Property for sale and rent in Koh Samui

Koh Samui is Thailand's third-largest island and the country's most exclusive small-island property market. Pool villas with sea views are the dominant product, clustered around Choeng Mon, Chaweng Noi, Bophut, and the quieter west-coast at Lipa Noi. The island has its own airport (direct flights to Bangkok, Singapore, KL), an established expat community, and a thriving short-stay rental market. Browse Koh Samui sea-view villas, beachfront land plots, boutique-resort condos, and townhouses in the family-friendly central belt — all on the map.

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Tropical Hillside Villa in Chaweng Noi — villa for sale in Koh Samui For Sale
Koh Samui · Chaweng Noi

Tropical Hillside Villa in Chaweng Noi

฿22,000,000
3 bed 4 bath 280 m²

Popular Koh Samui neighborhoods

Where property buyers and renters search most often in Koh Samui.

Choeng MonChawengChaweng NoiBophutMaenamLamaiLipa NoiPlai Laem

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Condos in Koh Samui Condos are managed apartments in high- or mid-rise buildings — typically the easiest path for foreign buyers (foreigners can own up to 49% of any building outright under the foreign-freehold quota). Villas in Koh Samui Villas are standalone houses on their own land plot — almost always with a private pool in Thailand's holiday-destination markets. Townhouses in Koh Samui Townhouses are 2-storey row houses sharing side walls — Thailand's most-popular family product, offering more space than a condo at a lower price than a standalone villa. Houses in Koh Samui Houses on Thetamle (Tamle) cover both standalone villas and townhouses — anything with its own land plot, suitable for families wanting more space than a condo offers. Land plots in Koh Samui Land plots are bare-land parcels suitable for self-build or investment. Commercial properties in Koh Samui Commercial properties include shophouses, retail units, offices, and small hotels suitable for owner-operation or rental income.

Frequently asked questions about Koh Samui property

Which side of Koh Samui has the best villas?

The northeast (Choeng Mon, Plai Laem, Chaweng Noi) is the premium pocket — closer to the airport, calmer beaches, and the highest concentration of luxury villa developments. Bophut's Fisherman's Village is the boutique-chic centre. The west coast (Lipa Noi, Taling Ngam) is quieter and offers sunset sea views.

How do you get to Koh Samui?

Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways run frequent direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Koh Samui Airport (USM) — about 1 hour. Ferries from Surat Thani and Donsak are the cheaper land-then-ferry alternative. Many villa buyers prefer the airport proximity of Choeng Mon for this reason.

Can I run a holiday rental from a Samui villa?

Short-term rental is well-established on Samui and many villas are designed for it. Note that Thai law technically restricts rentals under 30 days unless the property has hotel-license status — agents on the island can explain how this is typically handled. Inquire on each listing for specifics.

What's the typical price for a Koh Samui sea-view villa?

Sea-view pool villas in the Choeng Mon / Plai Laem / Chaweng Noi belt typically range from 15–60M THB for a 3–4 bedroom property on 500–1,000 sqm of land. The west coast can be 30–40% cheaper. Beachfront commands a substantial premium.

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