Lamai, Koh Samui
- 24Pubs & bars
- 6Massage
- 3Sights
- 2Clubs
- 2Markets
- 1Beer bar
Every Place in Lamai
Beer bars1
Nightclubs2
Massage & entertainment6
Pubs & bars24
Night markets2
Sights3
Bars open, close and rebrand fast here, so check a place is still trading before a long ride.
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Questions About Lamai
Where Is Lamai on Koh Samui?
Lamai is a beach town on Koh Samui's south-east coast, south of Chaweng. It is the island's second nightlife center, with its own bar plaza, a night market and the Hin Ta and Hin Yai rocks. It is calmer and a little cheaper than Chaweng.
What Is Lamai on Koh Samui Like at Night?
Relaxed, with an older expat crowd. The bar plaza and beachfront bars play music without the intensity of Chaweng, and the night market adds street food. It is a place for a few drinks and a chat. For the island's biggest clubs, you head to Chaweng.
Does Lamai on Koh Samui Have a Red-Light Area?
No named red-light hub, but the Lamai bar plaza is the listed beer bar complex and the center of the bar scene. It is smaller and more relaxed than Chaweng's Soi Green Mango. There is no gogo strip on the scale of Bangla Road, so keep expectations modest.
What Kinds of Places Are Listed in Lamai on Koh Samui?
Of 38 places, 24 are bars, 6 are massage shops, 3 are attractions, 2 are nightclubs, 2 are markets and 1 is a beer bar. Beach Republic Club and Rock Bar are the clubs, and Lamai Night Market is among the markets.
How Does Lamai Compare with Chaweng on Koh Samui?
Lamai is quieter, a little cheaper and has a smaller bar plaza, while Chaweng is the busiest beach with Soi Green Mango, more clubs and more crowds. Lamai lists 38 places against Chaweng's 23. Pick Lamai for a calm stay.
Where Should I Stay or Start a Night in Lamai on Koh Samui?
Stay in Lamai if you want a few drinks without the Chaweng crowd. Start with a beachfront bar at sunset, then the bar plaza. Check that your hotel welcomes guests before booking, as policies differ. Rooms near the bar plaza are handy for the walk home, while a place on the quieter end of the beach is better for sleep.
How Do I Get to and Around Lamai on Koh Samui?
The airport is on the north-east of the island, so you need a taxi, a songthaew or a Grab or Bolt car, and island taxis rarely use meters, so agree the fare first. Within Lamai you can walk, but scooters are common and risky at night.
What Should I Watch for in Lamai on Koh Samui?
Scooters and taxi fares. Roads on the island are hilly and accidents are common at night, so ride sober, wear a helmet and check your insurance. Agree taxi fares first. Keep your drink in sight in the bars. The bar plaza closes down earlier than Chaweng's lanes, so line up your ride back before you commit to a long stay.