Koh Samui Guide

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

Koh Samui Overview

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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Town Guide
Relaxed vibes with beautiful beaches and heaps of restaurants.
Town Guide
Koh Samui's main tourist strip with an abundance of bars and restaurants.

Koh Samui Gallery

Koh Samui Accommodation

Our staff regularly the options and we'd like to recommend the following accommodation. Updated January 2026.
Chaweng Beach Road, 84320
From $0 per night
Rated 0 out of 5
Average rating is 8.6/10 on Agoda
(14 Total Reviews)
8/135 Moo 5 Plai Laem Soi 5, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320
From $0 per night
Rated 3 out of 5
Average rating is 9.7/10 on Agoda
(21 Total Reviews)
182/3 Moo 1 Bophut, 84320
From $0 per night
Rated 4 out of 5
Average rating is 9/10 on Agoda
(216 Total Reviews)
206/49 Moo 4 Lamai Beach, Sub-district Maret, 84310
From $0 per night
Rated 3 out of 5
Average rating is 9.4/10 on Agoda
(14 Total Reviews)
17/60 moo 3 Bophut Kohsamui Suratthani, 84320
From $0 per night
Rated 3 out of 5
Average rating is 8.6/10 on Agoda
(84 Total Reviews)
79/60 Moo 5, Thongsai Road, Baan Plailaem, 84320
From $0 per night
Rated 3 out of 5
Average rating is 8.8/10 on Agoda
(19 Total Reviews)
159/99 Moo 2, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand 84320, 84320
From $0 per night
Rated 3 out of 5
Average rating is 9.3/10 on Agoda
(716 Total Reviews)
51/149, Moo 5, Play lem soi 8, Bophut, 84320
From $0 per night
Rated 3 out of 5
Average rating is 8.9/10 on Agoda
(35 Total Reviews)
8/169 Moo.5 Plai Laem, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand, 84320
From $291 per night
Rated 3 out of 5
Average rating is 9.4/10 on Agoda
(21 Total Reviews)
24/269 Moo.5, T.Bo Phut, 84320
From $406 per night
Rated 5 out of 5
Average rating is 9/10 on Agoda
(17 Total Reviews)

Koh Samui Beach Guides

Beach Guide
The main tourist beach on Koh Samui with everything you need and more!

Koh Samui Attractions

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

Adventure, Attraction
Experience the lush landscapes of Koh Samui combined with the thrill of a quad bike ride on this guided tour. The adventure begins with pickup from your hotel...

How to Get to Koh Samui

12Go is an easy and popular way to find options for travel in Thailand. Click here to view full options for getting to Koh Samui.

Below are some of key transfer options, provided by 12Go.

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