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.
Koh Samui Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Koh Samui
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.
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 Lamai Night Market.
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.
Centara Reserve Samui
38/2 Moo 3, Borpud, Surat Thani, Koh Samui Koh Samui
The price is AU$354 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
AU$354
28 Nov - 29 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
Best hotel in Ko Samui
The staff were amazing, the resort itself was immaculate and I don't think you can find better on the island. Hands down, best hotel stay I have ever enjoyed. You don't know what good service looks like until you stay a few days at this hotel.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Fair House Villas & Spa
39 Moo 1, Maenam, Suratthani, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is AU$155 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$155
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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! (613 reviews)
All staff were extremely friendly and hospitable.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
99/11 Moo 5, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is AU$287 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$287
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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! (334 reviews)
Beautiful property, great time
Reviewed on 10 Nov 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! (55 reviews)
The property is just stunning!! Wake up to your own private pool looking out to the Gulf of Thailand! The space was huge and very clean. Excellent facility!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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 23 Apr 2024
Villa the wave
53/114 Moo 3, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 4-star villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Lamai Beach and Chaweng Beach are located ...
We are very happy to stay at your villa The staff is excellent The whatsapp group is great, very convenient and always available. Thanks for everything. Some points for improvement 1. The ants in the kitchen and outside 2. The sunbeds are outside without mattresses (we asked and were told that there ...
Reviewed on 13 Aug 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
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.
Chaweng Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Chaweng Beach, a popular beach in Bophut. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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
Genuine Thai with a Mediterranean vibe. Stay in one of the oldest villages on Koh Samui, where anything goes, from Chinese teahouses to funky young bars.
Choeng Mon Beach
Located on the upmarket north-east of the island and home to some of the most exclusive resorts, private beaches, and family-friendly entertainment on Koh Samui.
Activities
Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Insea Speedboat from Koh Samui
AU$99
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Koh Samui to Koh Phangan by Seatran Discovery Ferry
AU$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
A Day in Paradise: Speedboat to Koh Tao & Koh Nangyuan
AU$152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup
AU$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Koh Samui
4.4
Top destination
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.
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