Property rental
Lamai is strong for long-term rental: apartments from ฿12,000 a month, two-bedroom houses from ฿25,000, hillside pool villas from ฿50,000. Plenty of sea-view options at a sensible price.
Find me an optionRenting in Lamai, Koh Samui
Lamai is the island's second most popular area. It is noticeably calmer than Chaweng, prices are around a quarter lower, and many people rate the beach as the best on Samui.
- Beach
- Wide, with some rocks near the water
- To the airport
- 25–30 minutes
- Price level
- 20–25% below Chaweng
- Noise
- Moderate, quiet away from the centre
- Sights
- Hin Ta and Hin Yai rocks, the Sunday night market, Na Mueang waterfalls 15 minutes away
Who it suits
- Long stays and wintering
- Families with children
- Saving money without losing infrastructure
Vehicle rental
The roads up to the Lamai hillside houses are steep — if your place is above the main road, take a PCX or NMAX rather than a basic scooter, and a car if you have children.
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