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Chaweng Beach Koh Samui Thailand
Chaweng Beach is the longest beach of Samui Island at 7km, located on its eastern coast. The fine white sands and aquamarine waters are highly enticing to tourists. There are exquisite coral reefs as well as two islands close to the beach. The smaller of the islands can be reached by crossing the shallow water on foot. The bigger and farther island is reachable only by kayaking or snorkeling.
The beach area is accessible only through hotels, as there is no approach directly from the road. The central section of the beach is always crowded with tourists and vendors selling fruits, drinks and Thai food. The road running parallel to the beach is cluttered with restaurants, bars, convenience stores and souvenir shops. Those looking for solitude can try the north and south ends of the beach.The presence of a young crowd due to the thriving nightlife has resulted in dirtying of the beach area. The initiative of local developers to clean up the area is a welcome change. |
Transportation
Chaweng is located at a short distance from the Koh Samui airport. Bangkok Airways fly daily flights to Koh Samui. If traveling by train or bus, it will take you up to Surat Thani in mainland and you have to catch connecting ferry to Koh Samui.
To get around locally, there are a few options – motorcycle taxi, hiring motorcycle or a jeep and the omnipresent songthaews. |
Accommodation
Chaweng offers the best deal for the package tourists and budget travelers. You should check the rooms and also whether there are any discos or clubs within earshot, before taking it.
Some of the budget hotels in Chaweng are Chaweng Pearl Cabana, BB Chaweng Beach Resort, Baan Chaweng Resort and Samui Plaza Hotel. The midrange resorts are Baan Samui Resort, Nora Lake View and Samui New Star. Amari Palm Reef Resort and Spa, Chaweng Cove Resotel, Nora Beach Resort and Spa and Poppies Samui are the ones in the luxury segment. |
Dining
There are several restaurants offering dining facilities at the beach. Some of them have luxurious setting like Poppies Samui. Others like Khao San Road Restaurant and Sea Food Centre offer excellent food at affordable prices.
Chaweng is the nightlife capital of Koh Samui. Live music, dance floors and live sports are the trademark of the bars, pubs and clubs here. Green Mango Club and Disco, Reggae Pub, The PFC and Black Jack Pub are some of the famous Chaweng nightspots. |
Things to do
Chaweng is the diving center of Koh Samui. It has an array of PADI-certified diving schools. 100 Degrees East, Salamander Dive Centre and Searobin Dive Center are the most famous.
Other water sports available are kayaking, snorkeling, surfing and catamarans rides. The beach area has many massage salas offering Thai massages, manicures, pedicures and hair braiding.
Other islands like Koh Tao and Koh Phangan are easily reachable from Chaweng. Angthong National Marine Park is also very popular with tourists visiting Chaweng.
Chaweng is a good place for bargain shopping for clothes, souvenir and handicrafts. |
Koh Samui hotel reviews booking guest houses in Koh Samui read user reviews then book |
Hotel Name |
Location |
Start Rate |
Breakfast |
Booking |
Baan Rom Mai |
Chaweng Beach |
12 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Moon Light Hotel |
Chaweng Beach |
12 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Chaweng Residence |
Chaweng |
15 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Lucky Home Resort |
Chaweng |
15 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Chaweng PR Guesthouse |
Chaweng Center |
18 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Jungle Club |
Chaweng Noi |
18 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Green Hotel |
Chaweng |
22 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Rose and Crown |
Chaweng Beach |
23 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Tongtip Mansion |
Chaweng |
24 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Chaweng House Center Point |
Chaweng Beach |
25 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Baan Suan Sook Resort |
Chaweng Lake |
26 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Orchid Residence |
Chaweng, Laem Din |
26 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Akwa Guesthouse |
Chaweng Beach |
27 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Chaweng Beach Hotel |
Chaweng Beach |
29 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Nora Lakeview Hotel |
Chaweng Beach |
29 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Samui First House Hotel |
Chaweng Beach |
29 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Hotel Ibiza |
Chaweng Lake |
29 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Samui Plaza Hotel |
Chaweng |
31 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
First Residence |
Chaweng |
32 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Chaweng Center Hotel |
Chaweng Beach |
32 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Penzy Guest House |
Chaweng |
35 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Superpro Samui |
Chaweng |
35 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Samui Beach Apartments |
Chaweng Beach |
35 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Arina Boutique Residence |
Chaweng Centre |
35 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Laem Din Hotel |
Chaweng, Laem Din |
35 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Baan Sukreep Resort |
Chaweng Noi Beach |
36 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Chaweng Chalet |
Chaweng Beach |
38 USD |
Include |
Booking |
The Room Chaweng |
Chaweng Beach Road |
38 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Chaweng Tara |
Chaweng Noi |
38 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Al`s Hut |
Chaweng Beach |
40 USD |
Include |
Booking |
BB Chaweng Beach Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
40 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Chaweng Villa Beach Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
41 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Samui Lagoon Bay |
Chaweng Beach |
