{"id":1715,"date":"2019-11-18T09:30:44","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T09:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/?p=1715"},"modified":"2023-10-02T07:09:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T07:09:24","slug":"phuket-vs-koh-samui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/phuket-vs-koh-samui\/","title":{"rendered":"Phuket vs Koh Samui &#8211; which island is it going to be?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning to escape the cold winter and soak up some sun over in exotic Thailand? Can\u2019t blame you! Thailand is wonderful and tropical all-year-round and there are thousands of gorgeous white sandy beaches awaiting you down in the south. The only question that remains now: is it going to be Phuket in the deep-blue Andaman Sea or Koh Samui over in the Gulf of Thailand? Well, we can\u2019t make the decision for you but we can make it a tiny bit easier by digging up what we know! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is Phuket vs Koh Samui<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/phuket-vs-koh-samui\/#Phuket_vs_Koh_Samui\" >Phuket vs Koh Samui<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/phuket-vs-koh-samui\/#The_weather\" >The weather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/phuket-vs-koh-samui\/#The_best_beaches\" >The best beaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/phuket-vs-koh-samui\/#Nightlife\" >Nightlife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/phuket-vs-koh-samui\/#Cultural_highlights\" >Cultural highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/phuket-vs-koh-samui\/#Final_verdict\" >Final verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phuket_vs_Koh_Samui\"><\/span><b>Phuket vs Koh Samui<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, the best news is, no matter where you end up going for your (winter) getaway to Thailand, you can be sure of pristine white sand beaches (classic bounty sceneries), amazing snorkeling and diving spots and plenty of things to see and do! You\u2019ll have an amazing time, guaranteed! To determine which island is best for your upcoming trip, we would consider details such as the weather, the location of the islands, accessibility, prices and things to do. Let&#8217;s kick off with some quick facts:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Some quick facts about Phuket<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phuket is the largest island in Thailand (48 km long and 21 km wide)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The island is located in the Andaman Sea (and it is nicknamed &#8216;the jewel of the Andaman&#8217;)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phuket has a busy international airport, making it easily accessible from everywhere<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The distance to Bangkok is 862 km<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phuket is famous for nightlife, entertainment and, of course, beaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main tourist hubs are Patong and Phuket Town<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most famous attraction points: Bangla Road in Patong and Old Phuket Town<\/span><\/li>\n<li>High season is from November to April, peaking in December and January<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Some quick facts about Koh Samui<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand (21 km long and 21 km wide)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The island is located in the Gulf of Thailand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance to Bangkok is 800 km<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Samui is only accessible by air or by sea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous for beautiful paradise-like beaches and laid-back island vibes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main tourist hubs: Chaweng, Lamai and Bophut<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most famous tourist attraction points: Ang Thong National Marine Park and the centre of Chaweng<\/span><\/li>\n<li>High season is from December to March<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_weather\"><\/span><b>The weather<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1722\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1722\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7761840892_716d7dff34_k-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Phuket vs Samui\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7761840892_716d7dff34_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7761840892_716d7dff34_k-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7761840892_716d7dff34_k-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7761840892_716d7dff34_k-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7761840892_716d7dff34_k-770x515.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1722\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The weather in Phuket and <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh <\/span>Samui. Photo credit: jacky ding on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;\">&#8216;Rain, rain, go away&#8217; is the motto for a beach getaway to Thailand! When to go to catch the most sunshine? Since Phuket and <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh <\/span>Samui are both parts of Southern Thailand, <strong>you would expect the seasons to be the same<\/strong> but in fact,<strong> this is not true<\/strong>. In Phuket, the <strong>driest months are from November to March<\/strong>. The monsoon peaks in September and October. Over at <strong>Koh Samui Island, the dry season runs from December to February<\/strong> and the monsoon kicks in early September and it lasts until November. The rainy season in Koh Samui tends to be heavier and longer than Phuket and during the peak, snorkeling opportunities aren&#8217;t great. So, if you did book your holiday for November, we&#8217;d go with the Phuket option but other than that, it doesn&#8217;t really matter &#8211; it&#8217;s all coconuts, bananas, mojitos and palm trees on both islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_beaches\"><\/span><b>The best beaches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beautiful beaches are what you came for, right?! Good news all around then &#8211;\u00a0 there are countless paradise-like beaches on both islands (not that this glorious fact makes your decision any easier but all in all, it&#8217;s a sunny fact to know). It really doesn\u2019t matter whether you pick Phuket or KohSamui &#8211; the beaches will be idyllic!