Koh Samui
Travel Guide
Visit Koh Samui
Where to stay in Koh Samui
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.
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.
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.
Sheraton Samui Resort
"Breakfast was good."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Conrad Koh Samui
"The buggy system was cumbersome and inconsistent. Don’t think it was a personnel issues but just the system. Could be 2-20 mins different so was hard to plan when they would come. North was very good to us the entire trip! Bill was excellent with customer service the entire time. Khim was excellent ..."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
"We were disappointed overall, and do not feel this property lived up to the Ritz Carlton brand. It is a large property, well maintained, with spacious rooms, but we didn’t feel there was anything unique in the style of the buildings…..it didn’t feel like an authentic Thai experience. The lobby and ..."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Skye Beach Hotel
"The room view was just as in the picture- gorgeous. We loved having a private pool. The included breakfast was amazing, and the staff were very helpful and welcoming. It felt like maybe they don’t get a ton of families with kids, and there seemed to be a little confusion given our booking was for ..."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Villa The Wave 2 Residence
"Lovely pool. Excellent private chefs. Need to provide extra free towels however. However a pleasant experience"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Horizon Residence Rentals
"Excellent stay, highly recommend! Great with infants/children too"
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Choeng Mon Beach
This beach is part of the more upmarket and exclusive northeastern coast of Koh Samui with secluded resorts with private beaches.
