The location is nice and some people may enjoy the experience here. However, in my opinion, there are many other attractions in Samui that offer more unique and memorable experiences. If your time on the island is short, I’d recommend prioritizing other places first.

The famous grandmother and grandfather rock resembling the private parts of male and female. The rocks are naturally like this. Good spot for picture. Must visit

⭐️ Hin Ta Hin Yai (Grandfather & Grandmother Rocks) We arrived by taxi — entrance is free and it’s easy to walk around and explore the rocks. You can climb carefully, take amazing photos, and even jump into the water for a quick swim! There’s a small local market nearby with food, drinks, and souvenirs. The area is clean, peaceful, and well-maintained. Don’t miss the coconut ice cream served inside a fresh coconut with a red flower on top — it’s a must! 🍦🥥🌺 #KohSamui #Thailand #HinTaHinYai #IslandVibes #TropicalParadise

It's a nice site to visit which offer a great ocean view and the smiling Tour Guide showed us the Grand Father and Grand Mother Rocks.

Nothing special just some rock shape, and local market stuff. Good view but nothing special to spend your time on, try to visit a few other places before coming here.

Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks are definitely one of those must-see spots when you're in Koh Samui. Known as the “Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks,” the formations are famous for their unique, naturally shaped appearance — you’ll understand the name as soon as you see them! 😄 The area is small but scenic, with the rocks set against a beautiful coastal backdrop, perfect for a quick photo stop. There’s a viewing platform and some nearby stalls selling souvenirs, drinks, and local coconut ice cream, which is perfect on a hot day. It doesn’t take long to visit, but it's worth stopping by if you're passing through Lamai. Aside from the funny shapes, the local legend behind the rocks adds cultural interest. Parking is available, and the spot is easy to access — just a short walk from the entrance.

Cool place to stop and grab a few photos. Also a good amount of shops and the shakes aren't trying to rip you off

I love fresh food markets. I make sure that every place I visit, I take out some time to go to their fresh food market. This helps me understand the regional culture, their food habbit and also gives me a golden opportunity to eat what locals eat there. At Lamai I found one of the tastiest coconut pudding along other Thai foods. The range is crazy.. and the taste of freshly cooked food is probably the best. There is variety of vegetarian options available as well.

From a vegan perspective, there's not a lot here. You can get salad rolls for 50 bhat, but the rolls have no mint, no tofu, no cilantro/coriander. And the sauce is mayonnaise. It's all rather tasteless. There are some juice and shake stands and mango sticky rice is of course available, but for vegans you have better options almost anywhere else in town.

Small but interesting market. We found the food alright, perhaps we went in the afternoon and so stalls were closed. The fruit juices at the end of the market were good and the coconuts were so sweet! Venture here for some local market visiting and action, we bought some sauces for a fraction of the prices at TOPs.

Always fresh and good food. After trying different things at the market, I came back to some sellers 2-3-4 times during my vacation and recommend checking them out: papaya salad stand and seafood grill, they stand next to each other. Literally best papaya salad on the island and good price and fresh seafood. For seafood it is very important to not overcook and they always deliver it (in my experience not all expensive restaurants in Lamai did it especially for squid and charged x3 price). I also liked mango sticky rice booth (the one who only selling it and mango smoothie), fruit conner with freshly cut fruits for 35-40, coconuts for 60. In general go and explore this place.

Best places to have cheap and big portion of local thai foods. You will found fried fish, thai sausages, and typical thai food for around 60 to 100 bth for big plates of fried chicken/pork

A great local market with fresh produce, meat and seafood.

They have a lot of great food choices there. I like it.

Exciting Sunday night market with many stalls selling yummy street food, clothing, accessories etc. Very crowded before 8pm. Go after 8 pm if you want less crowd. There was some interesting street performance at one of the intersection too. There's also a big Tesco nearby too.

It's a night market and Thai people call it "walking street". It has many food stands, Street performances, street bars and many shops of Souvenirs. Food items were not costly. There were many options to try from veg to non veg to sea food. But yeah not too many options for a vegetarian though. You might face parking problem as it is very crowded. Better to go with taxi or motorbike. I would definitely recommend this beautiful and lively place.

