Koh Samui
A fantasy island with something to suit all travelers
Koh Samui, affectionally called Samui by locals is one of the country’s most popular tropical islands. Set on the country’s Eastern coast, this offers a great alternative from May to November when Thailand’s more popular island getaways in the West are in rainy season.
Samui is ideal for couples and modern families to indulge themselves and understand the true meaning of a vacation. Visitors are encouraged to spoil themselves at the island’s spas, take long walks along the beach, lounge at the pool and enjoy the atmosphere of relaxation; matched with fine food. Food and drink on Koh Samui is never dull, with a myriad of great restaurants and bars to choose from. Breakfast, brunch, dinner of whenever, there’s a great choice of gastronomy, from the very local to the international. Nightlife hounds will love the fantastic bar and club scene along the Chaweng Beach Road.
The actual gay scene on the island is quite small. There is no bespoke gay beach in Koh Samui, but most of the gay tourists and locals head over to Central Chaweng beach, around the end of Soi Lamdin for their relaxation and sunbathing. Some resorts will also host pop-up LGBT+ events. For example, why not book yourself into the fabulous ALPHA Gay Resort whose pool plays host to men-only parties several times a week? For a quick coffee break, The Road Less Travelled is a charming, gay-owned café that can only be recommended.
For the party hearty, nearby Koh Phang-an is where the full moon party is said to have been born. The revelry carries on today, once a month incidentally!
Island hoppers will love the Ang Thong Marine Park, consisting of 42 islands to choose from. You may also have heard about Koh Tao, it’s all the rage right now. In fact, Koh Tao easily ranks as one of the best and most affordable places to get a diving license, making it a must on many travellers’ itineraries.
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The Library, Koh Samui
Against the seductive backdrop of Koh Samui’s Chaweng Beach, The Library reads like an elegant monograph – a beachfront hotel…
Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas, Koh Phangan
Stay at the Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas for an extravagant island getaway experience. Our hotel in Koh Phangan is…
The Ridge, Koh Samui
Luxury award-winning residence developed by the leading development (Prime Samui) of Koh Samui. Located in Plai Leam Soi 8, with…
Rocky’s Boutique Hotel, Koh Samui
Rocky’s Boutique Resort is a private and secluded boutique Samui resort. Our stylish accommodation features 47 elegant rooms and 3…
Six Senses Hideaway, Koh Samui
Six Senses Samui is set on a gently sloping headland at the northern tip of Samui Island. The Samui resort…
Avani+ Samui Resort, Koh Samui
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Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Koh Samui
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort offers luxurious island getaways on buzzing Chaweng Beach. Villas cluster around palm-fringed lagoon pools, reminiscent…
Four Seasons, Koh Samui
Discover Thailand’s laid-back island life at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Here, you can spend your days exploring pristine sandy…
Conrad Koh Samui
Situated on the South-Western tip of the idyllic Thai island, Conrad Koh Samui overlooks the azure reefs of Aow Thai…
Cape Fahn Hotel, Koh Samui
Cape Fahn Hotel, Koh Samui nestles on a private island off Koh Samui’s north-eastern corner. Here you will find luxury accommodation…
Kamalaya, Koh Samui
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Bandara Resort & Spa, Koh Samui
On the peaceful north coast of Samui Island amid charming fisherman villages and uncrowded beaches, Bandara Resort and Spa, Samui…
Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa, Koh Samui
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Belmond Napasai, Koh Samui
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W Koh Samui
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