The best beaches in Koh Samui in June. Good beaches of Samui - the charm of the “party” Chaweng and the fashionable silence of Ban Tai. Where is the most beautiful beach in Koh Samui?

Updated: 02/28/2019

Oleg Lazhechnikov

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Main beaches

Bang Po Beach

Bang Por will appeal to those who are not suited to the depth and crowdedness of family Maenam. The beach is located in the north of Samui, next to Maenam. The coastal development density is high, there is a lot of housing for rent, well-developed infrastructure and the ring road is nearby. Bang Po is smaller than Maenam, but the sea here is muddy, the bottom is muddy, and closer to the edges of the beach there are stone deposits on the bottom. The beach is suitable for swimming, especially with small children, but it is not particularly beautiful. Not crowded, not full of beach activities, with large yellow sand and many restaurants on the shore. More, with photographs.

Ban Thai Beach

Ban Thai is a famous place among mommies on Koh Samui. The second name of the beach is Mimosa, named after the hotel and restaurant located on the shore. The beach is located on the outskirts, does not suffer from crowds, and has only one, hundred-meter, clean entrance to the water. Basically, the entire 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, few buildings on the shore. There are no noisy parties, beach vendors and drunken youth. All these characteristics combine to create an excellent family beach in the north of Koh Samui. More, with photographs.

Mae Nam Beach

The third most popular beach on Koh Samui, after Chaweng and Lamai. The main characteristic of the beach is family. Things are very good here with self-rental housing, houses for every taste and price tag. Excellent infrastructure, but lacking nightlife. After sunset the entire area falls asleep, except for the bars. The beach is wonderful, almost all hidden under a continuous palm grove. The sand is yellow, loose, very soft. The depth of the sea allows you to swim regardless of the low tides, there are few beach vendors, there are no active party places, and there are no beach activities. More, with photographs.

W-Retreat Koh Samui Beach

The private beach of the cool W-Retreat Koh Samui hotel with rooms with prices starting from 90,000 baht per night. The beach is perfectly groomed and equipped with all amenities that are intended only for hotel guests. There are many sources of shade on the shore; the same palm grove as on Maenam grows here. The highlight of the beach is the sand spit, which extends a couple of hundred meters into the sea, allowing you to take stunning photographs. Sometimes the braid deteriorates after strong waves and becomes not so straight. Despite the closedness and exclusivity, access to the beach by outsiders is not prohibited. More, with photographs.

Bo Phut Beach

Bo Phut is located in the north of Samui, next to family-friendly Maenam. The beach runs along the ring road at a sufficient distance. The gap between the road and the sea is built up with hotels; access to the beach is possible only through the territory of one of the resorts or on the Fisherman Village embankment. Well-developed infrastructure and beach activities. Very crowded and popular due to its convenient location. Macro and Big C hypermarkets are nearby. The beach itself is heterogeneous along its entire length. There are wild, unkempt areas with fishing boats in the west, there is a lively, well-maintained central part and a deserted eastern part. The sea is suitable for swimming only in the central part of Bo Phut. More, with photographs.

Bang Rak Beach

Bang Rak is located in the north of Samui, in one of the most densely populated and lively areas of the island. The high density of buildings on the coast limits access to the sea. Mostly there are restaurants, commercial organizations, two piers, resorts and bars. Well-developed infrastructure and beach activities on the shore. The airport and the ring road are nearby. The beach is shaped like a "U" and along the edges of the beach the sea is shallow and rocky. In the middle of Bang Rak the sea is deep, but the proximity to the piers takes its toll. You can also observe oil stains and debris in the water. In winter there are high waves and very muddy water. More, with photographs.

Plai Laem Beach

Plai Lam will appeal to those who are not looking for a beach holiday in the classical sense. The shore of the beach is not crowded, it is located in the north of the island. Mostly there are poor resorts, industrial buildings and fishermen's houses. The bottom of the sea is covered with silt and small stones and is not at all suitable for swimming. The shore is mostly dirty, not cleaned, and the beach is not popular with tourists. There is almost no entertainment, houses are rarely built, but there is a choice. The infrastructure of the area is below average; only the most necessary services such as equipment rental and laundry are available. The main attractions of the island and the airport are very close. More, with photographs.

Samrong Beach

Samrong is hidden behind the walls of the only beachfront hotel in northern Koh Samui. Access to the beach is not limited by the hotel administration. It’s not particularly interesting, especially if you live in another place. The beach is shallow, covered with algae and stones. There is no entertainment, no people, no beach equipment, you can come here just out of curiosity. The infrastructure of the area is poor, since this part of the island is located on the outskirts and is occupied mainly by expensive villas and hotels. More, with photographs.

