Must-see hotels in Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf

  • Us Hostel

    Ko Samui

    Laid-back Us Hostel is a superb backpacker option. A large swimming pool sits surrounded by a series of converted shipping containers that have been…

  • Ban Nai Nakhon Boutique Hotel

    Songkhla Province

    This beautiful boutique hotel is run by amateur local historian Abdu'r Rahman, hence the lounge resembling a small museum filled with antiquities and…

  • Infinity Beach Hostel

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    One of the most spectacular settings of any backpacker hostel, the ridiculously good-value spacious dorms, restaurant and bar here at Infinity horseshoe…

  • Conrad Koh Samui

    Ko Samui

    Sit in your very own private infinity pool, gazing out over an azure sea in one of 81 exceptional, contemporary villas that neatly line the coast at the…

  • Library

    Ko Samui

    Rooms are called 'pages' and there is a beautiful on-site library at this boutique resort created by book lovers. The entire complex is a sleek, white…

  • Jungle Club

    Ko Samui

    The perilous drive up the steep hill is totally worth it for the incredible views at this popular sleeping choice, which also attracts a large crowd for…

  • Rocky's Resort

    Ko Samui

    With a supremely calm reception area and two swimming pools, Rocky's effortlessly finds the right balance between upmarket ambience and unpretentious,…

  • Jamahkiri Resort & Spa

    Ko Tao

    Wooden gargoyle masks and stone fertility goddesses abound amid swirling mosaics and multi-armed statues at this whitewashed estate. Hoots from distant…

  • Six Senses Samui

    Ko Samui

    This hidden bamboo paradise is worth the splurge. Set on 8 hectares along a rugged promontory, Six Senses strikes the perfect balance between opulence and…

  • Port Hostel

    Surat Thani

    Close to the Night Ferry and Night Market near the historic centre, this friendly hostel has the cheapest beds in town. You get your own spacious pod in a…

  • Ang Thong Bungalows

    Ang Thong Marine National Park

    These spartan, wooden bungalows on stilts are basic, clean and simple, which is in harmony with the pristine location. There is no hot water and the…

  • Sea Breeze Bungalow

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    Sea Breeze is a pleasant hammocked labyrinth of secluded hillside bungalows of stylish, traditional design that will appeal to any type of traveller…

  • Tommy Resort

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    This cool address at the heart of Hat Rin strikes a balance between chic boutique and carefree flashpacker hang-out, with standard rooms, bungalows and…

  • Dearly Koh Tao Hostel

    Ko Tao

    Located on the road that leads inland from Chalok Ban Kao, this hostel has all the right ingredients: clean, comfortable, contemporary (but also…

  • Lumleuk Boutique Hotel

    Surat Thani

    Owned by the same family as Cher Coffee and Treats, this warm, welcoming setup is popular with Western families and is excellent value for money if you're…

  • Farmer's Boutique Resort

    Ko Samui

    A bamboo-lined entrance leads you into this quiet, family-run boutique collection of spacious traditional Thai-style villas that sit against a green…

  • View Point Resort

    Ko Tao

    Near Saan Jao beach, lush grounds of ferns and palms meander across a boulder-studded hillside offering stunning views over the sea and the bay. All…

  • Four Seasons Koh Samui

    Ko Samui

    This hilly 17-hectare enclave of 60 villas on a peninsula at the far western corner of Bang Po feels more like a private village than a resort. Stunning…

  • Banyan Tree Koh Samui

    Ko Samui

    Occupying an entire bay, this sprawling uber luxury delight encompasses dozens of pool villas hoisted above the foliage by spider-like stilts. Golf carts…

  • Tongsai Bay

    Ko Samui

    For serious pampering, head to this secluded luxury gem. Impeccably maintained, the cluster of bungalows on the hilly grounds are like a small village,…

  • Hacienda

    Ko Samui

    Polished terracotta and rounded archways create a Spanish atmosphere and similar decor filters into the adorable rooms, which sport touches including…

  • Ark Bar Beach Resort

    Ko Samui

    You’ll find every type of party animal staying at the clean and well-tended accommodation linked to the popular beach facing Ark Bar. Contemporary,…

  • Big Blue Resort

    Ko Tao

    This scuba-centric resort has a summer-camp vibe – diving classes dominate the daytime, while evenings are spent en masse, grabbing dinner or watching…

  • Palita Lodge

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    Smack in the heart of the action, family-run Palita is notable for its welcoming service. Spacious concrete bungalows look a bit ramshackle from the…

  • Haad Son Resort & Restaurant

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    There's a mixed bag of rooms here, from big, older wooden bungalows with terraces on the hillside to polished-cement suites and rooms along the beachfront…

  • Belmond Napasai

    Ko Samui

    Gorgeously manicured grounds welcome weary travellers as they wander past grazing water buffalo and groundsmen in cream pith helmets. A generous…

  • Charm Churee Villa

    Ko Tao

    Tucked under sky-scraping palms on a 48-hectare jungle plot away from the bustle of the pier, the luxuriant villas of Charm Churee are dedicated to the…

  • Anantara

    Ko Samui

    Anantara’s stunning palanquin entrance satisfies fantasies of a far-flung oriental kingdom, where clay and copper statues of grimacing jungle creatures…

  • Chytalay Palace Hotel

    Ko Samui

    This quiet hotel on the beachfront road a short walk south from the pier has very good, spacious rooms with a balcony overlooking the sea and some…

  • Zazen

    Ko Samui

    Welcome to one of the boutique-iest boutique resorts on Samui – every inch of this charming getaway has been thoughtfully and creatively designed. Asian…

  • Divine Comedie

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    A stunning mix of 1920s Chinese and Mexican hacienda architecture with a colour palette that shifts from mint to ochre, this 15-room (10 bungalows and…

  • Scent

    Ko Samui

    Seek out the decor of colonial Indo-China at this tranquil gem where the tall grey concrete structure is cut by elongated teak-framed windows and…

  • Hallo Villa

    Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

    Removed from the beachfront, this family run collection of bungalows on stilts is a great choice if you want to stay closer to town. Each bungalow is…

  • Ban’s Diving Resort

    Ko Tao

    This dive-centric party palace offers a wide range of quality accommodation, from basic backpacker digs to sleek hillside villas, and it's growing all the…

  • Sanctuary

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    A friendly, forested sanctuary on the deliciously remote and inaccessible (except by boat) Hat Thian. This is a haven for those looking for a yoga and…

  • Bay Lounge & Resort

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    On a private white nugget of beach sandwiched by jungle-topped boulders, this intimate, chic choice has bungalows that mingle with the natural…

  • Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort & Villas

    Ko Samui

    Modern and stylish, with a large variety of rooms and villas developed around a landscaped botanical garden where mini waterfalls and streams lead to a…

  • Cookies Salad

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    Relax in a hammock outside your own private Balinese-style bungalow on a steep hill, set around a two-tiered lap pool tiled in various shades of blue…