Chaweng Beach
Chaweng Beach
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Larry K
Hirakata, Japan30 contributions
Mar 2023
Visited Chaweng Beach a couple of times in mid-March 2023. When the seas weren't rough and the wind howling, the water was a turbid brown from all the raw sewage pumped into the ocean. To be clear, the beach was completely polluted, a no go. It was appalling, disgusting, and very disappointing. And no, it hadn't recently rained. This wasn't runoff. You could see what it should've been, as there were patches of turquoise water 50 meters or so offshore. Right at the shoreline was the worst, as the sewage had coalesced into a chocolate brew that discouraged one from even dipping their toes in the water.
Written 24 March 2023
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Stian L
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Chaweng beach is a beautiful beach with lovely sand and could be absolute pearl, but it is ruined by litter and garbage everywhere.
Koh Samui in general is a beautiful island destroyed by litter and garbage. There is no garbagebins and the people living of tourism and especially the ones with beach side locations takes absolutely no responsibility of cleaning up the beach area or the area around them.
It is a shame.
Koh Samui in general is a beautiful island destroyed by litter and garbage. There is no garbagebins and the people living of tourism and especially the ones with beach side locations takes absolutely no responsibility of cleaning up the beach area or the area around them.
It is a shame.
Written 7 March 2023
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Mike S
Munich, Germany8 contributions
Feb 2023
This is a great big beach to visit. You can walk along the beach for a long time and the waves are nice and big when we were there.
Written 1 March 2023
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Holidaygirl53
Portchester, UK64 contributions
Feb 2023
I’m staying here for 22 days while visiting my son. However, I’ve not been able to swim here as the sea is too rough. It is a lovely sandy beach so I’m very disappointed.
Written 28 February 2023
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philippev740
Lausanne, Switzerland34 contributions
Jan 2023
I have been several times to Chaweng and stayed 6 days this year at the Montien House.
The sea is no longer clean and there are lots of garbage on the beach. Worse...more than half of the beach has disappeared At high tide the water comes right in front of the Montien. You can no longer walk along the beach.
The sea is no longer clean and there are lots of garbage on the beach. Worse...more than half of the beach has disappeared At high tide the water comes right in front of the Montien. You can no longer walk along the beach.
Written 25 February 2023
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Worldtraveler Natascha
Katwijk, The Netherlands83 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
A lot of tourists but that make sense. The beach is gorgeous and so is the water. There are people selling things but you can avoid them
Written 25 February 2023
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Starr M
Burton upon Trent, UK13 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
On a return visit after a 5 year gap, I was disappointed. The beach is littered with rubbish washed ashore. Plastic. Lots of plastic. While walking along the sand I stepped over a hyperdermic needle among other trash. Shampoo bottles, make up, water bottles, ect. Sorry Chaweng but I will not be rushing back.
Written 19 February 2023
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Essexbarber
Hadleigh, UK40 contributions
Jan 2023
Recently spent some time on this beach and wow its beautiful, the people along the beach are soo friendly and approachable, the Thai massages dotted along the beach are amazing, listening to the waves crash in and I even ended up hiring out a Jet Ski to have some on the waves!
Written 18 February 2023
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Rafał W
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Great long sandy beach with bars and restaurants along. Beautiful view makes it perfect place for sunbathing. During the day it’s really crowded place.
Written 12 February 2023
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Darren S
Sheffield, UK403 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Fantastic beach only second to Gold Coast Australia!
We are staying in Bhoa Put but have travelled every day (during our 3 week stay to visit this beautiful beach which has something for all ages.
Bars & restaurants aplenty along the 3 Kilometre stretch of golden sands.
Only issues are drugs are offered by beach vendors & sea can be rough when wind is blowing & no lifeguards are patrolling the beaches.
We are staying in Bhoa Put but have travelled every day (during our 3 week stay to visit this beautiful beach which has something for all ages.
Bars & restaurants aplenty along the 3 Kilometre stretch of golden sands.
Only issues are drugs are offered by beach vendors & sea can be rough when wind is blowing & no lifeguards are patrolling the beaches.
Written 30 January 2023
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Roadrunner444
Telford, UK251 contributions
Hi. I'm thinking of staying at First bungalow resort South Chaweng and I love swimming. Is the swimming good there with no rocks or are there better placesto swim? Thank you.
Delaney
Singapore, Singapore222 contributions
The beach there is nice! Do note there are rocks over to the left side of the beach from first bungalow. Otherwise the beach /water is a clear stretch to the right. I'd say it's good for a swim!
Enrico U
45 contributions
Buongiorno, alloggero a luglio in un resort in questa spiaggia,ho letto che una zona è più bella dell'altra sapete dirmi qual è? Alloggero al samui resotel Beach Resort.
Stefania M
Napoli7 contributions
Condivido con i precedenti, zona Samui Green Hotel a Chaweng è la migliore!
