Introduction
Koh Samui is the third biggest Thai island off the coast of Kra Isthmus. It is famous for its natural beauty and its white sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut trees which attract about 1.5 million tourists every year. There are several hotels and resorts available on the Koh Samui Island. Koh Samui hotels and resorts are available in several categories: private pool, beachfront villas and more. It is Thailand's second largest resort business and has over 260 hotels and resorts. Its booming tourist business attracts more and more investors every year. Koh Samui hotels offer facilities that are designed to maximize your comfort and help you gain the best experience of the Thai culture.
History
Koh Samui was inhibited by fisherman probably as early as the 15th century. It appears in Chinese maps as early as 1687. Until the 20th century the island was mostly self sufficient and isolated. After the 1970s when it got its first road system it became a mainstream tourist industry. Today tourism along with rubber and coconut exports is Koh Samuis major economic strength. Because of the emphasis the island has on tourism the Koh Samui hotels too are famed. Several resorts even have private beach villas and offer scenic views of the beach from your hotel room window.
Features
There are several beautiful Koh Samui hotels, offering some of the best dining, entertainment and natural views of the island. Most Koh Samui hotels offer more than one option of accommodation. They have villas and suites for rent as well as rooms. The Q Signature Sumi hotel made it to the top of Asia Webs best hotel list. It offers a perfect getaway for anyone who loves the sun and the sand. It is located on the northwest coast of the island. It also offers six types of villas for stay. The SALA Samui resort and spa has 69 villas for accommodation and 53 of these villas have private swimming pools. They also have a world class spa where you can go relax after experiencing some of the wonders of the Koh Samui Island. Some hotels like the Samui Tongadd Resort and Samui First House also offer free nights deals if you book through certain websites. All in all Koh Samui has some of the best hotels and resorts worldwide.
Tips and comments
One can book Koh Samui easily from one of the many travel websites from the Internet. Some tips for booking hotels are, book in advance if you are going in the high season. That will enable you to find deals and also you will be able to avoid not being able to find decent rooms in the hotel. If you want cheap hotels and are okay with place which only offer basic facilities like air conditioning, then you will be able to find these guest houses not online but while you walk around the island. However be careful because such places attract thieves. Read the customer reviews on the Koh Samui hotels you stay in, if you have booked someplace cheap or mid-range then there is probably a reason why it costs less.