Lamai Beach was a good spot for a swim. The water was clear and calm when I went. It was easy to just float around and relax. It wasn't too crowded either, so I didn’t feel like I had to dodge people all the time. Overall, a nice and simple place to spend a few hours in the water.

​Lamai Beach is the best option on Koh Samui for travelers seeking tranquility without isolation. It’s long, clean, and famous for its calm, clear, and relaxing water, making it perfect for safe swimming. ​Key Highlights: ​Atmosphere: Laid-back and quieter than Chaweng, ideal for families and couples, or solo like me!! ​Dining: Abundant beachside restaurants offering fabulous, budget-friendly food right on the sand. ​Convenience: The central town is steps away, offering the vibrant Lamai Night Market, many 7-Eleven shops, local restaurants, and massage parlors. Lamai has several fantastic budget-friendly options, especially if you venture slightly off the main beachfront strip. ​Best For: Independent travelers and those who want convenience and charm over clubbing and chaos.

A nice quiet beach with lots of great restaurants cafes and massage places. It’s a lot more relaxed than most other beaches on Koh Samui

Considered 2nd Most Beautiful Beach 🏖️ It has soft white sand and clear blue water, great for swimming and fun activities.

peaceful and calm🌊preferred this much better than crystal beach, the beach is very wide and spacious plenty of umbrellas/ seats to rent

My 5th time to Koh Samui, I used to always head to chaweng beach, but now much prefer the more chilled and less busy lamai beach. Easy to find bars and restaurants, good to swim and even better to chill and take it all in.

Lamai Beach is where Koh Samui’s easygoing spirit truly comes to life. It’s got that perfect mix of laid-back charm and just enough buzz to keep things interesting. The sand stretches wide and soft beneath your feet, the kind that feels cool even under the afternoon sun. The water is warm, clear, and calm enough for a long swim, with little beach bars and cafés scattered along the shore serving cold drinks and fresh fruit smoothies. As the sun starts to dip, the whole beach glows gold, and it’s hard not to just stop and take it in. Locals play guitar, couples walk the shoreline, and you might catch the faint smell of barbecued seafood drifting through the breeze. There’s a balance here—tourism without the chaos, energy without the noise. It’s friendly, familiar, and open, like a summer night back home in Canada but with palm trees swaying overhead. At night, the beach transforms—restaurants light up with candles and fairy lights, and there’s always a live band or fire dancer somewhere down the sand. Lamai isn’t about rushing or chasing—it’s about being present, feeling the salt in the air, and realizing you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.

The hike up the waterfall takes about 40 minutes, but the view is definitely worth the effort. Some tourist tips: 🔅Better to arrive early in the morning to enjoy the view peacefully and take photos. We got there by 9 a.m. —there were only a couple of people at the top and a dog😁 By 10.30 a.m. it was already crowded, and the vibe wasn’t the same anymore 🔅Bring water with you (you can buy it at the start of the trail) and insect repellent (!!) —we got literally hundreds of mosquito bites along the way 🔅 Wear sneakers and casual clothing, as at some point the trail ends and you need to climb over rocks We came by scooter, free parking

Walk through the jungle is nice - if you time it right! Lots of jungle tours operate, so you might be caught in a big crowd. The waterfall itself is just a trickle of water, but must change from season to season (!?)… I saw people in flip flops that could’nt continue! I’d advise to Wear trainers as it’s steep and slippery! Enjoy!! If you can get the trail to yourself, it’s beautiful!

We enjoyed a few minutes by this waterfall. Not many other people were there and we weren’t charged for entrance or parking. I didn’t see any mosquitoes but we had a ton of bites appear the next day, come prepared just in case. Steep roads to get there but totally doable for experienced scooter drivers. Definitely not deep enough to swim. About a 5 minute walk from nearest parking.

About a 45-minute trek from the parking lot for cars. Very steep so definitely bring sneakers or other appropriate footwear. Do not do this hike if you are not in decent shape. Fairly treacherous at points. A cool waterfall to bathe in as your reward! Don’t forget bug spray.

