10 Best Family Resorts In Koh Samui, Thailand - Updated 2024

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Koh Samui is Thailand’s second-largest island after Phuket. The beaches are lined with tall palm trees and coconut groves. A dense rainforest also covers the area. The whole of Thailand is famous for traditional Thai massage and spa, and Koh Samui does not fall short of adulation earned for this as well. The city is known for the wide range of spa facilities it offers. When you are visiting and looking for some good places to stay with the spouse and kids, then you must give this list of the best family resorts in Koh Samui, Thailand, a read.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to family-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.

1. Viva Vacation Resort (from USD 95)

Viva Vacation Resort is only a few minutes away from Lipa Beach and Nathon Pier. The resort offers an outdoor pool where you can enjoy a swim with the whole family, a restaurant, and free WiFi connection. The villas are set amidst tropical gardens, with beautiful views of lush greenery to soothe your eyes. Some of the accommodations are also adorned with wooden furnishing and Asian decor, a separate living room, a writing desk, and marble-floored bathrooms with a bathtub. The sun loungers by the pool are great to get a tan. You can enjoy a traditional Thai spa by the pool as well.

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Viva Vacation Resort

Wifi Available

Address: 19/4 Moo 3 Lipa noi, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84140
11.75 km (7.3 mi) from Wat Phra Chedi Laem So

Parking Restaurant Room service Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle

2. Samui Boat Lagoon (from USD 174)

Samui Boat Lagoon provides direct and private access to the beachfront and marina. The modern Thai-style villas encapsulated by tropical gardens overlook the Gulf of Siam. Both the international airport and the vibrant night clubs of Chaweng are a mere 15-minute drive away from the hotel. The villas offer a sun terrace with lounges, an equipped kitchenette to cook elaborate meals to feed the family, and sitting areas to relax in. Various beachfront bars and restaurants are at a walking distance from the resort, and if you happen to bring a car, you can park it in the free parking space on the premises.

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Samui Boat Lagoon

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 78/36 Moo 5 Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani
21.07 km (13.1 mi) from Wat Phra Chedi Laem So

Parking Room service Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle Fishing

3. Mantra Samui Resort (from USD 90)

Mantra Samui Resort is a great place to visit with your family, owing to the mesmerising hillside views of Bo Phut Bay and a huge outdoor infinity pool to enjoy in with family. The rooms feature flat-screen TVs, coffee-making machines, and a safe to keep your belongings protected, among other amenities. The View restaurant serves traditional Thai dishes and other international cuisines, so there is no question of getting bored with the food. Bo Phut Beach is only a 5-minute drive away, so you can take your kids there to play without having to travel too far. Fisherman’s Village is also nearby, as well as Samui International Airport, which is only 15 minutes away by car.

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Mantra Samui Resort - Adults Only

Wifi Available

Address: 9/123-124 Moo1, Tumbon Maenam, Aumphur Koh Samui,
17.16 km (10.7 mi) from Wat Phra Chedi Laem So

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

4. Bo Phut Resort and Spa (from USD 184)

This is a dreamlike resort, just out of a fairy tale, offering a fairy-tale ambience and luxurious facilities. Fisherman’s Village is only 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from the beach, and Samui International Airport is 5 km (3.1 mi) away. All the rooms and the villas are extremely spacious, with huge windows providing a view of the stunning garden. The en suite bathrooms have separate showers and bathtubs. Spa facilities like a luxury sauna and spa tubs are available at the resort. Some recreational activities like canoeing, fishing, and table tennis can be engaged in out here—ideal for the perfect family time. If your kids are fond of reading, there is also a library on-site.

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Bo Phut Resort and Spa - SHA Plus

Wifi Available

Address: 12/12, Moo 1, Tambol Bo Phut, Amphur, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
17.78 km (11.1 mi) from Wat Phra Chedi Laem So

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Garden

5. Conrad Koh Samui (from USD 544)

A private beachfront getaway, Conrad Koh Samui overlooks the Gulf of Thailand. Private infinity pools adorn the large and luxurious villas. The view is absolutely marvellous and looks like a painting. Samui Butterfly Garden and Samui Tiger Zoo are only a 15-minute drive away, and Samui Airport is also not too far at a 45-minute distance from the resort. Take your kids to the nearby zoo for them to enjoy watching the animals. Go snorkeling alongside the reefs and enjoy pampering treatments at the on-site spa. Explore Thai and Mediterranean cuisines at restaurants Jahn and Zest, and enjoy a glass of amazing cocktail to go with the yummy food.

