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A poolside area with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.

A table with two chairs, a surfboard, and a view of the beach with boats.

A beach with sun loungers and a calm sea.

A beach hotel named Blue Turtle with a thatched roof and a signboard.

1. Blue Turtle Hotel Samui

1.3 km from Central Samui

Hannah

₩61,123

₩72,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A resort pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a sandy beach.

A spacious lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, large columns, and a central fountain.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a building with large windows.

2. Centara Reserve Samui

Chaweng City Center, 1.5 km from Central Samui

ADAM LLOYD

₩385,498

₩457,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A beach with lounge chairs and a boat on the water.

A spa room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

A row of stationary bikes in a gym with white walls and a large window.

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

3. SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort

1.1 km from Central Samui

Courtney

₩340,684

₩404,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A poolside dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a pool and a beach.

A nighttime garden pathway leading to a building with a view of the ocean.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with cushions, a wooden chair, a small table, and a view of the ocean through a glass door.

4. Banana Fan Sea Resort

Chaweng City Center, 1.1 km from Central Samui

Omri

₩186,732

₩221,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A clear blue sea with people swimming and walking on the beach.

A swimming pool with tiled blue and green patterns, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs with umbrellas.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and a traditional building with a sign indicating 'Reception' and 'Superior Rooms'.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

5. J4 Hotel Samui

Chaweng City Center, 0.3 km from Central Samui

Gregory

₩49,201

₩58,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern indoor swimming pool with a glass bottom, surrounded by white walls and wooden decks.

A modern spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a glass of white wine, and a small table with a book and a menu.

A narrow, brick-walled corridor with a wooden floor and a tree in the center.

A beach with clear blue sky and ocean waves.

6. The Library

Chaweng City Center, 0.6 km from Central Samui

AHARON YOEL

₩307,518

₩365,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A beach with two sun loungers and a yellow umbrella under a tree.

A two-story building with a balcony, steps leading to the entrance, and a well-lit pathway.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden fence and palm trees.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.

7. Buri Rasa Village Samui Adults Only

Chaweng City Center, 1 km from Central Samui

David

₩126,283

₩149,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A resort with multiple buildings, a pool, and palm trees.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the sea.

An aerial view of a resort with a pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a beach.

A circular hot tub filled with water and rose petals, surrounded by wooden deck and bamboo screens, with a view of the ocean.

8. Sareeraya Villas & Suites

1.2 km from Central Samui

"Beautiful view from the second floor huge room was nothing but heaven for us Beach is within the hotel property and you can go swimming in the clear water directly from the hotel pool Food was good stuff were helpful Happy hour drinks are great The only reason for me to give only 4 starts is the not up to date room furniture and lack of spoiling things you expect from a 5 starts makes you feel more like a good 4 stars hotel"

Eliahu

₩217,417

₩258,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A two-story building with a sign reading "JALMIN SAMUI HOTEL".

A corridor with wooden flooring, a bench, and potted plants on shelves.

A row of white cushioned seating areas with patterned pillows, a wooden tray with items, and large green plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a basket, and a small elephant plush toy on the bed.

9. JALMIN Samui Hotel

0.8 km from Central Samui

"I had a fantastic stay at Jalmin Boutique Hotel and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Koh Samui. The hotel is beautifully presented, and our room was spotless, comfortable, and surprisingly quiet. One of the things we loved most was the location. It’s just a two-minute walk from the beach and only five minutes from the heart of Chaweng, with all of the restaurants, bars, and shops nearby. Despite being so close to everything, there was absolutely no noise in our room, which meant we...

Amy

₩57,547

₩63,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A deck with a wooden floor, yellow bean bags, and a white canopy.

A beach with clear turquoise water, a palm tree, and yellow bean bags.

A wooden pathway flanked by lush tropical plants, leading to a wooden building with balconies.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a seating area with cushions, and a view of the sea at dusk.

