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10/9 Moo 5, Baan Plai Lam Bo Phut, Koh 84320, Lipanoi (formerly Big John Resort & Seafood), 84140, T
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Thinking about visiting Samui in Jan/11-weather outlook then?
I've also seen that Air Asia flies to Surat Thani-how do you get from there to Samui? Length of time?
Also wondering about a good hotel near or on the beach that is kid friendly, has great pool and is near restaurants and shopping-will have a 10 and 12 year old with me-must keep them entertained!!! Budget is $60.00-$100.00 in US. Thanks in advance-Darla
January is a good time to go to Koh Samui.
The big downside getting to Koh Samui that no budget airlines go there only Thai Airways. But getting from Surat Thani to Koh Samui or any other places in Southern Thailand won't be a problem. Surat Thani is a transport hub for tourist you can quite easily get a minibus to the pier and catch the regular ferries to to all three Islands.
There are hundreds of hotels all over Koh Samui so can't really suggest any for you, but i'm sure you will find something.
Hi,
You can get to Koh Samui from Surat Thani with the boat. Have a look at this site for links and travel times www.asiatravel.com/samui_info/map.html. I shall be doing this in March '11
Whatever travel agents you book your ferry with in Surat Thani you can get a combined ticket which you get a minibus & ferry & minbus to your hotel in Koh Samui.
When you arrive at Suratthani Airport the travel time to Donsak ( mainland ferry terminal to Samui) is about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The ferry leaves on the hour from 06.00am to 19.00pm and takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Nathon on Samui. Depending on the hotel you choose, all can be reached within 30 minutes or less from Nathon.
Weather in January has always been good. It is also peak season for Koh Samui, so you might want to check out hotels earlier.
If you are travelling by AirAsia, once you arrive, I believe there is a counter there where you can purchase bus ticket that will take you to the ferry port in Donsak. This is by Seatran and they might also sell it together with the ferry tickets. The bus travel is about 1hr 20 min and the ferry is 1 hour 30 min.
It would be good for you to choose Chaweng as your main base to stay as there are plenty of hotels, restaurant and shopping within walking distance.
With your budget, you can try the following hotels:
a. Malibu Beach Hotel
b. Chaweng Garden
If you need more information, you can always drop me a mail.
When I arrived the island. I didn't know what to do, where to go, but I didn't worry about it.. You always find something on the island.Sometimes cheaper, sometimes expensiver. For example I had to look around for a cheap bungalow for almost two hours, but I found it. Right on the beach 300 Bat for two person. If you don't want ot be right on the beach, enough to pay 150 Bat. This is not a ***** place, but enough to stay.
With a speedboat to Ko Toa and a big boat to Sail-rock. Good instructors who want to show you the best.
We took Samui International Diving School. Perfect and we have now a dive-video from our dive - great. You can rent good diving equipment at the dive-center.
This was another place that I just happened to walk past many times during the afternoon and finally decided to try out at night. I met many tourists and locals at this spot and that made it a great place to hang out.
During the day it was nice to sit and talk to the staff and have a beer. While at night it was busy with tourists most of the time, and a lot of fun.
I ended up spending quite a bit of time here while I was on Samui, mostly getting "primed" up for the Reggae Pub.
****UPDATE****This bar was closed when I visited on my trip in February 2005, but on my lastest trip I noticed that it has reopened again, but in a different location. I didn't see it until my last night on Samui this time, so I never had a chance to go and see it, or see if any of the people I had met before were still there. I will have to see if it is here on my next visit and make sure I stop in for a drink or two. Its just off the main road on Chaweng Beach, so anything goes.
Bang Rak Pier in Bo Phut
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Name: Bang Rak
Transportation Type: Pier
Close to: North-East part of Ko Samui island
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Last visit: October 2009
Island: Ko Samui
Province: Surat Thani
Location: South Thailand
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Visit the Big Buddha in the early morning or late afternoon for a truly Thai photo oppertunity. The Buddha faces east so morning is probably the best option. Apart from the Wat and the usual setup around these you will also find a small market area and a few small restaurants.
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