Koh Samui holidays

Koh Samui is Thailand's third largest island, though smaller, quieter and less developed than Phuket. The island is 13 miles at its widest point and only 16 miles in length. Life is lived at a gentle pace and although the main beach resort at Chaweng now boasts a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants, much of the rest of the island is quiet and unspoilt.

Visitor Information

Koh Samui is an island located 45 miles off the coast from the mainland city of Surat Thani in the Gulf of Thailand and 300 miles south of Bangkok. The largest of a group of islands, some within the Ang Thong Marine National Park. Much of the shoreline is surrounded by coral reefs.

Getting There There are frequent flights from Bangkok which take around 1 hour. Samui airport is one of the most beautiful in the world with superb views of the surrounding islands as you come in to land. The airport consists of open thatched terminal buildings, based on traditional designs. Your Travelmood consultant can arrange flights to Koh Samui and hotel transfers to and from the airport.

Getting Around An island bus service can get you to other popular places on the island.

Beaches Chaweng Beach on the north east of the island is the most popular and most developed, stretching for 2 miles of white sand with a coral reef at its northern edge. Lamai Beach, south of Chaweng, is similar, though less built-up. The quietest beaches are to be found on Samui’s north facing coastline.

Eating Out As well as hotel dining, there is an abundance of restaurants and bars in fine beachfront locations providing excellent Thai and international cuisine.

Climate The best time to visit Koh Samui is between June and September.