Choeng Mon Beach - Chong Mon
Choeng Mon, situated on the far northeast corner of the island, consists of a number of beautiful and secluded bays, with some of the best accommodation on Koh Samui. The Choeng Mon area juts out from the rest of the island, and the main road cuts a more direct route through the island, helping to keep the beaches quiet. This area is popular with families, and people looking for relaxation, without the nightlife of other beaches. A significant amount of the area has been taken up by private residences, but there is still a good number of accommodation options, albeit it at the higher end of the scale.
The main Choeng Mon Beach here is one of the most beautiful on Samui, and while many people just like to totally relax here, there are plenty of water sport options for the more activity minded tourist. Just off the coast is the tiny island of Ko Fan Yai which can be reached on foot at low tide, but is also within reach of the beach by kayak, making for a fun activity.
There is no real village to speak of here, and most people tend to eat where there stay, although there are a few restaurants just away from the beach, close to the Choeng Mon Buri Hotel. Chaweng to the south, and Bo Phut and Big Buddha to the west, are all easily reached from here, and offer more nightlife choices.
There is some fantastic five-star accommodation in this area; The Samui Peninsula Resort & Spa is one of the islands finest, offering some luxurious rooms and villas, as well as a first class spa and private beach. The Sala Samui Resort & Spa also offers excellent villa accommodation, most with private swimming pools. Thongsai Bay is another five-star resort with its own private beach. These resorts all have excellent restaurants.
Choeng Mon Beach tends to attract more foreign than Thai tourists, and this is perhaps reflected in the restaurants and entertainment options. The Thai food on offer tends not to be too spicy, and there are often Thai dancers and Filipino bands playing in some of the restaurants.
Choeng Mon Beach is good for people travelling with children, with the higher end resorts having good facilities, including large swimming pools. Many people come to Choeng Mon with the intention of staying here for the duration of their stay for pure relaxation.
The disadvantage of Choeng Mon’s location, jutting out from the rest of the islands, means that transport is not so convenient here, songthaews do operate here, but are not nearly as regular as at the other major beaches. It is easy enough to arrange for taxis, and your hotel will be happy to assist, but it is a good option to consider hiring a car or motorbike if you want to visit other parts of the island.
There isn’t that much shade on the beach here, and so the sun and heat can get pretty intense. The swimming is fairly good and the beach is ideal for this, with lovely white sand.
- See a list of hotel and resort rooms on Choeng Mon Beach and book
- Find this beach on the Samui map
