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13 Apr 2012 - 15 Apr 2012

The most frenetic festival in Thailand is Songkran, the Thai New Year and what would appear to be a national water fight. Held from the 13th to 15th April each year... it's a wet one!

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Koh Samui hotels and tours

Welcome to Koh Samui!

The relaxed and leisurely pace of life, teamed with the gorgeous beaches, appealing Koh Samui hotels, and beautiful mountainous locales on this tropical island, has made Koh Samui the most popular travel destination in Thailand. Known as the "party island" of Thailand, it is the destination of choice for many discerning travellers. Numerous Koh Samui hotels, resorts, bungalows, and restaurants line the sunny and sandy Koh Samui beaches bordering the stunning turquoise waters here. The nightlife is quite lively too. Learn about the famous Full Moon Parties in nearby Koh Phangan, and read what we think are the best Koh Samui beaches.

Visitors from all over the world love the laid back lifestyle on this little piece of paradise.

Koh Samui Thailand is one in a group of islands, several of which are popular tourist destinations as well. Koh Tao, Koh Phangan, and the very impressive Angthong Marine Park are easily accessible by boat from Koh Samui beach. The island of Koh Samui is quite large, with a length of 25 km and a width of 21 km. It is big enough for trekking enthusiasts to explore but if covered by car or motorbike, the island can be circumnavigated in just a few hours.


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Koh Samui was not always the favoured destination that it is now. In fact, just two decades ago, only a few adventurous travellers visited it. Today, this cosmopolitan island attracts global visitors with a number of great places to stay. On the one hand, there are the super rich who spend a weekend at one of the luxury resorts or in a villa on the hills, and on the other, there is the budget traveller who stays a month or so in a simple beach bungalow or a Koh Samui hotel. The ability of Koh Samui to attract such a broad spectrum of travellers sets it apart from the rest of Thailand's islands.

Koh Samui's attractions are not limited to its beaches and there is a lot to see and do. It has something for everyone. It is equally popular for its adventure sports, water sports, wonderful food and great shopping. Some favourite holiday activities here are diving off Koh Tao, catching all the sights on the island, enjoying the Full Moon Party in Koh Pha Ngan, or for a more relaxing day, visiting a day spa in Samui.

Every beach on the island has its own unique flavour, and you can use our map to choose your Koh Samui accommodation based on its location. The beaches on the west are somewhat quiet, while Chaweng and Lamai are the busiest and most popular beaches. For visitors looking for peace and quiet, north is the direction to take. The beaches here and the neighbouring villages, such as Bang Rak or Big Buddha, Bophut, Choeng Mon and Mae Nam, are popular destinations.

Although most visitors like to spend the day on the beaches and go party hopping at night, there are other things to do on the island. Bang Rak has a huge statue of Buddha, while Lamai has a rather amusing pair of rocks. Na Muang is one among several waterfalls. Water sports are a popular activity, with the most diving being done at Koh Tao or at the Angthong Marine National Park. Diving day trips can be booked at dive shops, most of which are near Chaweng beach. Most dive boats leave from the Bophut pier. Taking a tour in Koh Samui to see the sites is also a poular activity and makes getting around easy.

Koh Samui Thailand has a population of around 40,000 and 90% of this population practises Buddhism. Koh Samui is an island blessed with great variety and natural beauty. While swaying palms and coconuts line the shoreline, the coastal lowlands are ideal for growing fruits. The central part of the island has a tall granite peak, with rainforests covering the slopes of this mountain.

Historically, fishing and coconut farming were the main income generators in Koh Samui but today tourism plays a bigger role. Of course, fishing is still practised here and there, and the warm smell of charring coconuts still floats in the air. Although the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand are the main source of the seafood served in the local restaurants, the increasing demand has now made importing seafood a necessity.

Thai cities such as Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Chaing Mai, Chaing Rai, Nakhon Pathom, and Sukhothai are well known for their Buddhist temples, or wats, and statues. However, Koh Samui is not the place to go to if you are looking for such monuments. It is not the place for big hotels and a throbbing nightlife either - for that, the better options are Pattaya or Patong beach in Phuket. The pleasures of Koh Samui Thailand are less luxurious but no less enjoyable; it is a place with wonderful food, bars, a few nightclubs and magnificent beaches.

The weather in Koh Samui is sunny and warm for most part of the year. The peak holiday seasons are from December to March, and again from July to August.

Travellers pick Koh Samui Thailand to get away from urban life and enjoy the island's white beaches, the unconventional beach communities and the clear warm waters. However, modern Koh Samui is no longer a quiet retreat; it is a busy international resort, offering quality hotels, Koh Samui tours, quality food and an exciting nightlife. Accommodation is seldom a problem since there are about 60,000 rooms available in Koh Samui hotels. The most complicated decision one has to make is choosing on which beach to stay!

