10 Top-Rated Resorts in Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province

May 3, 2023 Marianna Hollaway

Koh Samui was once a Thai fishing community, and that charming sensibility is still present today. Spending time in Bophut is a wonderful way to soak up local culture; the beachy village restaurants and pubs are perfect spots to experience the sunset. There aren’t many other places where you can bask in the camp of a cabaret show and the solemnity of a Buddhist temple. As far as the latter goes, Wat Plai Laem is a magnificent vision of gilded red rooftops and a massive spindly-armed statue of Guanyin.
Restaurants in Ko Samui

1. Sandalwood Luxury Villas

211/7 Moo 4, Lamai Beach, Maret 84310 Thailand 011 66 77 448 982
Excellent
88%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1414 reviews

Sandalwood Luxury Villas

"Treat yourself to the best of Thailand at Sandalwood Luxury Villas where guests enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Siam from every room and our nine private infinity. Located on the beautiful island of Koh Samui, our fourteen Thai style pavilions are positioned around nine infinity edge swimming pools. Each intimate and secluded villa has a panoramic ocean view and is linked by landscaped gardens with intricate stone walkways. We provide exclusive and sophisticated accommodation while seamlessly blending traditional Thai architecture with a modern contemporary style. At Sandalwood Luxury Villas, we strive to give each guest an outstanding level of quality service with our warm Thai hospitality. From the moment our professional drivers pick you up at the airport, our staff is available to cater for your every need. Whether enjoying an authentic Thai meal in our Blue Ginger Restaurant or a massage at our Sanctuary Spa, our goal is to make your Sandalwood stay a special experience.

Stunning view at a great location

Reviewed By GerHard0963

From check in to check out everything was perfect. People there are very friendly and do everything to make your stay unforgettable. We had a Villa with private pool which is the perfect hide away for couples. The view is stunning and shows different colors from morning to evening. Beaches and restaurants are within 10 - 20 min drive. We will come back ?

2. Silavadee Pool Spa Resort, Koh Samui

208 / 66 Moo 4, Maret, Lamai Beach, Maret 84310 Thailand
Excellent
72%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1414 reviews

Silavadee Pool Spa Resort, Koh Samui

The 5-star Silavadee Resort is a stunning luxury resort on the island of Koh Samui and offers 44 pool villas and 36 deluxe rooms. Much of the native landscape has been retained during the development of the resort. All designs, furniture and fabrics have been carefully selected, many items are handmade and designed by local artists. Dining options include "The Height" where authentic Thai dishes are served, "The Moon" for international Lunch and Dinner, "STAR" a Roof Top Bar and Restaurant with the most amazing views or "Sun Lounge" during the day for a light Lunch or homemade pastries and cakes. Silavadee Spa adds up to your experience with massages and therapies that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. All products used are from renowned Panpuri or Anne Semonin. The resort has a direct Beach access to the most secluded Beach where a range of water sports equipment is available free of charge. A functional Gym with state of the art equipment keeps you in shape during your stay.

Unforgettable time

Reviewed By AhmedM2896

One of the best hotels around the world. It’s soo clean and the staff are nice and friendly. I would love to recommend it for anyone and im sure that i will visit it again soon. So quiet and good for relaxing and honeymoon

3. Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui

9/99 Moo 3, Chaweng Noi Beach, Chaweng, Bophut 84320 Thailand
Excellent
86%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1495 reviews

Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui

Excellent hotel and exceptional services

Reviewed By Bekeshi

Vana Belle Samui is one of the best hotels. Exceptional services since you put your feet down. Great for vacation and relaxing. I spend most of my time inside. All staffs are well trained and they assist you truly from their heart not just work for their paycheck. Khun Thank you Tangmo for giving me a warm welcome and check-in, and Khun Lek for giving me an instant buggy ride whenever I request. Housekeeping team; Khun Pea, Khun Mai, Khun Orn, and Khun Sa, and everyone at Kiree the Bistro for excellent breakfast as well as Panali for dinner. Cocktails at the Pool Bar are great. My butler whose name is RADTANAWADEE (PEI PEI) provides me with the best services that I could ask for. Thank you for arranging the early birthday for my sister with a beautiful and delicious cake. Worth every single cent! It is luxury but you get beyond what you pay for.

