4.0Chaweng Beach(4.215 reviews) - Lively and fun Spent < 1 hour Beaches
If you’re in Ko Samui you definitely need to visit Chaweng Beach. It’s very lively especially at Ark Bar and Elephant Bar which I would recommend. In the day it’s a chilled atmosphere and there are lots of restaurants to choose from. In the evening it comes more to life and there are fire shows most nights and music in lots of the bars. There are lots of lucky lucky men around at night trying to sell you things which can get slightly annoying after a few times of saying no. There are also men with lizards walking around and they just put the lizard on you, wanting you to take a picture and they then ask for money. This was very annoying however we noticed it on lots of the beaches we went to in Thailand. I personally don’t think this should be allowed - the lizards are flung around like toys and placed on peoples heads and bodies. See more..
4.0Lamai Beach(2.015 reviews) - First time on Lamia beach and very happy with the fantastic views and soft sand Spent More than 3 hours Beaches
The beach has very soft beautiful sand with lovely trees as a backdrop for excellent pictures and shade. There are plenty off bars and restaurants to use with free sun-beds as long as you have drinks etc. There was a little litter where the rough sea had washed it up but the local restaurant cleans it up as fast as they can so the beach is soon perfect. I would recommend to all. Oh and you can have massages for very reasonable prices as you chill . What’s not to like....See more..
4.5Maenam Beach(1.427 reviews) - A beautiful sandy beach that is not too busy and there is great food! Spent 2-3 hours Beaches
This is so much better than Chaweng beach. It is much quieter, it is very clean (it was when we were here but I did read a review from someone else who experienced it differently) and the sea has, in my opinion, a gentle slope so you have to go 30 yards before it is up to your waistline. We were at the Seaview restaurant. It was excellent food and good Vue for money. The staff are amazing. We got to use their sun loungers on the beach after lunch but we also bought drinks all afternoon as to not abuse the hospitality too much.See more..
So far my favorate place in Thailand (as a whole Island)........sand,sea and sun. This town is busy almost 24 hours a day super resturants, good nightlife (the sex industry is here but not as prolific as some areas). Great shopping, great beach (but the one at Lamai is better) so much to do. Here is a few things i tried............ Rent a car (about £20 per day) or a bike (about £3 per day) go on a boat trip to Ang Thong national park, shoot a wide range of weapons, Namuang waterfalls, Big Buddha, Grandmother and Grandfather rocks, plenty of quiet beaches, Thai boxing maches, Nathon, Lamai town, Crocodile farm, Monkey theatre and don't miss the Lady boy shows especially Christie's (free entry). For other places of interest see my reviews on Lamai Beach See more..
4.5Bottle Beach(1.137 reviews) - Good Day Trip Location! Beaches
We took a boat to Bottle Beach from Chaloklum Beach round trip for about 375 baht. The beach wasn't very crowded when we arrived. We took the hike up to the view point. Be sure to prepare yourself for the hike, the path is paved but it is still ropy and slippery. Don't forget water/snacks. The hike is worth it. The beach itself is clean peaceful. We order a few drinks out of the cafe, about 60 baht for a pineapple shake. The water was a bit rough for snorkeling this day but we were able to swim. There is a beach volleyball court, ask the cafe for a ball. See more..
4.5Thong Nai Pan Noi(1.118 reviews) - Beautiful beach on the east coast Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM Beaches
It's a bit long to drive there from Thong Sala but it's worth it. The beach is only sand so it's easy and not dangerous to swim (no rocks or corals). It was quiet when I went there but it's surrounded by expensive hotels and resorts.See more..
A gorgeous beach with powdery soft sand, calm sea and half a dozen restaurants/bars. We went to Crystal Day and Salad Hut for cocktails and food ... the staff in both are amazing, so friendly and happy. See more..
Discovered only by few, Silver Beach has become beach lovers, sunbathers and divers paradise. Koh Samui never fails to impress all its guests with another beach nestled in peace and privacy. The picture perfect beach has got what it takes to make it a good beach: glittering water, gold hued sand, shallow water coral reefs, big tree shades, beachfront restaurants with no hawkers to disturb you. See more..
