Guidebook for Koh Samui
Food Scene
Kingfisher
Choice of Thai and European food. Only 250 meters from the Resort.
Delicious coffee and cakes and they do breakfast, lunches and evening meals. Very friendly staff. Fantastic sea views and once you have eaten, you can wander down through the famouse Fisherman's Village for an evening drink and watch the fire show on the beach.
11 locals recommend
Bar Baguette
Delicious coffee and cakes and they do breakfast, lunches and evening meals. Very friendly staff. Fantastic sea views and once you have eaten, you can wander down through the famouse Fisherman's Village for an evening drink and watch the fire show on the beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
ARKbar beach resort
89 หมู่ที่ 2 ตำบล บ่อผุดVibrant Club atmosphere on the Beach at Chaweng.
The Green Mango Club
Late night club with throbbing techno music.
Sightseeing
An enormous Gold Buddha figure with shops surrounding it where touristy gifts can be bought. Please make sure you dress respectfully. No bare shoulders or short, shorts please.
344 locals recommend
Big Buddha
Wat phra yaiAn enormous Gold Buddha figure with shops surrounding it where touristy gifts can be bought. Please make sure you dress respectfully. No bare shoulders or short, shorts please.
Jungle experience
A jungle drive in a Landrover to the inside of the Island.
Wonderful sea view looking along the Chaweng Beach which stretches for several miles. Don't forget your camera!
9 locals recommend
View Point
Wonderful sea view looking along the Chaweng Beach which stretches for several miles. Don't forget your camera!
Shopping
Big C Super Market
Great for household Shopping.
Tesco Lotus Samui
1/7 หมู่ที่ 6 ถ. ทวีราษฎร์ภักดีAnother great venue for household shopping.
A great selection of shops, coffee shops and restaurants where one can happily spend a couple of hours wandering around and the main Tourist Area, called Chaweng is right on the doorstep. Frequently has live music shows where you can sit and have a cooling drink in the evening.
424 locals recommend
Central Festival Samui
209/1-2 หมู่ที่ 2 ตำบล บ่อผุดA great selection of shops, coffee shops and restaurants where one can happily spend a couple of hours wandering around and the main Tourist Area, called Chaweng is right on the doorstep. Frequently has live music shows where you can sit and have a cooling drink in the evening.
Parks & Nature
Angthong Marine Park trips takes you out by boat to the National Maritime Park where there is kayaking and snorkeling, with a delicious lunch on one of the Islands. There is also the iconic green sea, inside one of the mountains with stunning views all around. Fantastic Day out!
24 locals recommend
Ang Thong
Angthong Marine Park trips takes you out by boat to the National Maritime Park where there is kayaking and snorkeling, with a delicious lunch on one of the Islands. There is also the iconic green sea, inside one of the mountains with stunning views all around. Fantastic Day out!
Entertainment & Activities
Every Monday and Friday night Fisherman's Village stage a "Walking Street" with lots of food, souviner and nick nack stalls all along the road, which also stages a fire show on the beach. A great fun evening for all ages.
264 locals recommend
Fisherman's Village Bophut
Every Monday and Friday night Fisherman's Village stage a "Walking Street" with lots of food, souviner and nick nack stalls all along the road, which also stages a fire show on the beach. A great fun evening for all ages.