Chaweng beach is located on the eastern side of Koh Samui, directly across the island from Nathon. Without a doubt, Chaweng Beach is the most popular place for people to stay on Koh Samui. Chaweng Beach is an international tourist destination and here you will find accommodation to suit every budget.

Chaweng is also the nightlife capital of Koh Samui. There are many different bars, pubs, cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, beerbars, shopping, whatever you are looking for, Chaweng has it all! As Chaweng Beach is an international destination, you will find wonderful restaurants with delicious food from all over the world.

The beach at Chaweng has beautiful, soft, white sand and is over seven kilometers long. The water here is clean and clear, not too deep and is ideal for swimming. As with any popular spot, Chaweng Beach offers many different types of water sports; wave runners, para-sailing, canoes, and catamarans are but some of the activities offered. Chaweng has the most dive shops on Koh Samui, most catering to all levels.

The main road in Chaweng runs parallel with the beach and is lined on both sides with hotels, bungalows, shop, restaurants, cafes and bars. Heading north on the Chaweng Beach road will take you directly to the airport.

Despite all of the activity here, there are still many places you can turn to for peace and quiet in this neat little town.