Bophut Beach Koh Samui is the perfect place to chill after doing some shopping in Fisherman’s Village. The hipster cafes make it an ideal lunch stop too!
How To Get To Bophut Beach
Bophut Beach Koh Samui sits on the Northern coast and is just a short 30 minute drive up from the popular tourist area or Chaweng.
We stayed in the Chaweng area of Koh Samui and rented a scooter for 150 Baht per day. This gave us access to the whole island!
Located directly in front of Bophut Fisherman Village be sure to head up on a Monday or Friday to catch the night market!
If you’re looking for transport to and from Koh Samui, you can pre-book all of your Lomprayah transfers.
For those short on time, or that prefer everything to be organised for them, there are some awesome tours on Get Your Guide available to book in advance.
For a tour with a difference, the Private Tour with Jet Skiing and Sunset Dinner takes you to Fisherman Village and concludes with dinner on Bophut Beach!
Bophut Beach Entrance Fee
It is free to visit Bophut Beach.
Bophut Beach Opening Times
Bophut Beach is open all day, every day.
Best Time To Visit Bophut Beach
The best time to visit Koh Samui is between the months of December and March, when the weather is most settled.
The hottest month of the year is June, with temperatures reaching 33°c.
Bophut Beach is a great spot to visit day or night .
This is a large beach, so you should be able to find a spot to yourself whenever you visit.
In addition, Fisherman’s village, right behind the beach, is a great spot to visit. Especially when the night market is on. (Monday and Friday)
What To Pack
What To Expect At Bophut Beach In Koh Samui
Bophut Beach Koh Samui is situated on the Northern point of Koh Samui Island.
Its beautiful white sand beach gently slopes down to crystal blue waters and attracts countless tourists every single day. A great place to chill and unwind in the sun.
Alternatively, along the beach there are all kinds of water sports you can get stuck in to. From jet skiing to banana boats and even flyboarding.
There are also some dive shops in the area, offering scuba lessons or day dives.
Bophut Beach Koh Samui has built up a reputation as being one of the best beaches on the island and rightly so!
There are endless eateries along the coast with everything from cool and quirky cafes, cuisine specific restaurants and restaurants serving delicious local food for the ones that like to taste the culture.
There is even a famous restaurant, beach club that does a fire show every night!
Fisherman’s Village
Not only that, Bophut Beach Koh Samui is smack bang at the end of Fisherman’s Village. This village is rapidly being recognised as being the most elegant and well-preserved place on the island.
With rows of old wooden shop/houses, with modern buildings dotted in between that complement the vibe, it retains a distinctly Mediterranean feel.
Probably due to it was the main French outpost on the island for many years. It also holds an awesome night market every Monday and Friday!
So, if you’re planning a souvenir shop, you have the added bonus of the beach right there with the inviting warm sea to take a dip in afterwards.
Fisherman’s Village is a great place to visit during the day or the night time, with restaurants and bars and an awesome atmosphere at all times.
Where To Stay In Koh Samui
Luxury
Tango Luxe Beach Villa Samui offers tropical villas with a private pool and free WiFi.
It has a main infinity pool, two on-site restaurants and pampering spa treatments.
Luxurious ocean-facing villas come with a 42-inch flat-screen TV, iPod dock and sun loungers.
The large en suite bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower stall.
Tango Luxe Beach Villa Samui is a 5-minute drive from Seatran Ferry Pier, which offers transfers to Koh Phangan. It is 1.9 miles from Samui International Airport.
Mid-Budget
Located along Chaweng Road, the charming Mercure Samui Chaweng Tana features cosy and comfortable rooms with free WiFi.
Offering 2 dining options, the property also boasts an outdoor swimming pool with pool bar.
Just 550 yards from the beach, the hotel is a 15-minute drive from Samui International Airport. Samui Ferry Terminal is a 30-minute drive away.
The Thai-style rooms come with wooden flooring and furnishings. Each room has a tea/coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a minibar.
Guests enjoy satellite channels on a flat-screen TV. An en suite bathroom comes with a shower.
Budget
Just off Chaweng Beach Road, the family-run Arina Boutique Residence offers cosy rooms decorated with traditional Thai artwork.
Providing free Wi-Fi, it is just 2 minutes’ drive from central Chaweng. Arina Residence is a 30-minute drive from Nathon Ferry Pier and a 45-minute drive from Tong Yang Ferry Port.
Koh Samui Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Decorated with dark wood furnishings, rooms at Arina feature a private balcony and a 29-inch flat-screen cable/satellite TV.
For more places to stay in Koh Samui, you can check the latest prices on Booking.com.
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