4. Casa De Mar, Koh Samui

154/16 Moo 2, BO Phut, Chaweng, Bophut 84320 Thailand
Excellent
73%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1183 reviews

Casa De Mar, Koh Samui

Casa De Mar, Koh Samui is located at North Chaweng boasting a quiet and serene atmosphere, away from the hustle of the city. If you enjoy nightlife there are many bars and restaurants within 15 minutes' walking distance. Relax and enjoy your stay in our superior room designed like home. You have an exclusive choice of a bed that suits your preferences which either a twin bed or a double bed. A Deluxe villa with a garden view. Simplicity as the main focus, it makes you surrender to the warmth of the place. A very spacious two types of the beachfront villa with the expansive outdoor patio going to one private pool. A jaw-dropping ocean view will provide you with the reaffirmation that you have found paradise. Well-equipped rooms with all native modern facilities good for the business or leisure travelers.

Extremely pleasant!

Reviewed By koopooky

Great hotel, enjoyed the ambience and the villa room very much. The restaurant is lovely and overlooks the beautiful private beach and sea. Used the free paddling board offer, had a great time! Reception person, Mandy, was especially very nice and friendly. Well done to all of the staff who were amazing and made our stay more enjoyable! Would highly recommend to others!

5. InterContinental Koh Samui Resort, an IHG Hotel

295 Moo 3, 84140 Thailand
Excellent
73%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1619 reviews

InterContinental Koh Samui Resort, an IHG Hotel

Indulge yourself at the award-winning InterContinental Koh Samui Resort. This stunning 22-acre beachfront hotel in Koh Samui overlooks azure seas and private white-sand beaches. As an idyllic Koh Samui honeymoon resort, the hotel offers cliffside and beachfront villas with private plunge pools, as well as vistas of the famous Five Islands and Angthong National Park. Enjoy tropical sunsets and savour signature island cuisine at our Koh Samui West Coast resort.

A Dream on Koh Samui

Reviewed By juergenz923

Only a good flight hour from the lively capital Bangkok and a 30 km long transfer, a unique dream world on the Gulf of Thailand awaits you. Away from the tourist hustle and bustle in the north of the island of Koh Samui, InterContinental operates a small hideaway here with less than 80 units (rooms, suites, villas). The entire hotel complex is scattered over a hill and enjoys a fantastic view of the islands of the Gulf of Thailand and the surrounding palm-covered island of Koh Samui. Due to the size of the hotel, individual service is almost guaranteed. Our longer stay at this resort was made very pleasant by a more than generous upgrade to a comfortable villa. This was furnished with everything you can expect from a luxury hotel today. The air conditioning also worked flawlessly. To the beach or to the main building you were brought on request with a buggy, which was extremely pleasant due to the hilly location of the hotel complex. Several villas of the complex also have their own small swimming pool. We had the choice between the main pool by the sea or one of the smaller pools scattered throughout the complex, which are available to every guest. Of particular note with all the pools is that the surrounding areas are provided with non-slip tiles, which greatly contributes to the safety of guests. It is particularly noteworthy that the hotel has provided many of the plants on the site with a small sign to familiarize themselves with the name of the trees and shrubs and other details. A great idea! The Club InterContinental, to which we had access, is set up in the open lobby with guaranteed panoramic views and also includes a smaller enclosed space, which is relatively poorly air-conditioned and therefore not particularly inviting. The range of food and drinks in the Club area was outstanding during our stay. Smaller hot dishes were also available. Breakfast was taken in the main restaurant below the Club InterContinental. The service was always very personal and accommodating. The level of food and drinks, their presentation and the wealth of variations corresponded to the high standards of the house. Overall, the guest at IC Koh Samui can expect a very individual service. Not only the friendliness and effectiveness of the entire staff of the house contributes to this, but also and above all the omnipresence of the General Manager Tibor Horvath, who personally exemplifies the high level of service. For this we would like to thank all the employees we met.

6. Banyan Tree Samui

99/9 Moo 4, Lamai Beach, Maret 84310 Thailand
Excellent
84%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2075 reviews

Banyan Tree Samui

Set on a pristine private beach, the 88 all-pool villa Banyan Tree Samui features the best elements of a tropical getaway with the convenience of being just 19 km from Samui International Airport. Overlooking the sapphire waters of scenic Lamai Bay, the resort is nestled in a series of cascading terraces on a private hill cove in the south-eastern coast of Koh Samui.

Quiet and magical

Reviewed By brynnmaj

Favorite 5 star resort we’ve stayed in between both trips to Thailand. Absolutely stunning! Staff is incredibly kind and helpful. Pla was our butler throughout the stay and was very attentive and wonderful. I highly recommend!!!!!!!!!!!

