Koh Samui Guide

Popular holiday destination with stunning white sand beaches and turquoise oceans.

Overview of Koh Samui

Koh Samui is Thailand’s second-largest island after Phuket, with a population of over 63,000. The island is home to several luxury resorts and spas, as well as a number of small hotels, guesthouses, and bungalow resorts. The island is also home to an international airport, which makes getting to and from the island very convenient.

Koh Samui has a tropical climate, with warm weather all year round. The best time to visit the island is between December and February, when the weather is at its coolest, with the least rainfall.

There are many things to do on Koh Samui, including swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, fishing and visiting the many temples and parks on the island.

If you are looking for a relaxing and luxurious holiday destination, Koh Samui is the perfect place for you!

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Koh Samui Travel Guides

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We’ve researched and rounded up the best that Koh Samui has to offer. We only recommend the highest-rated and most trusted accommodation options so you can book without worry.  

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Fair House Villas and Spa Samui SHA Certified, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Koh Samui
Resorts
8.3/10

Fair House Villas and Spa Samui SHA Certified

39 Moo 1 Tambol Maenam, 84330
Fair House Villas & Spa Samui is a popular choice amongst travelers in Samui, whether exploring or just passing through....
Sans Souci Samui, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Koh Samui
Resorts
8.7/10

Sans Souci Samui

4/4 Moo.3 Bophut, 84320
Sans Souci Samui is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Samui. Both business travelers and tourists can...
Crystal Lamai Hotel, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Koh Samui
Hotels
9/10

Crystal Lamai Hotel

136/92 Moo.4 Maret, 84310
Located in Lamai, Crystal Lamai Hotel is a perfect starting point from which to explore Samui. The hotel offers a...
King's Garden Resort, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Koh Samui
Resorts
8.6/10

King’s Garden Resort

12 Moo 2 Chaweng Beach Road, Bophut, 84320
Located in Chaweng, King's Garden Resort is a perfect starting point from which to explore Samui. The hotel offers a...
Mantra Samui Resort, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Koh Samui
Resorts
8.6/10

Mantra Samui Resort

9/123-124 Moo 1 Maenam, 84330
The 5-star Mantra Samui Resort offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Samui. The hotel offers...
Lamai Coconut Beach Resort, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Koh Samui
Resorts
8.5/10

Lamai Coconut Beach Resort

124/4 Moo 3, Lamai Beach, 84310
The 2.5-star Lamai Coconut Beach Resort offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Samui. Featuring a...

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Koh Samui Attractions

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Koh Samui has plenty of things to see and do. We’ve rounded up some of the best below:

Koh Samui

ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour

28/32 maenam soi 1, Koh Samui, 84330, Thailand
Experience the lush landscapes of Koh Samui combined with the thrill of a quad bike ride on this guided tour. The adventure begins...
Koh Samui

Boutique Yachting

82/1 Moo 4 Bang Rak Beach Petcherat Pier, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320
Boutique Yachting offers a premium sailing experience around Koh Samui aboard the Naga, a handcrafted 30-metre wooden motorsailer designed for...
Koh Samui

Phetchbuncha Muay Thai Stadium

Chumchon Chaweng Yai Soi 13 Chaweng, Koh Samui
Phetchbuncha Muay Thai Stadium is one of the most renowned venues for Muay Thai on Koh Samui, offering an authentic...
Koh Samui

Wat Plai Laem

Wat Plai Laem, Road 4171, Thailand
Wat Plai Laem is a vibrant and colorful Buddhist temple complex located in the northeastern part of Koh Samui, a...
Koh Samui

Easykart Go-Karting

3/196 moo 2, Chaweng Lake, Bophut, Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84320
EasyKart is a go-karting company that offers leisure activities for all in the safest environment of all Asia. Since 2004,...
Koh Samui

Guan Yu Shrine

190/11 Moo 1 Koh Samui District, Surat Thani 84310
Koh Samui is home to many beautiful temples, but one that is often overlooked is the Guan Yu Shrine. Located...

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