10 Best Sunset Bars in Koh Samui
Where to Have a Drink at Sundown in Koh Samui?
The best sunset bars in Koh Samui invite you to discover the lesser-known beaches on the west coast of the island and enjoy the scenery with a few drinks. Among these beaches are Taling Ngam, Lipa Noi, and other small coves that are not yet as famous or busy as Chaweng and Lamai on the east coast of the island.
Standalone venues or part of a hotel, these top sundown chill out spots in Koh Samui will add a memorable exotic touch to your vacation in the Gulf of Thailand. What could be more romantic than to sip a skillfully mixed cocktail in a tropical setting, caressed by the warm breeze while watching the sun disappear under the horizon?
1. Air Bar Koh Samui
Upscale setting for romantic drinks at luxury resort
Categoría: Vida nocturna, Parejas, Fotos
Air Bar at the InterContinental Koh Samui Resort is a top-notch venue for enjoying sunset views and cool cocktails. Set on a large wooden terrace overlooking the sea, Air Bar serves delicious drinks, as well as tapas and snacks such as sushi and sashimi in a refined yet natural setting.
The stunning panoramic view features islands and islets in the background. This luxurious bar got everything you’d need for a romantic date night under the stars and swaying palm trees.
Ubicación: 295, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Horario: Daily from 5 pm to 10 pm
Teléfono: +66 (0)77 429 100
Air Bar Koh Samui
2. Nikki Beach Koh Samui
Luxury beach club at Nikki Beach Resort
Categoría: Parejas, Vida nocturna, Lujo
Nikki Beach Koh Samui is the premier high-end beach club and resort on the island. Located on the pristine Lipa Noi Beach on the west coast, it’s the only club of its kind to enjoy stunning sunsets. They’re best viewed from the luxurious poolside sun loungers and cabanas.
The beach club is part of the exclusive 48-room Nikki Beach Resort Koh Samui and has been the island’s top V.I.P. chill-out beach experience since its opening in 2009. Reservations are recommended. Mostrar más
Ubicación: 96, 3, Lipa Noi, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Teléfono: +66 (0)77 914 500
Nikki Beach Koh Samui
3. Woobar
Chic bar with mesmerizing views at W Koh Samui
Categoría: Vida nocturna, Fotos
Woobar is part of the stylish W Koh Samui, a modern upscale resort located on the small cape separating Bophut from Maenam. Featuring a large outdoor deck with a swimming pool, the bar has a stunning contemporary style enhanced by the panoramic view over the sea. It’s a view that encompasses the northeastern part of Samui and Koh Phangan.
Even though the bar doesn’t directly face the sunset, it offers a pleasant cocktail spot due to its amazing view. Note that there’s an entrance fee applied between 11 am and 6.30 pm, which can be redeemed against food and beverages.
Ubicación: 4/1 Moo 1 Tambol, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand
Horario: Daily from noon to midnight
Teléfono: +66 (0)77 915 999
Woobar
4. Jahn at Conrad Koh Samui
Breathtaking vistas over 5 islands
Categoría: Gastronomía, Vida nocturna, Lujo
Jahn is an award-winning restaurant at the elegant Conrad Koh Samui, located in the Taling Ngam district at the southwestern tip of the Samui Island. Perched on a hill above Phang Ka Bay, it features a wooden terrace offering stunning views of the 5 islands off the coast of Samui.
It’s a great view at any time of the day, but especially at sunset, when the warm colors of the sky reveal the magnificence of tropical seaside neighborhoods. While the menu varies from time to time, it focuses on contemporary Thai flavors. Mostrar más
Ubicación: 49/8 9 Hillcrest Road Tambon Taling Ngam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Horario: Daily from 5 pm to 11 pm
Jahn at Conrad Koh Samui
5. The Island View Restaurant
Fantastic local treats
Categoría: Gastronomía, Vida nocturna
The Island View Restaurant is a beachfront venue located in Taling Ngam, on the west coast of Samui Island. It’s a short stroll south of the Am Samui Resort. This great casual restaurant is a first-class place to spend a relaxing dinner on the beach while sampling delicious local specialties.
