Bophut Beach In Koh Samui - A Complete Guide

Bophut Beach Koh Samui is the perfect place to chill after shopping through Fisherman’s Village. The hipster cafes make it an ideal lunch stop too!

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How To Get To Bophut Beach Koh Samui

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.

What To Expect At Bophut Beach Koh Samui

Bophut Beach Koh Samui is situated on the Northern point of Koh Samui Island.

It’s beautiful white sand and crystal blue waters attract countless tourists every single day.

Not only that, Bophut Beach Koh Samui is smack bang at the end of Fisherman’s Village. Which holds an awesome night market every Monday and Friday!

So, if you’re planning a souvenir shop, the beach is right there to take a dip afterwards.

Fisherman Village is great for the day and the night time, with restaurants and bars and an awesome atmosphere at all times.

Bophut Beach Koh Samui Beaches Best Beaches In Koh Samui — The beach is a huge stretch of sand

Bophut Beach Koh Samui has built up a strong reputation as one of the best beaches on the island and rightly so!

Along the beach there are all kinds of water sports you can get stuck in too. From jet skiing to banana boats and even flyboarding.

There are endless restaurants along the coast where you can grab a bite for lunch.

There’s everything from cool and quirky cafes, cuisine specific restaurants and local grub for the one’s that like to taste the culture.

Where To Stay In Koh Samui

Luxury – Tango Luxe Beach Villa Samui

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 – Mercure Samui Chaweng Tana

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 – Arina Boutique Residence

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.