Getting there
On the island, search for ‘Chaweng Beach’ and specify your accommodation or meeting point along the long shore. If your hotel is at Chaweng Noi to the south, search using the hotel name.
Chaweng Beach
หาดเฉวง · Ko Samui
For a long curve of white sand on Ko Samui, visit Chaweng on the island’s east coast. Stay nearby and spend time resting beside the sea. Take a walk with your partner or family and pause when a view catches your eye. On a day without plans elsewhere, settle into an unhurried day at the beach.
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Before you visit
- Location and access
- After arriving on Ko Samui, travel to Chaweng by the island’s roads. Chaweng Noi to the south is a separate beach.
- Nearby facilities and services
- Accommodation is well established along Chaweng. Ask your hotel about its route to the sand before a walk or swim. Use hotel facilities according to your booking conditions.
Time beside the sea
White sand around a curved coastline
Walk along Chaweng’s long white beach and enjoy the curved coastline. Pause to admire a view with your partner or family. Spend some days near your accommodation and explore another stretch of beach on others.
Ask about the route from your hotel
The route from accommodation to the sand varies along this long beach. Ask how to reach it when booking. A hotel at Chaweng Noi to the south puts you on a different beach. Even near your own hotel, stay clear of water sports areas when swimming.
Swimming, waves and local conditions
Swim only in locally permitted areas, away from water sports equipment. Follow the beach flags and lifeguards’ instructions.
Do not swim while red flags are flying. Read the marine forecast before leaving and follow local swimming instructions after arrival. Waves and weather may delay or cancel boat trips, so ask about bad-weather conditions when booking.
Frequently asked questions
Are Chaweng and Chaweng Noi the same beach?
No. Chaweng Noi is a separate beach south of Chaweng. Use your hotel name and address to see which beach you are staying on. Give the hotel name when arranging a car to avoid reaching the wrong beach.
How do I get to Chaweng?
After arriving on Ko Samui, use the island’s roads. Specify Chaweng Beach together with your accommodation or meeting place. As the shore is long, an exact place name makes meeting on arrival easier.
Can I enter the water when there is a red flag?
No. A red flag means swimming is prohibited. Even if the sea looks calm, stay out of the water and spend your time on the shore.
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