Koh Samui

Travel Guide

Lamai Beach showing a beach
Bo Phut Beach showing kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views
Bo Phut Beach showing general coastal views and kayaking or canoeing
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 Central Festival Samui Shopping Center.

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
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 €141 per night from 10 May to 11 May
€141
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 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! (413 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 Apr 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 €1,343 per night from 12 May to 13 May
€1,343
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 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 Apr 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 €61 per night from 1 May to 2 May
€61
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 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 Apr 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! (81 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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Jun 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

4.5
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