When we talk about a hidden gem in the context of real estate, it usually refers to a property that's valued much lower than its actual rating in comparison to other "overrated" properties that overshadow it in terms of hype or popularity.
Whether you’re a veteran or newbie property investor, hunting for hidden gems is a worthwhile venture because they're typically priced much lower than more popular counterparts even though they offer just as good a quality (and at times, even better) in terms of design, amenities, neighborhood, and so on.
So, what exactly is considered a hidden gem when it comes to Koh Samui real estate? Keep reading to find out more about Thailand’s hidden gems that are located in Koh Samui.
Koh Samui itself is a hidden gem of Thailand, which in turn is a hidden gem of a touristy country as well. They're like the movie "Inception", where you can find hidden gems within hidden gems!
Here are the reasons why Koh Samui itself is such a sought-after hidden gem to those who seek its properties.
An Offbeat Destination: Koh Samui is comparatively obscure compared to Thailand's capital of Bangkok, Caribbean beach resort properties, or famous Asian destinations like Tokyo and Shanghai. However, its authentic blend of Thai culture has proven to pique the interests of many tourists and travelers alike.
Municipality Status: Samui Island finally achieved municipality status in 2012. This has resulted in the self-governance of its amenities, facilities, and infrastructure. This relatively recent development 10 or so years ago is why many experienced realtors overlook its boost in tourism excellence.
The Mecca of Backpacking: Koh Samui property offerings are rising in value because of the island's increasing prominence in the backpacking scene. The location is a backpacker's paradise, filled with a biodiversity of fauna and flora while backpackers from all walks of life have tours there for its complete camping experience.
Multiple Hotel Group Support: You should seek hidden gems in terms of Koh Samui real estate for sale mainly because Samui also enjoys multiple hotel group support from famous brands such as the Hyatt Regency, Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, The Four Seasons, and Conrad Hotels.
Filled to the Brim with Cultural Attractions: Koh Samui is Thailand's second biggest island and one of its best tourist spots full of cultural attractions in the country. Here, you can immerse yourself in Thai culture filled with local festivities, dining options, and happy citizenry.
Immense Improvements in the Last Decade: Koh Samui has moved from obscure to hidden gem in the past 10 years because of its growth and development in the 2010s. It has become many a realtor's best-kept secret in terms of realty investments with its rise of branded 5-star hotels galore, improved air links, and higher-quality amenities.
The Sweet Life of the Beach Life: You should buy a Koh Samui property for sale today because you'll get to be near tropical beaches, soak up loads of Vitamin D from the sun, and have a worry-free existence when push comes to shove due to your wise investment.
Indeed, you can achieve huge returns from uncovering these treasures while other realtors occupy themselves with high-demand property.
Regardless, here are some of these hidden gems of Koh Samui property for your perusal.
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The main claim to fame of this hidden gem in Samui Island is that it's an off-plan 3-bedroom Balinese garden villa with 3 en-suite bathrooms within peaceful Maenam. It comes with the Conrad Property requisites of a large swimming pool (saltwater edition), outside bathrooms and showers, and a car park with storage room to spare.
The property also boasts a tremendous open living room, a landscaped garden with verdant plants, a vast outdoor terrace, and a sala with a view.
Additionally, the Chanote title is of the freehold tenure type. Feel free to choose between villas with different plot sizes ranging from 623 square meters to 1,193 square meters as well. The water available comes from a deep well source while the electricity is provided by a private electric company.
The 3-to-4 bedroom villas in Chaweng are each freehold tenure properties. They're all located close to Chaweng Beach, which means they're 5 minutes away from all the beaches, shops, and amenities when driving by car or some other vehicle. They also have fully equipped Western-style kitchens and high-quality appliances for good measure.
The villas range between 543 and 884 square meters in land size while the building size on average is 400 square meters.
Every villa offers 2-story beach house architecture, Balinese stone tiles, full furnishing, open-plan living, dining areas, and stylish wooden features in their construction. They even feature "rain-showers" and soaking tubs too. They also share an infinity-edge swimming pool, which is a signature pool type among Conrad Properties.
Another hidden gem worth looking at by our estimations is the 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom ultra-modern luxury villa in Bang Por with a panoramic sea view. It comes complete with a private freeform infinity pool, island and seaside views, and a signature contemporary design.
