Hat Rin Accommodation

Ko Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand, about 84 kilometers east of Surat Thani Province, about 700 kilometers south of Bangkok. Known as the Coconut Island, Ko Samui is one of the city's most famous and popular Thailand. With an area of 247 square kilometers, Ko Samui is the third largest island of Thailand after Phuket and Ko Chang (Trat province). The topography of the island is a plain with a mountain in the middle and 7 important streams. In addition, there is a paved road 50 km encircling the island. In addition, the area of the island extends to a group of 48 surrounding islets.

Despite the rapid pace of development, Ko Samui has been able to maintain its charm its classical image of a tropical resort surrounded by coconut trees. Passengers from the island can enjoy a benefit from dynamic day and nightlife along side with tranquility which can easily be found between the different parts of Ko Samui as the archipelago is a haven for fishermen and a natural den for seagulls and other rare birds.

Hat Chaweng and Hat Lamai are Ko Samui's most beautiful and popular beaches. Both have a wide choice of suitable accommodation for all budgets. Please note that rates increase during the high season from December to July, when Samui sparks. The nightlife of each beach is different: Hat Chaweng is better for couples, women and families, while single men are attracted to the beer bar culture of Hat Lamai. These stations, as well as Na Thon (Samui's main town), have communications, exchange and car / motorcycle hire facilities. Other beaches of Hat Choeng Mon, Hat Mae Nam in the north and Hat Na Thon, the colonization of the island in the sea when department stores, restaurants and travel agencies are concentrated.

In addition to its many beautiful beaches and tranquil bays, Ko Samui is also known for its coconuts that grow high quality dense. The best time to visit Ko Samui is from February to April, when the sea is calm. The Southern dialect and the standard Thai language are spoken while English is widely understood in tourist areas.

From Surat Thani to Koh Samui

Boat 1.Express

1.1 An express ferry trip starting from Tha Thong Pier Songserm in Surat Thani at 8.00 am and arrives at Na Thon Pier in Samui at 10:30 daily. For the return trip, the boat leaves Na Thon Pier at 2.00 pm and reaches Tha Thong at 4:30 p.m.

1.2 Express boats Seatran Express operate three times a day between Ban Don and Ko Samui. Tee times are 7:00, 12:30 and 14:30 The trip lasts two hours.

2. Ferry Boats Seatran

Seatran Ferry, which can accommodate 60 cars and 400 passengers, operates several trips per day between Don Sak (Surat Thani) and Ko Samui, 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The trip takes about 1.30 hours.

3. night ferry

A slow night ferry leaves Ban Don Pier nightly at 11pm and Na Thon Pier in Samui at about 5 hours (6:00). For the return trip, the boat leaves Na Thon Pier at 9.00 pm and arrives at Ban Don Pier at 4.00 am (7:00).

Getting to nearby Islands from Samui

1. Ko Pha-Ngan

1.1 Na Thon Pier (Ko Samui) - Thong Sala Pier (Ko Pha-Ngan)

Songserm Travel Co. operates ferry boats and express boats between Na Thon Pier on Ko Samui and Thong Sala Pier on Ko Pha-Ngan, four times a day. The journey takes about 45 minutes for fast boats, and one hour for ordinary boats.

1.2 Bo Phut (Ko Samui) - Hat Rin (Ko Pha-Ngan)

There is a ferry leaving Bo Phut Ko Pha-Ngan twice daily at 9:30 and 2:30 p.m. The return trips depart Hat Rin on Ko Pha-Ngan at 10.30 am and 3.30.