Koh Samui

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Koh Samui

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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.

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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 Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks.

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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 Big C Supercenter.

Bophut Hills
Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa
Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
44/134 Moo 1, Mae Nam Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is AED 473 per night from May 9 to May 10
AED 473
AED 561 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
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! (403 reviews)
"Explorar is really great, after 12 days couldn’t fault it. Staff are lovely and resort is amazing. Only suggestion would be that they should run the activities like yoga etc daily rather than weekly and they should run more shuttles to the market and chaweng."

Reviewed on 5 April 2025

Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
5 out of 5
219 Moo 5 Tumbon Angthong, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is AED 3,903 per night from May 10 to May 11
AED 3,903
AED 4,644 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nathon Pier and Mae Nam Pier are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews)
"Amazing service. Family friendly (kids club and the people who work it are incredible). Food is amazing. The Thursday night dinner on the beach is incredible."

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
The Hive Hotel Samui
The Hive Hotel Samui
3 out of 5
124 / 264 Moo 3, T.Maret, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is AED 207 per night from May 3 to May 4
AED 207
AED 246 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Lamai Beach and Chaweng Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (427 reviews)
"We have had amazing time while staying at The Hive in Lamai Beach. Could the rooms (especially the bathroom) do with a refresh? Probably, but the beautiful staff and wonderful location. The staff, from reception, to restaurant, to housekeeping and grounds could not be more welcoming or friendly. ..."

Reviewed on 3 April 2025

The Hive Hotel 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.
Pawanthorn Luxury Pool Villa Samui
Pawanthorn Luxury Pool Villa Samui
4.5 out of 5
249, Moo 2, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Chaweng Beach and Fisherman's Village ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
"This was a great experience to have a holiday in a private villa with your own pool overlooking the beach. The villa's are starting to become a bit run down and need some updating, however they are kept very clean and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. There was a lot of rubbish on the ..."

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

Pawanthorn Luxury Pool Villa Samui
Allure Resort
Allure Resort
3.5 out of 5
7/1 Moo5 Bo Put, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Fisherman's Village and Chaweng Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Allure Resort
Villa The Wave 2 Residence
Villa The Wave 2 Residence
4 out of 5
93/104 Moo 3, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 4-star villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lamai Beach and Chaweng Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"All staffs are super nice and friendly. Would definitely come back here"

Reviewed on 18 June 2024

Villa The Wave 2 Residence
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
182
5 - Excellent 51%
4 - Good
135
4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
29
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
9
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Joha

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.

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!