Koh Samui is the perfect place if you are looking for tropical peace and isolation - and as one of the fastest-growing holiday destinations in Thailand, there are more new villas for rent in Samui, accommodation in Samui and Thai vacation villas here than most other areas of the country. Even if you've been before, there will be hundreds of options you have never seen - here we look at the best of the best for the price in Koh Samui accommodation.



Despite the French name, Le Paradise Boutique Resort andSpa is a haven of traditional Thai wooden s tilt houses. Each of these Samui villas for rent is on an individual site, and the lush tropical paradise that Koh Samui is known for is retained around each of the luxury Samui villas. The beds are larger than king size, and while almost half of the rooms in this Samui luxury villa are reconstructed traditional Thai teak houses, the bathrooms and bedrooms are modern, with all the contemporary comforts. It is four and a half star comfort at three-star prices.

One of the most prized commodities on holiday is privacy, and the Motsamot Samui villa for rent, in the Laem area of the island, has plenty of that. It sleeps ten people, and yet with all of the Samui accommodation's pristine landscaping, simple elegance and established natural seclusion, it currently costs only as much as a single suite in most Vegas, New York or London hotels. A broadband PC equipped with wifi is available for all guests at this luxury villa for rent in samui, home theatre, air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen and five private safes round out the amenities.

If value to you means budget accommodation, it doesn't get much better, dollar for luxury point, than Lawana resort's Koh Samui accommodation. For as much as one main meal at a Western restaurant, you have your own private bungalow, in a tropical forested area overlooking the ocean. Some of the bungalows have private pools, and the Samui villas themselves are conveniently located only 10 minutes from Samui International Airport.

Orchid Villa, a luxury Koh Samui villa for rent, sleeps 4 people at absolutely amazing prices in the off season. The Samui villa has a king size bed on the main floor and a queen size bed in the loft, and the villa itself is set impressively on the side of a mountain, with panoramic views. Bath outdoors in luxury overlooking the ocean, in the gorgeous year-round climate of Koh Samui. This Samui villa has all the modern conveniences, like ADSL connection, satellite TV, home theatre system, and basic food preparation facilities.

But for best value Koh Samui villas in the off season, it doesn't get much better than Ban Reemo, which sleeps ten people in 5 private rooms, each with their own bedroom. The offseason price is currently (late 2008) nearly a quarter of the high season price, and highly affordable for five couples. The Samui villa is designer furnished, with an independent pavilion, an infinity edge swimming pool, as well as a private Finnish sauna for the use of guests. There are in-villa wine selections in this Samui villa for rent, as well as a full-time Thai chef - bliss!