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beaches in Phuket<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1728\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1728\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/14145259716_ccc2f3cfc6_k-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Phuket Beach\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/14145259716_ccc2f3cfc6_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/14145259716_ccc2f3cfc6_k-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/14145259716_ccc2f3cfc6_k-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/14145259716_ccc2f3cfc6_k-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1728\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gorgeous beach in Phuket. Photo credit: Luke,Ma on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OK &#8211; so, here are the facts: <strong>Phuket is a lot busier than Koh Samui<\/strong> (twice the size and 10 times the people!) and there are a lot more beaches to explore than over at Koh Samui. The Beaches in Phuket also tend to be busier with lots of activities going on. If watersports and beach fun is your go-to, and meeting lots of people and strolling back and forth from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/\">private villa<\/a> to Patong Beach and then bar hopping (head to Bangla Road) paint the best picture, you\u2019ll love Phuket! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, Phuket also has a quieter side with remote beaches and a tranquil atmosphere &#8211; great for families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>You may want to read this article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/best-activities-phuket\/\">things to do in Phuket<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-phuket\/\">8 family activities in Phuket.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Koh Samui beaches<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1720\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1720\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/17265007375_3ee92ad3cd_k-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Best beaches in Samui and Phuket\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/17265007375_3ee92ad3cd_k-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/17265007375_3ee92ad3cd_k-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/17265007375_3ee92ad3cd_k-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1720\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Remote and tranquil: beaches in <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh <\/span>Samui. Photo credit: andre.reif on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Samui, on the other hand, has lots of peaceful, desolate beaches where it is just you and your coconut. On most beaches, modern beach facilities such as sunbeds or showers are hard to come by; unspoiled by tourism! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the main tourist areas, however, Koh Samui gets a little busier with beach clubs right on the beach but still, one of our favourite destinations for families and honeymooners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>You may want to read this article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/koh-samui-with-kids\/\">Koh Samui with kids<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What beach type are you?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1721\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1721\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4879326041_43d71cebbb_k-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Best beaches Phuket vs Samui\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4879326041_43d71cebbb_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4879326041_43d71cebbb_k-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4879326041_43d71cebbb_k-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4879326041_43d71cebbb_k-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1721\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Watersports in Phuket. Photo credit: H.MASA on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what kind of beach holiday are you after &#8211; what kind of beach lover are you? Do you love unspoiled quiet beaches where you can connect with nature or in some cases, sip cocktails at cool beach clubs by the water (Koh Samui)? Or does your heart beat faster when thinking of more energetic activities like banana boat rides, paragliding, water scooters and other water fun (Phuket)?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is surfing (Phuket) or snorkelling from shore (Koh Samui) in your itinerary? These are a few questions you can ask and tick off to find out which of the two destination suit your holiday needs best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In Phuket, the coastline is dotted with tall buildings, unlike <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh <\/span>Samui where development is slower due to more regulations for construction.\u00a0 For buildings on the beach, there is a law that prevents them to be higher than 6 meters and the rooftops have to be peaked like traditional Thai buildings! In comparison, Phuket is alive with shopping arcades, restaurants, bars and hotels close to the beach, really changing the scenery and the entire atmosphere.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One is not better than the other, it&#8217;s just very different and depends on your cup of tea!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nightlife\"><\/span><b>Nightlife<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1729\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1729\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6339953343_9f7a0723da_h-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Patong Phuket Nightlife\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6339953343_9f7a0723da_h-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6339953343_9f7a0723da_h-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6339953343_9f7a0723da_h-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6339953343_9f7a0723da_h-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6339953343_9f7a0723da_h.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The (in)famous Bangla Road in Patong &#8211; Phuket. Photo credit: Nicolas Lannuzel on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be able to guess the winner when it comes down to nightlife. The (in)famous Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket is a place that you will either love or hate, but one thing is for sure, it is buzzing, happening and bursting with colours, crowds, noise&#8230;and booze. From beautiful drag queens to alcohol buckets (yes, your drinks are actually served in buckets!), ping pong shows, neon billboards, discos &#8211; Patong has everything you can think of and more. You\u2019ll be feeling like Alice (or Al) in Wonderland! If you come to party, Phuket is the place to be! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re leaning more towards Koh Samui, you&#8217;ll find some nightlife on offer in Chaweng and Lamai. You can also hop on a boat to neighbouring Koh Phangan to experience one of the legendary Full Moon Parties. This is one big party you won&#8217;t forget \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The underwater world<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1732\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1732\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7015976093_73b083d9a2_b-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Phuket vs Samui\" width=\"599\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7015976093_73b083d9a2_b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7015976093_73b083d9a2_b-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7015976093_73b083d9a2_b.