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Elephant at cafe in Bo Phut, Koh Samui

What is a good 3 day itinerary for Koh Samui wi...

'First time in Samui with young kids, staying at Bandara in Bo Phut, and one of our kids still naps daily, what does a realistic 3 days actually look like?'...

What is a good 3 day itinerary for Koh Samui wi...

'First time in Samui with young kids, staying at Bandara in Bo Phut, and one of our kids still naps daily, what does a realistic 3 days actually look like?'...

rain cloud over bo phut beach in Koh Samui

What do you do in Koh Samui with kids on a rain...

Where can kids do a bit of everything under one roof? Central Samui is primarily a shopping mall, not a dedicated kids' venue, but it's a genuinely useful rainy day...

What do you do in Koh Samui with kids on a rain...

Where can kids do a bit of everything under one roof? Central Samui is primarily a shopping mall, not a dedicated kids' venue, but it's a genuinely useful rainy day...

Is Koh Samui good for families?

Is Koh Samui good for families?

At a glance Good for: Families of all ages, from babies through teenagers Key decision: Choosing the right area, Samui is genuinely large, and different parts suit different kinds of...

Is Koh Samui good for families?

At a glance Good for: Families of all ages, from babies through teenagers Key decision: Choosing the right area, Samui is genuinely large, and different parts suit different kinds of...

Hotel courtyard in Koh Samui

Villa or hotel: which is better in Koh Samui fo...

At a glance Villa: Best for space, privacy, and evenings that feel like your own · Own pool, living room, deck · Pool safety is worth thinking about since there's...

Villa or hotel: which is better in Koh Samui fo...

At a glance Villa: Best for space, privacy, and evenings that feel like your own · Own pool, living room, deck · Pool safety is worth thinking about since there's...

Parasols on Choeng Mon beach at Sala Choeng Mon hotel

Where should families stay in Choeng Mon?

Kimpton Kitalay and Melia both have a staffed kids' club. If that matters to you, we compare them with other options across the island in which Koh Samui hotels have...

Where should families stay in Choeng Mon?

Kimpton Kitalay and Melia both have a staffed kids' club. If that matters to you, we compare them with other options across the island in which Koh Samui hotels have...

Splash pad at Holiday Inn Koh Samui

Is Holiday Inn Resort Samui worth it for families?

Who it's for This is one of the easiest family stays on Koh Samui. Everything is in one place, nothing to organise, nowhere to drive, no one asking if you're...

Is Holiday Inn Resort Samui worth it for families?

Who it's for This is one of the easiest family stays on Koh Samui. Everything is in one place, nothing to organise, nowhere to drive, no one asking if you're...