Lamai Beach
Clear swimming water and a mellower scene than Chaweng, with the quirky Hin Ta Hin Yai rocks at its south end.
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Nearby beaches on Koh Samui
Other shores worth the trip — tap through to each beach's guide.
Silver Beach (Crystal Bay)
A tiny cove of clear turquoise water and granite boulders — the island's best casual snorkelling.
© Damian Moore (CC BY-SA 2.0) Chaweng Beach
Two kilometres of powder-white sand fringed with bars, resorts and watersports — Samui's liveliest beach.
© Sgroey (CC BY-SA 4.0) Bophut Beach (Fisherman's Village)
Golden sand fronting Fisherman's Village, where teak shophouses draw sunset diners and a lively Friday market.
© Damian Moore (CC BY-SA 2.0) Choeng Mon Beach
A sheltered, shallow crescent with calm water and soft sand — easy paddling for younger kids.
Maenam Beach
A long, quiet stretch of coconut palms and shallow water, far from the island's busier resort strips.
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Lamai Beach · Nearby beaches on Koh Samui · 6 beaches