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…
Must-see hotels in Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf
Ko Samui
This charming little hostel, set against a jungle-covered mountain backdrop, is run by an extremely sweet elderly lady, and is excellent value for those…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Why somebody would recreate Angkor Wat so spectacularly only to call the result Le Palais Hotel is beyond us. The island's most aesthetically stunning…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Totally unpretentious, despite sharing a beach with some distinctly upscale options, this small clutch of a dozen or so Thai-style bungalows sit a stone’s…
Ko Samui
While the west coast views over the Five Islands at sunset, the quiet pebble beach and extra-clean, luxurious rooms and beachfront villas are a draw, it's…
Ko Pha-Ngan
These fully equipped villas on the bay of Ao Bang Charu, just southeast of Thong Sala, are good value (especially if you're a group), and there's a modern…
Ko Samui
Centara is a large, manicured beachfront compound right in the heart of Hat Chaweng, where you will feel a million miles from the bustle of the strip. The…
Ko Samui
Sleek modern lines and the stunning chalk white architecture contrast the turquoise sea and large infinity pool as this resort cascades down a quiet green…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Cream-coloured cabins, framed with teak posts and lintels, are sprinkled among swaying palms and crumbling winged statuettes on one of Hat Rin's best…
Ko Pha-Ngan
The smartest option on the gloriously soft sands of Hat Yuan, Pariya has a choice of spacious and comfortable villas but they're not cheap. It's remote…
Ko Samui
The huge array of bungalows at well-tended Coco Palm have been crafted with hardwood, bamboo and rattan touches around the centrepiece, a palm-fronted…
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
With a very secluded location, this lovely Swiss-owned choice has excellent beachfront rooms, including a large suite. If you seek peace and tranquillity,…
Ko Samui
A bejewelled ‘W’ welcomes you as you walk through the lobby and encounter the spectacular infinity pool that leads your eyes to an endless horizon. This…
Ko Tao
Next to the bar of the same name, the bungalows at this place are a terrific escape from the usual. Sure, there's no beach, but the bar is superb and the…
Ko Samui
A variety of accommodation hide amid the abundant foliage, from fine if rather bland rooms with balconies to an indulgent private beachfront pool bungalow…
Ko Tao
The rugged collection of wood and aluminium bungalows winds its way across three straw-hat-like conical islands connected by an idyllic beige sandbar. Yes…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Staying at Boom’s is like visiting the Thai family you never knew you had. Super-friendly and helpful owners take care of all their guests and keep things…
Ko Samui
A short walk from the beach, the 10 bungalows and five rooms here are all tucked away in a lovely tangle of garden with a small pool at its centre…
Nakhon Si Thammarat
The most central sleeping spot in town, not far from the train station, the Thai Hotel is a semi-smart bargain and is perfectly acceptable. Walls may be a…
Ko Samui
Cast modesty aside, spread your curtains wide, and welcome sunshine and sea views in through your floor-to-ceiling windows. Getting out of the main…
Baan Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa
Ko Samui
A bit of luxury without breaking the bank, Baan Chaweng is popular with families and retired bargain-seekers who tan themselves on loungers along this…
Ko Samui
Colourful, basic A-frame huts sit right on the beach looking out to the azure waters of the gulf. With a lively restaurant and friendly staff, this has…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Budget Full Moon revellers who want to sleep inches from the tide should apply here (but note the minimum five-day policy during the lunar madness). Some…
Ko Tao
It's not really a resort and it's not the choice if what you want is a pool and a beachfront, but reliable Nadapa is bright, clean and comfortable, with…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Beautifully lodged up on the bouldery outcrops that overlook Hat Yuan and the jungle, the friendly, hippie-village Bamboo Hut is a favourite for yoga…
Ko Pha-Ngan
One of the best budget hang-outs along the southern coast and superpopular with the backpacker set, fantastic Coco Garden one-ups the nearby resorts. It…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This dark grey, sharp-angled and stylish resort leads to a slim stretch of beach away from party central. Swanky room interiors feature polished cement…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Run by two highly knowledgeable Danish women (Christina and Heidi), this sociable spot offers simple, bright rooms and plenty of party preparation fun for…
Hat Yai
The 244-room Centara is a smart choice with pool, excellent rooms, terrific service and some fine views from the upper floors. Evening live jazz in the…
Ko Samui
We love the eastern vibes in this cute little hostel backing onto the beach in the heart of Mae Nam. Run by warm and friendly staff, this is the perfect…
Ko Tao
A huge mix of lodging, from simple wood fan bungalows to hotel-style rooms in a block and plush villas, this is a busy resort with nicely tended grounds,…
Nakhon Si Thammarat
The 401-room, 16-storey Twin Lotus is a good choice for those wanting to go a little more upscale in Nakhon; some rooms are a tad dated, but they are…
Ko Samui
Formerly Elements, the Avani Plus occupies a lonely stretch of palm-studded sand with views of the stunning Five Islands. The location is perfect for a…
Ko Samui
Simple whites, lacquered teak and blazing reds set the scene at this hip residency towards Chaweng’s southern sands. Wander past thick palm trunks and sky…
Ko Samui
An upmarket backpacker’s Shangri-La offering some of the cheapest huts around, including excellent family beachside options. The complex occupies a…
Ko Samui
It doesn’t look like much from the front, but this neat, tidy, friendly and popular place is very central, with clean fan and air-con dorm rooms and…
Ko Samui
Enticingly secluded, this delightful oasis of trees, vegetation, shady foliage and tropical seclusion is a welcome respite from frantic Chaweng Beach Rd…
Ko Pha-Ngan
At the south end of Hat Yuan, these old, rickety wood fan bungalows with balconies – some with hammocks – climb up the hill on stilts behind a palm garden…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Loyfa scores high for its friendly and congenial staff, charming gardens, sturdy huts with sweeping ocean views and two pools (one for sunrise, the other…
Surat Thani
All smiles and nary a speck of dust, this excellent central hotel offers spacious, clean rooms, bright paint, colourful throw cushions, modern art on the…
