InterContinental Koh Samui Resort by IHG

Set along Taling Ngam Bay on the Gulf of Thailand, this upscale resort is 1 km from Wat Khiri Wongkaram temple and 9 km from Namuang Safari Park. Polished rooms and suites feature flat-screen TVs, high-thread-count sheets, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffeemaking equipment; most have balconies or terraces with sea and/or mountain views. Some upgraded rooms add butler service, and some beachfront villas add private plunge pools. Breakfast is complimentary. There are 2 sleek restaurants, 2 beachfront bars and a club lounge. There are also 7 outdoor pools, as well as a spa, a sauna, a fitness center and a kids' club.