Beaches and coves of Koh Samet & Rayong

Ao Cho is a small, laid-back bay on Koh Samet’s east coast, between Ao Nuan and the busier Ao Wong Duean.

Ao Hin Khok is a small sandy bay on Koh Samet’s east coast, just south of Hat Sai Kaew and separated from it by a small rocky point with a mermaid statue.

Ao Khai is a small bay just east of the Laem Mae Phim headland in Rayong’s Klaeng district, with a white sand beach of roughly 500 m.

Ao Lung Dam is a small, coconut-shaded bay about 500 m south of Ao Thian on Koh Samet’s east coast.

Ao Noi Na is a sandy beach on Koh Samet’s north coast, at the north-western end of the wide bay that curves west from Na Dan pier, and is reached by the island’s northern road.

Ao Nuan is a tiny, secluded cove on Koh Samet’s east coast, about ten minutes’ walk through the bush south of Ao Phutsa or down a gravel track.

Ao Phai is a small bay on Koh Samet’s east coast, a short way south of Hat Sai Kaew beyond Ao Hin Khok.

Ao Phutsa is a small sandy bay on Koh Samet’s east coast, reached from Ao Phai by a short walk over a headland.

Ao Prao is the only sandy beach on Koh Samet’s west coast, a secluded bay of white sand and blue water known for its sunset views.

Ao Thian, also known as Candlelight Beach, lies just south of Ao Wong Duean on Koh Samet’s east coast.

Ao Wai is a secluded bay on the southern part of Koh Samet’s east coast, about 800 m south of Ao Lung Dam.

Ao Wong Duean is a crescent-shaped bay midway down Koh Samet’s east coast, with roughly 500 m of clean white sand.

Koh Kudi is a small wooded island in Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park, north-east of Koh Samet and about 6 km off the mainland, with a sandy beach on its north-western tip.

Koh Thalu is a small, largely forested island in Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park, east of Koh Samet off the Rayong coast.

Laem Charoen Beach is a sandy spit at the mouth of the Rayong River, about 5 km south of the town centre, where the chain of city beaches running from Saeng Chan comes to an end.

Laem Mae Phim is a sandy beach of about 4 km in Klaeng district, east of Ban Phe, with a road running along its whole length.

Luk Yon Bay is a small beach on the north coast of Koh Samet, a few hundred metres from the Na Dan ferry pier, with a small pier running out from the middle of the sand.

Mae Ramphueng is a sandy beach stretching for around 12 km on the Rayong coast, about 11 km from the town and within Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park.

Nam Rin Beach is the easternmost and longest of the three beaches in Ban Chang, Rayong’s westernmost district, running for about 4 km east from Phayun Beach.

Phala Beach is the westernmost of the three beaches in Ban Chang district, close to U-Tapao airport, with Phayun Beach further east.

Phayun Beach is a short stretch of shore in the middle of the coast of Ban Chang, Rayong’s westernmost district, lying between Phala Beach to the west and the longer Nam Rin Beach to the east.

Saeng Chan Beach lies on the Rayong city shoreline, about 6 km from the town centre.

Hat Sai Kaew is the longest and best-known beach on Koh Samet, a stretch of fine white sand about 800 metres long, a short walk from the Na Dan pier.

Suan Son Beach lies just east of Ban Phe, the mainland port for Koh Samet ferries, facing a pine-shaded public arboretum.

Suchada Beach runs for roughly 3 km along the Mueang Rayong coast, west of Saeng Chan, forming a chain of connected beaches with Sai Thong, Saeng Chan and Laem Charoen along the same bay.