If you are looking for a guest friendly hotel on Koh Samui, Thailand’s second largest island after Phuket, you are spoiled for choice.

Koh Samui is in fact one of the most tourist-oriented destinations in the Land of Smiles, famous for its somewhat wild beaches lined with palm trees and landscapes wrapped in lush riverine forest. Known for relaxation and seaside sunsets, the island offers a more laid-back atmosphere compared to cities like Bangkok or Pattaya, yet it still features luxury resorts and a noteworthy nightlife, with several interesting venues for travelers seeking relaxation and very pleasant encounters.

Useful tips, trivia and interesting zones

• To explore the island freely, it is advisable to rent a two-wheeled vehicle. Taxis here are not as affordable as in the rest of the country, but you can find motorcycles and scooters for rent near hotels, starting from 250 baht per day (you must have an international motorcycle license, wear a helmet, and ride carefully).

• The Thai word KOH(เกาะ) means ISLAND, for example Koh Tao(เกาะเต่า) is literally “Turtle Island,” Koh Chang(เกาะช้าง)“Elephant Island.” which is why Koh Samui(whose name is thought to come from an adaptation of the Malay word “Saboey” meaning “safe harbor”) is often called simply Samui.

• Samui is a quiet and laid-back island, but it is also one of the less affordable destinations in Thailand, with an average cost of living higher than the capital and comparable to that of Phuket, which is the most expensive destination in the Land of Smiles.

• Most entertainment for Single Travelers (Beer Bar, Teen Massage, GoGo Bar) is located in the southeast of the island particularly in the areas of Chaweng Beach and Lamai Beach, 5 and 10 minutes from Koh Samui Airport, respectively.

• Chaweng Beach: this is the most suitable area when it comes to “full service” massages. Nightlife is not on the same level as in major cities, but among the venues frequented by freelance workers and various holidaymakers there are some very interesting ones such as Green Mango, SoundClub, and ARKbar, as well as Reggae Pub, Horn Pub, and the other bars along Laem Din Road (ถนนแหลมดิน), a kind of Pattaya-style Soi 6 in a smaller, more rural version.

• Lamai Beach: besides the various beach clubs along the seafront, the inland streets feature numerous bars. Much of Lamai’s evening nightlife actually takes place in the area between Had Lamai Road, Samui Moon Road, Pongponrat Road, and their side streets, in the company of the usual bar girls as well as young female tourists looking for adventure—so there is no shortage of opportunities.

Gli hotel nelle città più turistiche del Sud-Est asiatico sono quasi tutti “guest-friendly”, cioè non fanno storie e non applicano costi extra se porti una ragazza diversa in camera ogni sera oppure se incontri la tua nuova preferita e decidi di ospitarla per il resto della vacanza. In ogni caso, per fugare ogni dubbio, quelli selezionati da Travelsformen.com sono al 100% guest-friendly.

Selected hotels are categorized by price range:

• “Cheap” – Low prices for low budgets.
• “Quality/Price” – The right compromise: higher prices than the Cheap ones and many qualities similar to the Luxury ones, but without overdoing it.
• “Luxury” -For those who seek the top regardless of expense.

Prices listed refer to:“2 adults – 1 room” and are understood to be“from”, i.e., the lowest prices on AGODA (Always remember to book for two if you want to bring company to the hotel).