

4/5 - Good

Jared

Very relaxed with plenty to do

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Koh Samui can be very loud and vibrant especially at night. During the day most people stay in their hotels or lay on the beach. Things can be exii I endive in Samui sos hop around. There are great drink specials at some bars.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

If you are not brave enough to rent a motorcycle (we weren't) use the NaviGo app - similar to GRAB but predicts the metered fare before you book. Significantly cheaper than the 'metered' taxis (negotiate $$ before you get in) and private/hotel cars.

Cities near Koh Samui

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