Why go
- Place in Surat Thani, Thailand.
- Served by Samui International Airport (USM).
History
Ko Samui or Koh Samui, often locally shortened to Samui, is an island off the east coast of Thailand. Geographically in the Chumphon Archipelago, it is part of Surat Thani Province, though as of 2012, Ko Samui was granted municipal status and thus is now locally self-governing. Ko Samui, with an area of 228.7 square kilometres (88.3 sq mi), is Thailand's second largest island after Phuket. In 2018, it was visited by 2.7 million tourists.
Where to stay
219 Moo 5 Surat Thani Angthong, 84140, Thailand · fourseasons.com
49/8-9 หมู่ที่ 4 Hillcrest Road Tambon Taling Ngam, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand · hilton.com
92 1, Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · anantara.com
295 Moo 3, Taling Ngam Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand · ihg.com
4, Tambol Maenam, 1, Tambon Mae Nam, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand · marriott.com
102 9 Laem-Set Rd, Tambon Na Mueang, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand · kamalaya.com
53/5 Moo 4, Phang Ka, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand · avanihotels.com
55, 13 Soi 4, Tambon Mae Nam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand · samuicode.com
44, 11 หมู่ที่ 3 ตําบล, Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · jungleclubsamui.com
438, T, 1, Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · rockyresort.com
208/1 Moo 4, T. Maret, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · marriott.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YdjN4Mnxik · 11 9 Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · kchotelsresorts.com
19/4 หมู่ที่ 3 ตำบล ลิปะน้อย Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand · vivavacationresort.com
176, 34, Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · beachrepublic.com
9/123-124, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand · mantrasamui.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAP7MwW2I6s · kchotelsresorts.com
14 1 ตำบล บ่อผุด Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · thelibrarysamui.com
155/4 ถนน เลียบหาดเฉวง Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · chawengregent.com
17 4 Chaweng Beach Rd, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · chawengcove.com
5 หมู 2 Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · m.facebook.com
28/33, Moo 1 koh samui, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand · tropicalseasonvilla.com
86 Chaweng Beach Rd, Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · marriott.com
Lipa Noi, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand · facebook.com
FX8P+69, Tambon Na Mueang, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand · cascadetara.com
438 16 ถ. ทวีราษฎร์ภักดี Tambon Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · therocksamui.com
128/75-76 Maret, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · ammatarapura.com
124, 25 Had Lamai Rd, Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · centarahotelsresorts.com
126, 126/92 หมู่ที่ 3 92, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · facebook.com
38, Chaweng Beach, 2 Borpud, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · centarahotelsresorts.com
84/61 Moo 3, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · hathaihousekohsamui.asia
19 3, Tambon Lipa Noi, Koh Samui Surat Thani 84140, Thailand · siamresidence.com
79, beach, 100 Plai leam, Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · tangoluxe.com
111, Moo 5, Chaweng Beach, Bophut, Koh Samui, Kohsamui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · noraburiresort.com
Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · pattravillresort.com
124 Had Lamai Rd, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · pavilionsamui.com
22/1 Moo 4, Big Buddha Beach, Bophut, Bangrak, Koh Samui, Surat Thani Bophut เขตบางรัก Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · secretgardensamui.com
23 2, Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · tropicalpalmresortandspa.top
175/3 Moo1 Thaveerat-Pakdee Road, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand · celessamui.com
F2FQ+8P9, Tambon Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · chateaudelamai.com
211/1, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · meritwellnessandmindretreatresortsamui.zoombookdirect.com
124/10 Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · rummanaresort.com
124/264, Moo 3, Maret, Lamai Beach, 84310, Thailand · hivehotelsamui.com
46, 64 SOI YAI NUM, Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · asiansecret.top
80/32 Moo 5 Choengmon, Ko Samui District, 84320, Thailand · kandapoolvillas.com
124/4 Moo 3, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand · lamaicoconutbeachresort.com
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Restaurants & places to go
. Opening July 10. Celebrate Life at the first & original luxury beach club, now with 12 Beach Clubs & 4 Resorts. #TellOnlyYourBestFriends · koh-samui-bc.nikkibeach.com
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui · . #treetopssamui Savour the beauty and flavours of Koh Samui 🌴 in the islands top fine dining restaurant by Michelin Star… · anantara.com
Burger, Fast Food · 4 doors away from mc donalds Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-03:00 Features: takeaway · burgerking.co.th
International, Restaurant · Located at the front door of Big Buddha, The Sunset Restaurant & Bar offers the most beautiful sunset on Koh Samui Island and a… · thesunsetsamui.com
Hot Dog, German, Fast Food · JoJo's is a cozy Bistro / Snack bar with Bar service in the evening. During the day we sell homemade Sandwiches, Hot Dogs,… · web.facebook.com
Thai, Restaurant · Baan Ya Jai Thai restaurant serving classic Thai cuisine. Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating · 161/10 Moo 2 Chaweng… · baanyajai.com
German, Pizza, Restaurant · Very good online ratings. Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · dirks-pizza-garden.business.site
Italian, Restaurant · Fine dining, great view just above the sea · 103 Moo 3 · drfrogssamui.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:55 Features: takeaway · facebook.com