Thongson Beach

Another children's beach on Koh Samui. The shallow waters, coupled with the easy accessibility and relative liveliness of the beach, make it attractive for families. The sea here is shallow, in some places paddling pools form in the rocks after low tide. You need to move on stones very carefully; under wet feet, dry stone becomes slippery. Entry into the water is complicated in places by coral debris and algae. Behind the stone cliff to the right of the beach entrance there is a hidden cove where you can sunbathe nude. The development is sparse, the infrastructure is undeveloped. More, with photographs.

Thongsai Beach

The Thong Sai Bay Hotel's private beach is fairly easy to access. Like Samrong Beach, Thongsai is a perfectly groomed strip of shore. The sea in this place is very deep and remains unchanged at low tides. It’s not suitable for visiting on your own, since they don’t allow you to use hotel equipment, and there’s nothing to do here without an umbrella—there’s no shade anywhere. A very wide beach, about 40 -50 meters. No entertainment, beach vendors or infrastructure. Only a hotel with its own beach. More, with photographs.

Chong Mon Beach

It is considered one of the family beaches, along with Maenam, Ban Tai and Thong Son. The area has a relatively well-developed infrastructure and is not very densely populated with houses. There are four large hotels on the beach, but access to the sea is free along the bypass road. Lots of natural shade. Choeng Mon has a shallow sea and grayish fine sand. The shore is lined with bars and massage houses, many restaurants, water activities and sun lounger rentals. It’s always crowded here, whole families come. There are difficulties with parking. More, with photographs.

Chaweng Yai Beach

The most inaccessible, but exotic part of Chaweng beach. It is located north of the main Chaweng and consists of two halves - a shallow bounty and a deep rocky strip of shore. The sea is not suitable for swimming, but rather for walking along the bottom and taking photographs. Well-developed infrastructure and many hotels on the shore. Water activities and beach equipment are also presented in a wide range. The shore is crowded, there are many bars and drunken youth, as well as a stone spit on the horizon, protecting from the waves. More, with photographs.

Chaweng Beach

The most popular and one of the most beautiful beaches of Koh Samui. Excellent infrastructure, a lot of houses, hotels and resorts. Chaweng has everything you need for relaxation and life. Lively, noisy, crowded. The beach is popular and truly beautiful along its entire length. Chaweng in the central part has deep sea, almost white sand and a clear entrance to the water. Lots of beach and water activities, tons of bars and restaurants, beach vendors, animation and magnificent scenery. The most beautiful sea on the island is on Chaweng. More, with photographs.

Chaweng Noi Beach

Chaweng Noi is located south of Chaweng and is a smaller copy of it. It runs along the ring road, and a solid wall of hotels has been built on the stretch of land between the sea and the road. Entry to the beach is only possible through the territory of one of them. The beach is clean, well-groomed, deep sea with free entry into the water. Beach activities are presented in a reduced form, there is a lot of natural shade. Independent relaxation is quite possible, without additional costs for renting a sun lounger. The beach is of different widths, with a very beautiful horizon. The infrastructure is hotel-based; there are no residential areas in the area. More, with photographs.

Coral Cove Beach

One of the few beaches on Samui that is deservedly popular with most people who have visited it. Due to its inaccessibility, many people do not get here, but at any time of the year there are always a lot of people here. Despite the fact that the beach is isolated and closed by the hotel territory, lovers of coral sand and azure sea still come with their own rugs and umbrellas. There is no entertainment on the beach, no beach vendors and noisy young people. A very clean, beautiful, exceptionally picturesque beach in the east of Koh Samui. All the amenities of civilization are available in Chaweng or Lamai. Coral Cove is designed for contemplation and swimming. The sea is deep and clean. More, with photographs.

Thong Takian Beach

A beach with four names. One of the most beautiful small beaches on Koh Samui. Located between the beaches of Chaweng and Lamai, in a beautiful bay between huge round rocks. Separated from the entire island by the territories of three hotels. It has a hotel infrastructure, there are no marine entertainments or youth parties. Thongtakian is ideal for a beach holiday amid real tropical landscapes. A very beautiful place, very popular and always crowded. More, with photographs.

Laem Nan Beach

Laem Nan is located north of Lamai, along the territory belonging to expensive resorts. The building density here is low, but the price of housing is far from budget. Despite the presence of luxury real estate, the sea on Laem Nan is very shallow, rocky, with a muddy bottom. It’s practically not suitable for swimming, but you can see tourists walking along the bottom, half a kilometer from the shore. This is quite a pleasant place to relax with children. There are many sources of shade on the shore, sparsely populated areas, no noisy or drunk neighbors. A favorite place for farangs from Europe, many of whom come with their families. More, with photographs.