It fits perfectly like a jigsaw puzzle piece amidst the private gated hillside community of Bang Por. Its internal area is 450 square meters, and its building size is 406.8 square meters.
The building itself is 2 stories in height and comes with an open-plan living layout. The freehold tenure Chanote title also comes with private parking, a fully fitted modern kitchen, a private landscaped garden, and a fully secured gated entrance.
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This particular hidden gem of a villa from Lamai should be snatched up ASAP by intrepid realtors and would-be Koh Samui residents due to its red-hot price. You too can avail yourself of one of several 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom private pool villas in Lamai!
Located in the quiet part of serene Lamai, it's the perfect secluded place for those seeking refuge from the frenetic pace of modern life.
The property boasts a private infinity-edge swimming pool, government-sourced water and electric utilities, a storage and laundry room, fully extendable sliding doors, a living room with high ceilings, a sunken-sala seating area, and a covered pool terrace.
You can choose between 3-bedroom or 4-bedroom villa types at this Bophut property. It includes features such as a 2-story building with modern architecture, large private swimming pools, sun loungers, an expansive terrace, and an al fresco outdoor dining area.
The villas from this freehold tenure property also come with a private parking area, easy access to the road, a landscaped private garden, A/C and ceiling fans, and walk-in wardrobes.
The 3-bedroom villa type offers 282 square meters of built area, 146 square meters of interior space, and 495.92 square meters of land size. Meanwhile, the 4-bedroom villa type offers 330 square meters of build area, 172 square meters of interior space, and 565.20 square meters of land size.
The hidden gem part of this Plai Laem luxury villa roots mostly from how obscure Plai Laem is as a Koh Samui prime location. The property itself is also filled with quality features such as 180° panoramic sunset sea views and private oceanfront access.
It's a unique luxury property that also offers immediate accessibility to the Choeng Mon beach and multiple schools, shops, and restaurants for those wishing for a quality retirement residence.
The huge luxury 3-bedroom villa has a premium-grade modern Asian interior design that mixes Western sensibilities with Eastern architectural features. It has high-level furnishings, an expansive sun-bathing terrace area, a private Jacuzzi inside the bedrooms, and the Conrad-requisite private infinity-edge swimming pool.
This underrated sea-view luxury villa in Plai Laem is a must-have property because of its free Wi-Fi, outdoor barbecue area, indoor/outdoor dining for 8 people, built-in microwave and breakfast bar, and state-of-the-art fully fitted kitchen. It even has a land area of 274 square meters and a building area of 215 square meters.
The villa also prides itself on its fully air-conditioned rooms and ceiling fans galore. Every inch of the building is made of high-grade construction materials to boot.
If that's not enough, there's also the mandatory sea-view infinity-edge swimming pool included in the package. It even includes a staff of 24-hour uniformed security, walk-in built-in wardrobes, a storage area and laundry room, and king-sized beds and double beds for every bedroom.
What's so charming about the 2-to-4-bedroom pool villas in Bophut? Let us count the ways. You can get 2-bedroom to 4-bedroom villas from this must-have Bophut property. The building is located near Fisherman's Village and features open-plan living rooms.
They come with a private swimming pool, landscaped gardens, government water and electricity utilities, a fully furnished modern kitchen, and full air-conditioning.
The villas are available for leasehold ownership or a rental management option that assists in maximizing your villa's rental potential. A private parking area, spacious sun-terrace, and landscaped gardens are also included. The building size is 311 square meters, and the land size is 456 square meters.
This is considered a Koh Samui hidden gem of a Bang Por sea-view apartment because of its East-meets-West modern sensibilities. It comes with a cool combination of whites, blues, and grays that complement the tropical paradise outside. Naturally, it also features a communal swimming pool.
Get one of several 2-bedroom modern apartments in Bang Por Hills and get treated with the most panoramic of sunset sea views. The building has a size of 138 square meters.
It also comes with 24-hour security, private parking, built-in storage space, oversized ceilings, an enormous patio area, a fully equipped gymnasium, large sea-view balconies, a landscaped garden area, a fully fitted Western kitchen, and contemporary architecture that mix minimalism with Thai cultural flair.
