Koh Samui Hotels in Chaweng Beach

Location of Seascape Beach Resort

Koh Samui is known for it's white-sand beaches, deserted little coves, balmy waters, coconut plantations, rice paddies and more recently...tourism and nightlife. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, it is 84 kms. off the coast of Suratthani and about 560 Kms. south of Bangkok. Samui is the largest in a group of more than 80 tropical isles, many of them uninhabited. Samui is Thailand's third largest island, covering a total area of 247 kms. A mountain ridge runs east to west and most of the hinterlands are forested. The rich hues of wild vegetation are dappled throughout with coconut palms and emerald paddies. Besides fishing, coconut cultivation is the principal source of livelihood for the islanders. If you are looking to escape cold weather, the islands climate is tropical-warm throughout the year.