Samantha taylor
1 contribution
Hi all me and my husband are wanting to book koh samui in July/august 2020 we have 2 young children. We have been to Bangkok phuket and koh lak before we just want to make sure it's not a young party island and there is family that go here. And what is the wrather like in July and August x
Luc T
Athens, Greece94 contributions
1) it is not at all a party island
2) Not much to see for young children
3) mostly sunshine with some showers. Temp between 28 and 35 degrees
4) Its best to rent a car to go somewhere unless you are in Chaweng
5) The island is mainly for beach tourists ( Chaweng an Lamai beach are the best )
มิว ลูกสงขลานครินทร์
Surat Thani, Thailand5 contributions
This Chaweng beach is a beautiful beach. And shady with the smell of nature The water is not very deep to play. Suitable for taking pictures with friends and family. Including walking in the peaceful nature. Recommended to visit here.
Ba Review Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,703 contributions
Coming soon.THANKS.
Tracey L
Melbourne, Australia37 contributions
where did you stay in chaweng ?
Mukul S
8 contributions
If you like to stay near market, bar, restaurants and fun places then stay near to any accommodation at Central Festival Samui. Or you prefer quite places then stay at Samui Reotel beach resort. We stayed here for two nights and found it extremely comfortable in all manner. You Can go to Central Festival Samui area by 50 Baht bus from here.
christinewhite1
1 contribution
I want to take my girls who are teenagers to Koh Samui I'm confused on where to stay I would like a nice resort on the beach but also near shops, markets etc as girls love shopping and also restaurants and bars is there any particular area of Koh Samui you could recommend that would have all of the above Thankyou
jeffandlauren
Fitzroy, Australia266 contributions
I would stay towards the Lamai end of Chaweng- the beach is better. If you can find the locals market the prices are much better.
There are plenty of shops, bars and cafes all along Chaweng though
chrisn11613
Ringwood, UK11 contributions
Where can u buy Dvds. Have looked everywhere in Thailand with little success
Gee J
Melbourne, Australia36 contributions
I only saw one place in Koh Samui. Phuket had quite a few
Susanne J
23 contributions
Hej, är det långgrunt eller ”badbart” på den sträcka du beskriver? Har du varit på Lamai? Svårt att välja här. Tack för bra skrivet omdöme! //Susanne
Claudia M
Bangkok, Thailand12 contributions
Hejsan! Absolut badbart, men långgrunt skulle jag nog inte säga att det var. Inte som det är på vissa ställen här i thailand. Gick du ut några meter så hade du vatten till midjan. En annan grej om vattnet var att det flöt några lila små pluttar i vattnet. Helt ofarliga tror jag(?), jag undvek dom så mycket som möjligt. Vette sjutton vad det var för något men de var nästan överallt.
Har tyvärr inte varit i lamai. Hoppas du får en trevlig resa=)
Colette j
Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, France114 contributions
je voudrais savoir quel temps il fait en février a koh samui et y a t'il beaucoup de russes, je part en février 2019 merci pour votre réponse.
Danytwo
Paris, France28,288 contributions
En février c'est la saison sèche jusqu'en mars , début avril . J'ai rencontré des russes mais pas énormément . cela dépend de l'endroit où vous aller . En général on les trouve dans les lieux touristiques comme Chaweng , lamaï et dans les hébergements bon marché , Dans le Nord vers Maénam , Bang Por ce sont plutôt les allemands que l'on rencontre , au niveau discrétion et finesse c'est pas mieux ! Bonne vacances quand même !!
CHAWENG BEACH - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Chaweng Beach
- We recommend booking Chaweng 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 12 Chaweng Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Chaweng Beach:
- Koh Samui Island Tour by Boat (From S$129.43)
- Ko Samui City Tour including Wat Phra Yai, Lat Ko Viewpoint, Hin Ta Hin Yai Rock (From S$100.93)
- Private Arrival Transfer : Koh Samui Airport to Koh Samui Hotel (SHA Plus) (From S$19.76)
- Koh Samui Private Customized Tour with Driver (From S$53.12)
- Ko Samui City Tour including Wat Phra Yai, Lat Ko Viewpoint, Hin Ta Hin Yai Rock (From S$70.65)
- Hotels near Chaweng Beach:
- (0.04 km) Ark Bar Beach Resort
- (0.07 km) Lub d Koh Samui Chaweng Beach
- (0.16 km) Chaweng Garden Beach Resort
- (0.15 km) Montien House
- (0.11 km) Lucky Mother Bungalow
- Restaurants near Chaweng Beach:
- (0.02 km) Elephant Beach Club
- (0.04 km) ARKbar Beach Club
- (0.12 km) Curry Pot Indian Restaurant
- (0.06 km) Tropics Beach Club
- (0.24 km) Duomo