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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The Fair House Beach Resort & Hotel

$551

per person

Apr 29 - May 3

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Roundtrip flight included

Bangkok (BKK) to Samui Intl. Airport (USM)

8/10 Very Good! (248 reviews)

Location of the hotel is excellent Friendly helpful staff. Rooms were clean and exactly what we wanted

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort & Villas

$738

per person

Mar 31 - Apr 4

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Roundtrip flight included

Bangkok (BKK) to Samui Intl. Airport (USM)

8.6/10 Excellent! (418 reviews)

Would have loved to stay there longer. Beautiful infinity pool. Ocean was warm and inviting. Easy walking distance from our room

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

The Sarann

$626

per person

Mar 31 - Apr 4

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Bangkok (BKK) to Samui Intl. Airport (USM)

8/10 Very Good! (326 reviews)

Clean room, staff helpful, beautiful part of the world.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Browse tours and tickets to explore Central Samui

Tours & day trips

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Ang Thong National Marine Park Full Day Tour

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

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Samui Island Tour to Angthong Marine Park by Big Boat with Kayaking & Lunch

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Private Customized Tour with Driver in Koh Samui

Free cancellation available

Classes & workshops

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Thai Cooking Class | Since 2012 | Farm to Table

Free cancellation available

Spa & wellness

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5 Star Luxury Spa Treatments at Melati Beach Resort

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

Chaweng Beach

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 romantic 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

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.

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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 romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Chaweng Noi Beach

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

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.