Koh Samui Beaches

Chaweng Beach, Lamai Beach, Bophut and Maenam Beaches...

Just the kind of beaches you find in the ads. Coconut trees swaying over fine, white sand, lapped by clear, clear water. Some virtually deserted, others providing everything you need...

Get a massage, have your hair braided, buy barbecued chicken, sarongs, get to know the locals. Dine in candlelight on beachmats, lounge with a drink on triangular cushions, or simply doze off and chill out...

Big Buddha Beach

One of Samui's fastest developing areas, Big Buddha benefits from its proximity to the airport and popular Chaweng Beach. Named after the statue that gives the beach its name it's also one of the most convenient places to catch a ferry or speedboat to Had Rin on the island of Koh Pha Ngan - home of the famous Full Moon Party. Read More...

Bophut Beach

Close to Samui's famous Big Buddha landmark lies Bophut Beach. Two kilometers of white sandy shoreline fringed by leaning coconut palms - an ideal place to chill out. Bophut includes the charming Fisherman's Village lined with old wooden houses, small trendy shops and relaxed restaurants... Read More...

Chaweng Beach

Just when you think it is safe to get out of the water you'll realise that you are on Chaweng Beach: Samui's busiest piece of action is compressed into 7 km of some of the Island's finest surf and sand with a huge variety of accommodation options for every budget and style. Nightlife in Chaweng is streets ahead of anywhere else on Samui. Read More...

Choeng Mon Beach

Much more upmarket that its neighbour Big Buddha, Choeng Mon is made up of a series of bays on the north-western tip of the island, which are dominated by a handful of three to five star resorts... Read More...

Hua Thanon and Bang Kao

Hua Thanon And Bang Kao are amongst the least developed parts of Samui with only a few resorts spread at leisurely intervals along the two beaches on the island's south west tip. So if you want total peace and quiet... this is it. Read More...

Lamai Beach

Samui's second major beach is located on a cozy corner in the south of the island. Smaller and a bit more laid-back than Chaweng, you can comfortably walk the town in an evening and find a variety of eateries and entertainment venues. The long perfect white sand crescent of the beach is also considered to be the finest on the island. Read More...

Lipa Noi Beach

Lipa Noi beach is also one of the best locations on the island from which to catch a beautiful sunset. Especially on the weekends, the shallow waters and white sands attract many local families and children. During the week though, it's very quiet. A few bungalows and a restaurant can be found close to the beach. Read More...

Maenam Beach

The tranquility of Maenam still continues to draw those in search of peace and quiet, retaining its old Samui character. Maenam is home to both backpackers and well heeled guests. Some of Samui' most expensive new deluxe resorts can be found here... Read More...

Nathon Town

Nathon is the island's main port (car ferries also dock at Lipa Noi, a few kilometres south) and jumping off point for the islands of Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and mainland. To service the backpacker trade, a small cottage industry of sarong shops, bakeries, second hand bookshops, travel agents and internet cafes have sprung up along the waterfront. Read More...

Taling Ngam

Easily the most remote spot on the island, Taling Ngam's appeal mainly lies with those who want to get away from it all in style, i.e. by staying at Baan Taling NgamResort, one of Samui's foremost luxury hotels. Read More...

Koh Phangan

World famous due to its Full Moon, Half Moon and many other hedonistic parties, Koh Phangan, ‘Samui’s Little Sister’ actually only has about 10,000 fulltime inhabitants yet up to 30,000 visitors have been known to flock to the island for the New Year’s Full Moon Party. Read More...

Koh Tao

Once the haunt of sea-turtles, this small island north of Koh Samui with its quiet undisturbed beaches has become a magnet for those who really want to get away from it all and for divers who come to view the colourful coral beds. Read More...

Koh Samui Beaches

Chaweng Beach, Lamai Beach, Bophut and Maenam Beaches...

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