Koh Samui is the second largest island in Thailand and offers something different to each of the millions of people who visit every year. Known as a tropical paradise, visitors enjoy its white sand beaches and turquoise waters where families can do all types of water activities such as snorkeling or renting a kayak or exploring its jungle landscape. Koh Samui also has an incredible culture that travelers can learn about by visiting some of its incredible temples and local villages, markets, and an incredible nightlife.
If you are seeking accommodation to enjoy a must visit destination that combines a relaxing holiday with adventure for all types of visitors, NH Hotels offers an ideal option in Koh Samui with NH Collection Samui Peace Resort
Why stay with NH Hotels in Koh Samui?
Imagine waking up to the sound of waves of a pristine white sand beach, with crystal clear waters at NH Collection Samui Peace Resort, this dream becomes a reality. Located on the relaxing shores of Bophut Beach, the resort offers not just a place to stay, but a luxurious escape into paradise. The location is ideal, providing picturesque beachfront views and a convenient proximity to key attractions like Fisherman’s Village and Chaweng Beach.
Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat with your family or a romantic getaway for your honeymoon, NH Collection Samui Peace Resort caters to your every need. In our hotel in Koh Samui there are activities for everyone, from a kid’s club and a children’s swimming pool for the youngest members of the family to great activities for the rest of the team.
The luxurious accommodations at NH Collection Samui Peace Resort offer exceptional comfort and sophistication, making it the ideal choice for travellers looking for both relax and a cultural experience. Each room is designed to provide large space, incredible views, and a private terrace where you can overlook the stunning scenery.
The hotel’s Thai-inspired architecture seamlessly merges modern comforts with traditional elements, allowing you to relax while immersing yourself in Thailand’s rich cultural heritage. With world-class amenities and a design that honours the beauty of Thai culture, every moment of your stay will be a perfect blend of luxury and cultural immersion.
How’s the weather in Koh Samui?
Koh Samui and Thailand in general are famous for their tropical weather. As Koh Samui is an island, the weather is not only hot all year long, but it is also very humid.
Before coming to Koh Samui, you should know that, like in every tropical destination in Southeast Asia, there are three types of seasons you should be aware of when booking. These three seasons are:
Warm season (From March to June) – When coming to the island of Koh Samui in this season you can expect really high temperatures.
If you are travelling in this time of the year, we recommend bringing lightweight and summer clothes and staying well hydrated.
Rainy season (From July to October) – An unpredictable season with hot days with moments with clear skies and a tropical storm the next.
If you are traveling at this time of the year, we recommend bringing lightweight and summer clothes but also carrying a raincoat and selecting a good hotel in Koh Samui with lots of services in case it rains through the day.
Cooler season (December to February) – With cooler temperatures than the hot season but still being hot enough to enjoy the incredible beaches and excursions, this season is considered the best season to come and visit the Koh Samui Island.
What to see in Koh Samui?
Koh Samui is the best place to get away on your holidays. It mixes the best beaches you have probably ever seen with white sand and turquoise waters, a traditional scenery with some of the nicest locals in native villages and a great nightlife.
Fisherman's Village
Located just a few minutes away from NH Collection Samui Peace Resort, Fisherman’s Village in Bophut is a great option where visitors can learn about Koh Samui’s culture and how people live. Its name comes from the local fisherman that used to live there. Today, it is known for its wooden houses and famous shops, restaurants, and market but you can still find even today some fisherman that still practice the profession.
This village is perfect to just walk around its streets enjoying the scenery and discovering the local shops and street food stands, perfect to try out Koh Samui’s traditional dishes.
Every Friday night, the village transforms into this night market where you can find the best atmosphere with locals selling in little stands some jewelry, clothes, street food and other items.
Chaweng Beach
When you come to Thailand and especially Koh Samui, you image white sand beaches with crystal clear water, Chaweng Beach is exactly that, a 7-kilometer-long beach full of things to do. It is probably the most famous beach in the island located at just eight kilometers from our hotel in Koh Samui.
Here you can enjoy its beautiful waters, relax at the beach, or even practice water sports such as kayaking, snorkeling and many more. There are also local shops and restaurants that you should check out.
Silver Beach
Considered the best beach in the island by many visitors, Silver beach is an option for those travellers that are looking for a more secluded beach and the whitest sand you have ever seen. It’s surrounded by greenery and rocks giving you the feeling of being in a movie.
It’s located at around a 20-minute drive from our hotel in Koh Samui, in the east side of the island.
Hin Ta Hin Yai
Hin Ta Hin Yai located in the east side of the island, just a 30-minute drive from our hotel in Koh Samui, is a natural landmark and popular tourist attraction. These rocks, also known as Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks are famous for its unusual shape that resembles the male and female reproductive organs that have been crafts naturally by the sea water’s erosion trough thousands of years.
