CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) 2 nights trip to Koh Samet: drove by car on highway 36, took over 1,5 hours due to all these construction sites, bridges being built,... Parked the car in a covered car park at the Sri Ban Phe pier for 100 Bt/night. Purchased the ticket for the boat (120 Bt return per person) and a songtaew drove us to the pier. Looks a little bit gay, that tub. Koh Samet is not far from the mainland, just a bit over 30 minutest ride if I recall correctly. Edited February 10, 2019 by CampariO
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 Looking back: Speed boat is an alternative if you want to be faster. The boat returning from Samet: There is a faster option leaving from the Nuanthip pier, a couple of 100 meters east.
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 Some bungalows in the north, not far from the main pier: 1
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 Entrance fee for the pier is 20 Bt p.p. We took one of the green songtaews to Ao Pai Beach, 30 Bt each for the 2 km ride. At the entrance to the first and largest beach (Hat Sai Kaew) the boys in camouflage are collecting the national park fee, 200 Bt for foreigners and 40 for Thais.
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 It was a spontaneous trip and little planning had been done. It was highseason, the Chinese New Year was just around the corner, so many hotels were fully booked and expensive. As we didn't want to stay at the overcrowded main beach, we booked the last available bungalow at the Samed Villa Resort in Ao Phai for 3250 Bt per night in the second row with gardenview on booking.com. She was a bit camery-shy.
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 Infront of the hotel the beach was a bit rocky... ...but just a few steps further the beach is nice with just a few stones here and there. 1
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 I thought they would use the entrance fee to clean up the island.....
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 A short stroll towards the main beach Hat Sai Kaew. 1
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 At least they are cleaning the beaches. This is where we paid the park fee on the way to the hotel.
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 On the way back we walked partially on the road which is lined with small bungalows and resorts.
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 Massage-aunties waiting for customers.
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) Massage was available just next to our hotel. The ladies have to pay a share to the hotel which has a massage room as well. Massage was 350 Bt an hour. The waves are leaving marks....sandbags and rocks, glued with concrete. Edited February 10, 2019 by CampariO 1
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 Soon it was nightfall. BBQ at the hotel.
tommy dee Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 brilliant report. and samet villa is the only place i ever stay there. clean comfy, good wifi and nice staff, plus excellent location island has really filled up with businesses tho in the past few years.
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 The fireshow is a must... ....as are the inexpensive cocktails during happy hour. 1
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, tommy dee said: brilliant report. and samet villa is the only place i ever stay there. clean comfy, good wifi and nice staff, plus excellent location island has really filled up with businesses tho in the past few years. Lucky, that we didn't meet. Would have spoilt our holidays. (just kidding) There was no internet in that hotel during our stay, out of order since a week, the receptionist told us. 1
CampariO Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) The tide is very high in the morning. Breakfast was not bad. Edited February 10, 2019 by CampariO
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