10. The Stay Chaweng Beach Resort

Chaweng City Center, 0.7 km from Central Samui

Jeffrey

₩63,313

₩75,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A resort pool area with clear blue water, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "CABANAS KOH SAMUI," a staircase leading to the lobby, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

A bar area with a brick wall, a large ceiling light fixture, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

11. Marasca Samui - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Chaweng City Center, 0.5 km from Central Samui

Laurent

₩227,884

₩270,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A modern dining area with a chandelier, a view of the ocean, and a bar area.

A serene infinity pool with a seating area featuring cushions and a small table with bottles.

A modern outdoor patio with stone walls, a glass enclosure, and outdoor furniture.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

12. The Secret Pool Villas By The Library

Chaweng City Center, 0.6 km from Central Samui

Don

₩676,528

₩803,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A poolside breakfast setup with a wicker basket filled with food and drinks, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A beach with sun loungers and umbrellas, palm trees, and a building in the background.

A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling panels, wicker pendant lights, and large windows offering a view of palm trees and the ocean.

A beach with white lounge chairs and purple cushions, arranged in rows under large umbrellas.

13. La Vida Samui

0.9 km from Central Samui

Natalie

₩123,003

₩146,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. There are shelves with jars and a trash bin. A window provides a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa bed, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

14. Chaweng Apartment

1.6 km from Central Samui

Lucie

₩19,458

₩61,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and tropical landscaping.

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating, tables, and chairs under a tree canopy.

A spacious, modern bar area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a tropical mural on the wall.

15. Chaweng Garden Beach Resort

Chaweng City Center, 0.3 km from Central Samui

KERAKOS

₩94,651

₩112,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A pool area with a table tennis table, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A room with a wooden floor, a bed with a headboard, a hanging clothes rack, a guitar, and a television on the wall.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed with white linens, a tropical-themed pillow, and a view of the sea and palm trees.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

16. Lub d Koh Samui Chaweng Beach - Beachfront Vibrant Social Vibe

Chaweng City Center, 0.5 km from Central Samui

Arunesh

₩69,580

₩82,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A room with a large bathtub, a wooden floor, a balcony with a railing, and a view of greenery and hills.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by green artificial grass, and equipped with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A building with a sign reading 'WHISPER' and a staircase leading to the entrance.

17. Alpha Gay Resort & Spa - Men Only

0.4 km from Central Samui

"Overall the resort is well placed and has all the basic elements for a good time. 15 min walk to beach and shopping centre, so be prepared to wander and explore. Lots of rules, follow these and you won’t have any issues with management. Limited opening hours of poolbar and play areas (8pm closing) makes after dinner partying to be taken offsite. Low season at our visit, which gave us the resort nearly to ourselves. Airport transfer available, but grab just as cheap if preferred. If planning...

Alister

₩107,456

₩127,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A large bed with white linens, a blue pillow, and white towels. There are framed pictures on the wall, a TV mounted above the bed, and a glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A beach with three umbrellas and four lounge chairs.

18. King's Garden Resort

Chaweng City Center, 0.7 km from Central Samui

Shahid

₩99,940

₩118,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, multiple beachside umbrellas, and a sandy beach.

A beach with lounge chairs and blue umbrellas.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean and umbrellas. There is a bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. OZO Chaweng Samui

Chaweng City Center, 0.9 km from Central Samui

Daren Julian

₩109,385

₩129,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "COSI Sangkawit Beach".

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "COSI SAMUI CHAWENG BEACH".

A person lying on a blue sofa with a window behind them.

20. COSI Samui Chaweng Beach

0.2 km from Central Samui

AHARON

₩35,690

₩42,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Central Samui

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Blue Turtle Hotel Samui	9.8 Exceptional 46 reviews	View
Centara Reserve Samui	9.6 Exceptional 332 reviews	View
SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort	9.6 Exceptional 441 reviews	View
Banana Fan Sea Resort	9.4 Exceptional 284 reviews	View
J4 Hotel Samui	9.2 Wonderful 264 reviews	View

Top Central Samui Hotel Reviews

Combo Beach Hotel Samui

10/10 Excellent

"House keeper was amazing"

Chaweng Garden Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"Location, staff"

Lub d Koh Samui Chaweng Beach - Beachfront Vibrant Social Vibe

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff, great pool area, fun atmosphere"

The Briza Beach Resort, Samui

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay staff where very helpful"

OZO Chaweng Samui

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was clean breakfast have lots choices of food staff was helpful walking distance to shopping and restaurant. I recommend this hotel"

Elephant Beach Club & Resort Samui

10/10 Excellent

"Great environment! nice staff!"

SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect."

Al's Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here for 4 nights in September during low season and absolutely loved it! The staff are so helpful and friendly. The resort itself was well kept and clean. The sand deck bar and restaurant is right on the beach, and has the best views and set up to just lounge in the sun all day. A pick of two pools to swim in as well! Overall it was an awesome time and would 100% come back here. Highly recommend."

Malibu Beach Resort Samui

10/10 Excellent

"The location was great! All the staff were incredible and attentive - especially Jacky! Great place to stay!"

Other attractions near Central Samui

A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Chaweng Beach

8.4/10 (1,978 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.

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A food stall with a menu displaying various dishes and prices.

Chaweng Lake

7.0/10 (211 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.

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Chaweng Night Market

8.0/10 (1 review)

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.

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Samui International Muay Thai Stadium

7.6/10 (7 reviews)

Catch an event at Samui International Muay Thai Stadium during your trip to Bophut. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

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Ko Na Thian

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ko Na Thian during your travels in Bophut. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Chaweng Walking Street

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

During your trip to Bophut, you can do some window-shopping at Chaweng Walking Street. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours.

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Phetch Buncha Thai Boxing Stadium

7.8/10 (78 reviews)

Catch an event at Phetch Buncha Thai Boxing Stadium during your trip to Bophut. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Tesco Lotus Koh Samui

During your visit to Bophut, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tesco Lotus Koh Samui. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Central Samui?

Central Samui is located in a family-friendly area of Bophut known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 170 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Central Samui?

Adjacent to Central Samui, Chaweng Garden Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast. Other good options within a short distance include Chaweng Regent Beach Resort and The Briza Beach Resort, Samui.

How many hotels are there close to Central Samui?

Expedia has 170 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Central Samui.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Central Samui, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Central Samui.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Central Samui?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Central Samui, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Central Samui?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Lamai Beach, Chaweng Beach, and Chaweng Noi Beach. Create some family memories at Samui Elephant Sanctuary Bophut, Mini Golf International, and Samui Karting while you're exploring the area around Central Samui. Enjoy nature at Bo Phut Beach, Coral Cove Beach, or Choeng Mon Beach.

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Our top choices for Central Samui hotels

1. Blue Turtle Hotel Samui

2. Centara Reserve Samui

3. SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort

4. Banana Fan Sea Resort

5. J4 Hotel Samui

6. The Library

7. Buri Rasa Village Samui Adults Only

8. Sareeraya Villas & Suites

9. JALMIN Samui Hotel

10. The Stay Chaweng Beach Resort

11. Marasca Samui - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

12. The Secret Pool Villas By The Library

13. La Vida Samui

14. Chaweng Apartment

15. Chaweng Garden Beach Resort

16. Lub d Koh Samui Chaweng Beach - Beachfront Vibrant Social Vibe

17. Alpha Gay Resort & Spa - Men Only

18. King's Garden Resort

19. OZO Chaweng Samui

20. COSI Samui Chaweng Beach

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Top Central Samui Hotel Reviews

Combo Beach Hotel Samui

Chaweng Garden Beach Resort

Lub d Koh Samui Chaweng Beach - Beachfront Vibrant Social Vibe

The Briza Beach Resort, Samui

OZO Chaweng Samui

Elephant Beach Club & Resort Samui

SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort

Al's Resort

Malibu Beach Resort Samui

Other attractions near Central Samui

Chaweng Beach

Chaweng Lake

Chaweng Night Market

Samui International Muay Thai Stadium

Ko Na Thian

Chaweng Walking Street

Phetch Buncha Thai Boxing Stadium

Tesco Lotus Koh Samui

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