The legend behind this tells that these rocks are a man and a women named Ta Kreng and Yai Riem that help couples with fertility problems when visiting the rocks together.
Big Buddha sculpture
Inside Wat Phra Yai temple, you can find the tallest and the star attraction in Koh Samui, Big Buddha, a twelve metres long gold sculpture so big that you will see when flying from the plane into the island.
Located 6 kilometres away from NH Collection Samui Peace Resort in the northeast part of the island, Big Buddha and Wat Phra Yai temple is a must visit activity of Koh Samui. You will not only be impressed by the gold statue but with the incredible temple and its gardens.
Don’t forget that these temples are a sacred place and there is a strict dress code. Men must wear long trousers and T-shirts with short or long sleeves not being permitted tank tops or sleeveless T-shirts. Women must wear pants or skirts at least as long as their knees and like men, no tank tops or sleeveless tops.
SEEN Beach Club
Seen Beach Club in Koh Samui is a must-visit destination if you're looking for the perfect blend of relaxation, fine dining, and entertainment.
This spot offers a stunning beachfront setting where you can enjoy delicious meals with breathtaking ocean views, all while sipping expertly crafted cocktails. It's the ideal place to disconnect from the daily grind, unwind on luxurious loungers by the infinity pool, and immerse yourself in the best live shows and DJ sets that bring a unique energy to the venue. It's the perfect escape for those seeking a mix of luxury, fun, and tranquillity in a tropical paradise.
What to eat in Koh Samui?
Koh Samui and Thailand is known for its beautiful beaches, but you cannot miss its typical food. As Koh Samui is an island, there are a lot of typical dishes with its main ingredient being fish.
There are a lot of great restaurants and food markets around the island like the famous Friday night Fisherman's Village market where you can find the best prices and quality food on some traditional dishes. If you visit Koh Samui, you must try this popular selection of dishes.
Tom Yum Goong Soup – Probably Koh Samui’s most famous and typical dish. A spicy and hot soup that includes a combination of cruising together the ingredients (lime leaves, shrimp, fish sauce, peppers and Thai spices) mixed with fish sauce.
Pat Thai is probably Thailand’s most famous dish. A salty combination of fried rice noodles with different types of shrimp or meat.
Som Tum – Great to order when being in a food street market. This salad which its main ingredient is green spicy papaya and fish sauce creating a contrast between sour and salty flavour that you will love.
Mango Sticky Rice – The best way to finish your meal is with a sweet dessert. This traditional Thai dish that is made of rice with mango slices and coconut milk. You will find it in one of Koh Samui’s food markets.
At NH Collection Samui Peace Resort we offer the best local food restaurant, the Sea Wrap Restaurant. Here you will be able to experience Ko Sumai’s traditional food with the best sea views without leaving the hotel. After your fantastic meal, you can relax at Talay, our exclusive hotel bar that where visitors will have the opportunity to try our fantastic selection of cocktail and exotic drinks.
How to arrive to your hotel in Koh Samui?
As Koh Samui is an island, you will need to fly into Samui International Airport (USM). From there, there is a 20-minute drive to Samui Peace Resort.
Unfortunately, there is no public transport to our hotel, but we recommend and offer a shuttle service in a private car from the airport, which you can book in advance.
How to get around in Koh Samui?
Koh Samui is the second biggest island in Thailand. This means that knowing the best ways to get around the island is particularly important to get the best out of your trip.
Renting a car or a scooter is a great option if you prefer planning your own excursions and moving freely and at your own pace around the island. It will cost you from 1.000 to 2.000 baht per day for a car (depending on the size of the car you rent) and around 200 baht per day for a scooter. Please be extremely careful when renting one of these transports because the traffic in Koh Samui can be chaotic.
As there is no bus service on Koh Samui, songthaews are pickup trucks that travel around the island. There is usually a sign indicating where the truck is heading to so you can choose if it suits your destination, if not, you can always ask the driver who will help you. Fares are usually as low as 50 baht but always agree on a price before getting in the transport to avoid any problems. It is the cheapest form of transport in Koh Samui.
Lastly, you can get a taxi which you will rapidly notice as they are red and yellow cars. Before getting to start your ride, negotiate the taxi fare to avoid getting scammed. There are also transportation apps in Koh Samui such as Grab and Navigo with set prices. Scooter taxis are also an option which we recommend taking for smaller routes.
This is all the information that you will need to plan your getaway and enjoy your stay on the magical island of Koh Samui in Thailand. Come and visit NH Collection Samui Peace Resort and experience paradise as you have never seen before.
