The island's longest beach with restaurants and resorts.
Address: Chaweng, Bophut, Koh Samui
Chaweng is Koh Samui's most famous beach, stretching for about 6 kilometres along the island's east coast. Its soft white sand and turquoise water first drew backpackers in the 1970s.
Today it is the island's busiest area, with resorts, restaurants, shops and nightlife along Chaweng Beach Road. The northern end, Chaweng Noi, is quieter, with calmer, shallower water.
January to August; October to December is the rainy season.
Morning for a quiet swim; evening for beach dinners.
The north end is shallow and calm, good for children.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Yes, especially from January to August.
It is the liveliest beach on Samui.
Yes, the north end is calmer.