Lamai Beach, Northern part (Lamai Beach)

Lamai is the most popular beach on Samui, after Chaweng. It is an impressive length, so the description of Lamai is divided into three parts. The northern part of Lamai is located near the island's ring road and is densely built and populated. However, there are mostly commercial organizations here, one large hotel, and several small ones. North Lamai is on the outskirts of this huge village, so there is no nightlife in the evening. The sea is shallow, the bottom is rocky, there is a pit for fishing boats and many of these same boats. There are no beach activities; there are very few areas of the beach with clean sand. More detailed, with photographs.

Lamai Beach, Central part (Lamai Beach)

Lamai is the most popular beach on Samui, after Chaweng. It is an 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 are not looking for privacy. Lamai in this part has excellent infrastructure (including a Tesco hypermarket), a large number of beach activities, and dense development of both commercial and residential buildings. There is everything you need for a good holiday on Koh Samui. The sea is deep, the sand is clean, light yellow and loose. A more detailed description of the beach, with photographs. There is not a single stink river mouth. The only drawback of Lamai in the central part of the beach is the lack of sources of shade. You will have to look for an umbrella to rent or bring your own. More, with photographs.

Lamai Beach, South part (Lamai Beach)

Lamai is the most popular beach on Samui, after Chaweng. It is an impressive length, so the description of Lamai is divided into three parts. The southern part of Lamai Beach is located along large vacant lots and is somewhat abandoned, although there is a Macro hypermarket and an Orthodox temple. The sand here is worse, the entrance to the water is rocky and overgrown with algae, and there are no sources of natural shade. Beach entertainment has not reached here, even beach vendors do not come. People usually gather on the northernmost edge of Lamai, near the Hin Ta Hin Yai rocks. Access to the sea is limited to the resort areas, with the exception of a private bridge, which is built over a stinking river in a wasteland area. More, with photographs.

Not the main beaches

Hua Thanon Beach

One of the dirtiest and most unpleasant beaches on Koh Samui. Located in the east, just after Lamai Beach. Much of Hua Thanon lies along the fishing village of the same name and its surroundings. Here the beach is lined with boats and polluted with waste from fishing activities. Housing for rent is offered only in the interior of the island. The beach is located relatively close to the ring road. Very poor infrastructure, all shopping has to be done in Lamai. The sea is shallow and the bottom is rocky. It can be called more or less bathable in the area between the village and the temple. More, with photographs.

Nahai Beach

Nahai is known as a favorite place for windsurfers. Located on the east coast of Koh Samui. A very shallow, unswimable sea, which at low tide goes 300-400 meters from the shore. It is built up with private villas and resorts, which are not very friendly to outsiders. Nearby is one of the main tourist attractions - a zoo of tigers and sea animals. The area's infrastructure is weak and not designed for a large influx of tourists. There are few people, mostly because of the beach. There is no entertainment, a lot of beach, little sea. More, with photographs.

Laem Set Beach

Hard-to-reach, little-known and unpopular Koh Samui beach. A favorite place for supporters of secluded recreation and uninhabited shores. Located in the southeast of Koh Samui in a sparsely populated area of ​​the island. Along the entire coast there are hotels or a fenced area for development. The hotels are quite expensive; they do not allow access to the beach through their territory, explaining that they value the safety of their guests. The sea is shallow and rocky along the entire coast. More, with photographs.

Na Thien Beach

Natien is hidden behind the walls of three large luxury hotels on the island. It is a winding coastline with sandy beaches in between huge round boulders. Access to the beach is only possible through the hotel premises, but not all of them allow this. The sea is shallow, rocky, and unsuitable for swimming. There are no beach activities other than those offered by the hotels themselves. Great for a one-time visit, for the picturesque coastline and horizon. The results are beautiful photos. The Natien area is sparsely populated and has poor infrastructure. More, with photographs.

Bang Khao Beach

The longest beach in the south of Samui. It is located far from the ring road and the main densely populated areas of the island. The area around Bang Kao is poorly developed; development is presented in the form of private villas and rare resorts. There is very little housing on the shore. The sea along the beach is catastrophically shallow. There are pits dug for fishing boats, but there are practically no normal areas for swimming. The bottom is muddy and rocky. The beach is mostly wild, unkempt, with heaps of garbage. Bang Kao is a favorite place of “savages” and fishermen. There is nothing here for a beach holiday; you need to bring everything with you. More, with photographs.

