Taling Ngam beach at sunset, with the Ang Thong islands on the horizon

Taling Ngam · south-west Koh Samui

The quiet side of Koh Samui.

Chaweng and Lamai get the crowds. Taling Ngam gets long, quiet beaches, sunsets over the Ang Thong islands and boat days out to Pig Island.

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From A$200a night, 2 nights minimum

Opening rates include breakfast, airport transfers and the gym, recovery spa and pool.

From the gate

Close to what you need, far from the noise.

The nearest 7-Eleven is a short scooter ride. The rest of the island is a drive or a boat ride away.

  • WalkTaling Ngam beach
  • 5 minThe supermarket
  • 40 minThe hospital
  • 45 minSamui Airport
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Getting here

Two flights, then the sunset coast.

Flying in
There are no direct flights from Australia. Fly through Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur into Samui Airport, then it's 45 minutes by road to us.
The cheaper way
Fly into Surat Thani on the mainland and take the ferry across. It's sometimes cheaper, and adds four to five hours.
Airport transfers
Included with your stay at opening rates. Send us your flight and we'll be there.
Visas
Most guests enter Thailand on the tourist visa exemption. The rules changed in September 2026, so check them for your passport before you fly.
Getting around
The beach is on foot and there's parking on site. Scooter hire is nearby (a passport and a 5,000 baht deposit), and taxis and drivers are easy to arrange.

The weather

Warm all year, wet for a few weeks.

All year
Around 28 degrees, with days of 29 to 33 and humidity near 80 percent, so it feels hotter.
Coolest
December and January.
Wettest
Late October and November.
Why it's different
Koh Samui is on the Gulf side of Thailand, so its seasons run differently from Phuket and Bali.
One-bedroom apartment with a king bed, oak headboard, rattan pendant and sliding wardrobeArtist’s impression

Where you'll stay

Twenty apartments, a walk from the beach.

Around a heated pool, with a kitchen, a recovery spa and a gym inside the gate. Rooms open on 3 January 2027.

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Before you fly

Questions about getting here.

Straight answers. If yours is not here, WhatsApp us.

How do I get to Koh Samui?

There are no direct flights from Australia. The usual routes go through Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur into Samui Airport, then 45 minutes by road to us. Flying into Surat Thani and taking the ferry is sometimes cheaper and adds four to five hours.

When is the best time to come?

Koh Samui is on the Gulf side of Thailand, so its seasons run differently from Phuket and Bali. Most of the year is dry and hot; the wettest weeks fall in late October and November.

How hot is it, and how do you train in it?

Koh Samui sits around 28 degrees all year, with days of 29 to 33 and humidity near 80 percent, so it feels hotter. December and January are the coolest months. The strength gym is air-conditioned, the boxing gym runs fans and air circulation, and sessions are built around the heat rather than against it.

Can I get around without a scooter?

Taling Ngam beach is on foot. The supermarket is five minutes away, the nearest 7-Eleven is a short scooter ride, and hire is nearby for a passport and a 5,000 baht deposit. Nobody has to ride; taxis and drivers are easy to arrange, and there is parking on site.

Do I need a visa?

Most guests enter Thailand on the tourist visa exemption. Check the rules for your passport before you fly. Guidance for longer stays is coming once the current rule changes settle.

What if something goes wrong?

First aid is on site and the nearest hospital is 40 minutes away. Security is on site, with staff at the front entrance.