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

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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
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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 Lamai Night Market.

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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 Big C Supercenter.

Bophut Hills
Mantra Samui Resort - Adults Only

Mantra Samui Resort - Adults Only

5 out of 5
9/123-124 Moo 1 Koh Samui Suratthani
The price is P10,366 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
P10,366
P12,304 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
My wife and I had the best time at this resort. The high level of service, cleanliness, location, staff and manager made our stay a very remorable experience. The manager took trime to meet us at our dinner table and we had a great conversation. The views are spectaculer and they upgraded us to a ...

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Mantra Samui Resort - Adults Only
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 P5,613 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
P5,613
P6,662 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
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! (750 reviews)
The personel was great!

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

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 P17,759 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
P17,759
P21,079 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (363 reviews)
The staff was exceptional, the room was perfect, and the property was well manicured. Overall a great experience for my family and myself in Koh Samui. We would stay again at the Hyatt for sure.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Hyatt Regency 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Everything about this hotel is exceptional! The location, the staff, the rooms, the restaurant! Just incredible stay and I’m sad I was only there for four days! I would never hesitate to stay there again or recommend to others! Thank you Skye Beach Hotel!

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Skye Beach Hotel
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
Joy Beach Villas

Joy Beach Villas

3.5 out of 5
4 Moo 6, Hin Kong Road Ko Pha-ngan Surat Thani
Book a stay at this beach villa in Ko Pha-ngan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Thong Sala Pier and Thong Nai Pan Noi ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Our room was lovely, and the whole property was amazing with direct acccess to the beach, a perfect place to watch the sunset.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Joy Beach Villas
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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