{"id":89285,"date":"2019-06-01T00:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T16:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/?p=89285"},"modified":"2025-09-26T01:31:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T09:31:12","slug":"koh-samui-beach-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/koh-samui-beach-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to stay in Koh Samui: Guide to choosing your beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;While all beaches are NOT created equal; this list rounds up the best and provides a quick guide for exploring this balmy destination.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1503566610472{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The second-largest island and second most popular island in Thailand (topped only by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/search-result-rental-2\/?location_name=Phuket%E3%83%BBThailand&amp;location_id=25200&amp;adult_number=&amp;item_name=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phuket<\/a>), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/search-result-rental-2\/?location_name=Koh+Samui%E3%83%BBThailand&amp;location_id=25187&amp;adult_number=&amp;item_name=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Koh Samui<\/a>\u2019s palm-fringed shores look mighty fine, many cloaked in virgin rainforest.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1502026065861{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;border-left-color: #000000 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #000000 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #000000 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #000000 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Lamai Beach, East Coast&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hinta-27.jpg&#8221;][vc_column_text]At the southern end of Chaweng, Lamai Beach is known for the population of luxury holiday rentals and water sports opportunities &#8211; the beach is lined for nearly its entire length by resorts and private villas.<\/p>\n<p>It is the second largest resort area of Koh Samui after Chaweng, with a more laid-back atmosphere, some dining and shopping, day spas, and tourist sites including the Hinta Hinyai rocks to explore.<\/p>\n<p>Lamai Beach is a long one peppered with great boulders, with space for everyone and it never really feels crowded, good for a leisure stroll in early in the day.<\/p>\n<p>Sunrise views can be pretty dazzling and enjoyed in privacy. The snorkeling is pleasant, with the center and southern reaches of the beach good for a swim.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Where to stay&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:right|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1487147797590{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #00abc7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hinta-Hinyai-1.jpg&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/property\/hinta\/&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Baan Hinta and Baan Hinyai<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6>Talk about parties on the beach! This modern beach front development features two 5 bedroom villas that set a new benchmark for architecture on the island.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hinta-7.jpg&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/property\/hinta\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1502026065861{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;border-left-color: #000000 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #000000 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #000000 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #000000 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Choeng Mon Beach, Northeast Coast&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Choeng-Mon-Justgola.jpg&#8221; caption=&#8221;&#x1f4f7; Justgola&#8221;][vc_column_text]Dominated by luxury hotels and colorful temples, Choeng Mon is a protected bay amid a series of small bay in the northeast corner of Koh Samui, intervening the coastline of Chaweng and The Big Buddha.<\/p>\n<p>The beach is quite protected (preferred by visitors who want to avoid the hubbub on most other beaches).<\/p>\n<p>The water is good for swimming during high tide, from where you can kayak all the way to the islet of Ko Fan Noi, which sits just offshore (or even walk during low tide), making for a pleasant pastime for when you feel like doing nothing.<\/p>\n<p>Choeng Mon is also famous for water sports, so jet skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving are the main activities.<\/p>\n<p>And relaxing too, taking into account the recent addition of beach massage huts at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/property\/sangsuri1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sangsuri Villas<\/a><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Where to stay&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:right|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1487147797590{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #00abc7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sangsuri-One-4.jpg&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/property\/sangsuri1\/&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><strong>The Sangsuri Villas<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6>The Sangsuri are 3 contemporary villas, with extensive amenities such as outdoor cinema, 2 kid\u2019s rooms, gym, nanny\u2019s room, massage huts, and incredible sea views across Chaweng bay and Koh Matlang.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Belle-2.jpg&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/property\/Belle\/&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Villa Belle<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6>This stylish 3 bedroom home is set in lush tropical surroundings on a hillside overlooking Choeng Mon and Plai Laem. The villa is designed to encompass these wide panoramic vistas of the azure Gulf of Siam and neighboring islands.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1502026065861{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;border-left-color: #000000 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #000000 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #000000 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #000000 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Chaweng-gothaibefree.jpg&#8221; caption=&#8221;&#x1f4f7; Go Thai Be Free&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Chaweng Beach, East Coast&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Chaweng-Coast-Beach-Club.jpg&#8221; caption=&#8221;&#x1f4f7; Catch Beach Club&#8221;][vc_column_text]Chaweng is the island&#8217;s nightlife central, with entertainment for every taste. Aside from the beach, a buzzing nightlife scene and plenty of boutiques are big draws in this popular haunt.