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
Tourist Guide
Visit Koh Samui
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 Bo Phut Beach Pier, 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$826 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$826
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (245 reviews)
Great room, staff, beach, breakfast...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa
44/134 Moo 1 Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is NZ$264 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
NZ$264
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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! (468 reviews)
Beautiful ocean front villa, excellent food and caring staff. This was one of the best experiences we had so far. We didn't need to go out for anything. Will highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
173/41 Moo. 4 Robkoh Road Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is NZ$129 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$129
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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! (717 reviews)
The building is really beautiful! The housekeeping does an excellent job of cleaning the room when we were out and about. The staff were very friendly and attentive without hovering. The pools by the beach were beautiful, clean, and pleasant to sit by. The beach is small but private. We found a couple ...
Reviewed on 25 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 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)
As someone who only stays in luxury villas I expect a lot, but this property provides things even the best doesn’t. I stayed in villa 3 a 2 bed with huge private pool and outdoor living. The things that stood out to me were they provided a beach bag (which is available to purchase) quilted padded ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 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
Pawanthorn Luxury Pool Villa Samui
249, Moo 2, Bophut Koh Samui Surat Thani
Stay at this luxury villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Chaweng Beach and Fisherman's Village are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (90 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Aug 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.
Popular places to visit
Lamai Beach
4/5(113 reviews)
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
4/5(136 reviews)
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
4.5/5(107 reviews)
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
4/5(38 reviews)
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
4.5/5(68 reviews)
Take a trip to Bo Phut Beach where East meets West and discover the more traditional side of Koh Samui.
Choeng Mon Beach
4/5(25 reviews)
Located on Koh Samui’s more exclusive north-eastern coast, this beach boasts upmarket resorts with access to private beaches.
Activities
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
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Insea Speedboat from Koh Samui
NZ$115
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Wild Jeep Safari: Rugged Terrain Expedition
NZ$137
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
5 Star Luxury Spa Treatments at Melati Beach Resort
NZ$93
per adult
Hin Lad Waterfall Morning Trek: Nature, Trails & Tranquility
NZ$96
per adult
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.
- Lamai Beach
- Chaweng Beach
- Fisherman's Village
- Nathon Pier
- Choeng Mon Beach
- Mae Nam Pier
- Chaweng Noi Beach
- Silver Beach
- Big Buddha Temple
- Pralan Ferry Pier
- Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks
- Ban Tai Beach
- Ko Samui Hospital
- Chaweng Lake
- Lamai Night Market
- Wat Plai Laem
- Namuang Waterfall 1
- Santiburi Samui Country Club
- Thong Kut Beach
