Top 10 Things to do in Ko Samet, Thailand

September 7, 2017 Hector Krause

Just three hours from Bangkok, Ko Samet is a favorite weekend beach getaway for expats and locals alike. However, most tourists head further south for their island breaks. Most of the island is protected as part of Khao Laem Ya – Mu Ko Samet National Park, making it clean and relatively unspoiled. The island offers a variety of resorts, from the quiet and family-orientated to those catering to the party-till-dawn crowd.
Restaurants in Ko Samet

1. Ao Prao Beach

Ko Samet, Thailand
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 351 reviews

Ao Prao Beach

Reviewed By Cecilie D - Asker, Norway

Best beach on the island to see the sunset. People come here from all over the island to see it, and if the weather is clare, its amazing. Do not miss the giant tree at the end of the batch, its fantastic. But the hotels on this beach is overpriced, so go here for the sunset and som drinks, but stay somewhere else:-)

2. Rayong Aquarium

Moo 2, Tambon Phe, Muang, Rayong 21160, Thailand 0.038-653741
Excellent
31%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 252 reviews

Rayong Aquarium

Reviewed By Umesh99

Very cheap even for foreigners also - 30 Thb only. You can easily spend an hour or more here. I liked the Seating area outside - it has nice view of sea.

3. Mae Ram Phueng Beach

Phe, Thailand +66 88 334 7755
Excellent
31%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 94 reviews

Mae Ram Phueng Beach

Reviewed By David B - Rayong, Thailand

January-February is the season of high tides along Rayong Province's many Beaches, and with the high tides come dramatically increased levels of rubbish.
The rubbish, which includes plastic, polystyrene, glass, fishing nets, and other assorted flotsam and jetsam is dumped by ships and boats plying the Gulf of Thailand, and is washed ashore by the high tides.
I walk my dogs on Mae Ram Phueng every morning and now I have to literally watch every footstep as I pick my way through this ghastly mess.
Mae Ram Phueng is polluted at the best of times. At the moment it is particularly unsavoury.

4. Rayong Surf School

81/2 Moo1, Mae Ramphung Beach Road, Ban Phe 21160, Thailand
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Rayong Surf School

Surf Shop Surf School

Reviewed By Marissa R

There is only one teacher per group..in phuket you would get one teacher per student for the same price. The quality of the class is also far below my expectation ( i have taken classes in phuket and other countries). The wave is also not accommodative for sufing but thats not the school's fault, though i would hv expected them to b frank before i travelled all the way there for the class.

5. Ao Wai

Ko Samet 21160, Thailand 0386516812
Excellent
71%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 51 reviews

Ao Wai

Reviewed By Ed M - Bangkok, Thailand

There are a ton of smaller quieter Beaches down the southern coast from Sai kaew. Grab a cheap motor bike for the day for 300 baht and go adventuring. The road can be windy and steep, so take it slow. This beach is closer to the end of the Beaches. It has a lot of trees and a peer. The actual beach portion is a little smaller, but it has lots of trees and not many boats at all.

6. Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park

79 Moo1, Baan Kon Ao Hat Mae Rumphueng Rd., Phe 21160, Thailand
Excellent
39%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 43 reviews

Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park

Reviewed By Nick K

Nice place if your not lazy to walk a bit on rocks and steps.... nice views and can walk through jungle. ?

7. Sai Kaew Beach

Ko Samet, Thailand
Excellent
34%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 660 reviews

Sai Kaew Beach

Reviewed By Cecilie D - Asker, Norway

This is the main beach. Try to find another beach. There are so many beautiful Beaches on the island, så try another one:-)

8. Ban Phe Market

Phe 21160, Thailand
Excellent
19%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 26 reviews

Ban Phe Market

Reviewed By Mr_Nobody_1979 - Krakow, Poland

Well, it's a covered day market which sells mostly packed staff like dry fruits, dried fish and other consumables. Items repeat themselves on almost every single stall. Pretty abandoned at a time of our visit (late afternoon). We found it one stop one time attraction, not really much to write home about.

9. Ao Wong Duean

Ko Samet 21160, Thailand
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 81 reviews

Ao Wong Duean

Reviewed By Reslimpan - Shanghai, China

This is a great family friendly beach. White, nice sand. Pretty shallow beach making it suitable for kids. No water scooters or banana boats makes it nice and relaxing. A few options to drink and eat along the beach. Try Vong Duean restaurant if you want to eat good food, the others are only so-so at best.

10. Khao Laem Ya

Tambon Phe, Amphoe Mueang, Phe, Thailand
Excellent
13%
Good
68%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 15 reviews

Khao Laem Ya

Reviewed By EnzOnTour

It may seem like there is nothing much, but if you get there and really let yourself go and relax you will find the place very enjoyable. Get into the water if you have time. They have decent toilets and shower rooms. You can spend 2 hours to half a day there.

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