They offer a variety of seafood, Thai, and Western dishes. The outdoor seating is perfect for sunset spotting or a romantic dinner for 2 under the stars. If you have kids in tow, this cool restaurant has a menu for children as well.
Ubicación: 348, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Horario: Daily from 11 am to 9 pm
Teléfono: +66 (0)94 919 0316
The Island View Restaurant
6. Beryl Bar
A quirky Thai beach bar
Categoría: Vida nocturna, Aventura
Beryl Bar is located right on Laem Yai Beach, at the western end of Bang Por in the north of Koh Samui. It’s a simple reggae-style bar and restaurant renowned for its laid-back atmosphere, good food, and cold beers.
This unpretentious venue has a genuine Thai feel and is a great spot for sunset drinks and amazing holiday photos. The dirt road to get there is a bit tricky to handle on a motorbike, but the view at sundown is definitely worth the effort.
Ubicación: Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Horario: Daily from 8 am to 10 pm
Beryl Bar
7. Think & Retro Cafe
Great cocktails at an unusual spot
Categoría: Gastronomía, Vida nocturna
Part of Think & Retro Cafe Lipa Noi Samui hotel, Think & Retro Cafe is a quirky and unique place for sunset cocktails. Entirely built under the concept of recycling, the buildings are made from shipping containers and the furniture and decorative ornaments are all made with objects enjoying their second life. And it looks pretty good.
Located right on Lipa Noi Beach and therefore facing west, Think & Retro Cafe offers a fantastic spot to enjoy a sunset drink in Samui at decent prices.
Ubicación: 38 48, Lipa Noi, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Horario: Daily from 8 am to 9 pm
Teléfono: +66 (0)81 721 3683
Think & Retro Cafe
8. Coco Tam’s
The very definition of a beach bar
Categoría: Gastronomía, Vida nocturna
Coco Tam’s is a fun beach bar on the western outskirts of Fisherman’s Village. With beanbags on the sand, swing seats at the bar, cabanas, shisha, and a large projector screen, it’s a delightful place to relax in Bophut.
The venue is very much an open-air arrangement, with only a couple of palm-thatch buildings to find once you enter the well-maintained area and a neat little garden separating it from Bophut Beach Road. In the late evenings, this easy-going rustic beach bar is often packed with people dancing to chillout tunes. Mostrar más
Ubicación: 62 Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Horario: Daily from 1 pm to midnight
Teléfono: +66 (0)91 915 5664
Coco Tam's
9. LaJava Beach Lounge
A tropical lounge bar with French cuisine
Categoría: Gastronomía, Vida nocturna, Parejas
The cool fishing village of Thong Krut is home of LaJava Beach Lounge. That puts it on the far southern side of Koh Samui, away from the hustle and bustle of the bigger resorts. It’s a prime location for offering the relaxed drinking and dining that it’s best known for.
There’s a distinctly French and European twist to the food. Croque monsieur sandwiches are served with vinaigrette salads. You can get fresh croissants in the morning. There are even filled baguettes with creamy reblochon cheese, probably the only reblochon in the Thai Gulf. Enjoy all that with a cold imported beer and sweeping views ranging from the jungles to the sea.
Ubicación: 26/2 Ban Thongkrut, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Horario: Monday–Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday from noon to 8 pm, Sunday from noon to 8.30 pm (closed on Wednesdays)
Teléfono: +66 (0)87 271 5533
LaJava Beach Lounge
10. L’Ananas
Andaman views and dinner on the sand
Categoría: Vida nocturna, Lujo
L’Ananas adds a dash of style and class to beach bars south of the lively ports of Lipa Noi, Koh Samui’s main ferry hub on the west coast. Part of the Sunset Beach Resort, it’s midway up the beach and can be reached either from the shoreline or the main road at the back.
Come from the main road and you’ll be greeted with 180-degree panoramas thanks to the open frontage. They let in colors of the clear waters, open skies, and the horizon beyond. On the menu, you’ll find at a medley of BBQ Thai fish and Southeast Asian stir-fries. The drinks menu boasts coconut cocktails and imported European wines.
Ubicación: The Sunset Beach Resort, 126/9, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
L'Ananas
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