BEACH
Ao Prao is the only beach on the western side of Ko Samet, and is the most photogenic beach on the island, with a quiet stretch of very fine white sand, calm clear water, and a nearby coral reef.
This is the best bay for snorkeling on Ko Samet. Although the coral is not great, you can enjoy the beautiful colorful fish. Day trippers come to this beach to enjoy the sunset. Especially when we are in a more luxurious mood, we like coming to Ao Prao.
WHERE TO STAY
On this beach there are 3 places to stay, 2 upper range resorts and one mid-range stay. Le Vimarn Cottages and Ao Prao Resort are 2 great upper-range stays. Lima Coco is the somewhat overpriced mid-range option. If you are traveling on a budget, you can skip this beach.
The hotels have their own restaurants. To get to the other, busier side of the island, it is a 20-minute walk along a deserted road, or just a few minutes by scooter.
