🇹🇭 Koh Samui, Thailand
Bonnie Villa
📍 104/49, moo 3, Koh Samui, 84320
Your stay — Bonnie Villa
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Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Koh Samui Nature Reserve — 10.2 km · ~128 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
ATMs are everywhere and give the best rate; avoid exchange counters at airports and tourist areas where the rate is poor. Withdraw larger sums to minimise fees.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most hotels, larger restaurants and shops; contactless is common. Street stalls, local markets and taxis expect cash.
Not expected but appreciated; leave small change at restaurants (20-50 THB), round up taxi fares, and tip hotel staff 20-50 THB for service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Iced black coffee from a street vendor or local cafe: around 40-60 THB.
Pad Thai or fried rice from a local food stall: 50-80 THB.
Som tam (papaya salad) or grilled meat with sticky rice at a market stall: 60-100 THB for a main.
Night markets in areas like Fisherman's Village or the roadside stalls along the main ring road are cheap and varied.
Lotus's and Big C are the main budget supermarket chains; 7-Eleven for quick items.
Local markets and street stalls for cheap T-shirts, shorts and beachwear; prices negotiable.
Songthaews (shared pickups) run fixed routes for 20-50 THB per ride. From the airport, a shared minibus costs about 100-150 THB per person.
Eat at market stalls rather than restaurants; use songthaews instead of taxis; buy bottled water and snacks from 7-Eleven rather than beach vendors.
Good to know — Koh Samui
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.34 · THB
Emergency Contacts
Koh SamuiWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Koh Samui, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bonnie Villa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Lamai Beach Road (near Renaissance) → Chaweng Beach / Fisherman's Village (Bophut)
💡 Flag down a red songthaew on the main road. Tell the driver your destination, agree on a price before hopping in, and expect to share the ride with locals. For Lamai to Chaweng, pay 100 THB; further trips cost more.
Samui Airport → Amethyst Boutique Hotel Samui (Lamai Beach)
💡 Red songthaews run a fixed route along the ring road. Flag one outside the airport. They go to Lamai but may drop you at the main road — walk 5 mins to the hotel. Cheapest option for solo travellers.
Samui Airport (USM) → Chaweng or Lamai Beach (then walk/transfer to The Summer House)
💡 Flag one down on the main road outside the airport—agree the price first (they overcharge tourists). From Chaweng to Taling Ngam, you'll need a second songthaew or a motorbike taxi.
Amethyst Boutique Hotel Samui → Local areas (Lamai, Chaweng, beaches)
💡 Several rental places on Lamai Beach Road (5-min walk from hotel). Check the bike for scratches and take photos before riding. Drive carefully: Samui’s hills and stray dogs can be tricky.
Samui Airport (USM) → The Summer House Guesthouse (drops off at main road or guesthouse entrance)
💡 Join a group to get the lowest rate—these vans often detour to other hotels, so expect a 15–20 min delay. Carry exact change for the driver.
Amethyst Boutique Hotel Samui → Chaweng, Fisherman’s Village, other parts of Samui
💡 Grab works reliably in Lamai. A ride to Chaweng runs ~350 THB. Bolt can be 20% cheaper but fewer cars. Tip: compare both apps before booking.
Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa → Any island destination
💡 The hotel's fleet is pricier than street taxis but more reliable—fixed rates, no haggling, and proper insurance. For longer day trips (e.g., Ang Thong Marine Park), negotiate a half-day rate (~1,500–2,000 THB).
Lamai Beach area → Hin Ta Hin Yai (Grandfather/Grandmother Rocks) or local markets
💡 Short and cheap for quick hops—just wave one down and agree on the fare first. Wear the helmet they provide (law requires it) and hold on tight; drivers are fast but skilled. Avoid for luggage or long distances.
Chaweng Beach Road → The Summer House Guesthouse (wherever it is—check exact address)
💡 Watch them strap your bag under the seat—hold your phone tight. Agree the fare before you get on; short rides shouldn't exceed 100 THB.
Samui Airport (USM) → The Summer House Guesthouse Samui (Chaweng/Taling Ngam area)
💡 Pre-book with the guesthouse or use Grab app (like Uber) for fixed pricing—avoid the inflated 'taxi mafia' meters at the airport exit.
Samui Airport → Amethyst Boutique Hotel Samui (Lamai Beach)
💡 Book through the hotel for a fixed 600 THB. Airport taxis outside can ask 800+ THB. Meter taxis rare, so negotiate before getting in.
Samui Airport (USM) → Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa (Lamai Beach)
💡 Book a fixed-price taxi at the airport kiosk outside arrivals. Avoid touts offering rides for less—they often add hidden surcharges for luggage or late-night trips.
About Koh Samui
Wikipedia ↗
Ko Samui or Koh Samui (Thai: เกาะสมุย, pronounced [kɔ̀ʔ sāmǔj]), often locally shortened to Samui, is an island off the east coast of Thailand. Geographically in the Chumphon Archipelago, it is part of Surat Thani Province, though as of 2012, Ko Samui was granted municipal status and thus is now loc...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Bonnie Villa?
Check-in at Bonnie Villa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Bonnie Villa?
Pad Thai or fried rice from a local food stall: 50-80 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bonnie Villa?
Songthaews (shared pickups) run fixed routes for 20-50 THB per ride. From the airport, a shared minibus costs about 100-150 THB per person.
Top Attractions in Koh Samui
💡 The adjacent street food stalls sell cheap pad thai for 40 baht. Bring mosquito repellent after dusk. The park is lit until 10pm.
💡 Donations optional. The museum room has fans and free water refill. Combine with a visit to the nearby Thaksin Market for local snacks.
💡 Arrive before 9am to avoid crowds and heat. Wear clothes covering shoulders and knees; sarongs are available to borrow at the entrance.
💡 Go early in the morning just after sunrise to avoid the tour groups and heat. Dress modestly—shoulders and knees covered. The nearby market sells cheap fruit shakes for 20 baht.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning when it's quiet. The shady boardwalk behind the shops gives nice sea views. For a cheap drink, stop at a local coffee shop on the side streets—20 baht for an espresso.
💡 Call ahead or check Facebook for opening times — they can be irregular. The attached café sells decent cheap coffee and is a good spot to rest.
💡 Get there by 5pm to grab a parking spot—motorbike is best. Try the grilled squid skewers and mango sticky rice from the third row of stalls.
💡 Come hungry. Try the grilled squid and mango sticky rice from the vendors at the far end—cheaper and less crowded. Bring small cash notes, as many stalls don't take cards. Opens around 18:00, peak at 19:00–21:00.