<\/p>\n<p>The white sand beach alone has a good number of cocktail bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>This long strip (stretching nearly 3 km) provides rather gentle surf and relatively shallow water for swimming.<\/p>\n<p>Considering the constant crowds, the white sand is surprisingly clean. Water sports options are abundant, while lined with small resorts and dining places, it is always buzzy here.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Chaweng-Tree-Top.jpg&#8221; caption=&#8221;&#x1f4f7; Tree Top &#8211; A treetop restaurant overlooking the stunning Samui coast in Chaweng. &#8220;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Where to stay&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:right|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1487147797590{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #00abc7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Chaweng-Jakawan.jpg&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/property\/Jakawan\/&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Ban Jakawan<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6>This 7 bedroom residence has one of the largest private pool in an exclusive holiday villa. The pool sala has a swim up bar, a large dining table and a full kitchen with grill, presenting a great setting for poolside celebrations, equipped with full BOSE sound system.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Villa-Mia-1.jpg&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/property\/Mia\/&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Villa Mia<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6>This 5 bedroom beachfront retreat in Chaweng impresses with a poolside covered sala with comfortable seating providing an idyllic spot to relax and enjoy both pool and ocean views.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1502026065861{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;border-left-color: #000000 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #000000 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #000000 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #000000 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Laem Sor Beach, Southeast Coast&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Laem-Sor-Pagoda-Kiwi.jpg&#8221;][vc_column_text]Laem Sor beach is off the beaten track, known as the location of the ancient pagoda. This stretch of beach has just a few private beach villas scattered about, allowing the idyllic setting to retain its tropical serenity.<\/p>\n<p>The Laem Sor Pagoda sits right at the end of this somewhat rocky beach.<\/p>\n<p>This yellow-tiled sight has a golden glowing appearance, especially in the sunlight. It is part of the Wat Laem Sor complex with the main temple slightly farther away in the forest.<\/p>\n<p>With some driving away from main resort areas, this beach is usually quiet and ideal for private get-togethers, fronted by a shallow shoreline where children can be children. The beach is affected by low tides and thus not suitable for swimming.<\/p>\n<p>Water sports, fishing and cooling off in the infinity pool are preferred.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Where to stay&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:right|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1487147797590{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #00abc7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mekkala-13.jpg&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/property\/Mekkala\/&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Ban Mekkala<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6>Fronting the 25m pool at Ban Mekkala is a large, sunken dining sala furnished with a 14-seater dining table and equipped with a wall-mounted TV. Left of the pool, a kitchenette is fitted with a fridge and barbecue unit.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pavana-1.jpg&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/property\/Pavana\/&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Pavana Villa<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6>Built for families, Pavana Villa impresses with its funky kids room complete with a colorful play area, and a 7&#215;3 m shallow kiddies pool.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mekkala-2.jpg&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/property\/Mekkala\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1502026065861{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;border-left-color: #000000 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #000000 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #000000 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #000000 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Taling Ngam Beach, Southwest Coast&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Taling-Ngam-Beach-3.jpg&#8221;][vc_column_text]Overlooking famous The Five Islands and Angthong National Marine Park, Taling Ngam Beach is a top-notch spot for sunset views.<\/p>\n<p>The area is still pretty unpopulated (though billed as the next luxury residential hotspot of the island), except for the number of private luxury resorts and mid-range bungalows that line the jungle-shrouded white sand beach.<\/p>\n<p>You can walk for what seems like miles out, uninterrupted, and still have water at knee depth.<\/p>\n<p>If you are after a relaxing, quiet retreat above all else, this quiet corner of a scenic headland is hard to beat.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Taling-Ngam-Beach-1.jpg&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Taling-Ngam-Beach-2.jpg&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Where to stay&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:right|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1487147797590{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #00abc7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-View-Villa-3.jpg&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.zekkeicollection.com\/en\/property\/theview\/&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><strong>The View Villa<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6>A chic glass-walled residence with a separate roomy dorm for up to 8 kids, this beautiful villa\u2019s private, lawned, beachside terrace is perfect for day time repose or evening entertainment under the stars.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; 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