The 10 Best Beaches in Koh Samui, Ranked
Our ranked countdown of the 10 best beaches in Koh Samui, scored by visitor ratings and review volume.
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Lamai Beach
A laid-back stretch of white sand on Koh Samui, ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and beachside dining.
Thong Nai Pan
Thong Nai Pan is the pair of horseshoe bays on Koh Phangan's northeast corner that many rate the island's best all-round base — Thong Nai Pan Yai, the larger so
Bo Phut Beach
A relaxed northern Koh Samui beach best known for its charming Fisherman's Village dining and evening atmosphere.
Chaweng Beach
Koh Samui's most popular stretch of sand, buzzing with resorts, restaurants, and beach bars.
Choeng Mon Beach
A sheltered northern Koh Samui beach known for remarkably calm, flat water and a unique wave-meeting phenomenon.
Bottle Beach (Haad Khuat)
Bottle Beach (Haad Khuat) on Koh Phangan's north coast is the island's poster child for earned seclusion — a wide crescent of soft sand backed by jungle hills,
Coral Cove Beach
A sheltered, rocky cove on Koh Samui's eastern coast, popular for snorkelling and a quieter beach experience.
Ban Tai Beach
A calm, scenic beach on Koh Samui's eastern coast, ideal for swimming, relaxing, and beachside dining.
Shark Bay
A quiet natural bay on Koh Samui offering snorkelling, soft corals, sea turtles, and the chance to spot small sharks.
Maenam Beach
A laid-back stretch of palm-fringed beach on Koh Samui's north coast, known for calm waters and a peaceful atmosphere.
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