Nikki Beach

Nikki Beach is one of those places nearly everyone on Samui has heard of, even if they've never been there.

During the day, it's sunbeds, cocktails, good food and people doing absolutely nothing in a very expensive-looking way. By sunset, the music turns up, the drinks keep flowing and the beach club starts to feel a lot more social.

People come here for long lunches, lazy afternoons around the pool, sunset drinks and the atmosphere. Some stay for an hour. Most stay a lot longer than they planned.

The menu covers everything from fresh seafood and sushi to steaks, burgers and sharing plates, while the bar keeps the cocktails, wine and cold beers coming all day.

Celebrating something, catching up with friends or simply looking for a beach club where you can spend an entire afternoon without looking at your watch, Nikki Beach remains one of Koh Samui's best-known places to eat, drink and watch the sun go down.