Gulf Coast
Koh Samui
The Gulf's most developed island. Lively Chaweng, calmer Lamai, and Bophut's Fisherman's Village. Runs on the opposite season to the Andaman coast, driest in the northern spring and summer.
14 guides Best: Feb–Apr & Jun–Aug
Know before you go
Best time to go The best time to visit Koh Samui is February through April, or June through August, the two dry windows on Thailand's Gulf coast, when rainfall is at its lowest and the sea is calmest. Best Time to Visit Koh Samui: Month-by-Month Guide → Getting around The fastest route to Koh Samui is a direct Bangkok Airways flight into Samui Airport (USM) in about 1 hour, but as the airport's sole owner-operator it charges a premium, typically ฿2,300-6,600 (about US$70-200) one-way. How to Get to Koh Samui: Flights, Bus, Ferry & Costs → Top things to do Koh Samui's best things to do split into beaches, temples, nature day trips, and nightlife. Things to Do in Koh Samui 2026: The Complete Guide →
Where to stay in Koh Samui
All 30 hotels →
★★★★★ Hansar Samui Resort 9.25,080 reviews
★★★ COSI Samui Chaweng Beach 8.94,351 reviews
★★★★★ SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort 9.32,438 reviews
★★★★★ Silavadee Pool Spa Resort 9.12,713 reviews
★★★ Lub d Koh Samui Chaweng Beach 9.02,869 reviews
★★★★★ Nora Buri Resort & Spa 8.73,545 reviews
★★★ ibis Samui Bophut 8.35,256 reviews
★★★ Escape Beach Resort 8.53,699 reviews
Every Koh Samui guide
14 totalCity guide · 1
Things to do · 6
Big Buddha Koh Samui (Wat Phra Yai): Visitor Guide Koh Samui 3-Day Itinerary: The Perfect First Trip Koh Samui Beaches: The Complete 2026 Guide to Every Coast Koh Samui Nightlife: Chaweng, Lamai & Bophut After Dark Koh Samui Waterfalls: Na Muang, Hin Lad & Secret Falls Things to Do in Koh Samui 2026: The Complete Guide