Koh Samui, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
Where you stay changes your whole trip. 6 distinct areas, compared without the spin — so you book the right one.
Chaweng
Koh Samui's largest and busiest beach town — 7 km of white sand, the island's main nightlife strip, best shopping, and the most hotel choice.
Lamai
Samui's second-largest beach town — cheaper and calmer than Chaweng, with the famous Hin Ta & Hin Yai rock formations and a Sunday night market.
Bophut & Fisherman's Village
Old Chinese shophouses, good restaurants, and Koh Samui's best weekly market on the north coast — a quiet base with real character.
Maenam
The quietest of Koh Samui's north-coast towns — a long undeveloped beach, affordable rates, and a ferry pier to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
Choeng Mon
Calm coves and upscale resorts on Koh Samui's northeast cape — close to the airport and quieter than Chaweng without sacrificing quality.
West Coast
Koh Samui's quieter local side — the island's main ferry port in Nathon, sunset views, shallow water at Lipa Noi, and a genuinely Thai pace.