Thong Krut Beach

Thong Krut, like all the beaches in the south of Samui, has one big drawback for those who like to swim in the sea. Shallow water. With low tide, the sea recedes almost half a kilometer, leaving a rocky bottom. It takes about an hour to drive to the nearest centers of island life. Thong Krut is the farthest corner of the island, further than that is only Thong Tanot. There is no infrastructure, few houses, and few tourists either. The beaches are deserted, dirty, wild. From here it is convenient to hire a boat with a boatman to take a ride to the southern satellite islands and swim on the even more uninhabited coast. More, with photographs.

Thong Tanod Beach

Thong Thanot is the farthest corner of the island. Its only attraction is its remoteness. Few people, few houses, no infrastructure. It's a long way to the ring road; it takes about the same distance to get to Nathon as to get to Lamai. This is the edge of the island. The sea here is shallow, the bottom is rocky, the sand is coarse and yellow. Ideal for those who need a desert island experience. More, with photographs.

Phang Ka Beach

Pang Ka is very similar to a flooded sand quarry. The almost perfectly square shape of the bay in which it is located creates a lasting association. The sea on Phang Ka is extremely shallow, with low tide it goes 400 meters away and the bottom dries out. With the exception of a channel dug for jet skis, boats and boats. Oddly enough, there are some sea activities, sunbeds for relaxation and even sea tours are offered. The main user of the beach is a contingent of neighboring hotels located on the mountain slopes and in the jungle, which do not have their own sea. More, with photographs.

Taling Ngam Beach

Taling Ngam is considered the pearl of the west coast of Samui. Very different along its entire length, Taling Ngam is located along a wild coastline that is unpopular with ordinary tourists. The coast is partly covered with stones, partly breaks off at the rocks. The coast is mostly unkempt, dirty, with shallow seas and a muddy bottom. The main advantage of Taling Ngam is its authenticity and stunning sunsets overlooking the Five Islands. There is little housing in the area; the infrastructure consists of Thai shops and laundries. It's very far from the ring road. The edge of civilization. More, with photographs.

Lipa Noi Beach

Lipa Noi, also known as Thong Yang, is a long beach consisting of two parts. Lipa Noi is located on the west bank, immediately after the administrative center of Samui - Nathon. Fine, gray sand, clean in some places, abandoned in others. The sea is shallow, with a muddy bottom. There are many trees scattered along the beach, providing natural shade. The Lipa Noi area is located far from the ring road, and there are few houses and shops in the area. There is no infrastructure, but there is one of the coolest entertainment bars - Nikki Beach. Mostly family people relax here, many mothers with children. More, with photographs.

Nathon Beach

The administrative center of Samui, with all the ensuing consequences. Nathon is a mini-town, with two huge piers, a fleet of different-sized ships, boats and boats. Half of the conditional beach is encased in concrete and is a promenade, and the second is a wild beach with mangrove trees. The advantages of Nathon are its well-developed infrastructure, proximity to major government institutions, ferry and distance from noisy Chaweng. Cons - the sea is not swimmable, shallow, dirty. Great for photo shoots on the wet seabed after low tide. A favorite place for local photographers. There is a high density of buildings, but these are mainly houses of local residents. More, with photographs.

Bang Makham Beach

Bang Makham, or Bang Makam, is conventionally called a beach. It is located in the north of Samui, and runs along the ring road. Almost half of this road passes within five meters of the water's edge. The beach itself appears only at low tide, when the seabed is exposed. The sand is very white, but everything is littered with stones and pebbles, marine debris and teeming with marine life. In the east of Bang Kao there is a small stretch of sandy beach, opposite the only resort. The rest of the space is unsuitable for swimming or sunbathing. This beach is suitable for a romantic photo with a motorcycle or car against the backdrop of the sea. More detailed description of Bang Makham beach

Laem Yai Beach

Laem Yai is a beach that only becomes a beach at low tide. As the sea recedes, a shallow bottom is exposed, covered with fine white sand, which quickly dries out in the sun. The water remains in small and large puddles, in the middle of which islands for relaxation are formed. The beach is located on the outskirts of the main busy areas of Samui. Development around Laem Yai is extremely sparse, with only three or four resorts and hotels. There is no infrastructure, except for a plastic pier and a reggae bar. The place is wild, uncrowded, hidden by a palm forest. There are rocks of different sizes scattered along the shore; there are no beach activities. Just like people. More detailed description of Laem Yai beach, with photographs.

Thong Plu Beach

Thong Plu is located on the very edge of the northern coast of Samui, near the beginning of Natonovskaya Hill - a pass through the mountains. There are literally 30 meters between the sea and the ring road, on which about a dozen resorts are located. The sea is not swimmable, shallow, with a rocky bottom. Sparsely populated, there are practically no tourists, except local inhabitants. The infrastructure of the area is poor; everything you need has to be purchased in Nathon, which is about 5 minutes away. The housing density is low, there are many workshops for wood and stone processing. More, with photographs.

