Absolute Sanctuary

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

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.

"Due to the Pandemic Hemingway’s has decided to Close and Refurbish its Premises. We will advise you as soon as the work is finished and once again Hemingway’s will open its Doors in Koh Samui"

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

Posh beachfront resort with outdoor pools, a spa & a private beach area, plus 3 restaurants. On tree-lined beachfront grounds along the Gulf of Thailand, this posh resort is 3 km from both Samui Airport and the Big Buddah. Polished rooms provide Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and minifridges, plus floor-to-ceiling windows and/or gulf views. Upgraded rooms add balconies; some feature plunge pools and whirlpool tubs. Suites have separate living rooms; some have kitchens, or outdoor pools and bathrooms. There are 3 restaurants (1 beachfront) and a bar. Other amenities include terraced outdoor pools, a spa, a gym and a private beach area. Kayaking, snorkeling and paddleboarding are offered. Breakfast and parking are available.

"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."

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.

Bright accommodations in an upmarket beach getaway featuring 2 eateries, 2 pools & 2 bars. Directly on Koh Samui beach, this upscale resort surrounded by leafy gardens is 3 km from the Buddhist Wat Lamai temple. Colorful, airy rooms with balconies and garden or pool views feature local art, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus day beds, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add ocean views, sitting areas and/or beach access. There are also private cottages and villas; some have plunge pools. Parking, a beach shuttle, yoga classes, kayak rentals and breakfast are free. There are also 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars, plus a spa, a game room and a kids' club.

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

Taling Ngam (translated "beautiful shore") is an area in the south west of Koh Samui, with its picturesque coastline known as the "Virgin Coast" together with the village, where time seems to have stood still.