Samae Beach
Bustling, sandy beach lined with open-air bars & restaurants, plus rental lounge chairs.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Samae Beach, round out your day in Pattaya with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
Samae beach is a beautiful white sand beach with crystal clear water and a run down pavilion and a concrete walkway up to the top of the hill which provides a brilliant view of the whole of Samae beach.Theres a jetty for boats at the other end of the beach. Lots of restaurants selling drinks and quieter than the main ferry beaches.
Amazing beach. Clear water, perfect weather. Food is good, reasonable price. I recommend madam oh.
Linda's honest travel review! Samae Beach on Koh Larn Island is a nice getaway for only 40 bath p/p from Pattaya to the Island on the main ferry boat. Once you arrive, you can rent a scooter or simply take a Tuk Tuk to the different beaches which is also around 40 bath. The island is well visited with crowded beaches and traffic consisting of many scooters. Tamae Beach is the biggest. A long stretch with many restaurants and concession stands. Over the years they added countless beach chairs and umbrellas which is 100 bath a chair. Unless you will walk to the far end of Tamae beach I would rather not stay there. In the afternoons you will be surrounded by 1000+ people, mostly Indians. Samae Beach is on the West side. A smaller stretch of beach and not as busy. Mostly Russians and travel groups. At the end of the beach with the abandoned stingray shape building, there's stairs up to a viewing point. Not many people will climb up. That makes it even more of a beautiful hangout with a gorgeous view.
Location Info
WQ79+4GP, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailandkohlarn.com/samae-beach-of-koh-larn.htmlTips for Visiting Beaches & Islands
Check Monsoon Seasons
The Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) has rough seas from May to October. The Gulf coast (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan) is roughest from October to December. Plan your island-hopping around these windows.
Snorkel Gear Is Cheap to Buy
Rental gear is often scratched and ill-fitting. Buy a decent mask and snorkel at a Tesco Lotus or Big C for 300–500 THB — cheaper than two days of rentals and much more hygienic.
Book Ferries on 12Go.Asia
The 12Go platform lets you compare ferry operators, times, and prices between islands. Book a day or two ahead in high season. Avoid the cheapest operators if reviews mention safety concerns.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: June – October (rainy, rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Minibus from Suvarnabhumi Airport (~1.5 hrs). Bus from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal Ekkamai (~2 hrs). No direct train.
Getting around
- •Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes)
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Ferry to Koh Larn island