All beaches of Samui and the best beaches of the island – description from personal experience

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Samui’s beaches are listed clockwise, starting at which we lived at the very beginning – Bang Po. And to better navigate where and what is on Samui, see the map beaches at the end of the post, there you can click on the point on the map and Follow the links to a detailed description with photos. Below I present a description of all the beaches of Koh Samui (34 pieces).

The content of the article

• 1 List of the best beaches of Samui
• 2 Main beaches
  • 2.1 Bang Po Beach
  • 2.2 Ban Thai Beach
  • 2.3 Maenam Beach
  • 2.4 Beach Hotel W-Retreat Koh Samui (W-Retreat Koh Samui Beach)
  • 2.5 Bo Phut Beach
  • 2.6 Bang Rak Beach
  • 2.7 Plai Laem Beach
  • 2.8 Samrong Beach
  • 2.9 Thongson Beach
  • 2.10 Thongsai Beach
  • 2.11 Chong Mon Beach
  • 2.12 Chaweng Yai Beach
  • 2.13 Chaweng Beach
  • 2.14 Chaweng Noi Beach
  • 2.15 Coral Cove Beach
  • 2.16 Thong Takian Beach
  • 2.17 Laem Nan Beach
  • 2.18 Lamai Beach, North (Lamai Beach)
  • 2.19 Lamai Beach, Central (Lamai Beach)
  • 2.20 Lamai Beach, South (Lamai Beach)
• 3 Non main beaches
  • 3.1 Hua Thanon Beach
  • 3.2 Nahai Beach
  • 3.3 Laem Set Beach
  • 3.4 Na Thien Beach
  • 3.5 Bang Khao Beach
  • 3.6 Thong Krut Beach
  • 3.7 Thong Tanod Beach
  • 3.8 Phang Ka Beach
  • 3.9 Taling Ngam Beach
  • 3.10 Lipa Noi Beach
  • 3.11 Nathon Beach
  • 3.12 Bang Makham Beach
  • 3.13 Laem Yai Beach
  • 3.14 Thong Plu Beach
• 4 Map of Samui Beaches

List of the best beaches of Samui

The best beaches for a long stay in my opinion: Maenam, Chong Mon, Lamai. There’s a good mix of calm, infrastructure and the beach itself. Ban Tai and Bang Po come up with reservations, since Sea lover and infrastructure is not enough. And so, in general, all the northern strip and the whole eastern are suitable for swimming and living, in fact, that is where everyone stops. Infrastructure more total in Chaweng and Bo Phut, including hypermarkets too there.

In terms of coming on vacation or on vacation – I would be far from airport would not climb and stop at Lamai or Chaweng (in that including Chaweng Noi), at the very least in Bo Phut. Last to me somehow not sunk into the soul at all. Better on Maenam then, but in this occasionally you will have to periodically go somewhere, since Maenam is not so much to eat. Lamai and Chaweng – the best beaches on the island, services in bulk, and Lamai also has a large supermarket (Tesco). That is, I would choose Lamai for almost all the layouts.

I can also advise for those who want to live in the epicenter civilizations (bars, cafes, shopping center, nightlife) – Chaweng and specifically the center of Chaweng. Then everything will be within walking distance. But it should be understood that Samui is far from Pattaya, so the “epicenter” there island scale.

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Main beaches

Bang Po Beach

Bang Po will appeal to those who do not fit the depth and crowded family maenam. The beach is located in the north of Samui, next to Maenam. The building density of the coast is high, a lot of housing in rent, well-developed infrastructure and close to ring road. Bang Po smaller Maenam, but the sea is unclear, the bottom is muddy, closer to the edges of the beach there are stone placers on bottom. The beach is suitable for swimming, especially with small children, but special beauty is no different. Uncrowded, not abundant beach activities, with coarse yellow sand and plenty restaurants on the shore. A more detailed description of Bang Por beach, from photos.

