#1
Coco Tam’s
4.4 (6,762)·Koh Samui
Price level$$$$Mid-range
Beachfront bar on Bo Put Beach famed for nightly fire shows, sand-level seating, and surprisingly good pizza.
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Nearly every entry here sits on the sand, from Bo Put and Bophut round to Lamai and the quieter north coast. Coco Tam's leads, with fire shows and beach seating that clearly pull a crowd, while Rock Bar and Cocktails By Pik over in Maret are the cheap end.
9 places$ to $$ price levelAvg 4.6 on GoogleUpdated Oct 2026
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- #2
ARKbar Beach Club & Resort
4.3 (8,021)·Koh SamuiPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeBeachfront bar and resort on Chaweng Beach, known for its lively after-dark atmosphere and ocean views.
- #3
Elephant Beach Club
4.6 (2,272)·Koh SamuiPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeBeachfront bar and club on Koh Samui's quieter northern shore, open daily with mid-range pricing.
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Best Hotels in Koh Samui
My pick at each price level in Koh Samui, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#1Luxury · 5-star
Explorar Koh Samui4.8 (2,489 reviews)
Stylish beachside resort in Mae Nam with infinity pool, gulf views, and highly rated service.
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#6Mid-range · 4-star
Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort & Villas4.7 (1,766 reviews)
Beachfront boutique resort on Koh Samui's quieter north coast, with villa-style rooms and attentive staff.
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- #4
Rock Bar
4.7 (1,467)·Koh SamuiPrice level$$$$BudgetLaid-back reggae bar by the sea in Koh Samui's Maret area, with multi-level seating and ocean views.
- #5
CLUB SEEN Koh Samui
4.5 (1,681)·Koh SamuiBeachfront club on Koh Samui's Bo Put shore, blending daytime lounging with evening DJ events.
- #6
The Deck Beach Club
4.7 (1,213)·Koh SamuiA beachfront bar and restaurant in Bophut offering Asian fusion food, sunset views, and a relaxed tropical atmosphere.
- #7
Sand Deck
4.8 (959)·Koh SamuiBeachfront bar on Koh Samui's quieter northern coast, open daily for drinks and dining by the sea.
- #8
100 Degrees East
5.0 (690)·Koh SamuiA highly regarded tour operator running snorkeling, kayaking, and diving trips to Ang Thong National Marine Park.
- #9
Cocktails By Pik
4.7 (924)·Koh SamuiPrice level$$$$BudgetBudget cocktail bar in Maret with generous happy hour deals, free snacks, and a laid-back road-watching vibe.
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