Koh Taen is a tiny island on the southern tip of Koh Samui. It's an excellent place for those who like nature, snorkelling, deserted white-sand beaches, and some quiet time away from busy tourist sites. There are limited facilities on the island – only 1 restaurant and some basic bungalows.

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On the eastern part of Koh Taen, you can find a long beach that often looks like it’s entirely for you. If you're a fan of snorkelling, you should go to the southern part, where you'll find coral reefs with plenty of different marine species just below the surface. Head over to the west of the island to enjoy a nice walk through a mangrove forest on a boardwalk walking path.

To visit Koh Taen for a day, make your way to the fishing village of Thong Krut and take a small boat for about 15 to 20 minutes. You can either book this at a tourist agency (only a few have this on offer) or get a long-tail boat to take you there. This allows you to negotiate a fair price yourself.

Koh Taen

Location: Taling Ngam, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

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Where to stay in Koh Samui

Exterior
Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa
9.4 out of 10, (383)
The price is P15,238
per night
P18,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
9.2 out of 10, (269)
The price is P17,735
per night
P21,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
Lobby
Mantra Samui Resort - Adults Only
9.0 out of 10, (1002)
The price is P8,274
per night
P10,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Mantra Samui Resort - Adults Only
View from room
Silavadee Pool Spa Resort
9.2 out of 10, (558)
The price is P17,649
per night
P20,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Silavadee Pool Spa Resort
Pool
The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
9.2 out of 10, (249)
The price is P21,548
per night
P25,578 total
includes taxes & fees
The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Lobby
Centara Reserve Samui
9.6 out of 10, (191)
The price is P35,852
per night
P42,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Centara Reserve Samui
Property amenity
ibis Samui Bophut
8.0 out of 10, (651)
The price is P3,735
per night
P4,434 total
includes taxes & fees
ibis Samui Bophut
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa
8.8 out of 10, (268)
The price is P17,289
per night
P20,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
OZO Chaweng Samui
8.8 out of 10, (1001)
The price is P11,964
per night
P14,201 total
includes taxes & fees
OZO Chaweng Samui
Beach/ocean view
Fair House Villas & Spa
8.6 out of 10, (521)
The price is P8,939
per night
P10,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Fair House Villas & Spa

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