Though you could lose yourself for the whole holiday without ever leaving the Headland, you wouldn’t want to miss the fun of sampling some of the island’s sights, sounds and tastes.
Samui boasts some of the best tropical dining in Thailand and is renowned for its cuisine and international chefs. As a challenge, you could try eating your way through the A to Z of the Samui Dining Guide. You can eat fabulous food in a different restaurant every night of your stay.
- For relaxed opulence, try The Four Seasons (La Tania) and the Six Senses Hideaway.
- Funky Thai fusion from top guest chefs is on offer at the Library.
- Established favourites such as Prego and La Taverna never fail to provide wonderful meals in relaxed circumstances.
- Enjoy exquisite Asian cuisine at Zazen.
- Take in the strip of eclectic bistros in Bophut’s Fisherman’s Village. Stroll down the beach to the Promenade or take a buggy to the Five Islands.
- Day time chill-outs at Beach Republic and Nikki Beach.
- Sassy rock front drinks at The Cliff or the Rockpool Bar.
And always there, always delivering understated but excellent food, are the beachfront restaurants of Cheong Mon and Chaweng which all quietly appear on the beach after sunset, like sand crabs, with their wonderful lighting, braziers and the sound of the sea in the background.
For after-supper fun, Chaweng offers a selection of outdoor nightclubs, such as the famous Green Mango club and the renowned "Lady Boy" cabaret shows.
Another Thai staple, Muay Thai (Thai boxing) events are staged twice-weekly around Chaweng during the high seasons.