Koh Samui Islands

Travel Guide

Koh Samui showing kayaking or canoeing, general coastal views and tropical scenes
Koh Samui showing kayaking or canoeing, general coastal views and tropical scenes
Hin Ta and Hin Yai featuring general coastal views
Bo Phut Beach showing general coastal views and kayaking or canoeing
Koh Samui which includes religious elements

Trek through jungle and encounter exceptional beauty among the waterfalls, lagoons, colorful coral reefs and spectacular beaches of this island.

Koh Samui is an idyllic cone-shaped island rising from the turquoise ocean. A tropical rainforest covers the slopes of the central mountain, which is surrounded by sandy beaches adorned with palm trees. Relax on a different beach for each day of your island vacation.

Head to the island’s northeastern corner for Bangrak Beach and its piers. It is popular due to its proximity to a port and the island’s airport. Stroll east along the scenic shoreline past the Bangrak Pier to reach the large, golden Big Buddha Statue., where you will find the charming Fisherman’s Village. Get a glimpse of the island’s Thai-Chinese culture, with the area’s traditional shops and restaurants.in the island’s southeastern part. Relax on the pristine white sand and stay after the sun goes down to choose from the array of fun nightlife options. Among the best places to view the sunset is the Pangka Beach on the southwestern coast. Capture photos of the sea with quaint fishing boats in the foreground., which is flanked by several resorts and clubs. Rent sea kayaks or get a beach massage at one of the hotels. Take longtail boats out on the water at Thong Krut Beach on the southern coast.

Koh Samui offers a range of developed and traditional beach areas.

Where to stay in Koh Samui Islands

Beach with Crystal water and sunset beach view at Koh Samui Island Thailand

Chaweng City Center

Chaweng City Center is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Chaweng Beach and Central Samui, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bophut.

Chaweng City Center
Buddhist temple on beach, Laem Sor Pagoda, Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province, Thailand

Lamai City Center

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
bophut beach koh samui thailand

Bophut Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bophut Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Fisherman's Village and Bo Phut Beach.

Bophut Hills
The Briza Beach Resort, Samui

The Briza Beach Resort, Samui

4.5 out of 5
173/22 Moo 2 Chaweng Beach Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is P5,402 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
P5,402
P6,412 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (784 reviews)
We stayed at Briza villa 801 with swimming pool from 28 February to 5 March. The same villa we had last time we were here on Koh Samui. Nice location with its own pool and sea view. But unfortunately we note that the place is falling apart with poor maintenance, missing tiles and missing grout in ...

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

The Briza Beach Resort, Samui
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui

Hyatt Regency Koh Samui

5 out of 5
99/11 Moo 5 Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is P19,352 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
P19,352
P22,970 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (376 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
Conrad Koh Samui

Conrad Koh Samui

5 out of 5
49/8-9 Moo 4, Hillcrest Road Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is P35,562 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
P35,562
P42,212 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Pangka Beach and Thong Kut Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
The staff was amazing.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Conrad Koh 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.
Skye Beach Hotel

Skye Beach Hotel

4.5 out of 5
8/135 Moo 5 Koh Samui Surat Thani
Book a stay at this luxury villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
I gather my understanding of the description of what this unit actually is was incorrect. This is merely an apartment unit. It’s not a resort or hotel. It does not have any hotel amenities. There’s access to the beach, but there’s no beach beds. There’s no common pool. Or fitness facility. No restaurant ...

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Skye Beach Hotel
Villa The Wave 2 Residence

Villa The Wave 2 Residence

3.5 out of 5
93/104 Moo 3, Bophut Koh Samui Surat Thani
Book a stay at this business-friendly villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lamai Beach and Chaweng ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Absolutely stunning villa… management team are excellent too (Arisa and Dao)… you must visit these villas!!!

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Villa The Wave 2 Residence
Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa

Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa

4 out of 5
19/6 Moo 4 Bophut Bangrak Koh Samui Surat Thani
Book a stay at this business-friendly villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Fisherman's Village and Chaweng ...
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 Apr 23, 2024

Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa
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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