JM-1972

Choeng Mon Beach is 30 minutes away by taxi, there were taxis available outside Melia Hotel every time we left hotel, our experience in Samui is that taxis do not use a meter you agree a price before getting in. I imagine when there is a cruise ship in that there will be taxis. Have a look at You tube videos of different beaches. There is also a beach near fisherman’s village which is nearer the port. I found watching you tube videos helped me select where to stay. From Choeng Mon Melia to fisherman’s village 11-15 minute ride we were charged 400 Thai bhat. I think we could have negotiated it down slightly.

I was there in February for 3 weeks, Chaweng is a busy resort, on occasions a lot of rubbish seaweed was washed ashore, what time of year will you be there? There are only certain points you can get public access to the beach. The access I am aware of is near the Sala Beach Club and Centara Reserve Hotel. It might be worth going to a beach nearer the port, I liked Choeng Mon beach better than Chaweng, we also visited Chi beach club, the beach was also lovely, Food and drinks at the beach club were excellent but expensive for Thailand. Can’t wait to go back in 2025!