Accommodation

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The Scent Hotel

From: THB 7,200

Location: Bo Phut Beach

Accommodation

Apartments. Chaweng Park Place, Koh Samui, Thailan, Koh Samui


Chaweng Park Place

From: THB 1,800

Location: Chaweng Beach

Accommodation

Buddy Samui Boutique Hotel, Koh Smui, Thailand, Koh Samui


Buddy Samui Boutique Hotel

From: THB 3,840

Location: Lamai Beach

Promtsuk Buri

Location: Lamai Beach

From: THB 1,656

Promtsuk Buri is a brand new resort featuring 17 idyllic bungalows on the stunning and peaceful Thongtakian Bay. About half-way between Chaweng and Lamai this is a great Koh Samui hotel option that features a near-private beach. The rooms are modern each with a decking with most featuring an exotic open roofed bathroom, allowing sun to filter through at will.

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The Wave Samui

Location: Chaweng Beach

From: THB 850

The Wave Samui is a traveller's institution featuring exceptionally clean, quality guestrooms, a lively bar with a great menu and endless, expert traveller's advice and information including Wi-Fi, internet facilities and a large library. Located in the heart of Chaweng, The Wave Samui is a 1 minute walk to one of Koh Samui's best beaches.

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Tongtip Mansion

Location: Chaweng Beach

From: THB 900

Tongtip Mansion is a large property in Chaweng, set in a commercial area just off Chaweng Beach Road, a short 5 minute walk to the beach. Featuring basic, clean and spacious rooms, Tongtip Mansion is perfect for both long and short term accommodation during your Koh Samui travels.

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The Loft Samui

Location: Chaweng Beach

From: THB 800

Every budget travelers dream; The Loft features clean, modern, beautiful rooms at a bargain price in central Chewang. This large property is relatively new to Chaweng and is home to a huge range of rooms from comfortable cheapies with basic amenities to luxurious suites. Centrally located, just 5 minutes from the beach, The Loft Samui provides travelers with a fresh energy and great facilities including free WIFI, pool table, motorbike rental and friendly staff.

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Lamai Beach Residence

Location: Lamai Beach

From: THB 2,160

Lamai Beach Residence features beautiful and modern 1 & 2 bedroom serviced apartments. Located in Lamai, a short distance to the beach, Lamai Beach Residence is the perfect accommodation option for couples, families and friends, for both long and short term lodging with guaranteed quality, comfort and the best in service and facilities. This Koh Samui accommodation will be ideal for your vacation.

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Lamai Beach Residence

Location: Lamai Beach

From: THB 2,160

Lamai Beach Residence features beautiful and modern 1 & 2 bedroom serviced apartments. Located in Lamai, a short distance to the beach, Lamai Beach Residence is the perfect accommodation option for couples, families and friends, for both long and short term lodging with guaranteed quality, comfort and the best in service and facilities. This Koh Samui accommodation will be ideal for your vacation.

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Marco Polo Resort

Location: Chaweng Noi Beach


In a fantastic location adjacent to Chaweng Noi, Marco Polo Resort is a peaceful, spacious choice for your stay on Koh Samui. Only 10 minutes from Chaweng and a 2 minute stroll to the beautiful Chaweng Noi beach, Marco Polo Resort is the perfect place to combine tranquil, peaceful, garden settings and a perfect beach location within close proximity to the sights and sounds of Chaweng and Lamai.

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Chaweng Park Place

Location: Chaweng Beach

From: THB 1,800

The Sasitara apartments at Chaweng Park Place are fully independent, easy living options for short and long stay holidays in Koh Samui. These very affordable serviced apartments enjoy lake and mountain views and a private swimming pool and bar area built into the hillside, your majestic perch over Chaweng and its surroundings.

The apartments are separated into three styles: Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and deluxe pool villas.

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Buddy Samui Boutique Hotel

Location: Lamai Beach

From: THB 3,840

The Buddy Samui Boutique Hotel offers stunning, colonial-style rooms with tasteful and elegant decorations and a beautiful, unique Thai ambience. Situated on Lamai Beach, this boutique Koh Samui hotel offers an excellent range of facilities and services including two swimming pools and a shopping plaza, all situated on a prime location with spectacular sea views.

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The Scent Hotel

Location: Bo Phut Beach

From: THB 7,200

The secret world of The Scent Hotel offers guests unique, boutique rooms based around a swimming pool overlooking Bangrak Beach on Koh Samui. The Scent Hotel is all about arousing your senses with the Karmakamet Spa and Le Jaroen Restaurant complimenting the attention to detail in the themed guest rooms.

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Samui Cliff View Resort & Spa

Location: Lamai Beach

From: THB 3,600

Nestled in the hills between charming Chaweng Noi beach and popular Lamai; the Samui Cliff View Resort commands the best views on Koh Samui; and the facilities and rooms to match. A stunning pool, restaurant and spa facilities compliment this luxurious Koh Samui resort, with the beach an easy stroll down the hill. Each room is spacious and has a balcony and jacuzzi.

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