Have you ever seen a Balinese-style villa? Now's your chance to own one! Check out the Chanote title 3-bedroom Bangrak villa that's available for freehold ownership. This specific villa for sale is a gorgeously built property in Bangrak.
It's only a 250-meter walk away from an eclectic mix of coffee shops, beach clubs, restaurants, and a nearby golden-sanded beach. It has a land size of 514.4 square meters and a building area of 350 square meters.
The fully furnished property itself offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms (3 bathrooms and 1 powder room), a sala with an outdoor barbecue area, air-conditioning plus ceiling fans, teak-wood furniture, built-in wardrobes in every bedroom, Westernized kitchen, landscaped garden, government electric and water utilities, and parking spaces.
What's the definition of ultra-luxury? What about this 4-bedroom sea-view pool villa in Chaweng Noi? It's also a hidden gem of Koh Samui, meaning it's probably undervalued for a villa of its high standards and quality.
It doesn't only offer gorgeous ocean views but also serene mountainside views as well. The 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom villa is located in the Chaweng Noi Hillside.
It prides itself on its striking design and architecture that exudes the feel of a celebrity's vacation home as well as its requisite infinity-edge swimming pool. It's also securely walled-in and comes with a landscaped garden. Its kitchen design is quite modern as well. Its land size is 907 square meters and its villa building size is 638 square meters.
What's so charming about the hidden gems of Bophut? Their charm comes from their variety. You have three villa types to choose from—Type A, B, and C. The villas mostly vary in size, but they all offer single-story modern architecture, a shared swimming pool (a Conrad Properties must-have), and open plan living plus dining space.
These pool villas are all 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom pool villas with a parking area, spacious private terrace, and sunken sala seating area near a private Westernized kitchen.
Type A is a 3-bedroom villa with a building area of 230 square meters and a land area of 344 to 382 square meters. Type B is a 3-bedroom villa with a building area of 245 square meters and a land area of 384 to 415 square meters. Type C is a 3-bedroom villa with a building area of 280 square meters and a land area of 402 to 506 square meters.
This collection of sea-view villas in Chaweng Noi also offers 3.5 bathrooms (1 powder room plus 3 bathrooms) and 3 double bedrooms for each available villa. The property is within walking distance from the beach and features 2-story modern architecture to boot.
With this gated estate of a Chanote title offering freehold tenure, you'll get to enjoy an affordable 370-square-meter property that houses a boutique villa development with a covered parking space, fully fitted modern kitchen, private infinity-edge swimming pool, open-plan living layout, and stunning unhindered views of the ocean.
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Let's talk about this 3-bedroom sea-view project in Lamai. The safe and secure villas on this property offer 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms per villa. They also provide the requisite terrace-with-swimming-pool combo along with sea-views and a sizable dining area.
The villas are also located at a secure place in Lamai, with a collective land size of 560 square meters and a building size of 135 square meters.
Aside from the private pool, you can also look forward to the sunbed area for tanning purposes and a fully equipped westernized kitchen for all your food preparation and cooking requirements.
Last but not least on this list of Koh Samui hidden gems is the 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom villas of Lamai. The villas come complete with a private parking area, a gated entrance, and a walled-in compound to ensure maximum security for the owner, landlord, tenant, or guest. It has a land size of 300 square meters and a villa size of 122 square meters.
Naturally, as Conrad Properties’ offering, it has a private swimming pool and sun-terrace area with parasol-equipped sun-loungers.
The landscaped garden is maintained by an automatic sprinkler system while your overall security is guaranteed by the CCTV system. The property also offers a deep-well water supply and government-provided electricity.
We at Conrad Properties can help you when it comes to getting villas and condos for sale all over Thailand, particularly the hidden gems of Koh Samui.
Long story short, you want to find hidden gems instead of going for the popular real estate trends because you want to buy undervalued properties that grow over time instead of getting diminishing returns from a once popular destination.
You can even dig for more buried treasures in Thailand in places like Bangkok, Pattaya, Surat Thani, Koh Phangan, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai through the Conrad Properties website.
All the same, the true value of getting a hidden gem is that you have an advantage over those who've overlooked it.
Please get in touch with us today or visit the Conrad Properties website to see for yourself and choose from among the many hidden gems of Koh Samui.
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