Hyatt Regency Koh Samui

Small, busy temple with Buddhist art, best known for the mummified monk on display.

Simple dorms & private rooms in a modest hostel with an outdoor pool & a poolside bar. In a low-rise building, this modest hostel is a 7-minute walk from the nearest beach, 1 km from Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo and 4 km from Wat Khunaram temple. The simple mixed-gender and single-sex dorms come with shared bathrooms and lockers. The private rooms have sofas, balconies or terraces, and bathrooms with rainfall-effect showerheads, plus Wi-Fi, tea and coffeemakers, cable TV and minifridges. Amenities include a bar next to an outdoor pool, as well as a guest laundry, a pantry area, a guest lounge and an Internet corner. Light breakfast is available.

"Halal Food"

Down-to-earth, covered venue with merchants selling fruits & vegetables, plus fish, meat & more.

Ko Samui, Thailand’s second largest island, lies in the Gulf of Thailand off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus. It's known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and dense, mountainous rainforest, plus luxury resorts and posh spas. The landmark 12m-tall golden Big Buddha statue at Wat Phra Yai Temple is located on a tiny island connected to Ko Samui by a causeway. ― Google

Nestled on a tropical hillside overlooking a private beach, this luxe resort features chic villas with infinity pools and top-notch service that feels like home.

"Sweet Sisters is a whole-food cafe serving delicious, healthy and original food from local produce. The menu has a distinct Southern Thai accent, but speaks in many languages: Thai fusion, seafood, and vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free if you like. The kitchen never uses msg, white or polished rice, sugar, farmed fish, shrimp, nor will chef Noiy buy factory chickens - only produce she can find from sustainable organic sources. Many of the vegetables and herbs are from Noiy's own plantation."

Kamalaya is a serene wellness oasis on Koh Samui, featuring luxe suites, holistic programs, and nurturing staff that create a perfect retreat for rejuvenation.

Airy wellness hotel with colorful rooms offering free breakfast, a detox center & a spa. This serene wellness hotel is 5 km from Mae Name Beach and 7 km from the Santiburi Samui Country Club. The colorful rooms feature 4-poster beds, flat-screen TVs and lounges, plus safes, minifridges and free Wi-Fi. They also have terraces. Upgrades add Gulf of Thailand or Choeng Mon Peninsula views. Room service is available. Breakfast in the restaurant or in-room and a shuttle to Choeng Mon Beach and Chaweng are free. The hotel has a library lounge, an infinity pool and a sundeck, along with a yoga studio. There's a detox center offering a colon hydrotherapy bed, as well as a spa with a steam room, an infrared sauna and open-air massages.

Stylish hotel offering sleek quarters with gulf views, plus a restaurant, an infinity pool & a spa. Set on a hill overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, this stylish all-suite hotel is 1 km from Bang Por Beach and 7 km from ferries at Nathon Pier. Polished 1- or 2-bedroom suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and floor-to-ceiling windows, plus balconies or terraces with gulf views. All feature living areas and kitchens. The 5-bedroom villas add infinity pools. Breakfast and parking are complimentary. There’s also an infinity pool and a restaurant. Other amenities include a spa, a sauna and a steam room, as well as a hot tub, a gym and a tennis court.