Because Koh Samet is a popular weekend destination for Thais and foreigners living in Bangkok, there are dozens of beach resorts, bars, and restaurants on practically every beach, though visitors are permitted to camp.
Despite its proximity to Bangkok, Koh Samet is a gorgeous island with powdery white beaches, typically pleasant year-round weather, and a range of hotel alternatives.
Visitors looking for pristine beauty on Koh Samet should avoid the more developed beaches along the east coast, however, even the most popular beaches are stunning. Rooms at the more affluent resorts on the west coast, which are great sites to watch sunsets, are available for those seeking more relaxation.
The island of Koh Samet is home to a multitude of beautiful white-sand beaches. Hat Sai Kaew, Ao Noi Na, Ao Luk Yon, Ao Phai, Ao Putsa, Ao Tubtim, Ao Lung Dum, Ao Cho, Ao Tawan, Ao Wong Duean, Ao Thian, Ao Wai, Ao Kiu, Ao Pakarang, Ao Karang, and Ao Phrao are some of the well-known Samet beaches.
Apart from its magnificent beaches and crystal clear sea, Koh Samet has a plethora of activities that make it an ideal escape for parties, families, and lovers.
Travel Advice
– Between October and April, when the seas are calm, is the greatest time to visit Koh Samet.
– Wear insect repellent around dawn and dusk, as Dengue Fever can be contracted on the island.
– Room rates are significantly lower than those advertised during the off-season (March–October).
– There is no freshwater source on Koh Samet. Water must be transported from the mainland or collected from rain. Please use with caution.
– On Koh Samet, there are three ATMs: one outside the 7-Eleven near the arrival port in Nadan, and two near the 7-Eleven near the national park entrance booth in Haad Sai Kaew.