Maenam Beach
Maenam Beach
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4.5
1,427 reviews
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Judith M
2 contributions
Feb 2023
Great views from here to Koh Phangan. Was slightly messy with seaweed and leaves on beach but this made it more authentic for me.
Written 25 February 2023
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Daniel W
2 contributions
Nov 2022
A ovely beach with best views on the Island as you can see right over to Koh Phangan. A bit of rubbish in spots due to the storms this month but otherwise very clean and lovely sand.
Written 1 December 2022
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SO
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK32 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This is so much better than Chaweng beach. It is much quieter, it is very clean (it was when we were here but I did read a review from someone else who experienced it differently) and the sea has, in my opinion, a gentle slope so you have to go 30 yards before it is up to your waistline. We were at the Seaview restaurant. It was excellent food and good Vue for money. The staff are amazing. We got to use their sun loungers on the beach after lunch but we also bought drinks all afternoon as to not abuse the hospitality too much.
Written 11 August 2022
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WandererJ62
Perth, Australia82 contributions
May 2022
A pleasant beach that was good to walk along and get some exercise. The water falls away from the sand quickly and so isn't good for young children. It gets deep quickly. Still, the water was very clear and a lovely shade of blue. Plenty of palm trees to take a rest beneath for those who like to do that.
Written 28 May 2022
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walter b
Phuket, Thailand24 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Not the dream beach of tropical paradise.
The sand is not so whityand the sea not clear at all. I prefer the beaches of the East Coast.
The sand is not so whityand the sea not clear at all. I prefer the beaches of the East Coast.
Written 10 May 2022
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bl0ndie72
Ko Samui, Thailand2,585 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Mae Nam beach is stunning. It’s very quiet & you can walk for miles. The sea is very calm & currently warm for swimming in. Sometimes after a storm you may find some seaweed washed up on the beach, but this is nature.
Beautiful beach, some lovely villas / hotels / bars / restaurants- well worth a visit, especially as it is so quiet at the moment.
Beautiful beach, some lovely villas / hotels / bars / restaurants- well worth a visit, especially as it is so quiet at the moment.
Written 27 April 2022
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CO589KXK
20 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
This beach is usually nice and one of the best on the island. But lately it is covered in trash and weeds. With no tourism to support Samui’s beaches they are terribly neglected. The beaches in Phuket are spotless, world class, here on Samui they are a disgrace.
Written 29 December 2021
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Anastasia P
6 contributions
Sep 2020
I always stay at this beach. Deep (not too many beaches with deep water at Samui) and nice, not crowdy. Quite clean also.
Written 29 August 2021
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Prissana M
Bangkok, Thailand4 contributions
May 2021
Maenam Beach is my favorite place in Koh Samui. If you dont know where to stay, you should definitely try this place. The village is local and lively . We stayed at Khwan Beach resort and we really enjoyed our stay
Written 19 June 2021
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Akaradet Watcharakondara
11 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
I really like this place because of Koh Samui. Considered to be the second largest island in Thailand that is still full of charm. Spending time in Bophut is a great way to experience the local culture. The village's beachfront restaurants and pubs are the perfect place to watch the sunset.
Written 11 June 2021
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Mart&Chris
London, UK16 contributions
Do the beach sellers and fruit man still make daily visits to the beach?
Katrin A
Ko Pha-Ngan, Thailand4 contributions
Hallo zusammen.
Weiss einer ob man am Maenam beach auch Abends Feuershows sehen kann?
Lg
Chok d
Nimes, France344 contributions
Hallo! Katrin,
Yessss,you should be abble watching fireshows on Mae Nam beach ,specially on high touristic season (dec-march?). Specially at Santiburi Resort...Chôkdee/Good luck ! Enjoy your Mae Nam /Koh Samui ' Stay. (pls feel free if you have any questions about Mae Nam)
Б О
Kyiv, Ukraine26 contributions
подскажите, где купить фрукты тут? обошли все вокруг, 7/11 магазинов штук пять попалось, а тележки с фруктами ни одной.
Gennady G.
40 contributions
Добрый день, мест где продают фрукты на мой взгляд очень не много и это удивительно, в период моего посещения острова Рядом с отелем была всего одна Лавка со свежими фруктами, единственная и с невеликим выбором продукта, поэтому покупал манго в больших количествах, остальное только попробовать.
