Koh Samui Thailand travel guide & hotels

Thailand’s self-styled Boutique Island, Koh Samui is a favourite with its lovely beaches and ‘coconut’ feel. Situated in the lower Gulf of Thailand it boast excellent villa resorts, a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere and offers all sorts of fun activities. Samui is also a favourite with expats who live part or full time on the island.

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Samui atractions

Attractions

From Big Buddhas and brilliant beaches to mummified monks, Koh Samui has a quite a few sights for its size. Spend a day off the beach sightseeing...more

Samui activities

Activities

You can spend your holiday lying on the beach or you can go diving, island touring, fishing, full moon partying, kick boxing, shopping and...more

Chaweng

Chaweng

The tourist central of Samui and the island’s best beach, there’s plenty of room for all at Chaweng, and a lively atmosphere in the small town...more

Lamai

Lamai

Another favourite on Koh Samui for its lengthy beach, lovely beachfront resorts, and good tourist services – great place for evening entertainment too...more

Pha Ngan

Pha Ngan

Escape to this lesser developed backpacker island for a few days or an evening of full moon partying, more natural and down-to-earth, just 1 hour away...more

Koh Tao

Koh Tao

Thailand’s dive centre offers some of the best reefs and clearest waters in the region, with dozens of self contained dive operators/resorts...more

Hotels and resorts on Koh Samui mostly have their own beachfront, giving them the edge over other popular islands. With its boutique feel and upmarket attitude you really get a sense of being spoilt on this tropical island, but the accommodation is affordable for all budgets. Choose from popular Chaweng or Lamai which have the nightlife, or head for the quieter and cheaper northern beaches of Big Buddha, Bophut or sleepy Mae Nam. For exclusivity try Choeng Mon or North Chaweng. The East coast has the lion’s share of restaurants, bars and tourist services. This site has the largest selection of Samui resorts available online, book now for big discounts and to avoid disappointment.

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Samui for adrenalin junkies
Fancy bungee jumping or zorbing, exploring the island on ATVs or even kite boarding, Samui provides the rush if you’re up for it…more

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The Gulf of Thailand’s best diving playground

Posted: 28 June 2009, 10:20 pm

Imagine a tiny tropical and exotic island destination with some awesome scuba diving and snorkelling, a lush green jungle and surrounded by peacefully calm, palm tree-laced beach areas, and you’ll have an idea about what Koh Tao has to offer. Positioned off the southern coast, this gorgeous small island is not far away from the [...] More

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