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What are some suggestions for activities and places to visit in Koh Samui, especially near Jinta Beach Bungalows?

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Jun 26, 2024

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Cynthia ***********

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Hello, was wondering what anyone everyone thinks about Koh Samui and what if anything to do here my  son booked us a room at Jinta beach bungalows, not sure what I have seen in regards to it. any suggestions ? Thanks and yes I have googled it lol in August 

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Koh Samui offers a variety of experiences depending on where you stay. While some perceive it as overly commercialized, quieter areas like Taling Ngam provide a more tranquil setting. The Jinta Beach Bungalows are located in a peaceful area with beautiful views and nearby restaurants, such as New French Kiss and Nine Point. Activities include enjoying spectacular sunsets at the Intercontinental's Air Bar, exploring local beaches, and arranging day trips to nearby islands like Koh Taen and Koh Madsum. Recommendations focus on enjoying the serene environment away from the bustling tourist spots.

Todd *********

Jinta beach house is in the very south of the island with beautiful views out to Koh Taen and the mainland. It's fairly basic accomodation, but a lovely, tranquil area. As mentioned above you sure won't be finding any Burger King there lol. It;s an easy walk to the lovely New French Kiss for belgian, french and thai cuisine with great views. Don't miss a chance at the spectacular sunsets at Intercontinental Samui amazing Air Bar. And also nearby nine point if great food and a quiet beach. You can go to nearby Thong Krut for some lovely restaurants on the beach also. And also can arrange longtail day trips to Koh Taen, Koh Madsum (pig island) or the stunning little Koh Rap. All in all, Samui is absolutely amazing. And you are in a very quiet part of the island. Amazing

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Cynthia ***********

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Thank you!

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Frangipani *******

It totally depends on where you stay. People who talk about the place being ruined are likely to be talking about Chaweng - I wouldn’t stay there either!

I’ve been coming to South Lamai (near Hin Ta Hin Yai) for close to 40 years and I still love it! I often have the beach 🏖️ more or less to myself. Small restaurants around, obviously no nightclubs etc…

A 20 minute walk into Lamai where you will find more upmarket restaurants and also sports bars.

Jinta bungalows is in Taling Ngam, right? You won’t find any Burger King there! It will be very quiet.

Bang Kao is another quiet beach.

Some people like Choeng Mon, I don’t but it’s about personal preferences.

I’m sure you will have a lovely time in Taling Ngam!

Enjoy! ☺️

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Jacob ********

This is what I consider much more authentic and down to Earth.

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Michael ********

We have farm in Ratchaburi (chom bueng) actually not fussed on main town of Ratchaburi

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Cynthia ***********

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Thanks I will check it out!

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@Cynthia **********

it's safe to say, this option is some distance behind a beach vacation on Samui

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Jacob ********

Koh Samui is way over rated was ruined decades ago. But if you enjoy thousands of foreigners and Burger King and fantasy land Thailand you will love it.

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Peter *********

Auckland , currently cruising "the other side "

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Peter *********

my thoughts exactly- bliss 30 yrs ago

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@Peter ********

now you are just too old for it.

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Peter *********

Obviously NOT Samui !

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@Peter ********

obviously Samui.

If you can’t avoid the one Burger King in Chaweng, you obviously don’t know Samui. And weed shops (for better or worse) are everywhere in the country now.

If I wanted to live in a tiny floating cabin, I definitely would. But alas, that’s a hard pass.

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Peter *********

ha ha good banter, good beach but looking at your FB page you spend most of your time in Bars watching big screen TV !

Everyone to their own opinion of paradise I guess.

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I have no doubt that you and I would strongly agree there are many, many fabulous little islands in Thailand. and enjoy an ice cold Chang on any or them. Magic all around. But the poster has booked Samui.... telling them Lipe, Kradan, Ngai, Samet, Mak, Kood, Phayam, Similans, are great does little to assist her.

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Peter *********

agreed - Samui is fantastic .If you ever in NZ where I live for the summer ( in a house) drop me a line and we will have a cold one

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@Peter ********

I look forward to it. South island or north? Same for Samui! I will make sure we give Burger King a wide berth!!!

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lol. Not on my FB page. Although you will find one pic of me watching game 7 SCF at a bar with friends from across the oceans gathering for the fun n festivities. And you would miss the 11 years of full time travel while not yet 60…

I can leave you with another obviously Samui pic. 🥂 Enjoy your own ‘paradise’. Looks a little lonely

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Peter *********

ha ha currently sailing in Thailand- now let me think a street lined with weed shops ,burger King and drunks or this

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Cynthia ***********

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Ugg,, Thank you for sharing!!

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@Cynthia **********

Phi Phi are all about the same different names same tourist crap. But hey millions love the fantasy.

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