Choeng Mon · Beaches
Choeng Mon Beach
A sheltered 1 km crescent bay on the northeast tip, protected by the offshore islands Koh Fan Noi and Koh Fan Yai. Shallow, calm water 20-30 m out makes it the top family swimming beach; at low tide you can wade to Koh Fan Noi. Quiet, upscale, 5 km from the airport.
- Free
- Choeng Mon
- about 3 hours
Insider tips
- Small sheltered bay with calm, shallow water and an islet (Koh Fan Noi) reachable on foot at low tide; far quieter than Chaweng despite being 10 minutes away.
The story
Choeng Mon is a small, sheltered crescent bay of about 1 kilometre on the northeast tip of Koh Samui, only about 5 km (10 minutes) from the airport. Two small offshore islands, Koh Fan Noi and Koh Fan Yai, act as a natural breakwater, so the water in the bay stays remarkably calm and shallow - 20-30 metres out it is still shallow enough for children - making this widely considered the best family swimming beach on the island. The sand is fine and pale, the bay is framed by rocky headlands (rocky areas at both ends), and the atmosphere is quiet and upscale rather than party-oriented.
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At low tide a sandbar can emerge and you can wade across to Koh Fan Noi - check tide times, wear reef shoes, and do not get caught by the rising tide. Snorkeling around the offshore islands is modest but pleasant on calm days. The beach is public: there is a free public parking area near the middle of the beach, and access lanes run between the resorts.
Shade is available under trees; the bay faces east (sunrise). Best months are roughly December to April; the October-November monsoon brings choppier days and occasional jellyfish warnings.
Good to know
- Open 24 hours
- Free
- about 3 hours
- December-April for calmest water; morning for quiet; low tide for the Koh Fan Noi sandbar walk
- Fully weather dependent
- Family friendly: Yes
- Good for couples: Yes
- Good for groups: Yes
- Scooter access: Yes
- Car access: Yes
Live view
Royal Muang Samui Villas - Choeng Mon beach
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Plan a visit
Free route: you go by your own scooter, car or on foot and we work out the order. Private tour: a local driver picks you up and takes you.
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