Scent

Ko Samui


Seek out the decor of colonial Indo-China at this tranquil gem where the tall grey concrete structure is cut by elongated teak-framed windows and accommodation overlooks a courtyard swimming pool and ornamental trees and plants close to the beach. Choose between European, Chinese and Thai-Chinese style rooms, each one spacious and decorated with tasteful opulence.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Ko Samui attractions

1. Hat Bo Phut

0.87 MILES

Rather coarse and shelly, Bo Phut’s beach inclines quite steeply into cloudy water, but the views are scenic to Ko Pha-Ngan, an island that acts as a…

2. Samui Elephant Sanctuary

0.88 MILES

The (high) entrance fee here reflects visitors desire to support a project genuinely caring for rescued elephants, and the half-day experience is more an…

3. Fisherman's Village

1 MILES

This concentration of narrow Chinese shophouses in Bo Phut has been transformed into cool boutique hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars. The accompanying…

4. Wat Phra Yai

1.25 MILES

At Samui’s northern end is Wat Phra Yai. Erected in 1972, the modern golden Buddha (sitting in the Mara posture) stands 15m high surveying an area…

5. Wat Plai Laem

1.68 MILES

The most arresting statue on the island is the thousand-arm Guanyin (Kwan Im), the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion, displayed with 18 arms in a fan…

6. Wat Khao Hua Jook

1.7 MILES

This golden pagoda – gloriously illuminated at night – sits on top of the hill north of Chaweng Lake, offering spectacular panoramic views over the island…

7. Hat Chaweng

2.34 MILES

Lovely for sunrise, by evening this is the busiest and loudest beach on Ko Samui, and during the day it's often hopping too, thanks to the sheer number of…

8. Masjid Nurul Salsabeel

2.54 MILES

The lush jungle-covered hills surrounding the bright yellow onion domes of this tiny mosque is an idyllic picture. Built in 2013 by Imam Adam, for the…