Furnished, all-inclusive, move-in-ready homes for expats, corporate assignees, DTV & LTR visa holders and families bridging a long-term move - with what's included, monthly costs by area, and how they compare with a standard villa or condo lease.
A serviced apartment is the easiest way to land on Koh Samui: fully furnished, with utilities, wifi and housekeeping bundled into one monthly price, and lease terms measured in weeks rather than a year. That makes it the natural first step for corporate assignees, families on a relocation bridge, and new arrivals who want to trial a beach before signing a long-term villa or condo lease. Below is what serviced apartments include, what they cost by area, and how they stack up against a standard rental. For the lower-cost long-term route, see our Koh Samui rental market guide and cost-of-living guide.
East coast - main beach & hub · Studio ~THB 20,000-40,000/mo - 1-bed ~THB 30,000-60,000/mo
Chaweng is the island's commercial heart and holds Koh Samui's deepest stock of serviced apartments and apart-hotels, minutes from the airport, the malls, hospitals and the busiest beach and nightlife. It suits short corporate stays, first-time arrivals who want everything walkable, and anyone who values convenience over quiet. Expect the widest choice of nightly and monthly options and firm high-season pricing from December to February.
Best for: Short corporate stays and first arrivals who want everything walkable.
North coast - boutique & dining · 1-bed ~THB 30,000-65,000/mo - premium ~THB 60,000-150,000+/mo
The charming north coast around Bophut and Fisherman's Village pairs boutique apart-hotels and branded residences with the island's best restaurant scene, the Friday Walking Street and easy airport access. It is the natural choice for style-conscious couples, remote workers and relocating families who want a calm, upmarket base close to the international schools and the airport rather than the Chaweng crowds.
Best for: Style-and-dining seekers and families wanting a calm, upmarket base near schools.
Southeast coast - laid-back value · Studio ~THB 16,000-32,000/mo - 1-bed ~THB 24,000-48,000/mo
Lamai is Samui's second beach town, calmer and cheaper than Chaweng while keeping good amenities, gyms and a fast-growing long-stay community. Its serviced apartments and aparthotels suit budget-conscious nomads, couples and long-stayers who want genuine beach access, cafes and a relaxed pace without paying Chaweng or Bophut prices.
Best for: Budget-conscious long-stayers and couples who want beach access and value.
North-east headland - upscale & airport-close · 1-bed ~THB 40,000-90,000/mo - villas & branded ~THB 80,000-250,000+/mo
The exclusive north-east headland of Choeng Mon and Bang Rak (Big Buddha) offers quiet coves, luxury resort residences and hillside pool villas minutes from the airport and Bophut. This is the premium choice for relocating executives, LTR visa families and anyone who wants a high-end, fully managed base with privacy and sea views - at the top of the island's price range.
Best for: Executives and privacy-seekers who want high-end, airport-close living.
North coast - best value · Studio ~THB 14,000-28,000/mo - 1-bed ~THB 22,000-45,000/mo
Maenam and the quieter stretches of the north coast deliver the island's best value on long-stay and serviced apartments, with peaceful beaches, authentic local towns and easy reach of Bophut and the airport. It suits retirees, families and long-stayers who want space, calm and the lowest rents on Samui and are happy to rely on a scooter or car for errands and the school run.
Best for: Retirees, families and long-stayers who want space, calm and the lowest rents.
Indicative ranges; rates vary by area, size, building, season and stay length. High-season (Dec-Feb) rates run well above low-season monthlies. Confirm live pricing before committing.
BAANLYY sources and manages furnished, all-inclusive stays across Koh Samui for individuals, families and corporate relocation clients - matching you to the right beach and area, negotiating monthly rates, and handling the paperwork and address registration so you arrive to a home that is ready to live in. For companies, we run the common relocation workflow end to end: place an assignee in a serviced apartment for the first one to three months, then transition them into a long-term villa or condo lease once they have chosen an area and school. Tell us your dates, budget and must-haves and we will shortlist options that fit.
Monthly serviced-apartment rates in Koh Samui typically run about THB 14,000-40,000 for a studio, THB 22,000-65,000 for a one-bedroom, and THB 40,000-120,000 for a two-bedroom or family unit, with premium branded residences and pool villas around Choeng Mon and Bophut reaching THB 80,000-250,000+ a month. Maenam and the quiet north offer the best value, while Chaweng, Bophut and the north-east headland command higher rates. Prices swing sharply between the dry high season (December-February) and the wetter low season, and monthly stays are far cheaper per night than nightly bookings. Always confirm current rates directly.
A serviced apartment is fully furnished and move-in ready, usually bundling electricity, water and high-speed wifi into one monthly price, plus regular housekeeping and building amenities such as a pool, gym, reception and security. Premium residences add concierge, lounges and co-working. On Koh Samui that simplicity is especially valuable, since it spares you from setting up island utilities and water-truck deliveries yourself - which is why serviced apartments suit corporate assignees, new arrivals and families bridging a longer-term move.
Choose a serviced apartment when you want flexibility and zero setup: short corporate stays, your first weeks on the island, or a trial before committing to a beach and a villa. Everything is included and leases are short, but you pay more per month. Choose a long-term villa or condo rental once you have settled on an area and want the lowest monthly cost - expect a 6-12 month lease, a two-month deposit and separate utility bills. Many expats bridge with a serviced apartment for one to three months, then sign a long-term lease.
Yes. Serviced apartments are among the easiest options for foreigners because they are built for international guests and long-stay expats, with English-speaking management, flexible terms and minimal paperwork. You will typically need your passport and, for longer stays, may be asked about your visa. Serviced-apartment operators also handle the TM30 address registration that landlords are required to file, which is one less thing to manage when you land on the island.
They are one of the best tools for relocating staff to the island. A serviced apartment gives an assignee or family a fully managed, all-inclusive base from day one, buys time to explore beaches and schools, and avoids locking into a villa lease or furnishing a home before the move is confirmed. HR teams and relocation managers often place staff in a serviced apartment for the first one to three months, then transition to a long-term rental - a workflow BAANLYY can manage end to end.
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