The Best Rooftop Bars in Samui [2024 List]

Updated: February 2024

Sunsets and sundowners go hand in hand, particularly if you’re holidaying in tropical Samui. And what better place to watch the vibrant hues paint the sky, than at a chic and airy rooftop bar? Check out our list of the best rooftop bars in Samui to visit during your holiday.

The Roof Samui, Bo Phut

Panoramic ocean views, comfy bean bags, and the best sunset view in Koh Samui – The Roof Samui has got it all. The cosy interiors, featuring low lighting and a relaxed open-air setting, invite you for a relaxing evening.

To get here, we recommend hiring a scooter (125cc or larger) to ride up the hill. If you prefer not to ride by yourself, you can take a 4×4 transport up and down the hill for just 50 Baht (1.50 USD). The journey there is great fun, and the ride back down is even more enjoyable after a few drinks. The views from the top are truly stunning and make the journey worthwhile. 

Once at the top, relax and enjoy all that the venue has to offer. They have an extensive cocktail menu with very reasonable prices for drinks, beer and wine. They also serve authentic Thai cuisine if you want to pair your drinks with some munchies.

Location: 55/23 Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320

Phone: (+66) 065 547 8898

Hours: 11 AM – 10 PM

Air Bar, Taling Ngam

Set upon the clifftops, Air Bar is primed to offer stunning vistas of Samui’s picturesque coasts. There’re few places better than this for enjoying a mesmerising sunset show; the bar’s location along the west coasts of the island means that guests will set sight on a striking scene made up of beautiful sunset colours each evening.

Visitors enjoy more than just spectacular views here. World-class mixologists man the bar, their swift and nimble hands crafting one cocktail after another. Top-notch drinks should be paired up with top-class bites, and the tasty nibbles filling up Air Bar’s menu will not disappoint.

Location: 295 Moo 3, Taling Ngam Beach, Suratthani, Koh Samui, 84140, Thailand

Phone: +66 (0) 7742 9100

Hours: 5 PM – 11 PM

Woobar, Koh Samui

Koh Samui’s iconic bar with an iconic view, WOOBAR, is certainly a spot that delivers wow factor both day and night. This trendy open-air lounge allows guests to chill out surrounded by pumping tunes from their resident music curator as well as innovative lighting displays and tasty snacks. Whether lounging on plush daybeds taking in the stunning panoramic ocean vistas during golden hour cocktails or dancing under the stars to a DJ set as the lights of Chaweng Beach twinkle below, WOOBAR works hard to provide memorable experiences for visitors to the island from dusk till dawn.

With its combination of breathtaking natural beauty and pulsating party atmosphere depending on the time of day, it is easy to see why WOOBAR has become such an iconic destination for those looking to enjoy the party vibe in Koh Samui.

Location: 4/1 Moo 1 Tambol Maenam Surat Thani, Koh Samui 84330 Thailand

Phone: +66 77 915 999

Hours: 12 PM – 12 AM

Sun Moon Star Restaurant, Maret

Sun, Moon and Star – how do you choose when all three choices are equally appealing?

If your plan for the evening is to enjoy a magical sunset show coupled with sundowners, settle down for a drink at Star. There’re countless bar stools lining the edge, but the most coveted seats in the house are the sunken sofas surrounded by water. Of course, reservations are mandatory for these exclusive spots.

If you’re hungry for a bite after a round of drinks, indulge in a sumptuous meal at Moon. The restaurant’s polished teakwood fixtures create a cosy setting, and its floor-to-ceiling windows offer unobstructed views of the pool and ocean. The last option – Sun – is the place to head to if you feel like lingering about in the beautiful compounds of this restaurant. A lovely deck, set above the rocks, offers a private spot for enjoying the coastal scenery while you bask under the moonlight.

Location: Silavadee Pool Spa Resort, 208/66 Moo 4, Tambon Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84310 Thailand

Phone: +66 (0) 7796 0555

Hours: 6:00 – 11:00 (breakfast), 11:00 – 17:00 (lunch) and 17:00 – late (dinner)

*Last orders for dinner must be taken before 22:30.

Blue Ginger Restaurant, Maret

Sit back, relax and unwind with a Blue Lady or White Russian at the breezy rooftop decks of Blue Ginger; this prime spot comes with amazing ocean views and refreshing gusts of sea breeze. Need another drink? Take your pick from this list. When the munchies hit, browse through the menu before arriving at a decision: will it be tangy Thai or Western tonight?

Location: Sandalwood Luxury Villas, 211/7 Moo 4 Tumbon Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand, 84310

Phone: (66) 77 448982

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