Koh Samui Islands

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Koh Samui which includes kayaking or canoeing, landscape views and general coastal views
Koh Samui Islands
Bo Phut Beach showing general coastal views and kayaking or canoeing
Koh Samui showing religious aspects
Koh Samui which includes a monument, religious aspects and a statue or sculpture

Trek through jungle and encounter exceptional beauty among the waterfalls, lagoons, colourful 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

4.5/5(51 area reviews)

Chaweng City Center is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Chaweng Beach and Central Samui.

Chaweng City Center
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Lamai City Center

4/5(22 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 Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks.

Lamai City Center
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Bophut Hills

When in Bophut Hills, you can plan a visit to Fisherman's Village and Bo Phut Beach Pier, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bophut Hills
Centara Reserve Samui

Centara Reserve Samui

5 out of 5
38/2 Moo 3, Borpud, Surat Thani, Koh Samui Koh Samui
The price is HK$3,752 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
HK$3,752
HK$4,515 total
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (247 reviews)
Outstanding report

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Centara Reserve Samui
Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa

Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
44/134 Moo 1 Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is HK$1,471 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
HK$1,471
HK$1,746 total
19 Dec - 20 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (475 reviews)
Check in was seamless and we received the sweetest coconuts on arrival, the service was impeccable and the food from the restaurant was delicious. Recommend the Khao soi, they also have a 2 for 1 happy hour cocktails which were tasty. Room was very clean and the best was sooooo comfortable

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort

OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort

5 out of 5
173/41 Moo. 4 Robkoh Road Koh Samui Surat Thani
The price is HK$528 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
HK$528
HK$639 total
20 Dec - 21 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (725 reviews)
Clean room , smiling staff, beautiful ambience, delicious food! Very pleasant stay we had. Highly recommended!!!

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
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
Stay at this luxury villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 14 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Beautiful room, grounds and property. Only thing is this is not near a beach you can really swim in. Other than that it is a short drive to some restaurants and bars or to the beach. The positive is that it is in a much more quiet area away from loud tourist noise.

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

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
Stay at this business-friendly villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Fisherman's Village and Chaweng Beach ...
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

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
Stay at this beach villa in Ko Pha-ngan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Thong Sala Pier and Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Emplacement ideal près de la plage, Boulangerie et 7/11 juste en face. Restaurants sympa a quelques minutes a pieds. Chambre nickel, personnel très amiable et services a dispo comme taxi. Laverie a quelques metres de l’hôtel. Je recommande ++

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

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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