Location

Samed Island or Koh Samed


Samed Island is situated in Ban Phe district, Rayong province. It is within the perimeter of Lam-Ya Samed Island National Park. As one of the most famous tourist attraction in Rayong and short travelling distance from Bangkok, Samed Island always get to welcome both Thai and international tourists all year round.  There are many stunning beaches, mostly clustered on the north and the east of the island.

Samed Island is about 6.5 km away from Ban Phe shore mainland or 30 minutes by shuttle boat and 10 minutes by speed boat.  From Na Dan Pier, tourists can take a public shuttle to their destinations such as Ao Noi Nha, Sai Kaew Beach, Pai Beach, Tub Tim Beach, Chor Beach, Wong Duen Beach, Wai Beach, Kew Beach, Coral Beach, and Ao Prao.  Rates are varied by destination.

There are always things to do on the island. Tourists can choose to chill out by the beach, swim, massage, or snorkel. Some make a day tour to dive at small islands near Samed Island such as Kudee Island, Kaam Island and Talu Island. Moreover, there’re exciting water sports such as jet ski, banana boat, and kayak available on more populated beaches.

Tourists can travel to Samed Island all year round. But the best time of the year falls between November to April.

Ao Noina, Samed Island

Samed Cliff Resort is located on Ao Noi Nha, on the north of Samed Island. Ao Noi Nha is famous for its peaceful surroundings which give more private feeling than Sai Kaew Beach. Most fishermen reside in this area, therefore, guests can absorb real local lifestyle. Even though Ao Noi Nha is not reputed for spicy night life with fewer bars when compared to other beaches, but it offers the same service standard and full facilities. Its uniqueness lies in the picture of real local lifestyle which is hardly seen anymore around Samed Island. People come to Ao Noi Nha to get away from busy life. They find a peaceful, quiet place to enjoy slow time. Bring your favorite, unfinished book and let yourself flow into the world of imagination. It is also an ideal place for quality time with family and your best friends. You will surely get an unmatched experience from us.

Ao Noi Nha is about 3 km. away from Sai Kaew Beach. The nicely paved road will take you to Sai Kaw Beach and Wong Duen Beach with no hassle. Even better, guests can explore the island by renting a motorcycle and ride around.

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Direction

From Bangkok to Ban Phe, Rayong

 

1. By Car
- Take Road no. 3 or former Sukhumvit Road.  Drive through Samutprakarn province and Sataheep district, Chonburi province. Total distance is 200km.
- Take Road no. 34 and no. 36, Bangna – Trad. Total distance is 185 km.
- Take Road no. 34 and no. 3138. Drive through Ban Bueng district, Chonburi province. Total distance is 179 km.

Ban Phe district is about 60 km. away from Pataya, 98 km. away from Chonburi province, 110 km. away from Chantaburi province, and 179km. away from Trad province.

There is no ferry available to take your car over to Samed Island. You can park your car on the piers in Ban Phe district. The rate is about 80 Baht/car/night.

2. By public bus (A/C) from Bangkok to Ban Phe (Samed Island)
- From Bangkok: Ekamai bus terminal, 5 am – 8.30 pm. Buses depart every hour.
- From Ban Phe: Ban Phe bus terminal, 4 am – 7 pm, Buses depart every hour.
- It takes approximately 4 hours and the rate is around 160 Baht/single trip/person.  If you have booked the boat transfer in advance, make sure you have allowed enough time to travel on the bus.
-More for information, please contact Cherdchai Tour:

Ekamai station, Bangkok Tel: +66 2391 2804

Ban Phe station, Rayong Tel: +66 3865 1528

 

Transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ban Phe, Reyong

Guest can take taxi from the airport directly to Ban Phe, Reyong. Rates start from 2,000B to 3,500B per trip (rates varied by car type and number of guests)

 

Transfer from Ban Phe, Rayong to Samed Island

 

There are many piers that operate boat service to Samed Island; Nualtip Pier (opposite to bus terminal), Phe Pier, Chokkrisada Pier, and Sri Ban Phe Pier. There are many types of public boats to choose from and it takes about 30 minutes per trip. The shuttle boat fare starts from 60Baht/trip/person, depending on the destination. We would recommend guests to get off the shuttle boat at Na Daan Pier (central pier on Samed Island) because it is the closest public pier to Samed Cliff Resort. Boats operate between 8 am – 6 pm and departs every hour. Right on Na Dan Pier on Samed Island, there are lots of taxi waiting (in the form of mini green truck) to take guests to resorts (rates varied by destination).

For a more convenience choice, guests can opt for private speed boat service that takes them directly to the resort (without taking public shuttle transfer). Rates are from 1,500B to 2,600 per trip (maximum 10 persons).