Bang Po Beach – Bang Po Beach

Ban Thai Beach

Ban Tai – a famous place among the mummies of Koh Samui. The second The name of the beach is Mimosa, after the name of the hotel and restaurant shore. The beach is in the suburbs, does not suffer from crowds, has only one hundred meter clean entrance to the water. Basically, all the sea along Ban Tai is overgrown with algae, and the west of the beach is littered with huge stones. Lots of natural shade, shallow sea, small amount buildings on the shore. There are no noisy parties, beach vendors and drunk youth. All these characteristics together give Excellent family beach in the north of Samui. More detailed description Ban Tai Beach, with photos.

Ban Thai Beach – Ban Thai Beach

Maenam Beach

The third most popular beach on Samui, after Chaweng and Lamai. The main characteristic of the beach – family. It is very good business with self-rental housing, home for every taste and price tag. Excellent infrastructure, but no nightlife. After calling the sun falls asleep the entire area, with the exception of bars. Beach wonderful, almost all hidden under a continuous palm grove. The sand is yellow, loose, very soft. Sea depth allows you to swim despite the low tides, few beach vendors, no active parties places missing beach activities. More detailed description Mae Nam beach, with photos.

Mae Nam Beach – Maenam Beach

Beach Hotel W-Retreat Koh Samui (W-Retreat Koh Samui Beach)

The private beach of the cool hotel W-Retreat Koh Samui with rooms price tag which starts from 90,000 baht per day. The beach is perfect licked, equipped with all the amenities that are intended only for hotel guests. There are many sources of shadow on the shore; same palm grove, as in Maenam. The highlight of the beach is a sandy spit that goes a couple of hundred meters into the sea, allowing make awesome photos. Sometimes spit spoils after strong waves and becomes not so direct. Despite the closeness and exclusivity, access by strangers to the beach is not prohibited. More A detailed description of the beach W-Retreat Koh Samui, with photos.

Beach Hotel W-Retreat Koh Samui

Bo Phut Beach

Bo Phut is located in the north of Samui, next to the family Maenam. The beach runs along the ring road at sufficient distance away The gap between the road and the sea is built up by hotels, access to the beach is possible only through the territory of one of the resorts or on the waterfront Fisherman Village. Well developed infrastructure and beach activities. Very populous and popular, thanks its good location. Close to Macro Supermarkets and Big C. The beach itself is not uniform over the entire length. There are wild ones untidy areas with fishing boats in the west, there is a lively, landscaped central part and eastern desert. Sea suitable for swimming only in the central part of Bo Phut. More A detailed description of Bo Phut Beach, with photos.

Bo Phut Beach – Bo Phut Beach

Bang Rak Beach

Bang Rak is located in the north of Samui, in one of the most densely populated and busy area of the island. High density development on the shore limits access to the sea. Mostly here there are restaurants, commercial organizations, two piers, resorts and bars. Excellent infrastructure and beach activities at shore. Located near the airport and the ring road. The beach has the shape of the letter “U”, and at the edges of the beach the sea is shallow and rocky. AT The middle of Bang Raka Sea is deep, but proximity to the piers affects. You can watch and oil stains and debris in the water. In winter here high waves and very muddy water. More detailed description of the beach Bang Rak, with photos.

Bang Rak Beach – Bang Rak Beach

Plai Laem Beach

Play Lamb will appeal to those who are not committed to a beach holiday in classic understanding. The beach is uncrowded, located on north of the island. Basically there are poor resorts, industrial buildings and fishing houses. The bottom of the sea is covered with silt and small stones, not at all suitable for swimming. Coast for the most parts dirty, not cleaned, and the beach is not popular with tourists. Almost no entertainment, houses are rarely built, but the choice there is. The infrastructure of the area is below average, there are only the most necessary services such as rental equipment and laundries. Highly close to the main attractions of the island and the airport. A more detailed description of the beach Playam Lam, with photos.

