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 Festival Samui Shopping Center.
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 Lamai Night Market.
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.
Fair House Villas & Spa
39 Moo 1, Maenam, Suratthani, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (578 reviews)
"The stuff and the place is so nice ."
Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
99/11 Moo 5, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is NZ$340 per night from 24 June to 25 June
NZ$340
24 June - 25 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (306 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and always willing to help. Rooms were very clean and comfortable and food options were very good."
Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025
Sheraton Samui Resort
86 Moo 3 Chaweng Noi Beach, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is NZ$255 per night from 24 June to 25 June
NZ$255
24 June - 25 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (494 reviews)
"We had great weather and the staff was friendly and went above and beyond to all of our needs"
Reviewed on 20 Jun. 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.
Villa The Wave 2 Residence
93/104 Moo 3, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lamai Beach and Chaweng ...
9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
"Great views and location"
Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025
Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa
19/6 Moo 4 Bophut Bangrak, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Fisherman's Village and Chaweng ...
"Great place to stay. Very nice, clean, everything is there at the villa to make for a good stay"
Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024
CHUZ Villas Samui
206/50-52 Moo 4, Lamai Beach, Maret, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Nice villas."
Reviewed on 31 May 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
Chaweng Beach
4/5(136 reviews)
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Chaweng Beach, a popular beach in Bophut. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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.
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.
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.
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
Ang Thong National Marine Park Full Day Tour
NZ$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pig Island Experience By Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Kayaking Relaxing on the Beach
NZ$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mr. Tu Snorkel Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Speedboat
NZ$106
per adult
Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup
NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Day Tour to Angthong Marine Park by Insea Speedboat from Koh Samui
NZ$106
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Visit to Bo Phut Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui
NZ$181
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.
