Ko Samet

★ 4.3 (2,139 reviews) 🚌 Day Trips 📍 Phe

Rob's take

"The nearest properly beautiful island beach — powder-white sand and clear water about two hours east in Rayong, doable as a long day but better as an overnight. Go midweek to dodge the Bangkok weekenders, and take cash as the island runs on it. There's a small national-park fee on arrival."

Ko Samet is a day-trip destination in Phe, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. It's rated 4.3★ on Google.

Ko Samet is a national park island reached by ferry, best known for its soft-sand beaches, clear water and a good spread of restaurants serving both local Thai and international food. Foreign visitors pay a 200 baht national park fee on entry. It suits a short stay of a few days, with memorable sunsets and easy access to most beaches, though areas away from the shore can feel dusty and littered.

Curated in Pattaya · Last updated July 2026

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What people say

Beautiful soft-sand beaches with clean, clear water
Good variety of food, from local Thai to international options
Memorable sunsets and a relaxed, slow-paced atmosphere
200 baht national park fee charged to foreign visitors on entry
Litter and dust away from the beaches, with some roads needing repair

Common questions

Is Ko Samet worth visiting?

Ko Samet holds a 4.3★ average across 2,139 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go.

Where is Ko Samet, and how do I get there?

Ko Samet is in Phe, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.

What do visitors say about Ko Samet?

Recurring themes from reviews include: beautiful soft-sand beaches with clean, clear water; good variety of food, from local Thai to international options; memorable sunsets and a relaxed, slow-paced atmosphere; 200 baht national park fee charged to foreign visitors on entry.