Hidden gems - places in Ko Samui, Thailand not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: places in Ko Samui

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Ko Samui. Ratings are based from 1.5K places in the city.

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Pink Salt. Samui

Western restaurant

👍👍 A small but nice atmosphere restaurant. K.Mai, the service is friendly, kind and made me feel special. K.David, the chef is incredibly professional and experienced. Pink Salt Burger is the best burger I've ever had. Nice pink buns with well cooked and juicy patty. The special sauce, fresh veggies, a...

5.00 (149 reviews) (~9.71 km from centre)

Paul's Fashion

Tailor

👍👍 My fiance and I went to Paul to get his wedding suit done. We weren‘t sure about the colour, so Paul has some recommendations for us. He was very patient and never pushing us to buy or choose anything. The hole process was very professional, we had 2 fitting appointments were we could take our time...

5.00 (143 reviews) (~7.43 km from centre)

Illumination Café

Vegetarian cafe and deli

👍👍 Great option for vegans and vegetarians, and also everyone else who just loves good, fresh food! They serve Thai classics for decent prices (unlike most places on this street) and also do great desserts and sweets. The tofu cakes with veggies and side salad is delicious!

5.00 (140 reviews) (~7.08 km from centre)

M19 Muay Thai

Muay Thai boxing gym

👍👍 I am thrilled to share my experience training with Jojo, who is hands-down the best Muay Thai instructor I've had. I've only completed five out of ten lessons, but I'm already witnessing remarkable improvements in my skills. Jojo's detailed explanations of techniques make them easy to understand an...

5.00 (134 reviews) (~23.75 km from centre)

FRANCE PLONGEE Dive Center

Diving center

👍👍 One of my best days spent in Thailand! Pascal is a real pro, cool, attentive, you can see that he loves his job! The other instructors are also very nice so you can get into trouble quite a bit. Two incredible dives, pick-up arranged, very good meal on the boat, seasickness stamp also provided.. 🤣...

5.00 (133 reviews) (~6.73 km from centre)

Baannairai farm & cafe

Cafe

👍👍 the place is very characteristic surrounded by nature, recently opened but already in great demand. very quiet place, nice chill music, welcoming garden, furnished with style. awesome vintage decor. refined and particular menu, excellent fresh drinks, excellent quality and fresh food, it is always w...

5.00 (124 reviews) (~7.72 km from centre)

Thang Long House

Restaurant

👍👍 I love this place. The food is super tasty, I wish I could eat more. I had the veg coconut curry the first day, it was ridiculously delicious. We came back for more, I ordered a veg fried rice and was very happy. The owners are so lovely, and the fresh fruit juices are amazing. I highly recommend ea...

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5.00 (118 reviews) (~8.9 km from centre)

Wind of Change

Cocktail bar

👍👍 Best bartenders in Koh Phangan. Don’t ask for a specific drink, let them create one for you. You won’t be disappointed! (Mine was some sort of dragon fruit + coconut water + lime + rum + other mystery ingredients…and it was FABULOUS!)

5.00 (117 reviews) (~22.03 km from centre)

Yangyai Garden Lodge

Lodge

👍👍 As other reviews suggest this place lives through the amazing host himself Mr. Ping! The location is beautiful and quiet, it's clean, the dorm is only 4 bed, but has enough space. If you book directly you can choose between upper and lower bunk(100baht more). You can do laundry and there's a fridge,...

$40/night

5.00 (113 reviews) (~22.5 km from centre)

Gin Geng

Restaurant

👍👍 AMAZING EVERYTHING!! I have been in Koh Phangan for a month now. I have tried many Thai restaurants, but Gin Geng is BY FAR the best on the entire island! I order at least once per week its soo good! The owner and her staff are super friendly and service is always impeccable 👌. Anyone who is visit...

5.00 (112 reviews) (~21.75 km from centre)

Hempire Gardens

Cannabis store

5.00 (106 reviews) (~7.72 km from centre)

My home Sal

Asian restaurant

👍👍 Incredibly positive hostess who cooks delicious food! she has her own garden and she took lemongrass straight from the garden. This place really makes you feel at home.

5.00 (100 reviews) (~23.34 km from centre)

Makalulu by ATMAN

Boutique

👍👍 Beautiful store ❤️ The staff have such beautiful souls and I love that the products here are ethically and sustainably created out of natural materials, with a personal relationship with the tailors and the prices are so reasonable for the quality! ❤️ Thank you so much for being here! 🙏

5.00 (96 reviews) (~22.65 km from centre)

Grand Cafe

Brunch restaurant

👍👍 Beautiful restaurant, good atmosphere, delicious food, very good service staff. I recommend it. It has to be Grand Cafe🥰🥰

5.00 (95 reviews) (~8.47 km from centre)

Noo Beer

Thai restaurant

👍👍 For everyone who is looking for the ORIGINAL that's the place. The old lady is running her Thai kitchen like mother at home. I never saw a street kitchen clean like this. Every move of her is mindful. She cooks every meal one by one. She cleans her pot always after cooking the one meal with dinking...

5.00 (93 reviews) (~7.11 km from centre)

The Rebels Tattoo

Tattoo shop

👍👍 We decided to get a tattoo, my partner and I, however, there were so many places that we were not sure which one to choose. We visited practically all the sites, to check prices, designs, the treatment and the friendliness that they offered us. After searching for two days, we found this site and...

5.00 (93 reviews) (~22.1 km from centre)

Ananda Iyengar Yoga

Yoga studio

👍👍 I'll be short 😊, if you're on Koh Phangan practicing yoga and you don't take classes with Lothar and Siew Keow at Ananda Iyengar Yoga Centre, then you're missing out a lot! First i want to thank Lothar and Siew Keow for everything that they share with us students and selflessly, with a lot of passi...

5.00 (91 reviews) (~26.78 km from centre)

Baan Sawadee

Holiday home

👍👍 The house is very comfortable and homely. We stayed here for 2 months and it feels like home. The house is very well kept. The location is perfect, only a few minutes walk to the beach and close to many other areas in the island. The neighbourhood is very quiet and pleasant, surrounding by trees and...

5.00 (90 reviews) (~8.56 km from centre)

Fruit & Shake Station

Coffee shop

5.00 (89 reviews) (~6.71 km from centre)

Siam Green Cannabis Co Chaweng, Koh Samui Weed Shop

Cannabis store

👍👍 the best shop in koh samui for all your weed needs! such nice staff and super helpful 🥰

5.00 (86 reviews) (~7.64 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: places in Ko Samui, Thailand