 Koh Samui Travel & Hotel Guide, Thailand
Koh Samui is third largest island in Thailand (only Phuket and Ko Chang are bigger), and its second biggest beach destination after Phuket. Also written as Ko Samui or simply Samui, it lies on the Gulf of Thailand, in Surat Thani Province. Koh Samui is about an hour by ferry from Donsak Pier in Surat Thani Province.
Guide to Koh Samui Hotels
It's never easy finding the hotel that's just right for your stay. Still, by taking a little time to do your research, you increase your chance of getting a good hotel at the best price. Go through the list of hotels in Koh Samui which we've put together, arranged city by city, with full description, star rating, address, location map and evaluation. Pick the hotel of your choice and view the rates offered by different booking sites. Yes, we show you prices from different websites, so you don't have to visit them one by one.
More about Koh Samui
Koh Samui is 247 km sq and about 700 km south of Bangkok. The ideal time to experience tropical island weather is to around late December to the end of March. The hottest months are from April to June, while the wettest season is from mid-October to early December.
The name Koh Samui has been known among ancient boatmen for a long time. Pretty much a coconut grove until the early 70's, when it was discovered by backpackers, Koh Samui has today developed into a major tourist destination. They are drawn to the snow-white sands of its beaches, especially those along Chaweng Beach, on the northeast coast. Chaweng also has one of the largest concentration of health spas and tailors in Thailand.
Getting Around Koh Samui
Look out for the red pick-up trucks called Songtao. They are the main mode of transportation around Koh Samui. The accompanying map and thumbnail gallery provides a quick link to various sights of interest around the island.
Beach on Koh Samui north coast.
Attractions on Koh Samui
Let's explore Koh Samui from the comfort of your desk. Click on the thumbnails below to start your journey through Koh Samui!.
 | Angthong National Park
A cluster of over forty islands west of Koh Samui
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 | Chaweng Beach
The main tourist belt at Koh Samui
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 | Hin Ta Hin Yai
Rock formation on the coast of Koh Samui
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 | Koh Nangyuan
Pristine island northwest of Koh Samui perfect for snorkelling
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 | Koh Phangan
Island north of Koh Samui, famous for its Full Moon Party
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 | Koh Tao
Island northwest of Koh Samui
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 | Koh Wua Talap
Main island in the Angthong archipelago
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 | Namuang Waterfall
Main waterfall on Koh Samui
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 | Wat Khun Aram
Temple of the Mummified Monk
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 | Wat Phra Yai
Temple of the Big Buddha
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Koh Samui Photo Gallery
Evening on the north coast of Koh Samui, with Angthong Marine National Park in the horizon.
Hua Thanon, on the east coast of Koh Samui.
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