Maenam Beach
Maenam Beach is located fairly close to the port of Nathon on Koh Samui. It can be said that Maenam Beach is the first tourist attraction beach in Samui. Maenam beach is a four kilometer stretch of firm, clean sand and sparkling water. Maenam is located on the north side of Koh Samui east is accommodation for all budgets. There are two piers in Maenam, one for express boats and the other for speedboats to for night life, you will have to travel out of Maenam Koh Samui Hotels.
Maenam Dining and Restaurants
Maenam beach is one of Samui's prettiest and quietest beaches. There are plenty of restaurants to suit every budget, from 5 star dining to more casual local venues. While the scene is on a small scale there is still a good choice of food from around the world. Of course alongside the international cuisine there are all types of Thai food on offer, from noodle soup stalls to Royal Thai dishes.
Maenam Shopping
Maenam is more of a residential area than a shopping hub but in amongst the cafes and restaurants there are some great shops, mainly selling teak and asian style furniture. The furniture stores are generally well established which is great if you need advice on shipping your purchase home. Many shops offer an international shipping service at reasonable prices.
Maenam Nightlife and Bars
Romantic Maenam, where a quiet evening with your loved one is bound to be more than sipping cocktails with your partner as the sun sets. Despite what many will tell you, this quaint coastal village has far more on offer, nightlife wise, than meets the eye. We have mentioned a few popular venues below, which will be added to as further nightlife establishments open up or are discovered.
Maenam Beach Hotels
Samui’s last backpacker enclave, Maenam Beach offers affordable accommodation dotted along the beach with excellent views of Koh Phan Ngan in the distance. It’s one of the island’s pretty and most serene beaches, with a quaint village to explore.
