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Ko Samui, Thailand
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Chaweng is a beach on the east coast of Ko Samui. Chaweng is the largest and most popular of Samui's beaches. It has a lovely white beach and vibrant nightlife, especially at its north end.
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Offers all kind of PADI Dive courses from beginner to professional. Calypso also organize individual dive, snorkelling, and island trips to Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Tao and Ang Thong National Marine Park. Two modern high-speed catamarans make the journey very comfortable and safe. At Ko Tao is a tour boat with all the facilities required for a fun-filled day. Maximum 24 passengers per boat. Small groups: maximum 5 divers, 10 snorkellers per professional dive guide.
5 Star PADI Dive Resort and a BSAC Resort Centre. Safe diving in a friendly and supportive environment in which you can relax, have fun and enjoy your time.
Local dishes, fresh seafood, international cuisine. Fine wines and delicious drinks to match the luxurious tropical atmosphere and outstanding setting.
Trendy restaurant and bar in the centre of Chaweng. Ice cold beer, an amazing range of cocktails and a delicious selection of well-presented meals, including Thai food from 100 baht and a variety of Western favourites like pizzas, pastas, and burgers from under 200 baht.
A nice family-owned traditional Thai place with very reasonable prices. Don't expect a fancy interior, but very tasty food at cheap prices.
Has an excellent international and Thai restaurant if you are after exquisite surroundings presided over by a great chef.
A set of about 5 seafood restaurants. One's called StoneFish, a great place with excellent service. The food is amazing and they will grill/cook/boil/steam it just the way you would like to have it.
Every Wednesday and Friday there is the Ark Bar Beach Party, from 14:00-02:00, with a free BBQ @ 16:00, with international and local DJs, live musicians (drums and saxophone), and beach-side fireworks. The restaurant (on the beach) is open all day and night and is praised for the fresh seafood and over 300 dishes to choose from. Has rooms.
Nice staff and owner, with a nice crowd. Tuesday's pool competition attracts a large and fun crowd.
Large, mainly outdoor club that opens early evening till sunrise, in the centre of Chaweng. Has 2 dance floors and about 6 pool tables.
Samui's main nightclub, the main tourist spot.
Lively bar, packed every night with tourists, expats, and local girls. Free pool (3 tables). Very friendly staff.
A Chaweng institution, but don't be fooled by the name. Some nights are more techno than Marley, but this place does tend to be more laid back.
Lively dance venue in Soi Mango.
Rooms look sparse, but that can be attributed to the widely spaced furnishings and the rooms large size. Its restaurant is on the shore.
A nice dorm room hostel run by a crazy Scottish woman. Free coffee, tea, toast (DIY), half-hour free Internet, and very accommodating to budget travellers. Home-like, laid back.
Rooms include cable and air-con. Only problem is the loud music from the after-hours club nearby, but if you are getting in at 04:00 anyway then it hardly matters.
Very new, nice, clean and cheap. The one drawback is it gets very loud from 22:00-02:00 with the nightclub across the street. But if you plan on being out all night this is a good hotel. Wi-Fi advertised, but may not be working.
A small resort on Chaweng Beach. Free WiFi and free parking spots.
80 rooms.
เฉวง บลิสส์ บังกะโล
Beach bungalow hotel with pool and restaurant. Located on the quieter, southern end of Chaweng beach but still within walking distance to central Chaweng.
Modern setting and only a few minutes away from the beach.
Right on the beach with nice ocean views and complimentary shuttle trips to the centre of Lamai.
Modern facilities, clean style and a comfortable environment.
Apartments set amid tropical gardens with extensive facilities to relax.
At north end of Chaweng Beach. Ocean Kiss Restaurant and Tree Tops Restaurant are few of the highlights.
(บ้านหาดงาม บูติค รีสอร์ท
Friendly staff, ocean views, 4 pools, and great breakfasts.
อิมพีเรียล สมุย รีสอร์ท
A 6-bedroom private pool villa sleeping up to 12 guests. This modern, light-filled private pool villa enjoys panoramic views over Chaweng Noi, and suits larger groups or families seeking exceptional accommodation on Samui near all the action.
อิมเพียน่ารีสอร์ทสมุย
Designer hotel on the best part of the Chaweng Beach with good service and restaurant.
สมุยนิวสตาร์
50 rooms.
36 suites and 12 pool villas. Chef's Table restaurant serves both local and international dishes. 2 bars, swimming pools, transit lounge, a meeting room, fitness centre, and Raya Spa.
Two restaurants, 24/7 fitness center, spa, beachfront.
Chaweng is a few minutes ride south of the airport. If you book a taxi at the airport's transport desk, it will cost 400 baht.
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