Everything you need for Koh Samet, in one place
Weather, taxi fares, boat times, house rules, guest services and medical info. Bookmark this page, or send it to whoever’s coming with you.
Koh Samet weather
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- Rough weather can delay or cancel open speedboat crossings. Check conditions before you book a boat, not after.
Boat times
Next Boat Finder
Enter your arrival time at the pier – all operators, both directions
- The slow ferry is the cheapest and most frequent. Speedboats and the fast catamaran cost more but save time.
- Check conditions in the weather card above if the sea looks rough before you travel.
Taxi fares
- Pier station is the closest to The Cocoon, taxis are waiting as you get off the ferry.
- Charter (the whole vehicle) makes sense for groups of three or more, or if you're in a hurry.
- Confirm the price with the driver before you board, even though fares are fixed.
House rules
Voices low, no hairdryers, phones on silent. Early risers get the same courtesy at their end of the day.
Early checkout before 8am? Pack your bag before you sleep. Zips and rustling in the dark wake everyone.
Comfortable range is 23–26°C. Nudge it, don't switch it off. Struggling with the temperature? Come find us.
Please don't move to a different bed, even if it looks empty. It may already belong to someone.
Toiletries in your numbered basket, passport and valuables in your locker. Keeps things simple for everyone.
Hose is right outside the entrance. Ten seconds before you come in keeps the dorm and bedding clean.
Island plumbing can't handle paper. Use the bidet hose, dry off, and bin the tissue next to the toilet.
Smells travel fast in the heat and attract insects quickly. Keep eating to the common area.
Coming in late or up early? Use your phone torch. Even a quick flash of the main light wakes light sleepers.
Set it for when you actually need to leave, and turn it off the first time. Repeated snoozing is hard to sleep through.
Dorms are for registered guests only. Friends you've met on the island are very welcome in the common area.
- Keep walkways and bunk ladders clear of bags and towels, they're a trip hazard in the dark.
- Wet clothes and towels go on the rack outside, not inside the dorm.
- Used cups and bowls go in the green bowl in the common area, that's our signal something needs washing.
- Keep the dorm door closed behind you, five minutes open is enough to let the mosquitoes in.
Guest services
5 island tour, 500 baht, 2–5pm. 6 island tour, 700 baht, 12–5pm. Both depart Luke Yon Bay. Ask at reception. Bring your national park ticket (under 5 days old) plus 100 baht coral fee.
Free, and doesn't cost a thing. Ask at reception, if Nick's free he'll walk the interior trail with you.
Best full-service rate on the island. Drop your bag with Jang at reception, typically ready next day.
Fresh on arrival, free change at 3 nights or more. Want it sooner? 150 baht.
One fee for your whole stay, no daily charge.
One book for one book, free. No book to swap? Borrow for a 200 baht deposit, refunded when it's back.
We book buses, trains and ferries across Thailand through 12go, our trusted partner.
Room not ready, or boat not until later? Drop your bags and use the common areas, free of charge. Free luggage storage too.
Medical info
| Facility | Hours | Phone | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Rayong Clinic Opposite The Cocoon, in the village | 10am–8pm | 038 016 301 | Walk-in, injuries, emergencies |
| International Clinic Koh Samet By the pier | 8am–8pm | 038 644 414 | Walk-in, early hours cover |
| Village pharmacy | 8am–10pm | — | Minor ailments, basic supplies |
| Rayong Hospital Mainland, via Ban Phe | 24 hours | — | Emergencies, surgery, imaging |
Onward travel
- Search buses, trains, minivans and ferries across Thailand, all in one place.
- Compare times and prices from real operators, then book directly.
- We use 12Go ourselves for booking onward travel, and it's who we recommend at reception too.