Are you looking for the best Koh Samui neighborhoods to buy a property in? With its location beside the gulf, the island of Koh Samui in Thailand has gorgeous beaches, picturesque views, and pristine natural resources. All of these make it both a popular tourist destination and real estate investment site.
Here are eight of the best neighborhoods in Koh Samui where you can find your next home or real estate investment:
Located south of Chaweng — the center of nightlife in Koh Samui — is Chaweng Noi. This neighborhood provides a quieter setting compared to busy Chaweng. Chaweng Noi (which means "little Chaweng") offers serenity with its powdery sand and immaculate waters adjacent to luxurious villas and coconut trees.
If you want some adventure, snorkeling is an option. Unlike in Chaweng Beach, there are barely any food and craft sellers along Chaweng Noi since beach access is predominantly exclusive only through the hotels in this neighborhood
While Chaweng is mostly targeted to this party-going crowd, Chaweng Noi is more suited for a more mature crowd, including families. It’s a tad more expensive in Chaweng Noi than Chaweng, but for good reason.
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This special luxury villa for sale in the Chaweng Noi neighborhood of Koh Samui features fantastic close-up views of the sea across Chaweng Noi bay.
It has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms across 485 square meters of land and over 620 square meters of built area. It features contemporary architecture, and has 3 floors and an open-plan living-dining-kitchen area on the ground level beside the poolside.
The lower floor has 3 gorgeous bedrooms with amazing views of the sea, while the basement is a studio apartment that has its own kitchen and ensuite bathroom, as well as a private gym. This luxury villa for sale in Chaweng Noi also has a private infinity-edge swimming pool with a wide sundeck and a private sun terrace with rattan furnishings and a barbecue area on the rooftop. It also has landscaped private gardens, a private parking area, its own supply of deep well water, and more.
This property is located in a great area that’s only 2 minutes away by foot from the beach; 5 minutes away by car from schools, hospitals, restaurants, and so on; and 10 minutes by car from the international airport.
Bophut beach is a famous beach town located in the north coast of Koh Samui, covering a number of kilometers between the Big Buddha and Maenam beaches. Along the middle part of the beach is a town that’s considered one of the oldest places in Koh Samui, called the Fisherman's Village.
Fisherman's Village is quickly becoming known as one of the most beautiful and well-preserved areas in Koh Samui island. The area has Chinese shop-houses, some contemporary buildings, clothing and jewelry shops, and some scuba diving shops.
Freshly constructed, this splendid villa for sale in the Bophut neighborhood of Koh Samui highlights beautiful architecture and gorgeous views of the ocean across Bophut bay. It has 5 bedrooms and 4 en-suite bathrooms across 3 floors and atop 950 square meters of land and 646 square meters of built area.
The villa is fully furnished with premium standards. It has big, covered balconies linked to all rooms, an interior, open-plan living area, chic fully equipped kitchen, and more. This luxury property also has not just one but 2 infinity swimming pools, wide outdoor living spaces, and a big covered poolside area. There’s air-conditioning and fans in all of its rooms, an entertainment area, laundry and storage room, expansive and manicured garden, private parking area, and others.
This luxury villa is located in an exclusive area of Bophut Hills, Koh Samui just 5 minutes away by car from beaches and popular sites, the international school, and airport.
Situated 500 meters away from the shore is the Plai Laem beach. This neighborhood is surrounded by a lot of coral bushes and trees. The beach is around 2.5 kilometers long.
This is a secluded area with more Thai people (mostly fishermen) than tourists, making it a great residential area for privacy and relaxation. You can also rent a boat and go fishing, and the striking view of Big Buddha is a good sight as well.
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This top luxury 4-bedroom villa is situated in a premier beachfront and gated community in Plai Laem near 5-star resorts. Spanning 3 floors that offer breathtaking views of the ocean, it has a wide open plan living and dining area, a 16-meter private infinity pool with sun terrace, manicured gardens (which even comes with a hammock!), and direct access to Samrong Bay beach.
There are 4 huge bedroom suites on the middle and upper floors, with stylish en-suite bathrooms and private sun terraces with amazing views. The main lower floor has an expansive modern lounge and fully equipped kitchen, including a large breakfast bar, high-end appliances, and superior fittings. There are also air-conditioning units and ceiling fans throughout the property. There’s also a built-in Jacuzzi, sala, pool bar, private double garage area, round-the-clock security staff, key-card entry system, maid's room and storage room.
