Tangren Hotel Samui

I cannot decide which is the worst island between Koh Samui and Phuket. I'd go with Koh Samui as it was the last island of my Thailand trip and it really put me off. I spent an amazing time and was very enthusiastic throught my trip, but my enthusiasm vanished once here. It certainly doesn't look like you are in Thailand as it's very, very tourist focused with European prices, but with the ugliest beaches I have visited in Thailand (the pictures below speak for themselves). Koh phi phi is also heavily invested on tourism, but the beaches there were truly remarkable. Also the nightlife in phiphi, much better. This island might be good for families with kids maybe. Although, as a European, I would not understand why a family would fly for 13+ hours just to be in a resort similar to the countless we have in Europe (with better beaches!). If you are a solo traveller looking for a bit more fun or you want to see amazing, authentic Thai islands, you might be better off going to Koh Tao, Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi. Koh Samui is just a rip off. Same goes for Phuket. In other words, avoid the most touristy places (i.e. the islands with airports)... I was warned about this before going, but I didn't listen and I definitely regret visiting these two islands. The rest of the islands I have visited in Thailand are a piece of paradise on earth.

is a nice island, like a boutique island comparate to Phuket. More quite, and confortable, Not so dangerous to go on bike; The beach are going to disappear in many places of the island so should be better look for accomodation with swimming pool . The friday market on Bo Phut Fisherman Village is not to miss! don t forget to go to Ko Nguyan island, unforgettable!! Ko Tao and Ko Phangan are not so far and need to be visit