Beautiful beach and very soft sand to go barefoot on. Apart from Zen Beach, this is one of my other favorite beaches to be on. Especially when it’s not full moon party time. Though the full moon party can be fun once in a while too. it’s very family friendly by the way if you are curious about it and want to see it. The fire shows are great but now it’s getting crowded again post-covid. Check out Sand & Tan next to Tommy’s Resort if you do go (review on that later)See more..
3.5Sairee Beach(699 reviews) - Quiet beach during covid Spent More than 3 hours Beaches
I stayed at Blue Tao Beach Hotel along Sairee Beach during my time in Koh Tao. There are a few restaurants that's open during this covid time. it would have been a lot better in normal time. the beach around my hotel was very clean and there r a few diving shops that's open. the beach is facing west so u will be catching very nice sunset over the sea in the evening. the hotels have beach chairs, standing surfboards which are rented by the hour. u have to pay for these if u want to use them.See more..
4.5Ao Tanot Bay(624 reviews) - one of the best beaches on Koh Tao Beaches
a pretty beach with good snorkelling and a huge boulder to jump off. The restaurant owners are very nice people and serve excellent food at a very low price. They try hard to keep the inevitable rubbish off the beach.See more..
We loved this area, much more reasonably priced and less developed than Noi or some of the west coast. Some resorts & shops have closed down, which is sad for the owners. Beautiful beach, great places to stay, lovely locals, See more..
Walk past the resort right to the end of the beach for peace and quiet. Around the resort it’s obviously full of that ilk of people so if your a traveller, walk past them and enjoy the beach further down where there is a chilled bar. If you fancy the nudist beach you can walk through the rocks to a private beach. The snorkelling is not great here but it’s positioned greatly for the morning sun unlike some other beaches. Great swim if you don’t like deep waters like me. Well worth a visit and some great shots available See more..
The calm waters at Chong Mon beach is different to Chewang beach you can walk out for ages and paddle great for kids no under current like Chewang which can be dangerous so watch out. Chong Mon beach has lots of 5 star hotels for lunch and pool days pay 1500 baht and spend the day in each one you can spend the 1500 on your lunch drinks it’s great value and a perfect way to enjoy the luxury side of the island without staying in the five star hotels. Also lots of sun beds along the beach which again if you buy drinks at the place they are sitting you can stay all day for free. Sunset is pretty here.See more..
4.0Shark Bay(469 reviews) - No sharkies Spent 2-3 hours Beaches
We have visited Shark Bay through Rocky resort in order to avoid the 100 baht fee. You need to walk through the water but it's feasible for almost everyone. We cannot see any shark or turtle, and beach was a little bit dirty.See more..
4.5Sai Nuan Beach(392 reviews) - Beautiful quiet beach, away from the divers... Beaches
This beautiful, remote cove has a sandy beach and is accessible by foot or by boat.See more..
Great experience - enter at the North end because deeper and swim out about 100m and then turn South to get to one of the best parts of the reefSee more..
For me it was most beautiful beach in this island. Crystal clear water of such shadows I havent seen before. White sand, perfect for families with kids.See more..
4.5The Secret Beach(313 reviews) - A great spot Spent 2-3 hours Beaches
Blissful and idyllic. White sands to sink in, calm waters to chill in. Cocktails, fruit shakes, good food, gorgeous sunsets. We think: paradise.See more..
Jansom Bay is a beautiful white sand beach. One of the best on the island of Koh Tao. The beach is only 10 minutes walk from Mae Haad, the main port town, on the south-west side of Koh Tao. It's good for kids because there is no currents and the water is clear and quite shallow. It's a privately owned beach so a small entrance fee will be charged.See more..
4.5Bang Po Beach(175 reviews) - Best beach in Samui Beaches
I’ve been to Lamai, Chaweng and Bang Po - Bang Po really stood out for me compared to the others. Both Chaweng and Lamai are very touristy, the sand colour is yellow. Bang Po is far quieter, less touristy, more secluded and the sand is whiter. The ocean colour is teal and the water is very warm with no wavesSee more..
