Luxury hotels in Lamai & Maret
The south-east coast, with Lamai's long beach and small town, and the hills and private inlets of Maret.
Other neighborhoods in Koh Samui
Choeng Mon
The quiet bay on the island's north-east tip, with a swimmable beach and a few good restaurants on the sand. The Big Buddha is a short drive away, and Chaweng's nightlife ten minutes south when wanted.
Plai Laem & Bophut
The headlands and hillsides of the north coast, with the coral coves below Plai Laem and the airport minutes away. Here too are the Big Buddha temple and Fisherman's Village at Bophut, with its Friday market.