I hope everyone see my comments don't pin to Waterfall, Google will take you the wrong Pin to elephant Kingdom Safari. When you reach elephant Kingdom turn right and ride a motorbike across the mountain for about 700 meters and you will arrive. And I recommend wearing sneakers and long pants with mosquito repellent spray if you don't want to have a fatal slip accident die and get bitten by mosquitoes. I want you all to be very careful about wearing shoes and walking. Thank you.

Just awesome. Drive up with your moto to the second parking. That a right at the information centre. Walk up to the bar and cross the water there. Keep the waterfall on your right during your climb. You will reach the viewpoint where you can shower and bath in a he waterfall.

⚠️ Warning: Life-threatening danger ⚠️ People have died here — and in my opinion, this happens because the trail is very poorly marked, so it’s not clear where the official path ends. The official and safe route ends at the restaurant and the natural “pool” area. Everything above that point is a wild, unofficial trail. If what I’m saying doesn’t stop you and you absolutely have to climb up there, then do it only in proper, closed shoes and make sure to go only on the left side of the waterfall from the restaurant. The signs are misleading, and many people take the right side, which is a life-threatening danger at every step. The path is very dangerous, and you are deep in the jungle, completely on your own. At the beginning of that “trail” there are some ropes, so it looks like a normal path — and since other people are climbing there, it feels safe. But NO — it’s not! Those ropes are old, and this area is not maintained or meant for tourists. There are no clear signs warning that you’re leaving the safe zone — if we had known that, we would never have gone up there. There are also no signs telling you to turn back once you start climbing. We didn’t cross to the left side of the waterfall because we didn’t know — we climbed up the right side, following cables (thinking that’s the correct route), but it leads nowhere. From that “viewpoint” on the left side of waterfall no one can pick you up — you have to climb back down on your own. Cars only reach the pool area. The part of the waterfall near the restaurant and pool is beautiful and safe, but do not go further up. A sudden rain can make the rocks extremely slippery, and it’s very easy to lose your way — you can end up standing on wet rocks with the waterfall running in front of you and no safe way to continue. About picture: We got this far before realizing it was too dangerous to continue. There were no signs to warn us. Please don’t go past restaurant higher— the rocks are slippery and the current is strong. Stay safe and enjoy the lower OFFICIAL part of the waterfall instead.

This is the most delicious pizza I have ever eaten. I highly recommend it. If you are looking for a delicious pizza, I recommend you to try it once. I will definitely come back again. And again, sorry for the picture that you can't see what I ate. I ate a delicious pizza called Lamai pizza.

This restaurant’s has expanded into rotisary chicken . I use to come for Italian food but now I have never had anything like this before .. please come try or you miss out . Thank you fabio . The best Italian food in the whole of Koh Samui , I come 4 years now and every year I go for lunch and dinner . The service , the food is second to none .

This is an excellent Italian Restaurant the owner is very friendly and the food is of an extremely high standard. Hygiene is also top quality, it’s really clean

Favio is the chef owner. Noe his wife works with him. We had incredible pizza, the Oxa. It was incredible and had arugula was made in the margarita style and had locally made spec on top of it. Surprisingly the spec was as good as any I've had in Europe. Fabio made his own dough for the crust and it was quite delicious. We also had the spinach lasagna and instead of butter and sage which didn't strike me as the healthy choice I asked for a tomato sauce though I usually dislike tomato sauce. In this case it was rich in full flavored perhaps Southern Italian style but wonderful. I also got to taste the a mushroom sauce made by Fabio which was creamy and full flavored.

Low season mean less people but the food was tasty and owner really sympathetic

I had a salad pizza, ordered to their smoking place on the opposite side of the lane. It was just fine, the cheese they added (feta maybe) wasn't listed on the ingredients, so that came as a surprise. It didn't feel like it was worth the 380 baht. Perhaps their other offerings are nicer!

Amazing restaurant, great food, wonderful service, very tasty pasta! One of the best we ever eat! Very fair prices.

