Hello everyone,

Thinking of getting away again later in the year and considering Koh Samui for a change.

Whats the weather like in september?
How busy or quiet is it?

Lastly, we normally go to the quieter resort of Kata in Phuket and would like the same sort of area in Samui but unsure about the areas.

Would love to be a quietish lovely beach in a 3starish hotel with pool etc with bars and eateries within walking distance.

any ideas please

Many thanks to you all

LauraXX oh ps, is it a cheaper time regards to flights and accomodation in september?

Hi Laura,

Long time since I saw a post from you. Someone will no doubt tell you about the weather in Samui but I have a feeling it might be a bit wet in September from what I read on other posts.

We are thinking of going back to the Kata Thani for 8 nights in October. They have changed their 2 for 1 offer and the best we could get was pay for 5 and stay 8. We really wanted to stay for a bit longer but we would have to pay full price for the rest and it's about $200 AUD per night, a bit too expensive and even though we really liked it, I don't think that it is worth that much. We are going to stay for 12 nights at the Twin Palms at Surin, can get a really good deal on it. We looked at it last time we went to Phuket and it was really nice. It's not right on the beach but is only a 2 minute walk or they will take you down in the buggy. They have a Beach Club which is really unique, besides all the normal sun beds they have set up a living room on the beach, nice little bit of luxury. There are heaps of other restaurants and bars on the beach and we wont have to keep paying for the dreaded tuk tuks. We are thinking of staying a week a bit further north, only a few minutes drive, at Bang Tao Beach in a beach front cabin which is only about a $100AUD per night, right on the sand and heaps of beach restaurants just like Surin has.

I liked Surin a lot, really beautiful beach, not at all crowded, really relaxing and you can be served with food and drink as you lie back and relax on your sun lounge. Pure Luxury and no one sitting on top of you in low season.

Well these are the intentions so far !! How long are you going for ?

Best Wishes
Michelle

Early - mid September is the nicest month of all at Koh Samui. Not too hot, warm days, the odd shower here and there, which just cools things down. Plus it's low season so tourist numbers are down and prices lower. If the wet season comes in early then towards the end of Sept' rains will increase, but generally the heavy rains don't kick in until Oct/Nov.
I'd rather go to Samui in Sept' than any other month.

Hi, thanks for that advice Rob. We are now looking at a resort called the Chaba cabana resort. Any clues on this hotel?

Hi Michelle, nice to hear from you too! we are trying to plan for early september pending on getting hols with work!

Hi Laura,

Early September in Samui should be fine but as Rob says, you take a chance later in the month. Chaba has 2 properties on Chaweng. We stayed at the Chaba Resort which is in central Chaweng but I think the one you are looking at is at the Northern end. If you want a Kata Beach feel, look at properties at the Southern end of Chaweng or even Chaweng Noi. The best part of the beach is to the south and it is alot quieter and less crowded. I've stayed at the Chaweng Resort which is 2 1/2 star at best but in the perfect location and you will never have to fight for beach space. There is a place next door called the Chaweng Cabana Resort which looked really nice. It gets varied reviews on sawadee.com but I looked at one of the deluxe beachfront bungalows and it looked like great value to me.
I think that any of the resorts in this vacinity would be better for you than the North end of the beach.

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