Plai Laem · Beaches
Samrong Bay (Secret Beach)
A tiny hidden cove of about 200 metres between two jungle-covered rocky cliffs in the far northeast - nicknamed 'Secret Beach'. Fine soft sand, clean water, good swimming and snorkeling past the rocky shoreline. Quiet except in peak weeks. Free access; bring water, shade and a snorkel mask.
- Free
- Plai Laem
- about 2 hours
- Checked 25 Sept
Insider tips
- Go on a calm day - the rocky entry is much easier in flat water.
- Bring water, shade and everything you need - services are minimal.
- Bring a mask: snorkeling around the rocks is the bonus activity.
- Avoid peak holiday weeks if you want the 'secret' feeling - the cove is tiny.
The story
Samrong Bay - often nicknamed 'Secret Beach' - is a tiny cove of about 200 metres in the far northeast of Koh Samui, tucked between two rocky cliffs covered in dense tropical greenery, around the headland from Thongson Bay. The sand is fine and soft, and once you pass the rocky shoreline the water offers good swimming and decent snorkeling, with coral and fish around the rocks. It is an intimate, quiet place - ideal for reading, floating and simple sunbathing when the sea is flat.
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Shade is limited, so bring a hat or sarong. In peak holiday weeks it can get busy relative to its tiny size, because the 'secret' is well documented now. Access is by scooter or taxi to the far northeast, then a short path; parking is modest.
There are few to no services - bring water. Kayaks can sometimes be hired, and longtail boats can be arranged to explore the coastline.
Good to know
- Open 24 hours
- Free
- about 2 hours
- Calm days outside peak holiday weeks; morning for quiet
- Weather can affect the experience
- Good for couples: Yes
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.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 · 5 sources
Sources and last check
- Last checked
- 25 Sept 2026
- What was checked
- Details checked 25 Sept 2026
- Next check due
- September 2027
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