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 Lamai Night Market.
Bophut Hills
When in Bophut Hills, you can plan a visit to Fisherman's Village and Bo Phut Beach, 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$407 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$407
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (240 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
Fair House Villas & Spa
39 Moo 1, Maenam, Suratthani, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is NZ$185 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
NZ$185
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (612 reviews)
All staff were extremely friendly and hospitable.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
99/11 Moo 5, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is NZ$333 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$333
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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! (332 reviews)
Really well looked after by all the staff and our villa hosts Lee and Janine. Would definitely visit again had a great relaxing time.
Reviewed on 27 Sept 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, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (52 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
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 Bo Phut Beach and Fisherman's ...
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
The Bulin Residence
173/4 Moo.4, T.Maret, Lamai Koh Samui, Koh Samui
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Lamai Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
I loved staying with them and getting to know them. They are lovely, honest, hard working people and their property is well maintained, clean and spacious. If I could change a few things. Do not allow smoking in the balconies. The rest of us who don’t smoke suffocate with windows open and no one ...
Reviewed on 23 Sept 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$43
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup
NZ$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Insea Speedboat from Koh Samui
NZ$113
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
1 hour Group Sound Healing Journey in Koh Samui
NZ$43
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
- Tarnim Magic Garden
- Santiburi Samui Country Club