Beach Laem – Plai Laem Beach

Samrong Beach

Samrong is hidden behind the walls of the only hotel on the shore north of samui. Access to the beach is not limited by the hotel. There is no particular interest, especially if you live in another place. The beach is shallow, covered with algae and stones. Not entertainment, no people, no beach equipment, here you can to come just out of curiosity. Infrastructure is poor, so how this section of the island is located on the outskirts and is occupied mainly expensive villas and hotels. A more detailed description of Samrong Beach, with photos.

Samrong Beach

Thongson Beach

Another children’s beach on Samui. Shoal combined with easy accessibility and relative liveliness of the beach makes it attractive for family holidays. The sea is shallow here, in some places Shoulder beds are formed in the stones, after the ebb. Over the rocks you need to move very carefully, dry feet under wet feet becomes slippery. The entrance to the water in places is complicated by coral debris and algae. Behind the stone rock to the right of the entrance to the beach there is a hidden bay where you can sunbathe nude. Building out loose, underdeveloped infrastructure. More detailed description of the beach Tong Son, with photos.

Thong Son Beach – Thong Son Beach

Thongsai Beach

The private beach of the Thong Sai Bay Hotel, which is enough easy to get into. Like Samrong Beach, Tongsai is perfectly groomed strip of shore. The sea in this place is very deep, at low tide remains unchanged. Not suitable for self-visit, as the hotel equipment do not allow to use, and without an umbrella there is nothing to do here – there is no shadow nowhere. Very wide beach, about 40 -50 meters. None entertainment, beach vendors and infrastructure. Only hotel with your beach. A more detailed description of the beach Tong Sai, with photos.

Thongsai Beach – Thongsai Beach

Chong Mon Beach

Considered one of the family beaches, along with Maenam, Ban Ty and thongson. Relatively well-developed infrastructure of the area, not the thickest building houses. Four on the beach large hotel, but access to the sea is free on the bypass road. A lot of natural shade. On Chong Monet shallow sea, grayish fine sand. The beach is made up of bars and massage. houses, a lot of restaurants, water sports and rent loungers. It is always crowded, they come with their families. There are difficulties with parking lot. A more detailed description of the beach Chong Mon, with photos.

Chong Mon – Chong Mon Beach

Chaweng Yai Beach

The most unappeasable, but exotic part of Chaweng Beach. Located north of the main Chaweng and consists of two halves – shallow bounty and deep-sea rocky shoreline. Sea not suitable for swimming, rather for walks along the bottom and photographing. Well developed infrastructure and many hotels on the beach. Water activities and beach equipment too presented in a wide range. Crowded on the beach, many bars and drunk youth, as well as a stone spit on the horizon, protecting against waves. A more detailed description of Chaweng Yai Beach, with photos.

Chaweng Yai Beach – Chaweng Yai Beach

Chaweng Beach

The most popular and one of the most beautiful beaches of Samui. Great infrastructure, the mass of houses, hotels and resorts. For rest and life Chaweng has everything you need. Lively, noisy, crowded. Beach is popular and really beautiful in all its throughout. Chaweng in the central part has a deep sea, almost white sand and clean entry into the water. Many beach and water entertainment, lots of bars and restaurants, beach vendors, animation and gorgeous landscapes. The most beautiful sea on the island is on Chaweng A more detailed description of Chaweng Beach, with photos.

Chaweng Beach – Chaweng Beach

Chaweng Noi Beach

Chaweng Noi is located south of Chaweng and is its reduced a copy. It runs along the ring road, and on land between the sea and the road built a solid wall of hotels. Entrance to the beach possible only through the territory of one of them. The beach is clean well maintained, deep sea with free entry to the water. Beach entertainment is presented in a reduced form, a lot of natural shadow. Independent rest is quite real, without additional costs for rent a sun lounger. The beach is of different widths, with a very beautiful horizon. The infrastructure of the hotel, residential areas in the district there. More A detailed description of Chaweng Noi Beach, with photos.

