Top Destinations Lamai Beach9 Hotels Lamai Beach is located on the east coast of Samui, and is the second liveliest beach after Chaweng. This over 4 km long beach is less crowded than Chaweng Beach, and perfect for couples and families who seek a relaxing holiday. Its downtown is smaller than Chaweng's, but still lively with plenty of shops, restaurants and bars. There are some budget accommodation for long stay travellers and newly built luxury hotels such as Banyan Tree Samui and Silavadee Pool Villa are also popular. Choeng Mon Beach25 Hotels Choeng Mon Beach is a beautiful small beach in the Northeastern corner of Samui. It is less crowded than Chaweng beach and offers a relaxing atmosphere. The white sandy beach with shallow water is perfect for families with small children. The area is also popular with couples and honeymooners as there are some luxury hotels with their own private beaches such as The Tongsai Bay and Six Senses Hideaway. Only a few shops and restaurants are found on the beach road, but a 10-minute short drive takes you to the centre of Chaweng Beach with its many shops, restaurants and bars. Chaweng Beach37 Hotels Chaweng is the largest and most popular beach in Samui Island. This over 5 km long white sand beach is good for swimming, jet skiing and banana boat rides. There are many nice restaurants and shops on the main street along the beach. From luxury resorts to budget accommodation, a large range of hotels are found here. Chaweng is an ideal beach for acitve holiday makers. Surin Beach8 Hotels Surin Beach is located on the west coast of Phuket, between Bangtao Beach and Kamala Beach. A small fishing village has become a nice quiet resort with some high-end hotels such as Amanpuri and Twinpalms. It is much less developed than Patong, but there are some fine reputable shops and restaurants. It is only about 20 minutes drive to Patong Beach.