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Updated: 18 January, 2025
These are the best hotels in Koh Samui, five star hotels at a good price with amenities to enjoy like kings in paradise.
Koh Samui is one of the islands preferred by many tourists for its beautiful beaches, because it is very well connected by sea to the Thai mainland and by air thanks to its international airport.
In addition, it is an island with very varied options for activities, excursions, waterfalls, viewpoints, fire shows and much more.
As if that were not enough, Koh Samui is very well connected by ferry to its sister islands, Koh Phangan and small Koh Tao.
In this list you will find the best five star hotels on the island which depending on the season can have prices comparable to a normal hotel in Europe.
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1. Centara Reserve Samui
The Centara Koh Samui It is an elegant hotel located in the eastern part of the island, an area where you will find nightlife, cafes and restaurants to taste delicious Thai food.
Within this list it is the most expensive, but it has some advantages that are worth it, for a reason it is one of the best hotels in Thailand.
For example, in addition to its huge swimming pools, there is a steam bath, sauna and massage service.
As if that were not enough, they have a gym that is very good, an area to do yoga and for golf lovers they have a golf course within the same premises.
In addition, the price includes breakfast and drinks from the minibar, not just water like in most hotels, but you will also have whiskey, gin, vodka and beer available.
The treatment of the staff is something that is very surprising, because it is exceptional and if you have small children you are lucky because there is a childcare service.
- Location: Borpud Chaweng Beach.
- Mod cons: seaside pool complex, breakfast included, golf course, gym, spa, babysitting service, minibar drinks included.
- Reasons to choose it: Golf course on site and free drinks from the minibar. 🍸
👉 You can see prices and book here.
2. The Library Hotel
The hotel the Library Koh Samui It is one of the most beautiful in Koh Samui with a very careful interior design of modern lines with some pieces of furniture that give it a lot of warmth.
It is also on the eastern part of the island and on Chaweng Beach. Something very notable is its super spacious and very comfortable rooms, and it also has equally spectacular villas.
The most attractive thing about this boutique hotel is its outdoor pool with a red bottom that stands out against the sea and sky in the background. Something that is very enjoyable is having breakfast on the beach, that is when you feel like you are in paradise, and it is also included.
The restaurant is top-notch, ideal for a special night.
- Location: Chaweng Beach.
- Mod cons: seaside pool, breakfast included, golf course, gym, whirlpool, babysitting service.
- Reasons to choose it: first-class design and breakfast included on the beach loungers.
👉 You can see prices and book here.
3. Sheraton Samui Resort
The Sheraton Samui Resort It is located in the eastern part of the island, a little further south than the previous two. The facilities are excellent, especially the seaside pool area.
On the other hand, breakfast is varied and delicious, and is also included.
This beach resort is very good if you are traveling with children, they have a babysitting service, a very complete play area and a children's pool, they will surely not get bored and you will not need to bring anything so that they have a good time.
Without a doubt, the best thing is the peace that you can breathe in the pool and on the private beach, an excellent accommodation if you are looking for a quiet vacation.
- Location: Bophut.
- Mod cons: swimming pool, spa, kids club, children's pool, babysitting service, breakfast included, sea views, sauna, yoga room, gym, private beach.
- Reasons to choose it: relaxation, sea views from the room and ideal for families with children.
👉 You can see prices and book here.
4. Ammatara Pura Pool Villa
The hotel Ammatara Pura Pool Villa They are luxury villas with all the services of a hotel but with much more independence.
In addition, they all have a kitchen, even if you don't start preparing anything elaborate, it is always good to have somewhere to cook something.
This accommodation is on Lamai Beach, one of the most loved by expatriates, it is a 4 km long white sand beach.
Something I love about this accommodation is the modern Thai style of the rooms and a more traditional Thai style (Lanna style) in other areas, something that gives it a lot of personality and authenticity.
The pool area has a bar which is the icing on the cake to enjoy the pool with your favorite cocktail.
- Location: Lamai Beach.
- Mod cons: sauna, whirlpool, swimming pool, slide, gym, table tennis, welcome drink, breakfast included, kitchen, washing machine, babysitting service, private pool.
- Reasons to choose it: independence of a luxury villa with your own pool 😎
👉 You can see prices and book here.
5. Melia Koh Samui
The Melia Koh Samui It is very well located in the northwest of the island, within walking distance of the airport and main attractions.
Something that positively surprises about this hotel is the service, which is more than exceptional, they are always attentive to any need you may have.
Breakfast is included, it is nice to wake up and not have to go out and get a coffee.
On the other hand, the rooms are very spacious and super comfortable.
For families it is ideal because it has a playground, a swimming pool especially for the little ones and a daycare service to leave them for a while.
Thus, you can take advantage of the classes they have, including yoga, aqua gym or you can go kayaking or paddle surfing for a while.
- Location: Choeng Mon Beach.
- Mod cons: children's pool, huge outdoor pool; paddle surfing, kayaking, yoga and aqua gym included; breakfast included.
- Reasons to choose it: spacious and comfortable rooms; service is top notch; classes included.
👉 You can see prices and book here.
6. Sandalwood Luxury Villas
The incredible Sandalwood Luxury Villas in Samui it is the best quality-price accommodation on the island with spectacular sea views.
Staying here is perfect if you are going romantically or just want to treat yourself, plus the price is very good.
They are located near Lamai beach, one of the favorites of the foreign community that lives on the island.
The villas have a private pool, although be careful, because they also have rooms without a private pool.
The private pools are only in the villas, but if you look at the prices you will see that there is not much difference and it is worth staying in a villa.
Another advantage of the villas is the privacy you have in general, they are more spacious and have a kitchen. You won't have to worry about breakfast though, because it's included and it's very good.
On the other hand, although these are 5-star luxury villas, the staff's treatment is quite close while remaining professional.
- Location: Lamai Beach.
- Mod cons: kitchen, private pool, sea views, breakfast included.
- Reasons to choose it: Stunning sea views, very good breakfast and the privacy that a villa gives you.
👉 You can see prices and book here.
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Hello, I’m Andrea, the creator and writer of Viajeros Activos (Active Travelers). I’m a nomad, so I consider myself a full-time traveler. I’m passionate about good food and always looking for new adventures.
Hello, we are going to Thailand this summer and I don't know whether to take the 4 days we have for beaches in Krabi or Koh Samui. What do you recommend me?? Thank you
Hello Ana
As I see that you are writing to me from Spain and the time of summer in the northern hemisphere (July or August) coincides with the rainiest season in the Andaman. So if you want to go to the beach, I would definitely tell you to go to Koh Samui, which is the dry season in the Gulf of Thailand.
With the monsoon you never know what is going to happen, although it is rare for it to rain all day, usually it is heavy rain that lasts a few hours and sometimes it happens at night. But one day the sea may be rough or an excursion may ruin you because the boat departures are cancelled.
Although if you are looking for beautiful beaches, perhaps I would say that Koh Tao or Koh Phangan are better destinations, but you can take excursions from Koh Samui, as well as to Ang Thong Marine Park, which is spectacular.
I leave you an article about Koh Samui that may interest you: http://viajerosactivos.com/que-ver-en-koh-samui/, includes how to get there and how to get around the island.