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Koh Samui luxury holiday destination

Koh Samui

A Coconut-palm island of laid-back luxury.

Best time
November to April (dry season)
Flight time
Around 11–12 hours from the UK
Currency
Thai Baht (THB)
Language
Thai (English widely spoken in resorts)

About Koh Samui

Koh Samui feels a world apart, with coconut plantations, waterfalls and white-sand beaches. Chaweng buzzes after dark, while Bophut and Choeng Mon offer boutique glamour with easy access to the airport.

Things to do

  • Fisherman's Village at Bophut
  • Big Buddha shrine
  • Na Muang waterfalls
  • Lamai Sunday Night Market (Lamai Walking Street)

Excursions we love

  • Ang Thong Marine Park
  • Koh Tao snorkelling
  • Full-moon boat trip
  • Muay Thai lesson
Where to eat

Top restaurants in Koh Samui

Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.

Contemporary seafood

Dining on the Rocks

Terraced over the ocean at Six Senses Samui — sunset tasting menus with unbeatable views.

Mediterranean-Thai

Barracuda

Chef Alfredo's Bophut favourite — the freshest catch cooked simply and beautifully.

Seafood tasting

Tree Tops

Private treetop pods at the Anantara Lawana — one of the island's most romantic tables.

Modern European

The Larder

Chaweng gastropub with a serious wine list and the island's best Sunday roast.

Thai seafood

Krua Bophut

Toes-in-the-sand Bophut classic — grilled seafood by the ton at unbeatable prices.

Ready to plan your trip?

Speak with one of our travel advisors for tailor-made itineraries, hand-picked hotels and ATOL-protected peace of mind.

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