Koh Samui
Introduction
 The magical island of Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand, 80 Km off the coast of Surat Thani and about 560 Km south of Bangkok.
The island is Thailand’s third largest, measuring 21 kilometres at its widest point and 25 kilometres in length. It is one of a group of 80 tropical islands, most of them deserted. A mountain ridge runs across Koh Samui from east to west and most of the interior is forested hills. The rich hues of wild vegetation are seen throughout, interspersed with the contrasting greens of coconut palms and emerald paddy fields.
The local population, a mere 40,000 people, consists mainly of Buddhist Thais, and is very friendly. Until the recent arrival of tourism, coconut farming and fishing were the main sources of income, and both are still important on the island today. The seafood you enjoy in the many restaurants and hotel dining rooms around the island will most likely have been caught fresh that very day, caught in the rich surrounding waters.
 The largest and most popular beaches on Samui are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut and Maenam. But for those looking for a quieter place to spend their holiday or business trip, there are another 20 or so beaches to choose from.
As for activities, there is something for everyone. Sun worshippers and Watersports enthusiasts will be in heaven on Chaweng beach, whilst culture fans and nature lovers can fill their time visiting temples, trekking in the jungle or learning Thai arts such as cooking and massage.
Koh Samui is a rare gem in the Gulf of Thailand, offering modern amenities and activities, yet conserving the idyllic simplicity of a tropical hideaway. Powdery white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters await you, as do the welcoming Thai people, an embodiment of a rich and tolerant culture every bit as beautiful as the island itself.
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Getting there and around
 The easiest and fastest way to reach Koh Samui is by air from Bangkok, Phuket or Singapore with Bangkok Airways, the only airline to serve Koh Samui.
On arrival, you will find out why Samui airport ranks as one of the most beautiful in Asia and beyond. Its tropically planted gardens burst forth with flowering glory and greenery all year round, whilst the terminal buildings consist mainly of traditional wooden structures. There is no mistaking that you’ve just arrived in a tropical paradise.
A 50-kilometre ring road skirts Samui’s coastline, giving ready access to all of the beaches and the modest administrative centre of Nathon, with its beachside huddle of houses, shops and restaurants. It takes a good hour to drive around the island, not counting the many stops you’ll want make at the beautiful beaches or sojourns along the inviting tracks that lead into the island’s jungle interior (be aware that all of the rough trails crossing the mountainous interior are strictly 4WD or dirt bike trails).
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Koh Samui Villas
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Area: Lipa Noi
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 6
Baths: 7
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This beautiful self- contained villa offers all you need and more for the ultimate getaway. Situated right on the beach and with the best sunset views on the island More details |
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Area: Bophut
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 4
Baths: 5
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The villas at Dhevatara Residence provide guests with luxurious accommodation in a relaxed beautiful beachfront location at Bophut Bay on the northern coast of Koh Samui More details |
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Area: Bophut
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 4
Baths: 5
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The villas at Dhevatara Residence provide guests with luxurious accommodation in a relaxed beautiful beachfront location at Bophut Bay on the northern coast of Koh Samui More details |
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Area: Bophut
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 4
Baths: 5
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The villas at Dhevatara Residence provide guests with luxurious accommodation in a relaxed beautiful beachfront location at Bophut Bay on the northern coast of Koh Samui. More details |
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Area: Plai Laem
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 6
Baths: 6
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Surrounded by an antique styled wall befitting an ancient temple hidden in the tropical jungle sets the tone for a rustic yet sophisticated feel of tropical living More details |
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| 40 - 65 Guests |
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Area: Lipa Noi
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 5
Baths: 7
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Baan Tao Talay is a more traditionally furnished villa, with the emphasis on using natural materials and combining them with the modern day luxuries More details |
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Area: Lipa Noi
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 5
Baths: 6
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A 5 bedroom beachfront villa designed with contemporary style and modern pieces of furniture throughout More details |
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Area: Lipa Noi
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
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A very special property with bold architecture and cutting edge design features, Baan Ora Chorn is definitely an eye-catching home More details |
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Area: Laem Set
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 5
Baths: 5
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If you enjoy space, peace and nature then a stay at Samudra is a whole experience in itself. This is one of the most unique properties you'll find anywhere in South East Asia and it offers flexible, luxurious but casual lifestyle More details |
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Area: Lipa Noi
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 5
Baths: 7
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Baan Samlarn manages to successfully mix old and new influences, with a combination of traditional styles, authentic Thai ornaments, natural materials More details |
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Area: Lipa Noi
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 5
Baths: 6
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This private stand- alone villa, Baan Phulay, occupies an enviable location on a serene stretch of a white sandy beach. And, from the minute you arrive, you'll be impressed by the incredible attention to detail More details |
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Area: Lipa Noi
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 5
Baths: 7
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The traditional architectural features are perfectly blended with contemporary furniture, and accessories, fashioned out of natural materials More details |
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Area: Lipa Noi
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 5
Baths: 7
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Baan Rattana Thep is an exciting eclectic mix of styles that incorporates artwork, colours, antique furniture and contemporary designs More details |
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Area: Lipa Noi
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 6
Baths: 7
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Set in one of the most desirable and beautiful residential areas on the island Baan Puri is a truly exceptional villa with stone wall and heavy wooden gates giving a hint of the style and quality that awaits you inside this tropical oasis More details |
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| 80 - 120 guests |
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Area: Taling Ngam
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 5
Baths: 6
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Baan Asan sits on the beach in one of the islands most scenic, serene and exclusive areas. The villa is simply a stunning and unique property! More details |
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Area: Laem Sor
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 6
Baths: 7
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Ban Mekkala is a private home that has been designed to exentuate comfortable and convenient living in a tropical environment More details |
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Area: Lipa Noi
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 8
Baths: 6
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Baan Kilee is situated on Samui's unspoilt west coast, and boasts 30 metres of prime beach frontage looking out towards the famous Five Islands with beautiful sunsets viewed straight from the property's many terraces More details |
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Area: Bang Rak
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 9
Baths: 10
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Upni Duniya sits right on the beach in Bang Rak, overlooking the famous Big Buddha. An expansive high-end villa, the property is designed to the highest specifications and comfort More details |
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Area: Laem Sor
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 6
Baths: 8
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This beautiful authentic Ayutthaya styled house is ideal for families or friends to enjoy a luxury secluded holiday More details |
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Area: Lipa Noi
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 6
Baths: 7
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"The Sunshine House" sits on the peaceful southern end of Lipa Noi Beach with its untouched white sand, wonderful Angthong Marine Park view and classic west coast sunsets More details |
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Area: Bang Kao
Type: Beach Front
Beds: 5
Baths: 6
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Villa La Lagune is an outstanding property that symbolizes all that is expected from staying in a luxurious beachfront property in a relatively untouched area of Koh Samui More details |
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