41 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Seascape Beach Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
41 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Queen Boutique Place |
Chaweng Centre |
41 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Nova Samui Resort |
Chaweng Lake |
41 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Chaweng Noi Resort |
Chaweng Noi |
41 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Corto Boutique Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
44 USD |
Include |
Booking |
The Island Resort & Spa |
Chaweng Beach |
44 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Baan Laem Sila Resort |
Chaweng Noi Beach |
44 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Chaweng Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
46 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Tango Beach Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
46 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Evergreen Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
47 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Samui Coral Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
47 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Palm Island Hotel |
Chaweng Beach |
48 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
First Bungalow Beach Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
49 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Montien House |
Chaweng Beach |
49 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Marco Polo Resort |
Chaweng Noi |
50 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Al`s Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
51 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Ark Bar Garden - Beach Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
53 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Chaweng Bay View Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
53 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Malibu Beach Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
53 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Papillon Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
53 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Nora Chaweng Hotel |
Chaweng Beach |
56 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Le Murraya Resort |
Chaweng, Laem Din |
56 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Samui Island Beach Resort & Hotel |
Chaweng Beach |
57 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Best View Bungalow |
Chaweng Noi |
57 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Baan Talay Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
58 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Sans Souci Samui |
Chaweng Beach |
59 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Chaweng Cove Resotel |
Chaweng Beach |
61 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Chaweng Garden Beach Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
62 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
BW Samui Bayview Resort & Spa |
Chaweng Noi |
66 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Pandora Resort & Spa |
Chaweng |
76 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Impiana Samui Resort & Spa |
Chaweng Noi Beach |
76 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Baan Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa |
Chaweng Beach |
78 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Sheraton Samui Resort |
Chaweng Noi Beach |
79 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Constanza Boutique Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
82 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Samui Natien Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
82 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Chaweng Buri Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
84 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
85 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Baan Samui Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
85 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Samui Paradise Chaweng |
Chaweng Beach |
85 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Iyara Beach Hotel & Plaza |
Chaweng Beach |
93 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Le Paradis Boutique Resort and Spa |
Chaweng Beach |
93 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Kandaburi Resort & Spa |
Chaweng Beach |
96 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Nora Beach Resort & Spa |
Chaweng Beach |
96 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Bhundhari Spa Resort and Villas |
Chaweng Beach |
98 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Muang Samui Spa Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
100 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Buri Rasa Village |
Chaweng Beach |
111 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Chaweng Regent Beach Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
113 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Banana Fan Sea Samui |
Chaweng Beach |
115 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Muang Kulaypan Hotel |
Chaweng Beach |
115 USD |
Include |
Booking |
The Sarann |
Chaweng Noi Beach |
122 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Dara Samui Beach Resort & Spa Villa |
Chaweng Beach |
126 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Coral Bay Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
134 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui |
Chaweng Beach |
137 USD |
Include |
Booking |
New Star Beach Resort |
Chaweng Noi Beach |
138 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Amari Palm Reef Resort |
Chaweng Beach |
140 USD |
Include |
Booking |
Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa |
Chaweng Beach |
148 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Sareeraya Villas & Suites |
Chaweng Beach |
168 USD |
Include |
Booking |
The Briza Beach Resort & Spa |
Chaweng Beach |
206 USD |
Include |
Booking |
KC Resort and Over Water Villas |
Chaweng |
209 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
The Library |
Chaweng Beach |
275 USD |
Excluded |
Booking |
Nora Buri Resort & Spa |
Chaweng Beach |
276 USD |
Include |
Booking |