Koh Samui
Island in the Gulf of Thailand.
What is Koh Samui like for visitors?
Koh Samui is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, off the east coast of southern Thailand in Surat Thani province. Visitors find palm-fringed beaches such as Chaweng and Lamai, a green, hilly interior with waterfalls, and a long-established scene of resorts, spas and wellness retreats. The island has its own airport and ferry connections to the mainland and to the neighbouring islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
- Island in the Gulf of Thailand, in Surat Thani province
- Reached by plane (Samui Airport) or by ferry from the mainland
- Well-known beaches include Chaweng and Lamai
- Boat connections to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao
Plan your visit to Koh Samui
General information – check current schedules with the operators.
Getting there
Samui International Airport is on the island; car and passenger ferries connect Koh Samui with the mainland in Surat Thani province and with Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
Getting around
A ring road runs around the island. Visitors use taxis, shared pick-up trucks and rented cars or scooters.
Seasons and weather
This region lies in the Gulf of Thailand. The Thai Meteorological Department treats the east and west coasts of southern Thailand as separate climate areas, so rainy periods differ from the Andaman side. The northeast monsoon blows from November to February.
Source: Thai Meteorological Department (opens in a new window). Current forecasts: tmd.go.th (opens in a new window)
In an emergency: 1669 ambulance · 191 police · 1155 Tourist Police. All emergency numbers with sources
What are you looking for in Koh Samui?
Every list shows all places with a call button and directions.
- Restaurants & Cafésร้านอาหารและคาเฟ่1,418
- Accommodationที่พัก1,093
- Massage, Spa & Beautyนวดและสปา284
- Nightlifeสถานบันเทิง233
- Sights & Cultureสถานที่ท่องเที่ยว69
- Templesวัด36
- Nature, Beaches & Parksธรรมชาติและชายหาด30
- Tours & Transportทัวร์และการเดินทาง86
- Boats & Water Sportsเรือและกีฬาทางน้ำ39
- Cars & Motorbikesรถเช่าและมอเตอร์ไซค์105
- Health & Doctorsโรงพยาบาลและคลินิก98
- Real Estateอสังหาริมทรัพย์56
- Sports & Leisureกีฬาและสันทนาการ128
- Shoppingช้อปปิ้ง242
- Servicesบริการ198
- Government & Public Servicesหน่วยงานราชการ33
A first selection
One place per category, chosen by completeness of the data – not a ranking or a recommendation.
Baan Ya Jai
Restaurant161/10 Moo 2, Choengmon Road · Koh Samui
Alpha Gay Resort and Spa
Resort9/34 · Koh Samui
Anantara Spa
Spa92, 1 · Koh Samui
Air Bar Samui
Bar295 · Koh Samui
Samui Elephant Spa
ZooRing around island Road · Koh Samui
Guan Yu Koh Samui Shrine
Christian place of worshipKoh Samui
Samui Elephant Kingdom
Nature reserve25/11 Moo 2, Namuang · Koh Samui
Hertz
Travel service99 MOO 4, T.BO-PHUD · KO SAMUI
Questions about Koh Samui
How do I get to Koh Samui?
You can fly to Samui Airport or take a ferry from the mainland in Surat Thani province. From Koh Samui, boats continue to the neighbouring islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
How do I find a spa or massage on Koh Samui?
Open the Koh Samui page and choose Massage, Spa & Beauty. Every listing has a call button so you can ask about treatments and booking, and the address opens directions in your map app.
How do I get to Koh Samui?
Samui International Airport is on the island; car and passenger ferries connect Koh Samui with the mainland in Surat Thani province and with Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
When is the rainy season in Koh Samui?
This region lies in the Gulf of Thailand. The Thai Meteorological Department treats the east and west coasts of southern Thailand as separate climate areas, so rainy periods differ from the Andaman side. The northeast monsoon blows from November to February.