Food Court · Gourmet food market with nine restaurants under an ancient Banyan tree Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 25/243, 84320 · banyanfoodmarket.com
Regional, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: 9:00-21:00 ปิดทุกวันพฤหัสบดี Features: vegan options · 16/7 ถนนทวีราษฎร์ภักดี, 84140 · th.tripadvisor.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Chaweng Beach Road · hardrock.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-23:00 · 62/9 Moo 1, Bophut · barracuda-restaurant.com
Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00 · 15 Moo 1 Thanon Haad Bo Phut, 84320 · beachcoconutsbowls.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 13:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · daosushi.ps.me
Russian, European, Home Made, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 128/53 Had Lamai… · edanasamui.com
Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00 Features: vegan options · 276/1 Moo 3, 84010 · futurehippie.life
Asian, French, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-22:30 · 101/28 Moo 1, Bophut · hansarsamui.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 16:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · lacotedeboeufsamui.com
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:30-22:00 · 82/19 Moo 3, Chaweng Noi · lalanternasamui.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com
Pasta, Russian, Cake, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr 10:00-18:00 Features: vegan options · 9/84 Chaweng Choengmon Road
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 175 ถนนทวีราษฎร์ภักดี, 84140
Chocolate, Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-Su 10:00-17:00 · 32/3 Moo 2 Namuang, Surat Thani, 84140 · instagram.com
Indian, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 124, 175 Had Lamai Rd, Tambon Maret, Lamai Beach, 84310
Dessert, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Dessert/Coffee Shop cafe · friendsofsamui.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-24:00 · 789 Chaweng Beach Road, 84320 · cabanas.live
Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-17:00 · samuielephantsanctuary.org
Cake, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Th-Tu 09:00-20:00 · ring road
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 13:00-15:00,17:00-23:00
Belgian, International, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: 8:30-22:30 Features: takeaway
Local, Russian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating
European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Fish, Diner, Seafood, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:45
Tea, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Tea/Coffee Shop cafe
Boulangerie, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Breakfast, Bread, Pastry, Cake, Drinks, Ice Cream, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 82/6 Thong Krut, Taling Ngam, Ko…
Austrian, Bavarian, Restaurant · Austrian/Bavarian restaurant
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
South American, Restaurant · South American restaurant
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
Grill, Indian, Local, Regional, Seafood, Thai, Restaurant · Grill/Indian restaurant
Curry, Pizza, Thai, Restaurant · Curry/Pizza restaurant
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Airports
Samui International Airport (USM) 9.1 km to the centre
Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), 84, TH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (Bangkok Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Cathay Pacific…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Bangkok Airways PG (A319, ATR 72) · 8 routes: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Pattaya, Phuket, Singapore
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72, A319) · 3 routes: Kuala Lumpur*, Kuala Lumpur*, Penang*
- Firefly FY (ATR 72) · 2 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Penang
- Cathay Pacific CX (A319) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Qantas QF (A319) · 1 route: Singapore*
- SilkAir MI (A319) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A319) · 1 route: Singapore*
- Thai Airways International TG (734) · 1 route: Bangkok
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Raja Ferry Lipa Noi Pier
Ferry terminal · 8.1 km from the centre
Haad Rin Mae Nam Pier
Ferry terminal · 8.3 km from the centre
Lomprayah Nathon Pier
Ferry terminal · 8.4 km from the centre
Songserm Nathon Pier
Ferry terminal · 8.5 km from the centre
Nightboat Nathon Pier
Ferry terminal · 8.5 km from the centre
Nathon Pier Ko Samui
Ferry terminal · 8.6 km from the centre
Ko Samui (Lipa Noi) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala)
Ferry route · Raja Ferry
Ko Samui (Big Buddha) - Ko Pha Ngan (Haad Rin)
Ferry route · Haad Rin Queen
Ko Samui (Nathon)- Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala)
Ferry route · Seatran
Ko Samui (Nathon) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala)
Ferry route · Songserm
Surat Thani (Don Sak) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala)
Ferry route · Raja Ferry
Ko Samui (Bangrak) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala)
Ferry route · Seatran
Ko Samui (Pralarn) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala)
Ferry route · Lomprayah
Ko Samui (Mae Nam) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Nai Pan Yai)
Ferry route · Thong Nai Pan Express
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Samui International Airport (USM). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: USM has direct flights to 10 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Raja Ferry Lipa Noi Pier, 8.1 km); routes include Ko Samui (Lipa Noi) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala), Ko Samui (Big Buddha) - Ko Pha Ngan (Haad Rin), Ko Samui (Nathon)- Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Koh Samui. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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Tours & experiences
Adventure