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Koh Samui is deservedly famous for its beautiful beaches.
Koh Samui Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand in the South China Sea. Since the South China Sea belongs to the Pacific Ocean, technically, when swimming in the coastal waters of Koh Samui, you will be swimming in the Pacific Ocean.

Koh - in Thai means island and the name Koh Samui - translates as Koh Samui Island.
You can get to Samui from Bangkok, or from nearby visa-free countries for Russians -

Malaysia, Singapore.

It is especially worth noting that the location of Koh Samui virtually eliminates the possibility of being affected by a tsunami.

Beaches of Koh Samui

On some of the beaches of Samui, during low tides the bottom becomes very shallow and swimming becomes problematic. On the popular beaches of Chaweng, Lamai, Maenam, low tides do not interfere with swimming; to find out about other beaches, take a look at the map. Those places that are colored yellowish-brown on the map become very shallow during low tides and expose the ground. Beaches with many such spots are not very convenient for swimming.

The most popular beaches on Koh Samui are located in the east. These are Chaweng and Lamai beaches - these beaches are famous for their white sand and clear water. In the north, popular beaches are Bophut and Maenam. The sand there is yellow, the water is clean, but not transparent.

The beaches in the west of Nathon and Bang Kham are not popular. The presence of a port makes the water in these places dirty and muddy.

Map of Samui beaches in Russian

The best beaches of Koh Samui

Best to visit before heading to nearby islands, or in the evening to visit restaurants or parties

Bungalows, hotels in a small number

All guidebooks say that Samui is an island of serenity and a place for an ideal beach holiday in the Bounty style. And indeed it is!

Each beach on Koh Samui is unique and beautiful in its own way, but the entertainment and other infrastructure surrounding them, including markets, restaurants, shops, hotels, bungalows, houses or villas that can be rented for a holiday on Koh Samui - the beaches vary greatly. Therefore, on the site we tell you about everything that may be useful in planning your holiday in Thailand and Koh Samui, so that you can fully enjoy your stay on Koh Samui and the islands surrounding it. It will be more convenient for you if, when considering tours to Koh Samui or when organizing an independent trip to Thailand on
Koh Samui, map the island on which we have mapped all the beaches on Koh Samui will still be used. By clicking on the name of a beach on the map of Samui, you will be taken to the corresponding description of this beach, accompanied by a short video from the same beach. Our interactive

Koh Samui beach map

In describing the beaches of Koh Samui, we tried to give only facts, without stooping to tourist tales about how it once was here, and why something is this way and not that way. ...In general, there are no lyrical digressions or fairy tales here.
If someone lacks them, then this is not for us, this is for the guides working on the “islands of Thailand” (according to some, especially “advanced” guides, for example, Krabi is an island, not a province of Thailand, Phuket is this is not an island, but a part of the mainland, almost like Pattaya, and the name of the Kingdom - Thailand - is spelled with a "th", that is - Thailand).

Descriptions of most beaches on Koh Samui are accompanied by videos filmed right on the beach.
Each video clearly shows: what sand, what beach and entrance to the sea in each area of ​​Koh Samui. The videos were filmed mainly in cloudy weather, but even in such weather you can clearly see how good the best beaches of Koh Samui are (reviews from island guests confirm that they are good even in the rain!), and on a sunny day, the beaches of Koh Samui are simply beautiful!

The beaches of Koh Samui are ideal for organizing.
Photo and video professionals working with our company will capture a wedding or any other celebration taking place on Koh Samui.
The best photographers and videographers on Koh Samui (reviews of their work also accompany a description of the services of each of them) are presented in the section.

We have written a detailed and very useful article "" - be sure to read it to have a general idea of ​​​​the island of Koh Samui itself, and where certain beaches of Koh Samui are located. Photos of the beaches can be seen in the description of each beach.

We also have the best for you the island on which we have mapped all the beaches on Koh Samui will still be used.() and the suitability of the coastline for swimming.

Well, and myself Koh Samui island on the map it’s very easy to find: Southeast Asia, the Kingdom of Thailand, whose outlines resemble the head of an elephant, where the South is its trunk, and in the South we look at the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand.

Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand, it is the second largest island after and no less popular in terms of tourist attendance. I would like to emphasize that it does not matter for what purpose you want to travel to this island - to get acquainted with natural attractions (sand-white beaches, coconut palms, coral reefs, etc.) or to pursue sexual interests (for example, in area)... The important thing is that to travel through this area, you will need Koh Samui maps.

To find Koh Samui island on the map of Thailand, draw a line from the conditional line to the south. Where the coast of the Malay Peninsula bends to the southeast, you will see several pieces of land - islands, Koh Samui and other small islands.

