Koh Samui will bury you in reasons to visit its exotic shores. It goes without saying that sunny days spent on idyllic beaches is its most noticeable quality, but entwined in this eye candy scenery its all inclusive accommodation is a big draw. Because the number of holiday venues is so extensive we list 12 of the top hotels in Koh Samui with reviews suggesting you can book with confidence.

Secondly, although the island is small enough to retain an intimate personality, it is also big enough to offer a plethora locations to serve as your base. In Chaweng you can mingle in a cosmopolitan crowd and for exclusivity the best areas to stay include ChoengMon, tranquil Bophut and seductive Maenam where hotels like W Retreat are romantic and private. Lamai is near Chaweng and has a delightful atmosphere at night, but is relaxed by day and then there are the blissfully secluded west coast beaches.