The Green Mango
Turn up here before midnight and you'll wonder what the fuss is about. The place doesn't fill until around 1am, when the crowd rolls in from Ark Bar and the other chilled spots on the strip, and Saturdays are when it properly goes off. It's a big open-air space with a dance floor that gets packed, elevated platforms for anyone who wants to be seen, and DJs leaning on throwback hits alongside the usual mainstream and electronic stuff. Come more than a couple of times and you'll clock that the set barely changes.
Two things to brace for. The volume is punishing, genuinely the sort where you'll feel it the next morning. And staff work the floor hard, steering you to the bar on arrival and circling back every half hour to see if you want another. Drinks sit at mid-range island prices, and several regulars reckon they've crept up. If none of that puts you off, it's a proper party and the crowd is a good-natured mix of nationalities.
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Reviews from Google
It's hard to explain how much I love the Green Mango, out of all the places in the world I've visited. I once got my ass kicked, for a week, by an angry Thai stripper (long story) and I ended up broke and barely able to scrape the money up to go home. The 4 girls at Green Mango, who were my friends already, picked me up, fed me, and took me to the airport on their scooters like the flight of the valkyries. Hands down one of the most unselfish, kindest, and most moving things anyone has ever done for me. And for that, I'll always love the Green Mango, and my 4 guardian angels ♥️ (Jesus christ, that isnt the thai stripper in the picture. Its my chinese girlfriend, who the girls made feelat home!)
Came for some music, found excellent atmosphere, very good DJ, loved the music, drinks were ok priced and the crowd was multinational and it was beautiful seeing so many people just dancing and having fun. Highly recommend. Hate to do this here but for me it was also a very hard time thinking of the Nova party where thousands of multinational young people came for the same peace of mind and harmony for dancing and never returned home.
Upon arrival, you are escorted to the bar and pressured to buy a drink. Every 30 minutes, a bulldog comes to ask if you want another beverage. As for the music, beware of your ears; it's 100-1110 dB, so ear protection is mandatory. Drink prices have increased by 20% compared to 2025. Avoid this place and go to the much more welcoming bars on the street (03/2026).
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The Green Mango: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Green Mango worth visiting?
The Green Mango holds a 4.0★ rating from 3,040 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Koh Samui.
What are the opening hours of The Green Mango?
The Green Mango is typically open 21:00-04:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
How expensive is The Green Mango?
The Green Mango is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other markets & shopping in Koh Samui.
When is the best time to visit The Green Mango?
The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – August, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).
Where is The Green Mango located?
The Green Mango is at G3M7+399 ตำบล เกาะสมุย อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84140, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.
Location Info
G3M7+399 ตำบล เกาะสมุย อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84140, Thailand+66 77 300 672www.greenmangoclub.com/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
January – August
Avoid: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon)
Rainy season
October – December
Avg. temperature
24°C – 32°C(75°F – 90°F)
Crowds
Peak: July – August & December
Getting there
Koh Samui Airport (USM) has direct flights from Bangkok and regional hubs (Bangkok Airways monopoly). The ferry from Surat Thani takes ~1.5 hrs and it's cheaper.
Getting around
- •Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road)
- •Motorbike or scooter rental
- •Taxis (metered or negotiate upfront)
- •Grab available in main areas
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
Be Cautious with Tailors
Bangkok has excellent tailors, but also many tourist traps. Avoid anyone offering suspiciously cheap suits or who approaches you on the street. Ask your hotel for recommendations, read reviews, and always get two fittings.
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Air-conditioned supermarket and cooked-food counters under one roof, open till 11pm every night.
H&M
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Asiatique The Riverfront
Go at dusk, arrive by the free shuttle boat, and treat it as an evening out rather than a shopping trip.
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Eight floors of small stalls and haggling, closer to an indoor market than a mall, and all the better for it.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
January – August
Avoid: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon)
Rainy season
October – December
Avg. temperature
24°C – 32°C(75°F – 90°F)
Crowds
Peak: July – August & December
Getting there
Koh Samui Airport (USM) has direct flights from Bangkok and regional hubs (Bangkok Airways monopoly). The ferry from Surat Thani takes ~1.5 hrs and it's cheaper.
Getting around
- •Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road)
- •Motorbike or scooter rental
- •Taxis (metered or negotiate upfront)
- •Grab available in main areas