Interactive map of Koh Samui

Interactive map of Koh Samui showing streets, hotels, beaches, attractions, hospitals, parks, cafes and other establishments. To find the route to the point you have chosen, you need to click on the marker and in the window that opens click on the link "Calculate route". You will go to a new page where your location will be determined and a convenient way to get to your destination will be automatically selected.

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Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui: 9.530691, 100.065891

Immigration office. Samui: 9.520629, 99.942321

Koh Phangan Island: 9.731875, 100.013593

Paradise Park Farm on Koh Samui: 9.486398, 99.982452

Na Muang 1 waterfall on Koh Samui: 9.466312, 99.983987

Lamai Temple on Koh Samui: 9.474101, 100.042598

Tiger Zoo and Aquarium on Koh Samui: 9.431091, 100.016474

Butterfly Garden on Samui: 9.423211, 100.012026

Buddha Magic Garden on Koh Samui: 9.482884, 99.994501

Plai Laem Temple on Koh Samui: 9.571107, 100.067661

Wat Kunaram Samui: 9.450162, 100.000691

Big Buddha on Koh Samui: 9.570494, 100.060558

Lamai Beach on Koh Samui: 9.462269, 100.044980

Bophut Beach on Koh Samui: 9.562771, 100.024252

Maenam Beach on Koh Samui: 9.575360, 99.991851

Choeng Mon Beach on Koh Samui: 9.573096, 100.081179

Bang Po Beach on Koh Samui: 9.578566, 99.948442

Laem Yai Beach on Koh Samui: 9.570526, 99.914839

Nathon Beach on Koh Samui: 9.544044, 99.931555

Lipa Noi Beach on Koh Samui: 9.496683, 99.932928

Bang Kao Beach on Koh Samui: 9.416548, 99.975801

Hua Thanon Beach on Koh Samui: 9.431562, 100.019569

Samui Airport: 9.550054, 100.062704

Makro store on Samui: 9.542372, 100.040667

Big C store on Samui: 9.545314, 100.039616

Central Festival Store on Samui: 9.531686, 100.061545

Tesco Lotus store in Koh Samui: 9.533252, 100.041182

Samui Lapidary store on Koh Samui: 9.578111, 99.979652

Bowtiful Samui store on Koh Samui: 9.465910, 100.045216

Walking Street Fair in Chaweng (Samui): 9.521888, 100.057125

Walking Street Fair on Maenam (Samui): 9.569182, 99.996786

Walking Street Fair in Lamai (Samui): 9.470058, 100.048509

Walking Street Fair on Choeng Mon (Samui): 9.569296, 100.082652

Walking Street Fair on Bophut (Samui): 9.559623, 100.031482

Laem Din Market Koh Samui: 9.521296, 100.052340

Samui Market: 9.569690, 99.992838

Night Food Market on Samui: 9.536109, 99.934763

Fresh Market Koh Samui: 9.531834, 99.936018

Tesco Lotus store on Nathon (Samui): 9.536045, 99.936672

Market 2 on Samui: 9.442140, 100.023082

Na Muang 2 waterfall on Koh Samui: 9.474037, 99.991379

Hin Lat Waterfall on Koh Samui: 9.520671, 99.956167

Tarmin Waterfall on Koh Samui: 9.483509, 99.994458

Siva Tara Waterfall on Koh Samui: 9.458650, 100.037019

Khao Yai Waterfall on Koh Samui: 9.467159, 100.003266

Grandmother and Grandfather Stones on Samui: 9.451980, 100.039830

Namuang Safari Park on Samui: 9.464915, 99.984126

Hotels on the map of Koh Samui

An interactive hotel map in Russian will help you find suitable accommodation options on Koh Samui with subsequent booking. To find the right option, click on the hotel icon, you will see information about living conditions, booking prices, and reviews from tourists who have stayed. It is possible to immediately weed out offers that are not suitable for the price. To do this, move the cost selection slider. Read more about how easily and simply you can book any hotel in Thailand on the websites and.

Samui maps in digital format

Our website has detailed maps of Samui in JPG format. They have a large pixel size, and therefore are presented in the form of small images - thumbnails. To download full size, click on the link "Download original", then wait until the image loads completely on the new page, then right-click and click on the menu item "Save image as...". Having opened the full-size map, you will see that they are rather schematic plans that allow you to determine the relative location of hotels, beaches, and plan an excursion route (read more about, which can be booked on the SamuiTours.ru website). Most of these cards were scanned from those that are offered free of charge in hotels and shops on the island.

Attractions of Samui on the map

Map of Samui with attractions in Russian– this is an exclusive offer for those who don’t want to bother ahead of their vacation. The names of the attractions are the same as those mentioned on the Internet. Therefore, you can easily find what you like on the virtual pages. Everything written in Latin letters are the local names of beaches, bays, islands or piers.