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ang Thong National Marine Park <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh <\/span>Samui. Photo credit: ryan harvey on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how much we love those lagoon bays and white sandy shores, we love it, even more, when a whole different paradise reveals itself beneath the surface of the sea. Both Phuket and Koh Samui have great snorkelling and diving spots! Phuket is known as \u2018the pearl of the Andaman\u2019 and offers <strong>one of the best marine experiences in Phang Nga Bay or the Similan Islands<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Koh Samui is the main gateway to the world-famous Ang Thong National Marine Park<\/strong>, home to 42 pristine little islands with magnificent coral gardens, sea creatures and some of the most beautiful beaches you\u2019ll ever come across upon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_highlights\"><\/span><b>Cultural highlights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1730\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/46587863285_89e698417f_4k-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"The Great White Buddha Phuket\" width=\"600\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/46587863285_89e698417f_4k-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/46587863285_89e698417f_4k-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/46587863285_89e698417f_4k-1024x642.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Great White Buddha in Phuket. Photo credit: Dennis Sylvester on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1737\" style=\"width: 601px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/36496654_205625233478853_6065455478014476288_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Wat Phra Yai in Samui. \" width=\"601\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/36496654_205625233478853_6065455478014476288_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/36496654_205625233478853_6065455478014476288_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/36496654_205625233478853_6065455478014476288_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/36496654_205625233478853_6065455478014476288_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/36496654_205625233478853_6065455478014476288_n-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/36496654_205625233478853_6065455478014476288_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wat Phra Yai in <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh <\/span>Samui. Photo credit: jessieconradi<br \/>on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter where you travel in Thailand, golden temples and majestic Buddha statues await you and we promise you will be impressed! Phuket is home to the <strong>Big White Buddha<\/strong> (45 meters tall) and the golden <strong>Wat Chalong Temple<\/strong>. Old Phuket Town is also of great cultural significance with its colonial heritage buildings, temples, and markets.\u00a0 The newer side of town has a trendy bohemian vibe to it, as well as cute coffee bars and trendy cafes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Koh Samui, their own version of the big Buddha is the 12-meter golden statue <strong>Wat Phra Yai<\/strong> glittering in the sun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Island accommodation<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1738\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1738\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/baan-lucia-492b6ed2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Baan Lucia in Bo Phut (Samui)\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/baan-lucia-492b6ed2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/baan-lucia-492b6ed2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/baan-lucia-492b6ed2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1738\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Villa Baan Lucia in Bo Phut (<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh <\/span>Samui)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Villas, resorts, hotels &#8211; you\u2019ll find them all on both Phuket and Koh Samui, ranging from affordable to high-end and dipped in luxury. Koh Samui tends to be slightly more expensive in comparison to Phuket, but only because Phuket has a wider range of options with higher competition. Budget villas, luxury villas, family villas and luxury love nests for honeymooners &#8211; we&#8217;re pretty sure there&#8217;s a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\">perfect villa<\/a> for you; we&#8217;ll find it \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/best-villas-in-koh-samui\/\">5 best villas in Koh Samui<\/a><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_verdict\"><\/span><b>Final verdict<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phuket vs Koh Samui&#8230; both island&#8217;s are major tourist destinations in Thailand. We know for sure Phuket is larger, louder and more westernized than Koh Samui. You can expect better roads, modern beach facilities, lots of activities and ongoing nightlife. On the other hand, Phuket also has tranquil, unspoiled beaches for those who like to travel off-the-beaten-trail and yes, you can find a hidden paradise where there is nothing but coconut trees. Phuket Town is a highlight for culture seekers and history buffs, and comes alive with atmospheric night markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Samui is laid-back and while it is also westernized in some areas, Phuket walks miles ahead which, you could say, gives Koh Samui a more authentic feel. Local regulations have slowed down the island&#8217;s process of becoming the next booming holiday destination. This is a great choice if you\u2019re looking for a tranquil and more eco-conscious holiday. You&#8217;ll enjoy some nightlife in the main tourist hubs and beach clubs in places like Chaweng. When you do venture out and away from tourist towns however, you\u2019ll find one paradise beach after another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So, which one will you pick? <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh <\/span>Samui or Phuket?\u00a0 Our villa consultants are happy to help! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/en\/contact-us\">Contact us<\/a> any time \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning to escape the cold winter and soak up some sun over in exotic Thailand? Can\u2019t blame you! Thailand is wonderful and tropical all-year-round and there are thousands of gorgeous white sandy beaches awaiting you down in the south. 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