Koh Samui Guide  Samui Beaches

Koh Samui Beaches

Samui beaches are great as the sand is pearl white and the water of the sea is clean and crystal clear. The most developed beach of all Koh Samui beaches must certainly be Chaweng beach.

Chaweng beach is extremely popular with the younger crowd due to the legendary Samui nightlife at this popular Koh Samui Beach.

Many families however also prefer this Ko Samui beach over other Samui beaches as the hotels and the general facilities at Chaweng beach are better then those found at one of the other beaches of Koh Samui.

Chaweng Beach

Chaweng Beach around seven km in length and many Samui hotels and bungalow complexes can be found directly on the beach. What better way to enjoy your holiday then with your very own beach bungalow located on one of Samui’s most popular and lively beaches? 

The prices of the various Samui hotels and resorts along Chaweng beach vary greatly in price and there is certainly a resort or hotel along this Samui beach to fit your budget.

Near the center of this Samui beach, tourists can find a large variety of shops, bars, restaurants and Samui nightlife venues. The great thing about the Chaweng beach nightlife is that there are so many options and most tourists will find a place that suits their wishes.

There are several excellent Koh Samui seafood restaurants located directly along this beach as well as most other Samui beaches. The fresh seafood is prepared according to your wishes and be sure to try the excellent blue crab and Tiger prawns which are caught in the waters near to Koh Samui. Visit our section on Chaweng beach for more information.

Lamai Beach - Samui Beach

Lamai beach is the second most popular Koh Samui beach. Lamai offers an excellent variety of Samui beach hotels and resorts. This Samui beach also offers numerous excellent Samui nightlife venues such as the legendary Bauhaus disco.

The benefit of staying at Lamai beach rather then staying at the popular Koh Samui beach resort area of Chaweng is that the prices for accommodation are considerably cheaper at this beach resort area. There are also several resorts that offer beach side villas and bungalows at this great Samui beach.

Some of the Lamai beach attractions include the old Samui monastery this is located at Lamai as well as the very popular Lamai beach open market. There are also numerous great hiking trails for those of you that would like to explore the beautiful Samui flora and fauna on foot.

As with other Samui beaches, the center area of all shops, restaurants and nightlife centers is on the Lamai beach road. Tourists can find a variety of business along the beach road of this charming Samui beach which includes massage shops, Samui car rental places, Samui dive shops and numerous excellent dining venues.

Please visit our section on Lamai beach for additional information about this great Samui beach.

Samui Beach

Meanam beach is a somewhat smaller and relatively unknown Koh Samui beach. If you would like to encounter Thai culture and a traditional atmosphere then a visit to the charming Samui beach is a must. For information on Big Buddha beach please visit our section on Big Buddha Beach.

Tourists visiting Maenam beach, one of the nicest Samui beaches, will encounter a traditional Thai village which consists of typical Thai wooden houses and traditional shops. The beach of this Samui beach destination is among the cleanest and relaxing of all the beaches around Samui.