Chaweng Noi Beach – Chaweng Noi Beach

Coral Cove Beach

One of the few beaches of Samui that enjoys well-deserved popular with most of the people who attended it. Because of its inaccessibility here, many do not get, but at any time of year there are always a lot of people. Despite the fact that the beach is in the suburbs and is closed to the hotel, lovers of coral sand and azure the seas still come with their mats and umbrellas. There is no entertainment on the beach, no beach traders and noisy youths. Very clean, beautiful, exceptionally picturesque beach in the east Koh Samui. All the amenities of civilization are available at Chaweng or Lamai Coral Cove is designed for contemplation and swimming. Sea deep and clean. A more detailed description of the Coral Cove beach, with photos.

Coral Cove Beach – Coral Cove Beach

Thong Takian Beach

A beach with four names. One of the most beautiful little ones beaches of Koh Samui. Located between the beaches of Chaweng and Lamai, in beautiful bay between huge round rocks. Separated from everything islands of the three hotels. It has a hotel infrastructure there is no sea entertainment and youth gatherings. Tongkakian ideal for a beach holiday against the background of these tropical landscapes. Very beautiful place, very popular and always crowded. More A detailed description of Tong Takian beach, with photos.

Thong Takian Beach – Thong Takian Beach

Laem Nan Beach

Lam Nan is located north of Lamai, along the territory owned by expensive resorts. The building density here is low, but the price of housing is far from budget. Despite the availability of elite real estate, the sea on Lam Nane is very shallow, stony, with muddy bottom. For swimming is almost not suitable, but you can watch strolling along the bottom of tourists, half a kilometer from the shore. For recreation with children is quite a nice place. Many sources of shadow ashore, uncrowded, no noisy and drunken neighbors. The favorite place of farang from Europe, many of whom come from families. A more detailed description of Laem Nan beach, with photos.

Laem Nan Beach – Laem Nan Beach

Lamai Beach, Northern part (Lamai Beach)

Lamai is the most popular beach on Samui, after Chaweng. He has impressive length, so the description of Lamai is divided into three parts. The northern part of Lamai is located near the ring road of the island has a dense building and population. However, here for the most part there are commercial organizations, one large hotel, and several little ones. North Lamai is located on the outskirts of this huge village, so in the evening there is no nightlife. The sea is shallow, the bottom rocky, there is a pit for fishing boats and many of these boats. No beach entertainment, clean sand beach areas very little. A more detailed description of the northern part of Lamai Beach, with photos.

Lamai Beach, North – Lamai Beach

Lamai Beach, Central (Lamai Beach)

Lamai is the most popular beach on Samui, after Chaweng. He has impressive length, so the description of Lamai is divided into three parts. The central part of Lamai is an ideal place to relax on the island, if you do not seek privacy. Lamai in this part has excellent infrastructure (including Tesco hypermarket), large number of beach activities, dense buildings like commercial and residential buildings. It has everything you need for a good rest. on samui The sea is deep, the sand is clean, light yellow and loose. A more detailed description of the beach, with photos. No one the mouth of the river stinkers. The only flaw Lamai in central parts of the beach – the lack of sources of shadow. We’ll have to look for an umbrella in rent or bring your own. A more detailed description of the central parts of Lamai Beach, with photos.

Lamai Beach, Central – Lamai Beach

Lamai Beach, South (Lamai Beach)

Lamai is the most popular beach on Samui, after Chaweng. He has impressive length, so the description of Lamai is divided into three parts. The southern part of Lamai Beach is located along large wastelands and wears somewhat abandoned character, although there is a Macro supermarket and Orthodox church. There is worse sand, stony and overgrown algae entry into the water, there are no sources of natural shade. Beach entertainment didn’t get here, not even beach merchants walk around People usually gather on the northernmost outskirts of Lamai, near the rocks Hin Ta Hin Yai. Access to the sea is restricted of resorts, with the exception of a private bridge that is built above river stinker in the area of wasteland. A more detailed description of the south parts of Lamai Beach, with photos.

