The Best Beaches of Samui Island

Koh Samui is the second largest island in Thailand, with the nicest white sand beaches that are hard to find elsewhere, with their captivating beauty and authentic tropical vibe.

The beaches on KohSamui are so famous around the globe due to two virtues; the soft white sands and the clear crystal waters, besides, people love wild parties on the beaches lit by the gentle light of the full moon. Some of these beaches are covered by nodding coconut trees on one side and swept by the amazing Gulf of Thailand on the other. Just a magical tropical coastline.

Of course, great night parties are not the only advantage of Koh Samui beaches; most of them offer a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere that the majority of tourists are looking for, and some others are almost deserted at all hours, perfect for those who are seeking isolation.

You can get it all by spending one day at the beach; get a massage, have your hair cut, buy barbecued chicken or sarongs, party out loud, and get to know the friendly locals.

Most popular beaches in Koh Samui

Chaweng Beach

Is the biggest hotel town and the most prominent beach on the island. With 6 kilometers of soft white sand and along the way, we can find countless bars, restaurants, and shopping opportunities. Nevertheless, this beach has more variety when it comes to accommodation than in any other place on the island. Chaweng is located on the eastern coast of Koh Samui with a wide bay and a tiny island.

Bang Por Beach 

Is the longest sand seashore in Samui, covering a total length of 11kms, located just west of Maenam. Bang Por has an authentic tropical touch; lined with restaurants, bars, and accommodation choices.

Lamai Beach

If you like to play a sport or simply go swimming; this is a perfect quiet lovely beach, less crowded than Chaweng, with soft white sand covered with palms where you can chill for a while or enjoy the sunbathing. Lamai Beach has all the tourist facilities and options to enjoy and explore on your holiday. This beach is about 22 minutes away from Chaweng.

Bophut Beach

Is the main beach that still jelly a Thai-Chinese air. It may be the oldest one and perhaps, for this reason, they try to preserve this place as one of the most elegant on the Island, with resorts affordable for everyone. Recently, it has been growing up so fast in commercial areas. We could say that this beach is for relaxing and relishing due to the calm turbid waters and coconut palms.

Maenam Beach

Many people consider Maenam as a predominantly backpack beach, and it is either because it has stunning views of Koh Phangan or due to its resorts which are located at the finish of the pathways, giving that dash of protection than some other beach. Most of the beaches In Koh Samui have affordable prices and different options and in Maenam Beach, you can escape away for days, weeks, or even months in bungalows without spending too much cash.

Lipa Noi Beach

If you are traveling with kids, this beach is perfect because it has soft white sand and there are no rocks or corals in the water, besides, it’s shallow for up to 90 meters out. Lipa Noi is the nearest beach to the vehicle ship wharf. This beach is not suitable for those who are looking for entertainment, not perfect for a night party, but its separation from the buzzing beaches makes it a paradise for the travelers who regularly come in large groups. If you want to be in an authentic paradise that will take all of your stress away; it is worth it to pay a visit to Lipa Noi Beach.

Taling Ngam

On this picturesque sheltered beach, you are going to enjoy stunning views of Angthong Marine National Park, just one hour away from Chaweng beach. In Taling Ngam we can see banana plantations and coconut landscapes, making it a green tropical paradise beach.

Big Buddha Beach

This is the ideal backpackers’ beach and its greatest attraction is Wat Phra Yai, the big temple of Buddha. This beach is the closest to the airport, with a great nightlife, restaurant, hotels, dive shops, British pubs, clubs, and a lot of supermarkets.

Visiting Big Buddha Beach could be unforgettable. It is continuously attracting tourists from all around the world. From every point of the beach, you can see the great Buddha statue. This beach is also called Bangrak, a very nice spot to relax and watch life go by.

Choeng Mon Beach

Is more prestigious than Big Buddha because of its numerous bays lined on the northeastern part of the island covered with multiple stars resorts’ and restaurants doing their best to attract tourists, predominantly from France and Germany, so do not expect traditional dancing, entertainment, or Thai cuisine.

Silver Beach

It is time to play, swim, and snorkel in this 250 meters paradise, located just north of Lamai Beach. Just four resorts are waiting for you there with full access to this tranquil place.

If you are looking for an amazing small beach near Lamai Beach, it is that one, located between Lamai and Chaweng with crystal shallow waters, absolutely wonderful and unspoiled. In Thongtakian Beach or Silver Beach, you can locate a humble beach bar cafe, alongside a small hotel. This is a tiny hidden gem on Samui Island that is not well known by most tourists.