Koh Samui Beach

Chaweng Beach

Chaweng Beach is the longest beach on the island having the biggest centre for both entertainment and shopping. There are many hotels and bungalows along Chaweng's fine white sand beaches. You can find anything from five-star luxury resorts to little budget bungalows remaining from Koh Samui days as a backpacker's haven. Just in from the beach, the main road is lined with the restaurants offering every imaginable cuisine (you can even find Japanese Sushi, Mexican and Thai food), numerous dive shops, and a few excellent open-air discotheques where you can revel enjoy your evening after having relaxation at the beach during the day time. If you wander further inland from the beach toward Chaweng lake you can stumble upon the local Thai boxing ring, a giant open-air produce market and numerous food stalls catering to locals.
Chaweng's main road is one of the best places for people watching nightlife, but if you are driving a scooter, go slowly through the wide puddles, as they can hide some nasty potholes.

Chaweng Beach Hotels

Lamai Beach

Lamai beach is Koh Samui's second largest beach, and some says that it is having the most beautiful beach in Koh Samui. The sea water caters for excellent swimming and the beach is studded with graceful granite boulders, which are often enjoyed as fishing perches by local fishermen.
Nightlife in Lamai Beach is a bit more laid back than in Chaweng Beach even though there are a couple of areas with beer bars and the Buahaus pub has a good dance floor and ample screens for watching current sports events. There are several good restaurants in Lamai town, but don't overlook Pizza Hat, on the main road near Lamai Beach which has been satisfying cheese cravings for over a decade.

Lamai Beach Hotels

Maenam Beach

Maenam Beach is the westernmost of three developed beaches in terms of tourism on the north coast of Koh Samui Island. It is also the longest of the three.
Right on Maenam Beach is a recommended holiday hotel, Paradise Beach Resort. The resort has been completely renovated in 1995, and new accommodation was also built. To switch to the pages of Paradise Beach Resort

Maenam Beach Hotels

Bophut Beach

Bophut Beach, If you prefer a quiet diner by the beach, Bophut beach is a magical spot to do so. Old Chinese shops are interspersed among dozens of good restaurants right on the beach. Both the cuisine and the architecture of the buildings around the area lend a distinctly Mediterranean feel to the village. There are even a few surprises up here, like some excellent restaurant gift shops and some tasty pizza prepared at the French owned Le Gourmet.

Bophut Beach Hotels

Choengmon Beach

Choengmon Beach located on the quiet north shore between Chaweng beach and Mae Nam beach, the nearest shopping districts are those in Chaweng beach and Mae Nam beach. The nearby Bophut village is just a 5-minute drive away. There you will find a number of quiet and charming restaurants and cafes. Nightlife is subdued. Air-conditioned taxis available around the area and public transport is available sometimes during the day.

Choengmon Beach Hotels