Last week, I offered you the 40 best Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) hotels in Bangkok (or, a way to spend two weeks in an incredible city and see exactly none of it). This week, we’re just starting to get an idea of which Koh Samui hotels will be available for Alternative Local State Quarantine (ALSQ). (Or, a way to spend two weeks on a beautiful island … and see exactly none of it). Details are sparse at the minute, but if you’re on my email list you’ll be sure to get updates as they’re announced.
So far, only ten Koh Samui ALSQ hotels have been announced, but I’ve read that over twenty have applied (so stay tuned!). To date, the majority are on or near Chaweng Noi and, for what it’s worth, I would WAY rather spend two weeks in any of these ALSQ hotels than in Bangkok. (Why? Many offer private pools and most have ocean view options).
Need to back up a few steps? For everything known so far about Thailand travel and COVID-19: start here.
Links below may include affiliates. I use affiliate links to recommended products and services. I receive a small commission on any resulting purchases at no cost to the customer. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It keeps The Koh Samui Guide ad-free, never sponsored and 100% independent.
All photos: credit Booking.com
New My COVID fundraiser

How to help Thailand and treat yourself to something tropical? Don’t miss my fundraising project for Koh Samui COVID relief – snag yourself a ‘Doctor Pouchy’ travel pouch – handmade by me, for you! 10% of all revenue goes to COVID relief on Koh Samui. See details and pics or shop now.
10 Alternative Local State Quarantine (ALSQ) Hotels in Koh Samui
As with the Bangkok ASQ hotels, you can find the hotels below listed in order of their Booking.com review rating.
While pricing and package details haven’t been announced yet, the Bangkok information gives an early frame of reference.
9/10 – Superb Hotels
1. Melia Koh Samui
5 stars
Booking.com rating: 9.7 (Superb)
ASQ rooms available: 171
Location: Choeng Mon
2. Banyan Tree Samui
Update 2021-01-07: Banyan Tree Samui is no longer an ALSQ hotel
5 stars
Booking.com rating: 9.3 (Superb)
ASQ rooms available: 8
Location: Lamai
3. Vana Belle, A Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui
5 stars
Booking.com rating: 9.3 (Superb)
ASQ rooms available: 14
Location: Chaweng Noi
8.5/10 – Fabulous Hotels
4. Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort
5 stars
Booking.com rating: 8.8 (Fabulous)
ASQ rooms available: 40
Location: Between Choeng Mon and Chaweng
5. Melati Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Booking.com rating: 8.7 (Fabulous)
ASQ rooms available: 79
Location: Near Choeng Mon
8/10 – Very Good Hotels
6. Sheraton Samui Resort
5 stars
Booking.com rating: 8.4 (Very good)
ASQ rooms available: 40
Location: Chaweng Noi
7. Impiana Resort Koh Samui
4 stars
Booking.com rating: 8.4 (Very good)
ASQ rooms available: 30
Location: Chaweng Noi
7/10 – Good Hotels
8. The Spa Resorts
Booking.com rating: 7.5 (Good)
ASQ rooms available: 23
Location: Lamai
9. Baan Hin Sai Resort & Spa
3 stars
Booking.com rating: 7.1 (Good)
ASQ rooms available: 55
Location: Chaweng Noi
10. Floral Hotel Aura Samui
3 stars
Booking.com rating: No reviews yet
ASQ rooms available: 30
Location: Lamai
Again, I’ll be sure to update you as more details (and more Koh Samui ALSQ hotels) are announced. The best way to get these details? Join my email list and you’ll get everything straight to your inbox. Enjoy!