Where to stay in Koh Samui when you are going alone
22 places read, grouped by the choice you are actually making. Every one has been read rather than listed.
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Women only
Properties or dorms that take women exclusively.
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Hostels
Where most first solo trips start, and where meeting people costs no effort.
- P168 Hostel
Located in Chaweng Beach area with shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Hostel · 4.5 from 379 - Chill Inn Lipanoi Hostel and Beach Cafe
Beachfront location with sunset views and beach chairs available for guests.
Hostel · 4.6 from 358 - Bad Monkey HostelHostel · 4.7 from 225
- The Beachfront Hostel
Located directly on the beach in Bo Put area with sand access right outside the hostel.
Hostel · 4.6 from 200 - Chill Inn Samui Hostel and RestaurantHostel · 4.5 from 197
- The Dreamcatcher Hostel
Reception open 9am to 9pm daily, check-in from 2pm; dorm mattresses run soft.
Hostel · 4.6 from 140 - Dk1 Hostel
Reception open 24 hours in Chaweng, check-in from 2pm, with shared family dinners.
Hostel · 5.0 from 138 - Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui
Positioned to allow easy exploration of both sides of Koh Samui island.
Hostel · 4.9 from 41
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Hotels and guesthouses
A door of your own.
- W Koh Samui
Cleanliness was consistently noted across the room, pool, and beach.
Hotel · 4.6 from 1,250 - Rocky's Boutique Resort - Veranda Collection Samui
Two restaurants, two pools and two bars on a Lamai beachfront site; check-in from 2pm.
Hotel · 4.8 from 919 - Socialtel Koh SamuiHotel · 4.1 from 733
- Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa
Beachfront in Mae Nam with a spa, outdoor pool and on-site dining; check-in from 2pm.
Hotel · 4.6 from 624 - The Beach SamuiHotel · 4.6 from 317
- Wild Cottages Elephant Sanctuary Resort
Located in Bo Phut district, away from main tourist areas in a more secluded jungle setting.
Hotel · 4.5 from 270 - B HouseHotel · 4.0 from 193
- Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary
The resort sits on a hillside overlooking the sea.
Hotel · 4.7 from 161 - IDA B DOMAIN
The pool is consistently highlighted as exceptional.
Hotel · 4.9 from 134 - Queen Boutique Hotel
Near Chaweng beach with a bar, Wi-Fi and airport shuttle; 24 hour desk, check-in from 2pm.
Hotel · 4.3 from 121 - Moorea Boutique Resort Samui
Women pick Moorea for its quiet Maenam location, well away from the noise of Chaweng. Staff get consistent praise for friendliness and attentiveness. The reviews are thin on specifics, so finer details are hard to pin down.
Hotel · 4.9 from 75
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Homestays
Staying in someone’s home, usually with the family there.