This luxury villa in Plai Laem is a mere 10 minutes away by car from the Koh Samui International Airport. Popular attractions like the Big Buddha, Choeng Mon beach, Wat Plai Laem, and more are only 5 minutes away by car.
The Choeng Mon neighborhood is situated on Koh Samui island’s north coast, between Mae Nam and Chaweng, and eastward beyond the airport turnoff.
Choeng Mon has a number of bays that have sandy white beaches. This is a family-friendly area with a number of luxury resorts. It is popular for water sports activities: Adventurous tourists or residents can go swimming, kayaking, scuba diving, jet skiing, banana boat riding, and snorkelling in this neighborhood.
Beach dining is quite popular in Choeng Mon, with many of the restaurants placing their tables on the sand for a romantic atmosphere.
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Built in what’s called the ‘Beverly Hills of Koh Samui’, this 5-bedroom luxury oceanview villa in the neighborhood of Choeng Mon, Koh Samui epitomizes minimalist grandeur. The property has 3 floors and is situated in the upmarket Narayan Heights estate.
With a living area of 340 square meters on a land that’s 1,000 square meters big, this villa features 5 en-suite bedrooms with twin vanities, rain-showers, and 2 soaking tubs, and jaw-dropping 180-degree views of the sea across Choeng Mon bay. It also has an expansive open plan living area, a fully-equipped designer kitchen with a breakfast bar/island area, a fully-equipped gym on the lowest floor, a lawn, infinity-edged swimming pool with sun-loungers beneath a covered terrace, complete outdoor seating, built-in barbecue area, built-in air conditioning and ceiling fans, and parking area.
It is located in a gated estate and has round-the-clock security personnel. It is equally near to both the Choeng Mon beach and Chaweng beach in either direction, both of which are just 5 minutes away by car. Likewise, the International Airport is merely 5 minutes away by car.
Lamai beach is located at the central part of the east coast of Koh Samui. It is regarded by many tourists as the most beautiful beach in all of Koh Samui.
The Lamai neighborhood features pleasing natural attractions and cultural sites. In fact, the vast majority of Ko Samui's popular tourist sites are in the Lamai neighborhood. It should not be surprising, then, that it’s the second most visited resort town and beach in Koh Samui, next to Chaweng.
Some popular places to visit in Lamai include The Wat Lamai Temple (including the Cultural Hall inside the temple) and Wat Khunaram.
Lamai has uniquely shaped rocks and huge boulders in remarkable positions. For instance, found between Lamai and Hua Thanon are two popular rock formations known as Hin Ta and Hin Yai (or Grandpa and Grandma rocks). These rocks resemble the male and female genitalia and are the stuff of legend.
Lamai also has magnificent temples and pagodas, and a good number of animal and amusement parks. In addition, it has an authentic fishing village and Thai-style night plaza. Downtown Lamai is quite small but has good dining, shopping, and bar options, particularly for those who like moving around after sunset.
At the southern part of Lamai, beyond the Muslim Fishing village Hua Thanon, is a view of Samui before it became the famous tourist site that it is today. You’ll see dense greenery, livestock grazing, and quaint roadside cafes in this area.
This sumptuous property in the popular Lamai neighborhood of Koh Samui comes with 7 newly-built private pool villas, each with 2 or 3 bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms.
These luxury villas are each built on 480 square meters of land and are enclosed by lush coconut groves.
Each villa has an open-plan living and dining area, private swimming pool with sun terrace and outdoor shower, fully-equipped contemporary kitchen with a big island, and more. The villas also have air-conditioning units and ceiling fans, manicured gardens, and a private parking space.
This luxury property in Lamai, Koh Samui is a mere 5 minutes away by car from beaches, schools, restaurants, and other important sites.
Embraced by Bang Po in the west and Bophut in the east, Maenam is a serene neighborhood for a tropical holiday as well as retirement.
‘Mae’ means mother and 'nam' means water. The Maenam neighborhood is well known for its 7 kilometers of pristine beach that faces Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand. This beach has white sand and is surrounded by coconut trees and numerous resorts.
Maenam has a handful of attractions for vacationers and residents alike, such as water sports, golf, and cultural as well as eco-friendly activities. There's Samui Disc Golf (also known as Samui Frisbee Golf), Santiburi Samui Country Club, Samui Canopy Adventures, and even kitesurfing or kiteboarding available in this neighborhood for anyone to enjoy.