Just wow!!! We came by, walking on the beach and lucky found this beach restaurant. The cocktails are super delicious and from 6 to 8 pm is happy hour and you'll get 1 for free, if you buy 2. The spring rolls where so delicious and handmade. The main dishes have been a little bit small, but enough. The fire show starts at 8pm and is pretty nice for a beautiful day on the island

Big wide open breezy places always look inviting but I have often been unimpressed with such places as style often beats substance. So I have been very pleasantly surprised by the Full English breakfast. It was both freshly prepared and cooked to order and a very generous serve that I failed to finish. Two poached eggs served on a piece of toast, bacon cooked as I like it, still soft but tasty. Fried potatoes, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes and baked beans completed the hot food. All well seasoned and nicely cooked and presented. My coffee and fruit juice were served promptly before the food soon after ordering. Coffee was very good. As well as the hot food there was muesli and 3 slices of toast with butter and jam in individual serves. I actually failed to finish all the toast. One minor niggle. The pork sausage served with the hot meal still had it's plastic wrapper on it. I have come across this once before and am still not sure if this is meant to be edible or not. I didn't try it. Nice breezy seat overlooking the beach. Much needed as it is hot here at the moment. Well done. I recommend this place.

We had a little stop at Kon Tiki for drinks. The drinks were good and the staff very friendly. The view to the beach is very nice and the interior is also quite cool. We can recommend a stop when walking by.

Good selection of cocktails. Very nice presentation. Mostly rum based as you would expect from a tiki bar but some thing for all tastes. Fire show at 8pm is worth a visit once but it is the same every night. Negatives are it's comparatively expensive compared to other places in lamai beach. Cocktails range from 180-200bhat happy hour is buy 2 get one free.

Nice views, Good service, average food. +views +service +price -value -food Nice place to have a quick meal with nice views. If you look for great food so not try it. I am not saying is horrible, but is average. Pizza average and very sweet, fried chicken with causionuts was OK, but still very sweet.

Great spot. Found it by accident! The food was really good (full of flavour) and we’ve eaten at many places. The beer could’ve been colder, but we’re in the tropics; I mean seriously! We happened upon the fire show too! All very pleasant and I’d recommend it highly. We had dinner.

A really nice bar located right on Lamai beach. Drinks would normally be pricey but were reasonable during happy hour (5:30 to 7:00) where if you buy 2 drinks you get a third for free. They have a great cocktail menu and the cocktails themselves were delicious and weren't light on alcohol, which was a nice change compared to some of the other bars on the beach. At night they string up some lights and light some torches to create a very nice atmosphere.

Amazing food, service and (once again) food. Owner is from Rome and was very friendly and helpful when it came to helping me decide on what to get. Ultimately, I decided to get both the porchetta and pizza. I was very happy with my decision. This place is a hidden gem and I would encourage everyone to check it out.

We've travelled for almost a month now in Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand and that was the best food we've had so far on our trip. We've ordered Porchetta with salad and one of the specialty of the day pizza with guanciale and potatoes. The Porchetta was cooked to perfection and is definitely the best porchetta we've ever tried. The pizza was outstanding too. Never tried pizza with potatoes before but fell in love with it. Guanciale is one of my favorite ingredients for pizza but in combination with truffles and potatoes and crispy dough, honestly it was out of this world. I have no words to express how impressed we were and definitely going back for another meal to try some more. House white wine was really crispy and fresh and as a complimentary drinks we've got shots of lemoncello which was also very good balanced, just the right amount of sweet and sour, nicely chilled. Service was also brilliant. Mastery of cooking. Strongly recommend.

We had dinner at Food Lab in Lamai, an Italian restaurant that truly impressed us. To start, we tried their specialty Porchetta, which was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. For the mains, I had the black truffle ravioli, which was rich and perfectly cooked, while my husband enjoyed the Roman-style pizza, with authentic base. Every dish was beautifully prepared and thoroughly enjoyable. If we had stayed in Lamai a little longer, we definitely would have gone back for more!

Thank you to Stefan hope I have spelt it right. Amazing food!!!! I wish I had also taken a picture of our starters. The bruschetta was delicious.

