Gulf of Thailand Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Koh Samui featuring religious aspects
Koh Samui featuring signage and a luxury hotel or resort
Koh Samui showing tropical scenes and a beach
Thong Kut Beach which includes a sandy beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views
Koh Samui featuring tropical scenes and a pool

Where to stay in Gulf of Thailand

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Chaweng City Center

4/5(63 area reviews)

Chaweng City Center is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Chaweng Beach and Central Festival Samui Shopping Center.

Chaweng City Center
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Long Beach

2/5(2 area reviews)

Long Beach might not have many top sights, but Sao Beach and Sunset Town Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Long Beach
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Lamai City Center

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Lamai City Center, you might enjoy its beaches and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Lamai Beach or Lamai Night Market.

Lamai City Center
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Khem Beach

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Khem Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Phu Quoc Prison and An Thoi Cable Car Station.

Khem Beach
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Bophut Hills

When in Bophut Hills, you can plan a visit to Fisherman's Village and Bo Phut Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bophut Hills
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Cua Lap

4/5(13 area reviews)

While visiting Cua Lap, you might make a stop by sights like Phu Quoc Beach and Suoi Tranh & Suoi Da Ban.

Cua Lap
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Bai Dai, Gach Dau, Phu Quoc, An Giang
The price is AU$122 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$122
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (801 reviews)
"Vinpear the place should come for vacation"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc

Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Bai Dai Area, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc, An Giang
The price is AU$144 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$144
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (380 reviews)
"Bed comfort"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc
Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc

Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Bai Dai Area, Ganh Dau Commune, Phu Quoc, An Giang
The price is AU$253 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$253
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (346 reviews)
"Well-trained and very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc
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Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc

Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc

3.5 out of 5
Group 6, Duong Bao Hamlet, Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc, An Giang
Stay at this 3.5-star spa villa in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Phu Quoc Beach and Sao Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"If you are looking for private villa accommodation in Phu Quoc, Sailing Club Signature Resort is perfect. The villa's are modern, well designed, very comfortable and private yet you still have all the resort facilities available to use"

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2025

Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc
Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa

Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa

4 out of 5
19/6 Moo 4 Bophut Bangrak, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Bo Phut Beach and Fisherman's ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Very nice, clean, everything is there at the villa to make for a good stay"

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

Villa Palm Vista - Luxury, Private Pool Villa
Hillside Luxury Phu Quoc Apartment

Hillside Luxury Phu Quoc Apartment

5 out of 5
Burano Street, Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, An Giang
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sao Beach and An Thoi Cable ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
"Was able to watch daily fireworks."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Hillside Luxury Phu Quoc Apartment
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Popular places to visit

Chaweng Beach

Chaweng Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Chaweng Beach, a popular beach in Bophut. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Chaweng Beach
Lamai Beach which includes general coastal views and a house

Lamai Beach

Relax on one of Koh Samui’s most beautiful beaches, enjoy a massage in one of the many resorts and explore the surrounding picturesque fishing villages and temples.

Lamai Beach
Fisherman\'s Village featuring night scenes and a luxury hotel or resort

Fisherman's Village

If you want to catch a glimpse of Koh Samui before tourism development, visit this wonderfully well-kept street of 19th-century Chinese shop-houses and French architecture.

Fisherman's Village
Nathon Pier featuring boating and a bay or harbour as well as a small group of people

Nathon Pier

Jutting out from the west coast of the island, this busy pier is the main entry and exit point for visitors to Koh Samui.

Nathon Pier
Bo Phut Beach showing a sandy beach and mountains

Bo Phut Beach

Genuine Thai with a Mediterranean vibe. Stay in one of the oldest villages on Koh Samui, where anything goes, from Chinese teahouses to funky young bars.

Bo Phut Beach
Koh Samui which includes a coastal town and a beach

Choeng Mon Beach

Located on the upmarket north-east of the island and home to some of the most exclusive resorts, private beaches, and family-friendly entertainment on Koh Samui.

Choeng Mon Beach

Activities

Ang Thong National Marine Park Full Day Tour

Ang Thong National Marine Park Full Day Tour

AU$113
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ang Thong National Marine Park Full Day Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup
Pig Island Experience By Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Kayaking Relaxing on the Beach

Pig Island Experience By Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Kayaking Relaxing on the Beach

AU$73
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Pig Island Experience By Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Kayaking Relaxing on the Beach
Tourists on secluded beach in Thailand

Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Insea Speedboat from Koh Samui

AU$99
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Insea Speedboat from Koh Samui
Mu Koh Angthong National Marine Park in Ko Samui, Thailand

Day Tour to Angthong Marine Park by Insea Speedboat from Koh Samui

AU$99
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Day Tour to Angthong Marine Park by Insea Speedboat from Koh Samui
Half-Day Visit to Bo Phut Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui

Half-Day Visit to Bo Phut Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui

AU$166
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Visit to Bo Phut Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui
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Cities near Gulf of Thailand

Sukhumvit featuring night scenes and city views

Bangkok

Koh Lan showing general coastal views and boating

Pattaya

Chonburi

Chonburi

Samut Prakan

Samut Prakan