Bo Phut Beach
Come for sunset drinks and seafood with a view, not for a swim, and you'll get the best of it.
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Tours that include Bo Phut Beach
Guided visits and day-tour combos that include Bo Phut Beach.
Why go, and how to do it well
Treat this one as a dining and drinking beach rather than a swimming beach and you won't be disappointed. The sand is quieter and less crowded than Samui's headline shores, the views along the coastline and out toward the neighboring islands are lovely, and the real pull is Fisherman's Village right behind it, a run of converted shophouses full of restaurants, boutiques and bars that only really wake up in the evening. Several of the beachside restaurants let diners use their sun lounges for free, which is a fair trade for an afternoon.
The swimming, though. Reviewers have flagged a sewage outflow near the eastern entrance to the Fisherman's Village street, and the water along that stretch is not something I'd let a child near. It's a genuine shame, because it's a pretty spot. Walk, eat, watch the light go, and keep out of the sea.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
Tours that include Bo Phut Beach
Guided visits and day-tour combos that include Bo Phut Beach.
Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Bo Phut Beach, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 1 minCoco Tam’sNightlife & Bars · 40 m · 4.4★
- 1 minSalt & OakRestaurants & Food · 70 m · 4.9★
- 2 minPOSH SamuiActivities & Tours · 150 m · 4.8★
- 3 minHansar Samui Resort & SpaWellness & Spas · 220 m · 4.6★
- 3 minGusto ItalianoMarkets & Shopping · 260 m · 4.6★
- 4 minSamui Street Eats @Fisherman VillageRestaurants & Food · 300 m · 4.4★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Bo Phut Beach, round out your day in Koh Samui with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
In November it's low season so it's a good time to take tours and travel around Koh Samui. The beaches are not crowded, actually I am practically alone when walking on the beach. The Thai people are friendy and smiling all the time and the food is delicious. I also recommend the one day "fun" tour, all inclusive (jeep, insurance. entrances, water, lunch, guide).
Great beach ⛱️ with a lovely little restaurant that has sun lounges free to use if you eat there, very clean and smaller That a lot of other beaches Not crowded at all. It was our favourite
You can’t (or at least should not) swim here. There’s a rancid stream of sewage discharging right onto it just by the eastern entrance to the Fisherman’s village street. I don’t understand how people were in the water and let their children swim in it - even before I ran by the sewage stream I could tell the water was nasty. Really sad considering it’s a pretty spot and you can tell it used to be beautiful and nice, but humans destroy everything. I wouldn’t recommend coming to this area unless you’re just looking for easy access to European food.
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Bo Phut Beach, Surat Thani, Thailand
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Go Early for Empty Sand
Even the busiest beaches are nearly deserted before 9 AM. A sunrise walk is the best hour of the day on the sand, and you'll beat the heat for a morning swim.
Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen
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Bo Phut Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bo Phut Beach worth visiting?
Bo Phut Beach holds a 4.3★ rating from 2,533 Google reviews — a strong rating for beaches in Koh Samui.
When is the best time to visit Bo Phut Beach?
The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – September, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).
Where is Bo Phut Beach located?
Bo Phut Beach is at Bo Phut Beach, Surat Thani, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.
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