Explore Chaweng and Lamai on the east coast. Both have accommodation and restaurants, but their sand and underwater terrain differ, so consider scenery and swimming conditions together.
Ko Samui · Beach map
Select a pin for its location and visiting guide.
Pins represent a beach, bay or village. Read the list below for access and swimming conditions; a pin does not mark an entrance, car park or swimming zone.
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.
After arriving on Ko Samui, travel to Chaweng by the island’s roads. Chaweng Noi to the south is a separate beach.
Relax beside a palm-lined curve of sand at Lamai on Ko Samui’s east coast, south of Chaweng. Accommodation and restaurants are nearby. It suits a leisurely day walking and eating with your partner or family. Even if you do not swim, take time to enjoy the palms and sea.
Lamai is on Ko Samui’s east coast, south of Chaweng, and is accessible by the island’s roads.
For mainland beaches, choose your actual drop-off and the route to the shore. For islands and beaches reached by boat, arrange the arrival pier and return journey too. Include the town or island name in searches, as different places can share a beach name.
Do not swim while a red flag is flying.
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.