Lamai Beach, South – Lamai Beach

Non main beaches

Hua Thanon Beach

One of the dirtiest and most unpleasant beaches of Koh Samui. Located in the east, right after Lamai Beach. Most of Hua Tanona runs along the eponymous fishing village and its neighborhoods. Here the beach is filled with boats and dirtied with waste. fishing activities. Housing for rent is offered only in the depths of the island. The beach is relatively close to the roundabout. the road. Very poor infrastructure, all purchases have to do on Lamai. The sea is shallow, the bottom is rocky. More or less cupable it can be called in the area between the village and the temple. More detailed description of Hua Thanon beach, with photos.

Hua Thanon Beach – Hua Thanon Beach

Nahai Beach

Nahai is known as the favorite place of windsurfers. Located on the east coast of Samui. Very shallow sea which at low tide goes 300-400 meters from the shore. Built private villas and resorts that are not very friendly to strangers. Nearby is one of the main tourist attractions – zoo tigers and marine animals. District infrastructure is weak, not focused on large the influx of tourists. There are few people, mostly because of the beach. No fun, a lot of beach, little sea. More detailed description Naha beach, with photos.

Nahai Beach

Laem Set Beach

Hard to reach, little known and unpopular beach of Samui. The favorite place of supporters of secluded relaxation and uninhabited shores. Located in the southeast of Samui in a sparsely populated area islands. Along the coast there are hotels or fenced territory. under construction. Hotels are quite expensive to the beach through their territory is not passed, explaining that they value safety their guests. The sea is shallow, stony, along the entire coast. More Detailed description of the beach of Laehm Seth, with photos.

Laem Set Beach – Laem Set Beach

Na Thien Beach

Natyen is hidden behind the walls of three major luxury hotels on the island. It is a winding coastline on which there is sandy beaches in the intervals between huge round boulders. Access to the beach is possible only through the territory of hotels, but not each of them allows it. The sea is shallow, stony, unsuitable for swimming. Beach entertainment is not, except those that offer the hotels themselves. Great for a one-time visit, for picturesque coast and horizon. Get beautiful pictures. Natyena is sparsely populated, with poor infrastructure. More A detailed description of the beach Natyen, with photos.

Natien Beach – Na Thien Beach

Bang Khao Beach

The longest beach in the south of Samui. Located far from the roundabout roads and main densely populated areas of the island. Territory around Bang Kao is poorly developed, the building is presented in the form private villas and rare resorts. On the coast there is very little housing. Sea along the beach is disastrously shallow. For fishing boats dug ditches, and for swimming there are practically no normal sites. Bottom muddy, stony. The beach is mostly wild, unkempt, with heaps of trash. Bang Kao – a favorite place of “savages” and fishermen. For a beach holiday there is nothing here, you need to bring everything with you. A more detailed description of the beach Bang Khao, with photos.

Bang Khao Beach – Bang Khao Beach

Thong Krut Beach

Tong Krute, like all beaches of the south of Samui, has one big lack of lovers to swim in the sea. Shallow water. Sea with the ebb recedes almost half a kilometer, leaving a rocky bottom. To the nearest centers of island life you need to go about an hour. Tong Krut is the farthest corner of the island, only Tong is farther away. Tanot There is no infrastructure, few houses, too few tourists. Beaches deserted, dirty, wild. From here it is convenient to hire a boat with boatman to ride to the southern satellite islands and swim on an even more uninhabited shore. More detailed description Tong Krut beach, with photos.

Beach Thong Krut Beach – Thong Krut Beach

Thong Tanod Beach

Tong Tanot – the farthest corner of the island. His only attraction is its remoteness. Few people little houses, no infrastructure. To the ring road far to Nathon travel about the same as Lamai. This is the edge islands. The sea is shallow, the bottom is rocky, the sand is coarse and yellow. Ideal for those who need a desert island. More A detailed description of Tong Tanot beach, with photos.

Thong Tanod Beach

Phang Ka Beach

Pang Ka is very similar to a flooded sand pit. Nearly perfectly square shape of the bay in which it is located persistent association. The sea on Pang Ka is exceptionally shallow with a low tide. 400 meters and the bottom dries out. With the exception of the channel, dug for jet skis, boats and boats. Oddly enough – here there are some marine fun, loungers to relax and even offered tours of the sea. The main user of the beach – contingent neighboring hotels located on the hillside and in the jungle, near which do not have their own sea. A more detailed description of the Pang Ka beach, with photos.

