Koh Samui travel guide
Koh Samui Tourism | Koh Samui Guide
You're Going to Love Koh Samui
Koh Samui is a must-see destination in Surat Thani, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Koh Samui deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Koh Samui
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cliff Bar & Grill (124/2 Tambon Maret Lamai Beach) and The View (9/123 Moo 5) are great picks.
When to visit Koh Samui
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Koh Samui in April, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 490 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Koh Samui, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to Koh Samui
Plane
When flying to Koh Samui, you’ll arrive at Ko Samui (USM), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Koh Samui from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 5h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Koh Samui is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 258 km from Koh Samui. You’ll find branches of THAIRENTACAR and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Koh Samui Nathon Pier, located 13 km from the city centre of Koh Samui. Koh Samui Bo Phut Resort & Spa is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Koh Samui
Where to stay in Koh Samui
From 5-star hotels such as the Muang Samui Spa Resort to great affordable options like the Evergreen Resort, Koh Samui offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,216 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rose Garden Samui Bungalows and J4 Hotel Samui. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Koh Samui, with prices from RM 42 to RM 2,522 per night. Bo Phut is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Koh Samui are about 21% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Mae Nam - In Koh Samui’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Explorar Koh Samui - Adults Only Resort and Spa, Saree Samui and W Koh Samui.
Ang Thong - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Tui Blue The Passage Samui Pool Villas With Private Beach Resort, Mai Samui Beach Resort & Spa and Nathon Residence. The average nightly price for a double room in Ang Thong is RM 81.
Taling Ngam - Conrad Koh Samui, Centra by Centara Coconut Beach Resort Samui and Am Samui Resort Taling Ngam have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Taling Ngam will cost you about RM 94 per night.