Koh Samui

Banyan Tree Samui cascades down a private headland bay south of Lamai — an all-pool-villa resort where every villa terrace holds its own infinity edge aimed at the Gulf.

Conrad Koh Samui claims the island's southwestern corner — a hillside of contemporary pool villas built for one thing above all: the sunset.

SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort put pool villas within reach on Samui's calm northeast cove — the majority of its whitewashed, courtyard-style villas hide private pools behind their walls, at rates the island's marquee names charge for a garden room.

Anantara Bophut sits on the calm north-coast sand a ten-minute stroll from Fisherman's Village — the combination that makes it many returning visitors' favorite Samui address: a serene, lushly planted beachfront resort with the island's best dinner street within walking distance.

Hilltop restaurant and bar in Koh Samui with panoramic jungle and ocean views, iconic hanging nets, and all-day dining.

Highly rated Thai kitchen on Bo Put Beach Road, open daily until 2am with home-style cooking and fast, friendly service.

Authentic Thai cooking on Chaweng Beach road, open daily for lunch and dinner at mid-range prices.

A Bo Put dining spot open daily from 11am to midnight, serving the north coast of Koh Samui.

A iconic gilded Buddha statue from 1972 sits atop a hilltop temple complex with panoramic sea views.

A colourful lakeside temple complex on Koh Samui, home to a towering 18-armed Guanyin statue and abundant fish.

A working Buddhist temple on Koh Samui, best known for its preserved mummified monk.

A striking terracotta Buddhist temple adorned with vivid sculptures of sea monsters, warriors, and mythological figures.

Thong Nai Pan is the pair of horseshoe bays on Koh Phangan's northeast corner that many rate the island's best all-round base — Thong Nai Pan Yai, the larger southern bay with a village feel and family resorts, and Thong Nai Pan Noi, the more polished northern bay where the island's smarte.

Bottle Beach (Haad Khuat) on Koh Phangan's north coast is the island's poster child for earned seclusion — a wide crescent of soft sand backed by jungle hills, with no road in.

A laid-back stretch of white sand on Koh Samui, ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and beachside dining.

A relaxed northern Koh Samui beach best known for its charming Fisherman's Village dining and evening atmosphere.

A laid-back Thai island of white-sand beaches, jungle interior, and the legendary monthly Full Moon Party.

A small Gulf of Thailand island renowned for white sand beaches, coral reefs, and world-class scuba diving.

A sizable Thai island offering stunning beaches, lush rainforest, vibrant nightlife, and cultural landmarks.

Koh Samui's largest mall, with indoor and open-air wings, international brands, a food court, and a staffed children's play area.

A nightly beachfront walking street in Bo Put with street food, seafood, souvenirs, and a relaxed local atmosphere.

A large hypermarket in Bo Put combining supermarket, retail shops, food court, and kids' entertainment under one roof.

A genuine neighbourhood market on Lamai Beach Road selling fresh produce, seafood, and ready-to-eat Thai food daily.

Free-entry coastal rock formations on Lamai Beach, famous for their striking natural shapes and scenic ocean views.

Clifftop restaurant and bar in Koh Samui's hills, offering sweeping coastal views and Thai cuisine.

A quirky hillside sculpture garden in Koh Samui's jungle, built by one man in 1976 and quietly unlike anything else on the island.

PADI-certified diving school on Sairee Beach offering courses and guided dives for all experience levels.

Beachfront bar and resort on Chaweng Beach, known for its lively after-dark atmosphere and ocean views.

Beachfront bar on Bo Put Beach famed for nightly fire shows, sand-level seating, and surprisingly good pizza.

Beachfront bar and club on Koh Samui's quieter northern shore, open daily with mid-range pricing.

Laid-back reggae bar by the sea in Koh Samui's Maret area, with multi-level seating and ocean views.

Wonderland Healing House is Koh Phangan's beloved jungle yoga retreat — a vegan, community-style sanctuary inland from Baan Tai where multi-day packages bundle twice-daily yoga and meditation, plant-based buffets, and a saltwater pool ringed by tropical garden.

Absolute Sanctuary is Koh Samui's dedicated wellness resort — a Moroccan-inspired hillside retreat above Choeng Mon built around one of Asia's best-equipped yoga programs, with 20-plus weekly classes across two studios, a Pilates reformer studio, and structured detox, fitness, and weight-m.

A highly regarded spa in Bo Put offering Thai massage, hair spa, and nail services in a calm, cosy setting.

A highly regarded health club in Bo Put offering authentic Thai therapeutic treatments away from the tourist crowds.

Koh Samui's open-air island airport feels more like a tropical resort than a transit hub.

A simple departure pier on Koh Samui's southern coast, serving as the gateway to Koh Tan, Pig Island, and nearby Gulf islands.

A western Koh Samui ferry hub connecting the island to mainland and nearby destinations by boat.

A working pier on Koh Samui's northwestern coast, serving as a departure point for boat tours and island excursions.