Map of Samui with attractions in Russian ()

Map of the island with hotels

Island Samui on the world map very small. Therefore, on the presented map, the hotel icons are so dense that there is no space between them. Turn the mouse wheel and zoom in, then you can imagine the real distance between hotels and the beaches near them. Map of Samui with hotels also contains additional information - it indicates large shopping centers, hospitals, visual landmarks - hills, temples. This plan makes it clear that the main party and entertainment centers are located on the northern and eastern coasts of the island. Those who dream of quiet relaxation should go to the west, where there are also good hotels.

Map of the island with piers and heights

Map of Koh Samui in Russian, where the piers and heights are indicated - this is the most specific plan. It even lists golf courses where professional coaches give lessons to beginners. Seeing Samui piers on the map, you'll only get an idea of ​​where you are and where to go once you get off the .

Are you going to go on holiday to Thailand, namely to visit the island of Koh Samui? Then this article is for you. It will cover the most popular beaches of Samui. But first, a little about the island itself.

Koh Samui: beaches, general information

Koh Samui, or as the locals call it, Koh Samui, is located in which in the southeast it opens into the South China Sea. Due to the geological and geographical features of the island’s location, a tsunami has never occurred on it, unlike Phuket.

The area of ​​Samui is 228.7 square kilometers. Local time is three hours ahead of Moscow. There are more than 50 thousand inhabitants. The length of the island's coastline is four kilometers. It can be noted that almost all the beaches of Samui are clean and amaze with their unforgettable beauty. During low tide, the water does not go far from the shore.

You can get to the island by plane from Bangkok. You can move around the surrounding area on songthaews. These are pickup trucks with seats that are located in the bed. You can also rent a motorbike or a car (if you have an international driver's license).

So, if you decide to visit this island, then a map of Samui with beaches, hotels, and attractions will help you quickly decide on a tour to Thailand.

Weather on the island

The climate is different from other regions of the Kingdom of Thailand. The island does not have a particularly pronounced rainy season, and it is not as hot as on the mainland. Let's look at the weather by month. For example, from January to March the following is observed: the rains become less frequent and shorter, the sea becomes calmer. Months such as February and March are considered ideal times for vacation. Daytime temperatures reach 31 degrees, nighttime temperatures reach 21, and water temperatures reach 28. The hottest season is observed in April and May.

Bad weather is very rare in Samui. The climate is tropical, hot with high humidity. The rainy season here is short, usually starting in October and ending in December. From June to September there is less and less sunlight. Low tides are noticeable on the beaches. Waves, tropical showers, and severe thunderstorms appear.

Where to stay on the island

There are many hotels on the coast to suit every budget and taste. You can choose a luxurious or budget option. But Samui hotels with their own beach are a rarity for the Kingdom of Thailand. You can also rent apartments.

Hotels on the island are presented as complexes in the form of small villas or bungalows. Because it is prohibited to build tall buildings on Koh Samui.

Before booking the tour you like, you should study guest reviews of Samui hotels, carefully look at the photos of the beaches, the availability of sun loungers and umbrellas on them.

Choose based on your capabilities and preferences.

Where to eat

The bars and restaurants offer a variety of cuisines: European, Chinese, Korean, Italian and, of course, local Thai. Therefore, even the most demanding gourmet will find a restaurant to his liking.

There are both first-class restaurants with exotic menus and regular Thai eateries scattered throughout the island. So don't worry, you will always find a place where you can have a delicious lunch and dinner. Don't be afraid to try Thai food. Many people refuse to try it because the dishes are often spicy. Take into account the following advice: when ordering food from the waiter, ask them to serve it “no spice” (without pepper).

We recommend trying the most common dish - tom yum soup. It is made with chicken or shrimp. According to your choice. And, of course, where would we be without rice? It is served, again at your choice, with chicken, shrimp or pork. The most popular fruits are coconut, bananas, passion fruit, mango. At bazaars you can buy ready-made seafood.

Kingdom of Thailand (Samui): beaches

The most popular among tourists are located in the east of the island. Among them are the following beaches of Koh Samui: Chaweng and Lamai. They are famous for their very clear water and snow-white sand. In the north, the most visited are Bophut and Maenam. The water there is clean, but not as clear as on previous beaches, and the sand is yellow. The West is not so popular with tourists. Since there is a seaport there, and the water is dirty. So let's take a closer look at the best beaches in Koh Samui. Each one is unique and beautiful in its own way.

A map of Koh Samui with beaches will help you better understand and evaluate the location and size of the island. Be sure to buy it.

