Koh Samui

Travel Guide

Lamai Beach which includes a beach
Bo Phut Beach featuring kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views
Bo Phut Beach showing kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views
Koh Samui
Koh Samui

Where to stay in Koh Samui

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Chaweng City Center

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

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

Chaweng City Center
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Lamai City Center

4.5/5(8 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.

Lamai City Center
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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
Crystal Lamai Hotel

Crystal Lamai Hotel

3 out of 5
136/92 Moo 4, Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani
The price is CA $55 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
CA $55
CA $66 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lamai Beach and Chaweng Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (90 reviews)
"Great stay, nice spacious room, great location, bed a bit firm but would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Crystal Lamai Hotel
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui

Hyatt Regency Koh Samui

5 out of 5
99/11 Moo 5, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is CA $343 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
CA $343
CA $408 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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! (314 reviews)
"Stunning!"

Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2025

Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
Fair House Villas & Spa

Fair House Villas & Spa

4.5 out of 5
39 Moo 1, Maenam, Suratthani, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is CA $184 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
CA $184
CA $219 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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! (589 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, enjoyed the breakfast choice, pool happy hour and free gym and kayak"

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2025

Fair House Villas & Spa
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Villa The Wave 2 Residence

Villa The Wave 2 Residence

4 out of 5
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
"Great views and location"

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2025

Villa The Wave 2 Residence
Horizon Residence Rentals

Horizon Residence Rentals

3.5 out of 5
10/11 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Chaweng Beach and Fisherman's Village ...
"Amazing staff amazing facilities"

Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2024

Horizon Residence Rentals
Skye Beach Hotel

Skye Beach Hotel

4.5 out of 5
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! (47 reviews)
"The room was absolutely amazing. Best hotel I’ve stayed at in Samui. Really new building and very clean. Awesome pool area with amazing sunsets. Staff extremely nice and accommodating."

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2025

Skye Beach Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Chaweng Beach

Chaweng Beach

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Chaweng Beach, a popular beach in Bophut. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Chaweng Beach
Lamai Beach showing general coastal views and a house

Lamai Beach

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.

Lamai Beach
Fisherman\'s Village featuring a luxury hotel or resort and night scenes

Fisherman's Village

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.

Fisherman's Village
Nathon Pier showing a bay or harbour and boating as well as a small group of people

Nathon Pier

Jutting out from the west coast of the island, this busy pier is the main entry and exit point for visitors to Koh Samui.

Nathon Pier
Bo Phut Beach which includes mountains and a sandy beach

Bo Phut Beach

Explore a more traditional way of life in one of Koh Samui’s oldest villages. Find Chinese teahouses, funky bars, and a distinctly Mediterranean feel.

Bo Phut Beach
Koh Samui showing a beach and a coastal town

Choeng Mon Beach

This beach is part of the more upmarket and exclusive northeastern coast of Koh Samui with secluded resorts with private beaches.

Choeng Mon Beach

Things to do

Ang Thong National Marine Park Full Day Tour

Ang Thong National Marine Park Full Day Tour

CA $101
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ang Thong National Marine Park Full Day Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

CA $40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup
Pig Island Experience By Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Kayaking Relaxing on the Beach

Pig Island Experience By Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Kayaking Relaxing on the Beach

CA $65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pig Island Experience By Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Kayaking Relaxing on the Beach
Tour guide sits on rocks looking out towards Nang Yuan Island

Mr. Tu Snorkel Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Speedboat

CA $88
per adult
Mr. Tu Snorkel Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Speedboat
Mr Ung's Jungle Safari Tours

Mr Ung's Jungle Safari Tours (including Lunch)

CA $67
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Mr Ung's Jungle Safari Tours (including Lunch)
Half-Day Visit to Bo Phut Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui

Half-Day Visit to Bo Phut Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui

CA $149
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Visit to Bo Phut Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui
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