Ao Kiu Na Nok
A secluded southern Ko Samet cove associated with upscale, quieter stays.
Ao Nuan
A tiny Ko Samet cove that feels secluded despite being near the main beach chain.
Ao Pakarang
A remote southern Ko Samet bay that helps capture the island beyond headline beaches.
Ao Phai
A lively Ko Samet beach with nightlife, resorts, and easy access from Sai Kaew.
Ao Tubtim
A compact Ko Samet beach with a relaxed guesthouse feel between busier bays.
Ao Wai
A quieter southern Ko Samet cove with clear water and resort appeal.
Ao Wong Duean
A broad crescent bay on Ko Samet with strong resort and day-trip appeal.
Hat Sai Kaew
Ko Samet’s signature white-sand beach and the island’s primary search target.
Ko Samet sits in Rayong, Thailand and is home to 8 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Ko Samet or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
