Question 1

What are the best hotels in Koh Samui?

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Melia Koh Samui (9.1/10 from 1,544 reviews), Hyatt Regency Koh Samui (9.0/10 from 1,753 reviews), and Amari Koh Samui (8.4/10 from 978 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Koh Samui.

Question 2

What is a good hotel near Chaweng Beach?

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Amari Koh Samui is a hotel near Chaweng Beach that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.4 across 978 reviews.

Question 3

What is a good hotel in Koh Samui near Lamai Beach?

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Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort is the most recommended hotel near Lamai Beach on HotelsCombined (scoring 8.6 over 1,397 reviews).

Question 4

Is there a good hotel near Fishermans Village?

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If you’re visiting Fishermans Village then the nearby Bandara Resort and Spa, Samui is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (1,238 reviews scoring it at an average 8.6/10).

Question 5

How much do hotels in Koh Samui cost?

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Koh Samui hotels have an average price of £143/night (based on searches on HotelsCombined in the last 3 days). For a 4-star hotel, the average price is £148/night, and if you are looking for a 5-star hotel in Koh Samui then the average price is around £291/night.

Question 6

How much is a cheap hotel in Koh Samui?

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HotelsCombined searches in the last 3 days suggest cheap Koh Samui hotels have prices starting from as low as £5/night, depending on the popularity of your requested dates.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Koh Samui?

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The cheapest month to book a hotel in Koh Samui is October (£140). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Koh Samui is January (£335).

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to book a hotel in Koh Samui?

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The cheapest day to stay in Koh Samui is Saturday (£172). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is £276.

Question 9

Are there any hotels in Koh Samui close to Ko Samui?

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The closest hotel to Ko Samui is Nora Beach Resort and Spa, which is located 2.2 mi away from the city centre.

Question 10

What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Surat Thani?

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In addition to Koh Samui, travellers opt to visit Ko Tao when visiting Surat Thani. Ko Pha Ngan is also a popular choice to visit.

Question 11

How many hotels are there in Koh Samui?

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In total, there are 4,645 hotels to choose from in Koh Samui, compared to 7,376 properties in Surat Thani.

Question 12

Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Koh Samui?

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In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 22 hostels, 22 apartments, and 589 holiday rentals in Koh Samui.

Question 13

What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Koh Samui?

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If your travel plans to Koh Samui are flexible, we recommend visiting at least one of the following most popular landmarks: Chaweng Beach, Lamai Beach, or Fishermans Village. Koh Samui is the city you should stay in if you want to visit Chaweng Beach. Staying in Koh Samui is preferred if you want to visit Lamai Beach. To visit Fishermans Village, it’s most convenient if you stay in Koh Samui.

Question 14

What is the best place in Koh Samui for bars and restaurants?

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Many of Koh Samui’s best bars and restaurants are concentrated around Lamai Beach. Here, you will find beachfront beauties, like Rock Bar, and some of the island’s most quality cocktails at spots like Bear Cocktails. Nearby hotels in Koh Samui such as the Hive Hotel Samui and Bonny Hotel will place you within walking distance of the beach and the region’s top bars and restaurants. Around Chaweng Noi and Chaweng Yai Beach, you’ll also find some popular bars and restaurants, including Blue Monkey, The Ketum Family Bar and Phensiri Thai Restaurant. Staying in nearby resorts like Samui Paradise Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa will give you access to world-class bars, lounges and restaurants.

Question 15

What is the best place for a family holiday in Koh Samui?

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Active families will find plenty of fun things to do in Koh Samui, with options like soccer golf, Samui Zipline and Canopy Adventures Samui. Resorts on the western side of the island are a great place for active families to base themselves, as they give you all the benefits of beachfront aesthetics, with easy access to these adventure activities plus inland hiking trails and waterfalls like Hin Lat and Lat Wanon. Hotels like the Rajapruek Samui Resort and Anahata Resort Samui offer family rooms, with tour desks, childcare and other helpful services. Families looking for a quiet time with plenty of relaxation may enjoy the tranquil shores of Choeng Mon Beach, in the northeast of the island. Spots like the Cape Fahn Hotel Samui even offer villas with private pools, for families who want a private escape.

Question 16

What are the best things to do and see in Koh Samui?

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Koh Samui is a large island in the Chumphon Archipelago. Situated off the coast of Thailand, you will find an endless array of things to see in Koh Samui, from its sparkling coastline to its inland waterfalls, rainforests and temples. If you’re looking for the island’s more secluded beaches, the north-western shores of Laem Yai Beach usually offer quiet tranquility. Koh Samui hotels like the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui will place you right on the beach, with ocean views. You can also find plenty of quiet beaches and natural wonders, like Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks and the Overlap Stone, dotted along the south coast. Slightly inland, you can explore hidden rainforest locales like the Namuang Waterfall and Na Muang Waterfall. Koh Samui accommodation options such as the Orchid Lodge and The Beach Samui offer a well-placed base of operation for days of beach hopping and exploration of shrines and temples like the Guan Yu Shrine, Wat Samret and Wat Ratchathammaram.

Question 17

Where are the best places to stay for diving in Koh Samui?

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Koh Samui is a great place to go diving, offering the opportunity to see whale sharks, sea turtles, eels and other marine life up close. Thanks to its calm waters, conditions tend to be good for diving year-round in Koh Samui. The difference lies in the type of marine life you’ll see, with higher visibility usually from July-September but whale sharks arriving in greater numbers from April-May. The more quality dive spots are on the eastern coast of the island, and this is also where you’ll find most of the tour operators. Staying out at Choeng Mon Beach is suitable for divers, with spots like Melati Beach Resort & Spa even helping with tours. Divers who are still learning may wish to stay around Baan Lamai, where you can attend dive school and enjoy beachfront accommodation at spots like the Samaya Bura Beach Resort.

Cheapest month:	October
Most expensive month:	January
Average price in Koh Samui:	£221/night
Cheapest price found:	£5/night
Cheapest day:	Sunday
Most expensive day:	Friday

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