Koh Samui Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lamai Beach showing a beach
Bo Phut Beach showing kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views
Bo Phut Beach which includes kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views
Koh Samui
Koh Samui

Where to stay in Koh Samui

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Chaweng City Center

4.5/5(51 area reviews)

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

Chaweng City Center
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Lamai City Center

4/5(22 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
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Bophut Hills

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

Bophut Hills
Centara Reserve Samui

Centara Reserve Samui

5 out of 5
38/2 Moo 3, Borpud, Surat Thani, Koh Samui Koh Samui
The price is Rp4.620.835 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
Rp4.620.835
Rp5.484.930 total
25 Nov - 26 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

Centara Reserve Samui
Fair House Villas & Spa

Fair House Villas & Spa

4.5 out of 5
39 Moo 1, Maenam Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is Rp1.738.170 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
Rp1.738.170
Rp2.063.208 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (613 reviews)
All staff were extremely friendly and hospitable.

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Fair House Villas & Spa
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui

Hyatt Regency Koh Samui

5 out of 5
99/11 Moo 5 Koh Samui Surat Thani
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.736.173 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
Rp2.736.173
Rp3.247.837 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (334 reviews)
Beautiful property, great time

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

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 ...
9.4/10 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

Skye Beach Hotel
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
Villa the wave

Villa the wave

4 out of 5
53/114 Moo 3, Bophut Koh Samui Surat Thani
Stay at this villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Lamai Beach and Chaweng Beach are located nearby.
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

Villa the wave
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

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
165
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
96
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
20
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved it!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing place to visit. Would definitely recommend & go back.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Was only there 1 day.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Although there is more chaos than usual in Chewang due to the roads being taken up, still very lively!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It such a great destination , a great experience

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great , but Cinnamon Beach Resort needs a rethink

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