5. Where to Stay

Accomodation

Koh Samui has two kinds of accommodation to offer tourists visiting the island, resorts and private holiday villa rentals. The villas are becoming ever more popular as it enables large families to come on holiday and stay together rather than spread throughout a resort. Each villa comes with in house staff to look after your every need during your stay.

In my Helpful Links column ( right side of your screen ), you can check out some great accomadations.

You can choose from luxury hotels
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luxury holiday villa rentals
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Very cheap properties to saty while you are here in Koh Samui.

Many BIG Brands are already here on the Island.
- Four Seasons, Banyan Tree, W, and Renaissance. Trusted Brands the world over.
( Note, Banyan Tree is the latest to open, just opened on July 15/10. Breathtakingly beautiful property )

- There are also some other brands that are also fabulous.
The SixSenses property is also amazing.

In terms of location, there are a few choices.

Chaweng - central and where everything happens. Stay in Chaweng if you like to be in the midst of everything. Chaweng beach is by far the most popular beach on the island.

Lamai - Stay here if you like peace and quiet but also want easy access into town. About 15-2o mins drive to Chaweng.

Choeng Mun - Also a quiet area but the neighbourhood has some of the islands wealthiest people living here. About 30 mins drive to Chaweng.

Fishermans Village in Bophut - This village in Koh Samui looks like the South Of France. Beautiful Night Bazaars with high end restaurants to choose from. Fishermans Village also boasts to be the only part of Samui where there are no 'GIRLY BARS'. Ideal for families who wants to bring youg children and walk around at night without exposing them to the savage sex-trade industry here. Location is about 10-15 mins from Chaweng.

Maenam - too far out and would not really recommend.

There are other parts on the island where one can stay but these would be my recommendations.