Where to Stay
Where to stay on Koh Samui, by area and by type of trip: hotel round-ups, villas and area guides.
Which area of Koh Samui is best for couples?
The single most important thing to know before choosing where to stay on Koh Samui: the island is bigger than it looks on a map. Getting between areas takes time,...
Which area of Koh Samui is best for couples?
The single most important thing to know before choosing where to stay on Koh Samui: the island is bigger than it looks on a map. Getting between areas takes time,...
Is Chaweng good for families?
Chaweng: the busiest area on the island Chaweng is the island's busiest area and very popular for nightlife. The beach is long, white sand and very pretty, but in the...
Is Chaweng good for families?
Chaweng: the busiest area on the island Chaweng is the island's busiest area and very popular for nightlife. The beach is long, white sand and very pretty, but in the...
Is Chaweng good for couples?
Chaweng: busy, lively and built for nightlife Chaweng is the island's busiest area and very popular for nightlife. If you're up for a party, this is the place to be....
Is Chaweng good for couples?
Chaweng: busy, lively and built for nightlife Chaweng is the island's busiest area and very popular for nightlife. If you're up for a party, this is the place to be....
Is Bangrak good for families and couples?
Bangrak: the overlooked ferry port with great sunsets Bangrak (also written Bang Rak) is the ferry port for Koh Phangan, and it is often overlooked. It does have great sunsets,...
Is Bangrak good for families and couples?
Bangrak: the overlooked ferry port with great sunsets Bangrak (also written Bang Rak) is the ferry port for Koh Phangan, and it is often overlooked. It does have great sunsets,...
Is Lipa Noi good for families and couples?
Lipa Noi: a quiet beach with sunsets and a little more going on Lipa Noi is on the west side of the island, with a slower pace, a quiet beach...
Is Lipa Noi good for families and couples?
Lipa Noi: a quiet beach with sunsets and a little more going on Lipa Noi is on the west side of the island, with a slower pace, a quiet beach...
Is Taling Ngam good for families and couples?
Taling Ngam: a quiet corner with sunsets over the water Taling Ngam is on the island's south-west coast, much more remote than the popular northern areas and further from the...
Is Taling Ngam good for families and couples?
Taling Ngam: a quiet corner with sunsets over the water Taling Ngam is on the island's south-west coast, much more remote than the popular northern areas and further from the...
Is Maenam good for families and couples?
Maenam: a long, calm beach with a laid back feel Maenam (also written Mae Nam) is a long stretch of soft sand on the island's north coast, with a calm,...
Is Maenam good for families and couples?
Maenam: a long, calm beach with a laid back feel Maenam (also written Mae Nam) is a long stretch of soft sand on the island's north coast, with a calm,...
Is Fisherman's Village good for couples?
Fisherman's Village: the evening pick in Bo Phut Fisherman's Village is the right pick if you're looking for something for the evenings: waterfront restaurants, a night market and a fire...
Is Fisherman's Village good for couples?
Fisherman's Village: the evening pick in Bo Phut Fisherman's Village is the right pick if you're looking for something for the evenings: waterfront restaurants, a night market and a fire...
Is Choeng Mon good for couples?
Choeng Mon: a popular area with a calmer feel Choeng Mon is a popular area on the island's north coast, but it has a calmer feel than some of the...
Is Choeng Mon good for couples?
Choeng Mon: a popular area with a calmer feel Choeng Mon is a popular area on the island's north coast, but it has a calmer feel than some of the...
Which Koh Samui villas are best for a large group?
Sometimes a hotel room, however good, isn't the right shape for the trip. These four private villa stays are built for groups and extended families, with real bedrooms, real kitchens...
Which Koh Samui villas are best for a large group?
Sometimes a hotel room, however good, isn't the right shape for the trip. These four private villa stays are built for groups and extended families, with real bedrooms, real kitchens...
Where should you stay for the sunset view on Ko...
Where you stay decides whether you actually see the sunset from your room, or just hear about it from someone who did. These five hotels are grouped by coastline, plus...
Where should you stay for the sunset view on Ko...
Where you stay decides whether you actually see the sunset from your room, or just hear about it from someone who did. These five hotels are grouped by coastline, plus...
Where should you stay in Bangrak?
Bangrak, on Samui's northeast tip, sits close to both Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem, quieter than Chaweng or Choeng Mon but well connected to both. The beach itself isn't...
Where should you stay in Bangrak?
Bangrak, on Samui's northeast tip, sits close to both Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem, quieter than Chaweng or Choeng Mon but well connected to both. The beach itself isn't...