Phang Ka Beach Phang Ka Beach

Taling Ngam Beach

Taling Ngam is considered the pearl of Samui’s west coast. Very different throughout its length, Taling Ngam is located along wild, unpopular with ordinary tourists shore. Partly shore covered with stones, partially cut off from the rocks. Shore mostly untidy, dirty, with shallow sea and oozy bottom. Main spit Taling Ngam is considered its authenticity and stunning sunsets with view of the Five Islands. There is little housing in the area, infrastructure lies in Thai shops and laundries. To the ring road very far. The edge of civilization. More detailed description of the beach Taling Ngam, with photos.

Taling Ngam Beach – Taling Ngam Beach

Lipa Noi Beach

Lipa Noi, aka Tong Yang – a long beach consisting of two parts. Lipa Noah is located on the west bank, right after the administrative center of Samui – Nathon. Small, gray sand, in some places it is clean, in some places abandoned. The sea is shallow, with an oozy bottom. By the beach is scattered with many trees, giving a natural shade. Area Lipa Noah is located far from the ring road, in the small district number of houses and shops. No infrastructure, but there is One of the coolest entertainment bars is Nikki Beach. Mostly here family people are resting, many moms are with children. More detailed description of the beach Lipa Noi, with photos.

Lipa Noi Beach – Lipa Noi Beach

Nathon Beach

The administrative center of Samui, with all the consequences the consequences. Nathon is a mini town, with two huge piers, naval fleet of various ships, boats and boats. Half conditional beach is sewn into concrete and is a pleasure the embankment, and the second – a wild beach with mangroves. pros Nathon – well-developed infrastructure, proximity to the main government agencies, ferry and distance from noisy Chaweng. Cons – the sea is unsuitable, shallow, dirty. Fine suitable for photo shoots on a wet sea bottom after low tide. A favorite place for local photographers. High building density but mostly it is the home of the locals. More detailed description Nathon beach, with photos.

Nathon Beach – Nathon Beach

Bang Makham Beach

Bang Mcham, or Bang Maqam, is called a conditional beach. is he located in the north of Samui, and runs along the ring road. Almost half of this road passes at a distance of five meters from water edge. The beach itself appears only at low tide, when the seabed is exposed. The sand is very white, but everything is filled up with stones. and pebbles, marine debris and teeming with marine life. In the east Bang Kao has a small stretch of sandy beach, opposite the only resort. All other space is unsuitable for bathing or for sunbathing. This beach is suitable for romantic shooting with a motorcycle or a car on the background of the sea. More detailed Description Bang Bangham beach, with photos.

Bang Mcham Beach – Bang Makham Beach

Laem Yai Beach

Lam Yai is a beach that becomes a beach only at low tide. WITH shallow bottom, covered with fine white sand, quickly drying in the sun. Water stays in small and large puddles, among which are formed islands for recreation. Beach located on the outskirts of the main busy places of Samui. Building out around Lam Yai is extremely rare, only three or four resorts and hotels. There is no infrastructure, except for the plastic pier and reggae bar. The place is wild, uncrowded, hidden by a palm forest. By The beach is scattered with stones of different sizes, there is no beach entertainment. Like people. A more detailed description of the beach Laem Yai, with photos.

Laem Yai Beach

Thong Plu Beach

Tong Plu is located on the very edge of the northern coast of Samui, near start Natonovskoy slides – pass through the mountains. Between the sea and the ring road here remains literally 30 meters, on which about a dozen resorts are located. Sea uncountable, shallow, with rocky bottom. There are few people, almost no tourists, except local dwellers. Infrastructure is scarce, everything you need have to buy in Nathon, to which to go about 5 minutes. Building density is low, there are many workshops on processing wood and stone. A more detailed description of the beach Tong Plu, with photos.

Thong Plu Beach

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