Explorar Koh Samui

M. Perry

I stayed at Hotel Explorer Samui for three weeks while working remotely, and it was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve had. The hotel is just a few steps from the beach, and the views are incredible — the water is clean and swimmable, and the whole area feels calm and beautiful. It’s an adults-only hotel, so the atmosphere is very peaceful. The guests are mostly friendly, quiet couples, not noisy groups or parties, which made it perfect for relaxing and focusing on work. I had the Deluxe Sea View Suite, which was spacious, comfortable, and ideal for working — especially with the amazing ocean view. The staff were absolutely exceptional. JJ, Tikki, and Kate were some of the nicest and most helpful people I’ve met — they helped me with everything, from bringing a computer chair to my room, to arranging late checkout, giving me a long-stay discount, and assisting with anything I needed, always with warmth and a smile. The breakfast was great, with lots of options and several types of coffee to choose from. The restaurant food was really good too, and I ended up eating there quite often. They also have a massage spa — it’s a bit on the expensive side compared to other places on the island, but the quality was outstanding. I did two massages there and they were among the best I’ve had in Thailand — definitely worth doing at least once. I tried to give the staff tips several times, but they kindly refused and only asked me to leave a review — so here it is 🙂. If you’re looking for a quiet, beachfront place with amazing service and a peaceful atmosphere, this is the perfect spot. Thank you again to JJ, Tikki, Kate, and the whole team for making me feel so welcome! 🙏

Alex Buenavista

I highly recommend Explorar Koh Samui! The room we stayed in with a private pool was so perfect! From the cleanliness, the quality of the mattress and the beddings, the free bar to the toiletries and the surprise welcome greetings on our bed for our anniversary was really a rate of a 5-Star for me! The breakfast buffet was sooo good and luxurious! My wife and I love their coffee and pastries! The pizza and pasta are excellent! I also enjoyed their mocktails! And most of all, the staff are so warm, always smiling, very attentive and so nice and caring! Special mention to JJ and Benz of the front desk, Som and Rain of the Odyssey, the bartenders are all great!

S L Oo

Staying at the Explorar Hotel Koh Samui was an amazing experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the room was spotless, bright, and beautifully designed with plenty of natural light. The food was excellent, especially the breakfast, and every detail was thoughtfully taken care of. We were warmly welcomed with refreshing coconut water upon arrival. The hotel also offers a great co-working space, perfect for those who want to work remotely while enjoying a vacation. I also recommend to book the hotel trom their website instead of booking from because direct booking offer additional services like free charter services from and to the airport and additional discount on foods and spa. Overall, our stay far exceeded expectations — highly recommended!

Rebecca van der Hoeven

The hotel staff are so friendly and attentive. It really is the small touches that make your stay here so special from lunchtime shots delivered by boat when laying by the pool to conversations with the staff during meal times. During your stay there are several free experiences you can sign up to. My friend and I attended the Rum Tasting hosted by Joey and it was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and passionate about the local rums on offer during the tasting and the cocktails made were smooth and delicious. This was definitely a highlight of the trip. Thank Joey and the rest of the amazing staff at Explorar for a fantastic stay.

El Lee

Nice quiet adults-only hotel. Simple, but stylish, light and spacious rooms. Very good restaurant with amazing breakfast. Good swimming pool, a wide selection of daily complimentary activities. Nice beach, good for swimming even on rainy days. Free shuttle bus to nearby Fishermen village. Amazing stuff. One of those places you always want to come back to.