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Conrad Koh Samui

Wifi Available

Address: 49/8-9 Moo 4, Hillcrest Road, Amphur Koh Samui, Suratthani
4.39 km (2.8 mi) from Wat Phra Chedi Laem So

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Fitness centre

6. The Humble Villas (from USD 164)

The Humble Villas features a sun terrace, a private pool, and gorgeous villas for families to reside in. All the rooms feature a balcony, where you can sit and spend a relaxing evening with your family. Some of the balconies offer pool views. All of the accommodations have a private bathroom, a seating area, and a desk. The hotel offers ticketing service, à la carte breakfast, and a bar serving yummy cocktails that you can enjoy by the beach, among other things. Samui International Airport is around 15 km (9.3 mi) away.

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The Humble Villas

Wifi Available

Address: 57/87 Moo.5 Ang Thong, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
17.61 km (11.0 mi) from Wat Phra Chedi Laem So

Parking Bar Non-smoking rooms Free parking Internet services Valet parking Car hire Tour desk

7. Smile House (from USD 92)

Smile House is located on Bo Phut Beach. It has an outdoor pool and a beachfront restaurant, serving international cuisines and fresh seafood. The traditional Thai bungalows have a terrace each, where you can relax with a cocktail and soak up the sun. Guests can also enjoy a traditional Thai spa by the pool or enjoy a long and relaxing swim. The tour desk can arrange tours and water-sports activities that you can enjoy with your family near and around the hotel. Samui International Airport is only 15 minutes away from the resort, while a 20-minute ferry ride will bring you to Phangan Island.

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Smile House - SHA Extra Plus

Wifi Available

Address: Bophut Beach 95 Moo 1, Bophut Koh Samui/Surrathan
17.8 km (11.1 mi) from Wat Phra Chedi Laem So

Parking Restaurant Room service Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle

8. Samui Mermaid Beachfront (from USD 37)

This resort is on Big Buddha Bay. It features three swimming pools, including an infinity pool. There is opportunity to choose to stay either on the seaside or the garden side, whichever amuses your kids. Dine at the 24-hour restaurant with outdoor seating, and enjoy the magnificent view while feasting on some delicious food with your family. Dolphin Restaurant serves Thai and international dishes, and barbecue facilities are offered at the poolside bar called Little Mermaid. The tour desk helps to arrange activities such as elephant trekking and a trip to the crocodile farm. Your kids are definitely going to enjoy these visits.

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Samui Mermaid Beachfront

Wifi Available

Address: 34/1 Moo 4 , Bophut
19.46 km (12.1 mi) from Wat Phra Chedi Laem So

Parking Restaurant Room service 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle

9. Sea Valley Hotel & Spa (from USD 73)

Sea Valley Hotel & Spa features a seafront outdoor pool apart from a spa bath and pampering spa services. It is situated amidst beautiful gardens, and the sun terrace in each of the villas is a treat. A cable TV, a DVD player, a lounge area, and an en suite bathroom with glass roof and hot-water showers are added amenities to the luxury lodgings. Trekking and diving trips for the whole family can be arranged by the hotel, whereas spa services can be enjoyed on-site. Outdoor restaurants afford a lovely ambience to dine in.

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Sea Valley Resort

Wifi Available

Address: 123/3 Moo 2 Lipa Noi, Koh Samui , Suratthani
9.97 km (6.2 mi) from Wat Phra Chedi Laem So

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms

10. Deva Beach Resort & Spa (from USD 39)

Deva Beach Resort on the secluded beach of Choeng Mon offers luxury spa services, three outdoor pools, various water-sports activities that you can engage in with your kids, beach-side and poolside bars, and open-air restaurants serving authentic Thai cuisine. This is indeed an upscale hotel with rooms beautifully illuminated with soft lighting, granting a very romantic appeal to the atmosphere. If you want to create an ambience to soothe the senses, then book a room at this resort.

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Deva Beach Resort Samui

Wifi Available

Address: 69/34 Moo 5, Bo Phut, Koh Samui
20.93 km (13.1 mi) from Wat Phra Chedi Laem So

Parking Restaurant Room service Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Garden

Tailor-made resorts to reside in with family!

This compilation of the best family-friendly resorts in Koh Samui, Thailand, will not leave you confused when choosing a place to stay in the island city. If you are looking to share some great time with family, then these are the best stays offering the perfect features focusing on the best of your interests.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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