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.

Plan a trip to see Central Samui

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The Sarann

$1,215

per person

Jan 24 - Jan 28

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

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

8/10 Very Good! (325 reviews)

View from beachfront villa was spectacular. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Hotel is on a main road so transport can hard to sort out

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Vannee Golden Sands Beachfront Resort

$1,400

per person

Jan 18 - Jan 24

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Samui Intl. Airport (USM)

8.2/10 Very Good! (65 reviews)

Staff is very friendly. Rooms are very clean. We had a street view, got prettt loud but got real quiet around 8pm. Lobby was very clean and even tho it got very busy staff was efficient and quick with getting us checked us.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Summer Luxury Beach Resort and Spa

$1,857

per person

Jan 18 - Jan 24

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Samui Intl. Airport (USM)

8.6/10 Excellent! (125 reviews)

The road to the hotel is terrible and disturbing

Reviewed on Jun 14, 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.