If you have four or more people in your travel party and you're looking for a 4- or 5-star resort, it may actually be less expensive to book a private Luxury Villa. Private holiday villa rentals have become quite popular on the tropical island of Koh Samui, since they typically include comprable services and ammenities as the high-end resorts, yet also give you increased privacy and the reality of a home away from home -- often at a lower cost!