Central Samui
Koh Samui's largest mall, with indoor and open-air wings, international brands, a food court, and a staffed children's play area.
Be honest, most of this list is hypermarkets and supermarkets with food courts bolted on rather than proper malls. Central Samui earns the top spot as the one real shopping center here, with indoor and open-air wings, brand shops and a kids' play area. The small community malls at Bo Put and Chaweng Beach Road rate higher, but on far fewer votes.
Koh Samui's largest mall, with indoor and open-air wings, international brands, a food court, and a staffed children's play area.
A large hypermarket in Bo Put combining supermarket, retail shops, food court, and kids' entertainment under one roof.
A well-stocked supermarket and food hall in Bo Put, open daily until 11 PM for groceries and cooked Thai meals.
Where to stay
My pick at each price level in Koh Samui, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#1Luxury · 5-star
Explorar Koh Samui4.8 (2,489 reviews)
Stylish beachside resort in Mae Nam with infinity pool, gulf views, and highly rated service.
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#6Mid-range · 4-star
Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort & Villas4.7 (1,766 reviews)
Beachfront boutique resort on Koh Samui's quieter north coast, with villa-style rooms and attentive staff.
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A sprawling hypermarket and shopping mall in Lamai offering groceries, clothing, food, and currency exchange.
Koh Samui's main hypermarket, open daily, with groceries, essentials, and an affordable Thai food court.
A beachfront community mall in Bo Put open daily from 7:30am to midnight, blending retail and dining.
A well-regarded shopping mall on Chaweng Beach Road offering retail and dining in one convenient stop.
A Watsons pharmacy inside the Lotus's Lamai complex — a handy small mall with supermarket, food court, and fast food.