7. Sea Dance Resort

63/253 Moo 5, Bophut 84320 Thailand
Excellent
84%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 746 reviews

Sea Dance Resort

Nestled in Koh Samui's secluded and tranquil Hanuman Bay, Sea Dance is an intimate boutique resort that celebrates love, joy and laughter. Sea Dance features tropical thatched roof private pool villas and garden cottages with wooden terraces amidst a peaceful garden setting where you can relax and unwind.

What a beautiful place!

Reviewed By MichaelD5684

Me and my wife had a great few days at this resort! It is in a beautiful part of Samui that we had never been to before and we loved it! The room was very nice, the restaurant had a lovely atmosphere, good food for a good price, and all of the staff and management were really friendly and attentive!

8. SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort

99/10, Moo 2, Chaweng, Bophut 84320 Thailand
Excellent
90%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 879 reviews

SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort

SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort opened in January 2018. This stunning five-star resort on the tropical Thai island of Koh Samui features a gorgeous powder-soft beach frontage, luxurious pool villas and oceanfront pool suites and exceptional facilities. The resort offers the choice of two distinct wings: the Oceanfront Wing and Garden Wing. In the Oceanfront Wing, all 52 stylish pool villas and pool suites come equipped with their own private pools. The Tent beachfront restaurant is also located here, serving breakfast for Oceanfront Wing guests, plus lunch and dinner for all guests at SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort. The Garden Wing, which launched in April 2019, is located across the road from the Oceanfront Wing and features a further 82 stunning rooms and pool villas, along with additional facilities including the SALA Spa Chaweng, kids’ club, garden lap pool, garden pool bar, and the treehouse restaurant + bar, which serves breakfast for Garden Wing guests.

Nice Time Again.

Reviewed By Jan s

We came back again to this lovely hotel and have a nice time for 14 days. Stay 14 days in Oceanfront Pool Villa. Nice villa. Nice private pool. Sun from 9 to 16 in our terrace pool area. Cleaning is good and staff are sweet/nice and the service is good. The area around your larges pool, need a check as there are screws that go up from the wood and the wood also need some oil.

9. Prana Resort Nandana

14 / 3 Moo 4, Bophut 84320 Thailand
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1093 reviews

Prana Resort Nandana

Where we are? Halfway between the traditional Fisherman’s Village and the famed Big Buddha, with a view of Koh Pha Ngan in the distance, our little strip of paradise is the heart and soul of the island. The airport is ten minutes away, while Nathon Pier ferry terminal to take you back to the mainland is a 30-minute drive. And for your onward travel adventures and water activities, the Bangrak Pier with boats to Koh Tao and Koh Pha Ngan is walking distance Something for everyone. Whether you’re a family with small children, travelling solo, a group of friends, work colleagues or a romantic couple, Prana Resort Nandana provides a perfect Samui experience for everyone.

Excellent trip on my son's birthday. Very nice hotel, location, staff and room. Food could have been better.

Reviewed By Anubhav27

Thank You for making my son's birthday special. It was lovely staying at Prana. Staff was super friendly, room was very clean, location was also perfect. Although there limited food items in vegetarian ( non meat ) but food was OK. Had a really nice vacation.

10. Samui Paradise Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa

49 Moo 3 Chaweng Beach, Chaweng, Bophut 84320 Thailand
Excellent
77%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1123 reviews

Samui Paradise Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Chaweng, Samui Paradise Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its quaint environment and proximity to great restaurants, Samui Paradise Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa makes it easy to enjoy the best of Chaweng. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as Samui Paradise Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa offers guests free wifi. The hotel features a concierge and room service. Plus, Samui Paradise Chaweng Beach Hotel offers a pool and free breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. While staying at Samui Paradise Chaweng Beach Hotel, visitors can check out Chaweng Boxing Stadium (1.6 mi) and Mary Help of Christians Church (1.6 mi), some of Chaweng's top attractions. While in Chaweng be sure to experience local fish and chips favorites at Wine Connection Deli & Bistro - Central Festival, Koh Samui. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Chaweng Lake, which is a popular park amongst tourists. Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure or both, Samui Paradise Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa is sure to make your visit to Chaweng one worth remembering.

Three days at Samui Paradise

Reviewed By Borja C

Location is very good. At the edge of Chaweng Beach ⛱️ Quiet place very close to the party. Staff is great. Always taking after you. They even fold your towels while you are not in the room. They offer you a motorcycle when you check-in at your arrival. All is very easy and they make you feel comfortable all the time.

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