4.5Hat Sadet Beach(166 reviews) - Perfect place to get thong nai pan express to koh phang yang - hat sadet beach. Beaches
Great to go beach to beach via a small boat. Much cheaper 350 baht and saves on the taxi across the island once there. Fun to arrive on the beach. Easy to flag down when you want to go backSee more..
4.5Hin Wong Bay(138 reviews) - Great dive Site Beaches
Take a discover local diving and ask to Rivera this spot. If the conditions are right the visibility will be great. Amazing underwater form beautiful hand plentiful Coral, and like most of Koh Tao the abundance of aquatic life really makes this island and Thailand the worlds premiere dive location.See more..
4.0Ao Thian Ok(134 reviews) - Great hotel area. Beaches
Many top quality hotels, resorts, and restaurants. Unfortunately the beach is private access to Haad Tien clients only. But if you are, it is well worth it. See more..
Having arrived there just after they had had storms and some of the beach was washed away from outside our villa this did not hinder our stay in anyway, fantastic for couples also families.See more..
I spent in this beach the best time of my life... It is a paradise, and my husband ask me to marry him here...See more..
4.0Haad Chao Phao Beach(99 reviews) - The Thai beach you've seen when googling Beaches
After the disappointing baan tai beach, I really wanted to see something close to the Thai beaches everyone raves about and this was close to that. Very pictoresque, still lined with resort and bungalows bu these were discretely hidden behind the trees. It's April so I wasn't expecting much in terms of swimming due to low tide. This water was okay, still very shallow bus somewhat swimmable. No 100% plastic free but pleasantly clean. There were some families here and there but surely not crowded. If you walk to the most southern part there you can get access to a more secluded small beach but there were nudists there so I didn't go. See more..
Leela beach is calm and suitable for the ones seeking relax. It's conveniently located on western coast of the island so It's perfect to admire sunset. Recommended!See more..
4.5Rocky Bay(43 reviews) - Turtle and sharks Bodies of Water • Beaches
that was my lucky day in koh tao, i swim with the turtle!! apparently the winter beach, in summer the tide is low and it's hard to swim.See more..
4.5Lighthouse Bay(24 reviews) - One of two great snorkeling spots on Ko Tao Spent 2-3 hours Beaches
Best is to book a long-tail boat (2800- 3000 bahts) to bring you here, and maybe visit Aow Leuk as well.See more..
4.0Ao Muong(22 reviews) - Great Place For Snorkel Tour Beaches
I visited this bay during an around the island boat trip. The water was very clear, much clearer than Koh Yao, and the fish life was exciting!See more..
4.5Haad Khom(18 reviews) - Utterly stunning - lovely restaurant also for lunch Spent More than 3 hours Beaches
Beautiful, stunning rustic and utterly breathtaking beach. We walked round from red pearl resort, well in fact we ran/walked first one morning, saw monkeys in the trees along the road on the way and had the whole beach to ourselves first thing. We then later took the kids during the day - we had lunch at the little bungalows restaurant/bar and was served by a charming, very young French boy - the food was lovely and great value and a lovely breeze in the restaurant made it very comfortable after the heat of the beach. You can also get there by boat from chakolum. My favourite place on a trip that has seen many different beaches!See more..
nice beach and also a cool view point along the way. you have to pay to go see but they said it came with a free water or drink. but nobody was at the bar at the top? anyway very nice viewSee more..
5.0June Juea Bay(1 review) - Klein und schön Beaches
Es handelt sich dabei hier um einen kleinen Strand der aber wirklich sehr schön ist. Er ist sauber und es gibt auch einen kleines Restaurant hier. Vor der Küste liegt auch ein Riff zu dem man schnorcheln gehen kann. Wasser ist klar und Sand sehr fein. Man ist hier auch eher unter sich ein paar Leute sind schon da aber das hält sich in Grenzen. Wirklich toll.See more..