Chaweng Beach

Located on the east coast of the island. Chaweng Beach (Samui) is the most popular among vacationers. It is the center of tourist life. Holidays in this part of the coast are suitable for young people and those who like to have fun.

The panorama of the beach is enriched with picturesque bays. The beach has fine white sand that doesn’t heat up at all. It is washed by crystal clear sea water.

There are northern, central and southern parts of Chaweng. South Beach, or as the locals call it, Chaweng Noi, is silent and beautiful. Famous for large-scale events that take place every year. Namely, a sailing regatta is held.

The northern part is considered the most serene and calm. The beach has fine-grained sand; when you walk on it, it begins to crunch like starch. There is no noise or unnecessary fuss here. This is the perfect place to become one with nature. And the emerald sea, palm trees, and the soothing sound of the surf encourage relaxation.

The central part of Chaweng is bustling with life from morning until late at night. Here you will find an abundance of various entertainment programs held in DJ bars, pubs, and clubs. And there are parties with fireworks on the beach.

While relaxing on the coast, you may notice Thai merchants walking around offering to buy clothes, jewelry, leather goods and various delights of Thai cuisine.

What to do in Chaweng

In this part of Koh Samui, you can not only lie on a sun lounger and splash in the sea, but also windsurf, snorkeling, diving and other sea activities (ride a jet ski, catamaran).

Be sure to go on a trip around the island and have a picnic in a place you like. Take a walk along Chaweng Lake. Go shopping, visit the following supermarkets: "Makro", "Lotus" and "Big C". You can also look into the massage parlor and SPA center. And in the evening you can visit discos and clubs where you can watch transvestite shows (see above what else you can do to entertain yourself in the central part of Chaweng).

There are also extreme entertainments, they are intended for those who like to tickle their nerves. This is a dive with sharks, a bungee jump. The cable car is a great attraction. There are ropes stretched between the trees in the middle of the jungle at different heights, along which the descent is carried out.

The island offers tourists many different entertainments that will make their vacation more interesting and dynamic.

Lamai Coast

This is the second most popular beach among tourists. Located just south of Chaweng. The beach stretches for four kilometers. The sea is calm and transparent. The sand has a golden hue, the structure is similar to coarse salt and is mixed with small shells. Almost along the entire coast the bottom is safe. Only on the outskirts the picture is completely different. There are coral gardens, boulders, sharp stones. This part of the coast is not suitable for swimming. On Lamai beach it is more calm, life flows at a measured pace. This is an ideal place for a relaxing holiday with children. But it is worth noting that there are few trees here; be sure to take sunscreen and an umbrella with you when going to sunbathe.

Just like in Chaweng, the coast is patrolled daily by merchants offering to buy fruits, soft drinks and much more. There are massage rooms along the beach. Here tourists can enjoy Thai massage. Here you can book an excursion to any nearby island.

Things to do on Lamai Beach

You can ride jet skis, rent kayaks and everything for water skiing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, parasailing, diving. In the south of Lamai beach there are picturesque heaps - the Hin Tai & Hin Yai stones. These stone formations, symbolizing the feminine and masculine, are a natural landmark. Definitely worth a look. There are a huge number of legends about their origin. One of them is about lovers who did not receive approval from their parents. As a result, the young people rushed into the stormy sea. This abyss swallowed them up, and their bodies turned into stones.

Men should go to Thai boxing and karate competitions. And for women, visit the SPA center. And in the evening, visit the night market and go-go parties.

Be sure to rent a car and explore the surrounding area of ​​the island. Visit a fishing village with a Muslim community. There, people observe and honor the customs of their ancestors and live in fragile huts made of teak wood.

You can also visit the Wat Khunaram Temple, where the mummified body of the monk Loung Por Daeng is kept. During his lifetime he was a respected man. At the age of twenty he renounced the vain world and then spent his entire life in religion. In the temple I mastered the practice of meditation. The monk became a mentor for many students, passing on his knowledge and skills to them. At the age of 79, he died while sitting in the lotus position while meditating. For several decades now, his body has been in a glass sarcophagus, and it does not show any signs of decomposition. His eyes are covered with sunglasses.

Other coasts

The best beaches in Koh Samui have been reviewed. Now the choice is yours! But it is worth noting that prices on these coasts are inflated. If you prefer a modest holiday, then it is worth considering other beaches of Samui. Here are some options. On the northern side of the coast there are almost untouched places: Bang Por, Bophut, Big Buddha Beach. In the northeastern part is the beautiful coast of Chang Mon. There are practically no convenient places to relax in the west. Because the coast is rocky.

In this article we tried to briefly talk about the island, its coasts and attractions. The best beaches of Koh Samui have been selected. Have a nice holiday!