For Italian food in Samui that is affordable, I loved this meal and highly recommend it. The restaurant is owned by an Italian man and his brother and they are simply living their best lives there in Thailand, cooking delicious Italian food for their customers in their open air restaurant. The restaurant is on a side street so it isn’t extremely loud but you still feel connected to the Lamai downtown. What did we eat? Great question, I will gladly share: 1. Black rubble ravioli special - sent me to heaven! The flavors were perfect and rich and the noodle was cooked to the perfect degree. The sauce was so good, we really couldn’t get enough of it and the consistency was right-on. 2. Porchetta - well done and the sauces were noteworthy, clearly homemade. 3. Tomato sauce pasta - delicious, fresh flavor. 4. Four cheese - loved this as well, rich flavor but not overwhelming in making you too full! 5. Mushroom and Sausage pizza and the prosciutto and truffle pizza. I preferred the latter. They cook the dough for the pizza the true Italian way so your tummy and digestive system will thank you! Highly recommend this restaurant, I would 100% go back.

A Culinary Journey Through Italy I recently had the pleasure of dining at Food Lab and it was an exquisite experience that transported me straight to the heart of Italy. From the moment I stepped in, the warm ambiance and rustic decor set the perfect tone for an authentic Italian dining experience. The menu was a delightful array of traditional Italian dishes, each crafted with precision and attention to detail. I started with the Porcetta Salad a flavorful medley of fresh ingredients that awakened my taste buds. The pasta course was a highlight – the Tomato and Basil was cooked to perfection, and the homemade sauce was a true testament to the chef's culinary expertise. The portion sizes were generous without compromising on quality. The service was impeccable, with the staff knowledgeable about the menu and ready to offer recommendations. The wine selection complemented the meal beautifully, enhancing the overall dining experience. Overall, Food Lab delivers an authentic taste of Italy with a welcoming atmosphere and top-notch service. Whether you're a seasoned lover of Italian cuisine or a newcomer looking to explore its diverse flavors, this restaurant is a must-visit. It's a culinary journey that I can't wait to embark on again.

Great food, nice host... All in all a very good visit, worth to return for sure. Went back now a few more times, never had a bad meal and the ravioli with truffle sauce are to die for.

With friends and family, we had a great restaurant experience here at the Cliff in Samui. My favorite dishes are creamy mussels and fried calamari for starters. The pasta with creamy prawns sauce was delicious. Staffs were very kind and attentive. We have the Italian chef passing by to say hi as well, so sweet of him.

My girlfriend and I had an unforgettable dinner at The Cliff Bar and Grill last night. Everything from start to finish was perfect. We started with the Caesar salad and garlic bread—fresh, flavorful, and a great way to kick things off. The King Crab legs were a definite highlight—so rich and perfectly cooked. We also ordered the catch of the day, and it was absolutely amazing. Honestly, it was too much food, but we didn’t mind! I had a glass of red wine that paired beautifully with everything, while my girlfriend loved her iced chocolate. The service was fantastic—attentive without being overbearing—and the view was just stunning. Dining here with the ocean as your backdrop is something special. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

We came to The Cliff Bar and Grill for lunch and had a lovely experience. The view is absolutely stunning—perfect for a relaxing midday meal overlooking the ocean. The food was very good and nicely presented. Service was excellent—friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Overall, a great spot for lunch with an unbeatable view and good vibes. We’d be happy to return!

The food was very good, even though quite spicy for our taste. Excellent fresh and local ingredients. Beautiful location directly on the sea, where you can watch night fishing right in front of you.

Not bad service, the waiter however seemed a bit annoyed that I wanted to pay by card not cash. The food was the let down however, somebody should tell the cheff that if you over cook calamari it tastes and feels like eating a bike tyre. To say it was like rubber and over cooked would be an understatement. All the other food, the chicken and the rice and grilled veg was fantastic. The view was amazing!

It’s been a couple of years since we last visited The Cliff and sadly we didn’t get the same magical experience. The staff are lovely but there’s just something missing, lack of enthusiasm and general happiness it seemed. The food is still delicious, they had a s’mores cookie dessert of the day and it was so yummy. Calling up to book a reservation was quite difficult and was passed to 2-3 people. Whilst the views are amazing, I think the staff make it that extra bit more magic and the two times we came this trip they weren’t very happy. this is no longer the best restaurant on the island for us. :(

The Cliff is a must-visit for us since many years. Continuous high quality food and high level of service, and outstanding restaurant and always a highlight for us, while on Koh Samui. The food is always great, no matter if it is steak, pasta, salad or the famous Portuguese peri peri chicken. Very friendly and attentive staff and a great ambience make it always a place to remember.