what's it like on koh samet?

Answer 1

WOW! It is interesting to see this post. cuz always I've heard name of Koh Samui.

I've been there twice. The reason I was there is quiet and relaxing. And also quite close from Bangkok. even I had to take 3 hours of bus trip to get the dock for boat which is going to Koh samet. It is quite boring and made me tired. But it worth it.

After you get on the boat or a speed jet you just need 10mins to 30min depend on what you take.

I staied there almost 2weeks. I want to recomand you to lenting a bike. It is much easier to getting anywhere. And you can look around whole Koh samet if you want to. It is not that big island.

If you think about sleeping moment, you got to have AC. otherwise you can't have nice sleep at all. Staying in a hotel(or resort) without AC will make you soooo tired.

I recomand to go stay "maribu"resort. They have AC, satellite TV, hot water(which is good to have.but it is not necessarly need). small fridge and also breakfast included. AND~ owner is nice.
OH! They have small outdoor swimming pool which I enjoied soooooo much.

From Malibu resort, you have the beach right in front of you. and quite many of restaurant. so if you don't want to have a big party and just want to be at the beach and reralx, then it is great place.

OR if you want to have some party time. I recomand to go Gecko's bar area. Just take a taxi and say "Gecko's bar". then you can be there. There is several nice resorts along the beach. I've staied there too. But I don't remember name. It was in front of the beach. So, pick one. and have fun.

OH! During day time I ate Thai style food.( I don't understand why there kitchen is so dark even at day time. you need to look your food carefully before you start eatting, cuz I had "small fella" in my soup of food sometimes.lol ) and around 4~5pm they start putting up BBQ stuff and western food.(Everywhere) It is great.

Oh! Along the beach, you can get massage on the beach from Thai ladies. Oh well they are not that "Gorgeous ladies". they looks like mid 40's something. lol It is not that great but it is quite good. :)

Whatelse more I can tell you about Koh samet?

Hm.....

That place is just great for relaxing. I even often see a couple with babies. :)

OH!!!! OH!!!! when you stay there some of "sea fishing guy" might bugging you to join sea fishing course. NO NO NO. Don't take it. They will say to you that you can even feed "Shark"! Bul*****. They take you to the small sea farm with small shark fish. and you have to pay expensive food in certain restaurant. cuz they will take you to the restaurant around lunch time. Yak. It was horrible time for me.

Anyway..... If you going there. Have fun. I wish I can be there soon again!!!!! :)

Answer 2

I would look at Koh Samui - certainly for a first time visit, - it has its quiet spots, is an island, hire a bike or car, takes an hour to drive around the whole island, and find a place you like most, chaweng or Lamai the party places, others quiet and sedate, but plentu to do, whereas 2 weeks at Koh Vhang or Koh Samet would be probably too long, especially if you strike the rainy season, or the times when the sea around there is fully of stinging jellyfish, as can happen !

Answer 3

What you can do in Koh Samet is to relax and relax. The island has lovely beaches and nice swim spots too. It is not as crowded as the other islands like Samui, Phuket, etc. So you can relax in a beach cabin and enjoy the peace and beauty of the place.

Answer 4

There's many area for you to choose from.Its not that big of an island.That's the part I like most!The crowded one must be Ao Pai ...Like beach party ,young people hanging out !

Quiet beautiful one ...go to Ao Prao....accomodation a lil bit expensive compared to others area cuz there's only one hotel you can stay!

Family area ...lots of restaurant and 7-11 is Had Sai Kaew ...mostly Thai or tourist with the family,children........The others part of the island...QUIET! Overall....samed has the crystal clear water with white soft sand and the nicest and the closet to Bangkok you can get !

Samed doesnt have fancy restaurant like koh samui or koh tao ......this is national park by the way!!