Ko Samui
Laid-back Us Hostel is a superb backpacker option. A large swimming pool sits surrounded by a series of converted shipping containers that have been…
Ko Samui
Laid-back Us Hostel is a superb backpacker option. A large swimming pool sits surrounded by a series of converted shipping containers that have been…
Ko Samui
Sit in your very own private infinity pool, gazing out over an azure sea in one of 81 exceptional, contemporary villas that neatly line the coast at the…
Ko Samui
Rooms are called 'pages' and there is a beautiful on-site library at this boutique resort created by book lovers. The entire complex is a sleek, white…
Ko Samui
The perilous drive up the steep hill is totally worth it for the incredible views at this popular sleeping choice, which also attracts a large crowd for…
Ko Samui
With a supremely calm reception area and two swimming pools, Rocky's effortlessly finds the right balance between upmarket ambience and unpretentious,…
Ko Samui
This hidden bamboo paradise is worth the splurge. Set on 8 hectares along a rugged promontory, Six Senses strikes the perfect balance between opulence and…
Ko Samui
A bamboo-lined entrance leads you into this quiet, family-run boutique collection of spacious traditional Thai-style villas that sit against a green…
Ko Samui
This hilly 17-hectare enclave of 60 villas on a peninsula at the far western corner of Bang Po feels more like a private village than a resort. Stunning…
Ko Samui
Occupying an entire bay, this sprawling uber luxury delight encompasses dozens of pool villas hoisted above the foliage by spider-like stilts. Golf carts…
Ko Samui
For serious pampering, head to this secluded luxury gem. Impeccably maintained, the cluster of bungalows on the hilly grounds are like a small village,…
Ko Samui
Polished terracotta and rounded archways create a Spanish atmosphere and similar decor filters into the adorable rooms, which sport touches including…
Ko Samui
You’ll find every type of party animal staying at the clean and well-tended accommodation linked to the popular beach facing Ark Bar. Contemporary,…
Ko Samui
Gorgeously manicured grounds welcome weary travellers as they wander past grazing water buffalo and groundsmen in cream pith helmets. A generous…
Intercontinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort
Ko Samui
This west coast resort whisks you away from the crowds and into sunset-drenched luxury. The views looking to Ang Thong Marine National Park are married…
Ko Samui
Anantara’s stunning palanquin entrance satisfies fantasies of a far-flung oriental kingdom, where clay and copper statues of grimacing jungle creatures…
Ko Samui
This quiet hotel on the beachfront road a short walk south from the pier has very good, spacious rooms with a balcony overlooking the sea and some…
Ko Samui
Welcome to one of the boutique-iest boutique resorts on Samui – every inch of this charming getaway has been thoughtfully and creatively designed. Asian…
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…
Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort & Villas
Ko Samui
Modern and stylish, with a large variety of rooms and villas developed around a landscaped botanical garden where mini waterfalls and streams lead to a…
Ko Samui
This charming little hostel, set against a jungle-covered mountain backdrop, is run by an extremely sweet elderly lady, and is excellent value for those…
Ko Samui
While the west coast views over the Five Islands at sunset, the quiet pebble beach and extra-clean, luxurious rooms and beachfront villas are a draw, it's…
Ko Samui
Sleek modern lines and the stunning chalk white architecture contrast the turquoise sea and large infinity pool as this resort cascades down a quiet green…
Ko Samui
Centara is a large, manicured beachfront compound right in the heart of Hat Chaweng, where you will feel a million miles from the bustle of the strip. The…
Ko Samui
The huge array of bungalows at well-tended Coco Palm have been crafted with hardwood, bamboo and rattan touches around the centrepiece, a palm-fronted…
Ko Samui
A bejewelled ‘W’ welcomes you as you walk through the lobby and encounter the spectacular infinity pool that leads your eyes to an endless horizon. This…
Ko Samui
A variety of accommodation hide amid the abundant foliage, from fine if rather bland rooms with balconies to an indulgent private beachfront pool bungalow…
Ko Samui
A short walk from the beach, the 10 bungalows and five rooms here are all tucked away in a lovely tangle of garden with a small pool at its centre…
Ko Samui
Cast modesty aside, spread your curtains wide, and welcome sunshine and sea views in through your floor-to-ceiling windows. Getting out of the main…
Baan Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa
Ko Samui
A bit of luxury without breaking the bank, Baan Chaweng is popular with families and retired bargain-seekers who tan themselves on loungers along this…
Ko Samui
Colourful, basic A-frame huts sit right on the beach looking out to the azure waters of the gulf. With a lively restaurant and friendly staff, this has…
Ko Samui
We love the eastern vibes in this cute little hostel backing onto the beach in the heart of Mae Nam. Run by warm and friendly staff, this is the perfect…
Ko Samui
Formerly Elements, the Avani Plus occupies a lonely stretch of palm-studded sand with views of the stunning Five Islands. The location is perfect for a…
Ko Samui
Simple whites, lacquered teak and blazing reds set the scene at this hip residency towards Chaweng’s southern sands. Wander past thick palm trunks and sky…
Ko Samui
An upmarket backpacker’s Shangri-La offering some of the cheapest huts around, including excellent family beachside options. The complex occupies a…
Ko Samui
It doesn’t look like much from the front, but this neat, tidy, friendly and popular place is very central, with clean fan and air-con dorm rooms and…
Ko Samui
Enticingly secluded, this delightful oasis of trees, vegetation, shady foliage and tropical seclusion is a welcome respite from frantic Chaweng Beach Rd…
Ko Samui
With a zen-like atmosphere, this beautifully landscaped resort of palms and frangipani is centrally located, well priced and on a good stretch of the busy…
Ko Samui
The 2018 renovations have done wonders for the Tango, where a colourful, light lobby gives way to a string of bungalows arranged around a small pool…
Ko Samui
Right in the middle of Hat Lamai, the traditionally decorated Samui Jasmine is great value. Go for the lower-priced rooms – most have excellent views of…
Ko Samui
Safely tucked away from the throngs of tourists, this little haven nestled around a serene swimming pool and a few minutes' walk to the beach feels like…