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Tucked away in the midst of a thick coconut grove is this charming luxury 3-bedroom and 4-bathroom villa in the Maenam neighborhood of Koh Samui.
Designed with modern luxury Balinese style, this freshly-built villa’s wide space is perfect for families with children (or even pets). It is completely walled-in and has a built size of 420 square meters on top of 750 square meters of land.
It has a stylish open-plan living and dining area, contemporary European furnished kitchen with breakfast island, 6-seater acacia dining table, manicured garden, private terrace with wide garden, poolside barbecue sala, beautiful 10x4 meter swimming pool, outdoor shower area, storage and laundry room, private parking spaces for 2 vehicles, and more.
This turnkey villa is also fully furnished and includes air-conditioning units and ceiling fans, as well as access to government-provided electricity and a deep well with filtration. It’s only 5 minutes away by car from Maenam beach as well as Fisherman’s Village. Meanwhile, the airport is merely 10 minutes away by car.
Chaweng is the largest and busiest town in Koh Samui. It allures people with its 3 kilometers of white sand on Samui's east coast. This neighborhood has the greatest number of accommodation choices all across Koh Samui. It’s also well known for its great variety of dining options.
Chaweng leads the pack of all towns or neighborhoods in Koh Samui in terms of its beachside buildings as well as nightlife options, such as cocktail bars. The very popular Green Mango strip is considered the hub around which the rest of the town's bars revolve. Because of these things, Chaweng attracts hundreds to thousands of backpackers every month, with most of them being from the younger generations.
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Offering delightful views of the sunset across Chaweng Bay sea at sunset is this project featuring new luxury villas for sale in the Chaweng neighborhood of Koh Samui. Each of the villas have 3-4 bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms. They are each built on 540 square meters on top of 700 square meters of land.
These villas are fully furnished and ready to use. They feature Zen-style rustic and modern design across 2 floors. The 3 double bedroom suites feature elegant en-suite bathrooms with twin vanities, soaking tubs, rain-showers, and beautiful details.
The living and dining area follows an open-plan layout. There’s a fully equipped modern kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a breakfast bar. Each villa also has a private gym or fitness room, storage area, pump room, maid’s room, and private sauna. The wide outdoor area features a gorgeous infinity-edge swimming pool, partly covered private sun terraces with lovely wooden canopies and beanbags, and landscaped gardens.
These luxury villas already have access to government-provided electricity and water, and a gated garage parking. They’re located in an exclusive, gated community along an elevated area of the Chaweng hillside. Popular sites like beaches and restaurants are a mere 5 minutes away by car.
Rounding out our list of eight of the best neighborhoods in Koh Samui is Bangpor (sometimes spelled as Bang Por). It’s located in the northwest part of the island, between the towns of Maenam (to the north) and Nathon (to the west).
Bangpor is a serene area with a majestic coastline of white sand beaches, tall palm trees, and a gorgeous view of the nearby island of Koh Phangan from the hills. There are two main beaches in this neighborhood that are 4 kilometers long.
Bangpor is merely 5 to 10 minutes by car from the more bustling Maenam village. Driving 10 minutes in the other direction will bring you to the ferry port and town of Nathon, which has many cafes and tourist shops.
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With its stunning 180-degree panorama of the ocean, this tasteful 3-bedroom luxury villa in the Bangpor neighborhood of Koh Samui is a gem. It has a built size of 334 square meters on a land that’s 750 square meters. It is part of a project that consists of 30 luxury sea-view pool villas with 2-7 bedrooms each.
This property offers mesmerizing ocean and hillside sceneries. It’s embraced by thick trees and beautiful landscaped greenery, offering a tropical paradise that is hard to rival.
This luxury villa in upscale Bangpor Hills, Koh Samui is fully furnished and air-conditioned throughout. The bedrooms — which feature a mixture of chic white and natural wood — have elegant en-suite bathrooms and built-in wardrobes, as well as a small terrace. The living area, which is connected to the dining area and kitchen, has modern sleek white décor and natural wood fixtures. The outdoor area spills over to a private infinity swimming pool, pool terrace, and poolside sala for dining and entertaining.
There’s also a storage and laundry room, private covered parking space with automatic gate, 3 Phases of underground electricity, deep wells for continuous water supply, 6 meters of private concrete road, round-the-clock security guard, CCTV cameras, and more.
If you’re thinking of making any of these Koh Samui neighborhoods your new residence or real estate investment site, now is a great time to do so! Luxury beachfront properties throughout Koh Samui are very affordable at this time due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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