Koh Samui – The perfect tropical escape
Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand and fast becoming one of the most sought after holiday destinations in the world. With outstanding natural beauty, a vibrant nightlife and a superior international restaurant scene, Koh Samui is an ideal location for a long and laid-back holiday in Koh Samui villas. The island is surrounded by travel-worthy locations that will make your trip to Koh Samui the best experience of your life.
Major attractions of Koh Samui
Koh Samui is part of the Angthong archipelago, which features the untouched Angthong National Marine Park. Trips are available to the park on a daily basis and one of the best tours available is with Blue Stars Kayaking. They allow you to get up close to nature by kayak. Chaweng Beach and Lamai Beach are other popular areas of Koh Samui for their stunning sandy beach, boasting water sports and vibrant nightlife. Some other major attractions and activities to enjoy are the picturesque waterfalls, elephant trekking, 4WD mountain tours, grand temples and evening Walking Street markets.
Rent a luxurious holiday villa on Koh Samui
A villa holiday on Koh Samui affords all the luxuries of modern living alongside traditional culture and tropical island beauty. Explore the contrasting towns and beaches in our in-depth guide, and browse some of the stunning Koh Samui villas on offer. Some of the most popular luxury holiday villas are the beachfront or hillside sea view villas of which there are many to choose from. Koh Samui's international airport is continually hailed as one of the finest in the world, and is linked with direct flights to Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong.
Choengmon beach, Koh Samui
Choengmon beach is located in the North-East of Koh Samui, only 15min away from the airport and Chaweng beach or Bophut's Fisherman's village. It enjoys a quieter ambiance with many private villas and houses as well as all types of hotels and resorts along its cove beach.
There is no village strictly speaking but a wide range of local amenities are still available. As the sun sets all the small resorts convert their beachfront into a huge alfresco dining area. You can wonder along the beach and choose the perfect spot to eat and relax. Alternatively head away from the beach where there are numerous mid to high-end restaurants offering Italian, French, European and Indian cuisine.
Sala Samui is a leading top of the field resort and is attached to the unique fusion restaurant, Pangaea. Neigbouring White House and Imperial Boat House Resorts each offer restaurants and spas to vie for your attention. Most of the resorts attract an older, package tour crowd, predominantly from Germany and France. This is reflected in the food and entertainment on offer in many of the resorts' restaurants. So don't expect the Thai cuisine served to be too spicy and do expect traditional Thai dancing and numerous Filipino bands expertly playing covers of Western pop standards.
A big advantage for anyone travelling with children, is that the resorts are all built on substantial grounds and therefore have all got much bigger swimming pools than can generally be found elsewhere on the island. Cheap accommodation, on the other hand, is virtually non-existent in Choeng Mon.
Massage salas are set up on the beach throughout the day offering all types of Thai or oil massage together with a comprehensive list of other treatments.
The beach is free of the obtrusive noise of watersports found in some areas of the island. The sands curve offering a variety of views and perspectives, from the more populated main beach to hidden alcoves enjoyed by those wishing for some peace.
Choeng Mon does not receive a regular songtiew service so taxis, both car and motorbike, are your best bet. You could also rent jeep, making the most of the handy location right in the middle of Samui's major attractions.
A select number of towns on Samui compete for the title of Koh Samui's prime area, based on whether it be beach, properties, amenities, community, or just sheer bluster. Choeng Mon is always in the front running. Check out and tell us what you think.
Choeng Mon villas for rent
There are no direct beach private villas in Choeng Mon but a range of gated estate properties only a short drive away from the sands and with easy access. Villas range from basic to fully serviced. Take some time to browse our regularly updated Choeng Mon villa listings for these sought after properties in an exclusive area.
