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 Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks.
Bophut Hills
When in Bophut Hills, you can plan a visit to Fisherman's Village and Big C Supercenter, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Centara Reserve Samui
38/2 Moo 3, Borpud, Surat Thani, Koh Samui Koh Samui
The price is NZ$825 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
NZ$825
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (255 reviews)
Beautiful location, fantastic staff. All round wonderful.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
173/41 Moo. 4 Robkoh Road Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is NZ$288 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
NZ$288
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (740 reviews)
A lovely hotel in Lami. It is a 10-15 min walk on the road or along the beach to get to the main hustle and bustle of Lami. So this resort is nicely tucked away from it all. The resort itself is split by the main road that runs around the island, which is a very busy road. However there are traffic ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa
44/134 Moo 1 Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is NZ$442 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
NZ$442
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (485 reviews)
I’d give it 10 stars! The staff, the premises, no children, everything was amazing
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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 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! (59 reviews)
Nice place
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa
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 the wave
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
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 family-friendly 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
Take a trip to Bo Phut Beach where East meets West and discover the more traditional side of Koh Samui.
Choeng Mon Beach
Located on Koh Samui’s more exclusive north-eastern coast, this beach boasts upmarket resorts with access to private beaches.
Activities
Full Moon Party by Speed Boat Transfer from Koh Samui
NZ$60
per adult
Koh Samui to Koh Phangan by Seatran Discovery Ferry
NZ$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Koh Samui Sightseeing Tour by Minivan
NZ$44
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Samui Island Tour to Angthong Marine Park by Big Boat with Kayaking & Lunch
NZ$71
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup
NZ$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ang Thong National Marine Park Full Day Tour
NZ$127
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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