Spend the day shopping at Central Festival Samui and buy the perfect souvenirs to take back home. From clothes to jewelry to general supplies, you'll find an excellent variety of shops here.

Spend an hour or two discovering this shopper's paradise in Chaweng City Center. Like to really get a feel for this area? Big Buddha Statue is near Central Festival Samui and a good excuse to linger a while longer.

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Holiday Inn Resort Samui Bophut Beach by IHG

$1,271

per person

Jan 23 - Jan 27

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Samui Intl. Airport (USM)

9/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews)

Very busy and crowded, not enough sun beds for the guests. Pigeons in the dining areas - very unhygienic. Good location for Bophut market and good facilities for children.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort & Villas

$1,449

per person

Dec 3 - Dec 9

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (NYC) to Samui Intl. Airport (USM)

8.6/10 Excellent! (416 reviews)

Resort is very clean. Friendly staff from the lobby all the way to the pool restaurant. 15 min walk to downtown or take a tuk tuk for roughly 200 baht. Walkable to dining places and many places to choose from for a massage. Highly recommend staying here.

Reviewed on May 4, 2025

Napasai Samui

$11,963

per person

Jan 6 - Jan 10

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (JFK) to Samui Intl. Airport (USM)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)

A truly wonderful place. We stayed in a 2 bed villa which felt very private and was stunning. Tips - there are about 100 steps from top to bottom and the rooms don’t interconnect and are separate from each other but once you get your head round that it’s great. The pool is a good size and we loved the downstairs kitchen and sitting area by the pool. The main pool is vast with plenty of beds and we had dinner on the beach one night which was lovely. Nice cocktail bar by the pool at night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Central Samui

Tours & day trips

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Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

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ATV Quad Safari on Koh Samui

Free cancellation available

Water activities

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Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Insea Speedboat from Koh Samui

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Koh Samui Jungle Safari By JEEP With MR.UNG (Including Lunch)

Free cancellation available

Classes & workshops

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Thai Cooking Class | Since 2012 | Farm to Table

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

Chaweng Beach

4/5(189 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Chaweng Beach, a popular beach in Bophut. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

One of the many local food stalls in the Chaweng walking street. This stall does not have a name but on their menu it says "Thai Food Thai Style" and is next to Samui Grilled Fish. We have tried different dishes from most of the food stalls and feel this one has the best quality, consistency, taste and price. They make a great Tom Khai Kai, Pad Se-eew Goong and Pad Tha

Chaweng Lake

3.5/5(21 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chaweng Lake during your travels in Bophut. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Big Buddha Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Big Buddha Beach during your trip to Bophut? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Chaweng Noi Beach

4/5(65 reviews)

A quieter neighbor to one of Koh Samui’s busiest beaches, this is the place to simply laze about in the water or lie in the sun.

Big Buddha Beach Pier showing rugged coastline and a bay or harbor

Bangrak Pier

5/5(1 review)

Snap photos of the large golden Buddha sculpture that welcomes you to this intriguing dock of opulence and spirituality.

Chaweng Night Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Chaweng Night Market during your trip to Bophut. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.