Р.S: сушеное манго есть в каждой аптеке и маркете, тоже вкусно, можно привезти с собой как презент, но находясь в таком месте хочется свежатинки))
Sandra S
Speyer, Germany1 contribution
Wie schaut es aus mit Plastik am Strand und im Wasser?
Bali (Kuta) bespielsweise ist VOLL davon, man kann dort nicht schwimmen, so viel Plastik schwimmt dort im Wasser und am Strand liegt es bergeweise...
HeiSch88
Heiligenhaus, Germany6 contributions
Wir waren im März am Maenambeach und es war sehr schön kein Plastik. Am Lamaibeach , wo wir früher immer hingefahren sind war das allerdings anders. Für uns kommt nur noch der Maenambeach in Frage.
sharpeishaz
Cardiff, UK219 contributions
Hello, Lovely photo, are those private sunbeds or can you hire them, if so where can you hire them and what part of the beach. I would like to visit but would need sunloungers/umbrella.
Bruce E
Forster, Australia243 contributions
The sunbeds are from a private resort. I think that you can hire them there. Most things are available in Thailand, if you have money. Just ask.
Catherine A
France20 contributions
Bonjour
Première fois en Thaïlande !!
Je lis qu il y a beaucoup de moustiques
Est ce toujours le cas en ce moment nous seront là début mars ??
Beaucoup d entre vous sont déçus par les plages et surtout l eau qui n est pas aussi belle que decrite
Merci à tous pour vos futures réponses
Lap144600
Saint-Nazaire, France31 contributions
Bonjour
Oui des moustiques y’en a pas mal en novembre et aussi en mai, en mars je ne sais pas....l’eau est rarement limpide et surtout avec pas mal de détritus flottant mais on va en Thaïlande pour la philosophie de vie, les paysages la cuisine et les relations avec les habitants et c’est pour ces dernières raisons qu’on y revient ! Belles vacances
Winniemartini
Ramsey, UK31 contributions
Hi there, my husband and I would like to know if Maenam would be a better and quieter option for a few days after attending the full moon party or should we stay on koh phangan? Which would be more relaxing. Apart from the party we like clear waters and quiet beaches within easy reach of a few Thai eateries and maybe a market to mooch around. Also is it easy to navigate the island to sightsee? Thanks for any help available. Sandra.
Mark D
Penang Island, Malaysia1,302 contributions
Hi Sandra: I am having "technical, TripAdvisor" problems responding--- but I will try one last time.... Having stayed on Koh Samui [KS] for 2 weeks, I can readily attest that one can aggressively relax... or "just let it happen"....
We stayed very close to "Dramatically lovely" Lanai beach SW part of KS.... as we had a car [we drove from Penang, Malaysia] we visited many parts of KS. I walked on the beach for 90-150 minutes... and it was great. As there are many restaurants, one can easily find neat, off the beaten track restaurants. There are busses which can take one almost everywhere.
I hope that this was helpful....
mamasusi3
Montevideo, Uruguay167 contributions
Voy a estar con un crucero en Ko sumai, por el día. Somos 26, y mayores, 60+,
Que playas aconsejan y en que ir desde él atracaderos de los barcos?
Gracias !!!
mamasusi3
Montevideo, Uruguay167 contributions
Hi, I'm going to stay by a datos in Kho sumai. Can you tell me how to Getafe the Beach fronm the cruises Port?
Is it a God Beach? Can you rent chairs and umbrellas?
What eles do you rhink we must see ir do?
Thank you every one!!!
mamasusi3
Montevideo, Uruguay167 contributions
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MAENAM BEACH (Mae Nam) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Maenam Beach
- We recommend booking Maenam Beach tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 2 Maenam Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Maenam Beach:
- (0.04 km) The Moonrakers Beachfront House Koh Samui Thailand
- (0.05 km) Ban Lealay - Luxury 3 bedroom villa on Bophut Hill
- (0.23 km) Explorar Koh Samui - Adults Only Resort and Spa
- (0.09 km) The Moonrakers
- (0.19 km) Moonhut Bungalows
- Restaurants near Maenam Beach:
- (0.03 km) Nature Bar
- (0.04 km) Samui Kiteboarding Club
- (0.05 km) Nana Beach
- (0.14 km) ZENZIBAR Beach Bar & Restaurant
- (0.41 km) PASSA
- Attractions near Maenam Beach:
- (0.50 km) Dev Tailor Samui
- (0.75 km) Nan Maenam
- (0.38 km) Maxi Tailor Samui
- (0.41 km) Adrenaline Vibes Watersports
- (0.65 km) Chinese Temple