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.

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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 Bo Phut Beach.

Bophut Hills
Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa

Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
44/134 Moo 1, Mae Nam Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is CA $215 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $215
CA $256 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (443 reviews)
"Loved this hotel!"

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa
Baan Hin Sai Resort & Spa

Baan Hin Sai Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
5/5 Moo 3, Bo Phud, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is CA $53 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
CA $53
CA $63 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lamai Beach and Chaweng Beach ...
7.2/10 Good! (224 reviews)
"Lovely quiet resort, that gave you a workout the paths are quite steep, but always a man in a golfcart eager to give you a ride to the top. If you want a ride into town you have to book for the free shuttle the day before. We missed out on this because we were only here for 2 days. They dont seem ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2025

Baan Hin Sai Resort & Spa
Crystal Lamai Hotel

Crystal Lamai Hotel

3 out of 5
136/92 Moo 4, Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani
The price is CA $53 per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
CA $53
CA $64 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
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! (95 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
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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 Bo Phut Beach and Chaweng Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"Amazing staff amazing facilities"

Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2024

Horizon Residence Rentals
The Bulin Residence

The Bulin Residence

3 out of 5
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
"Nice location. Large room. On site laundry and motorcycle rental."

Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2025

The Bulin Residence
Samui Bayside Luxury Villas

Samui Bayside Luxury Villas

4.5 out of 5
8/197 Moo 5, Samrong Beach, Plai Laem, 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. Popular attractions Bo Phut Beach and Fisherman's Village ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay here very attentive and urgent if any problems arise would recommend"

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2025

Samui Bayside Luxury Villas
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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 spas 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 $102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ang Thong National Marine Park Full Day Tour
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 $66
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Pig Island Experience By Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Kayaking Relaxing on the Beach
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
Tourists on secluded beach in Thailand

Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Insea Speedboat from Koh Samui

CA $89
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Insea Speedboat from Koh Samui
Samui Elephant Kingdom Ethical Sanctuary and Skywalk Tour

Samui Elephant Kingdom Ethical Sanctuary and Skywalk Tour

CA $120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Samui Elephant Kingdom Ethical Sanctuary and Skywalk Tour
Koh Samui Half-Day Safari: Waterfalls & Island Beauty

Koh Samui Half-Day Safari: Waterfalls & Island Beauty

CA $48
per adult
Koh Samui Half-Day Safari: Waterfalls & Island Beauty
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Cities near Koh Samui

Koh Samui which includes signage and a luxury hotel or resort

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