Why stay near Samui’s Choeng Mon Beach? Because there’s lots to love. Here’s our totally impartial answer – 12 good reasons from its biggest fans.
- The sand on Choeng Mon is the softest, whitest and sugariest of anywhere on Samui.
- Charming, casual beach bungalows, beach massage huts and restaurants make up much of the beach-front, giving it a very personal feel.
- It’s just a ten-minute walk (or 2-minute drive) from our rental house – not a bad morning commute?
- Spending time on Choeng Mon Beach still feels like you know a really good secret.
- It draws a happy crowd of all ages – both families and couples alike. Coming to Samui with kids? Choeng Mon sand makes perfect castles. (The Full Moon crowd and party set tends to stick to livelier (rowdier) Chaweng).
- There’s a choice of fine dining at both ends of the beach (Q Signature – haven’t tried it, Sala Samui – delicious), and casual breakfast and lunches in between.
- Choeng Mon Beach is long enough to make a lovely stroll at sunset.
- But – it’s small enough to walk everywhere.
- Choeng Mon’s high street is a proper town – with all the services you could need: laundry, banks, car rental shops, pharmacies, etc.
- Though a quiet main road, it’s close to the ring road – just a short drive in either direction to larger Chaweng and delightful Fisherman’s Village.
- It’s home to Garland Restaurant – Samui’s best fish dish.
Right – 11 reasons to give Choeng Mon beach a try. Saving best ’til last, #12, Choeng Mon’s sunsets. Here’s one of its most vivid….
