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Boutique hotels

Koh Samui Eating, drinking and dancing

Restaurants

(+66 (0) 7741 3831)

Bellini

Charming Italian chef Francesco Vitagliano cooks up a fine selection of traditional rustic dishes in this elegant Chaweng eatery. Pizzas, pastas and seafood are all rendered with flair and complemented with a meticulously selected wine list.

46/26 Chaweng Boulevard. Moo 3 Tambon Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84320

(+66 (0) 7723 0222)

Betelnut

Run by an American chef who loves talking to his customers as much as he likes to cook, Betelnut is a cool, casual institution. Chef Jeffrey Lord’s fusion cuisine – an exquisite collision between Thai and Californian – is both familiar and exotic, much like the beach scene just outside his restaurant’s doors.

Buri Rasa Resort, 11/2 Moo 2 Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84320

(+66 (0) 7742 9100)

Lom Talay

At sunset, make a beeline for the terrace of this Thai-cum-Mediterranean hotel restaurant and watch the sun sink over the sea. The hilltop restaurant overlooks Ang Thong Marine National Park and serves fresh local seafood that’s as good as the view.

Baan Taling Ngam Resort and Spa, 295, Moo 3, Tambon Taling Ngam, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84140

(+66 (0) 7724 5134)

Ocean 11

Lauded by local and international press as Koh Samui’s best restaurant, Oceans 11 has a picture perfect romantic setting, serves fine Mediterranean cuisine and has a wine list is as good as you’ll find on the island. Try the melt in the mouth pan-fried scallops followed by succulent rack of lamb.

23 Moo 4, Bangrak Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84320

Bars

(+66 (0) 7741 4012)

Bar Solo

Solo is an oasis of ivory cool in the heart of Chaweng. The couch seats on the first levels are great for unwinding while people-watching.

166/5 Moo 2 Chaweng Beach, Borphud, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84320

(+66 (0)77 458 100)

Beach Republic

Reminiscent of a Balaeric beach club, Beach Republic is not only the coolest hangout on the island, but attracts gourmands with its excellent menu - choice picks are Phuket lobster bisque and whole baked sea bass with Portuguese salad. Keep an eye out for regular movie nights and its famous Sunday sessions.

176/34 Moo 4, Tambon Maret, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84310

(+66 (0) 89724 2843)

Guapa

If Mexican sunsets came in a can, Guapa’s walls would be painted with them. Live jazz and latin music ease the evening along, aided and abetted by quality cocktails, an impressive wine selection, Cuban cigars, and an innovative tapas menu created by Betelnut’s chef.

Soi Colibri, Chaweng South, 46/12, Moo 3, Tambon Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84320

(+66 (0) 7791 4500)

Nikki Beach Club

Nikki brings the glamour of Miami to Samui and is the latest ‘beach club’ to open on the island. Head here for all day lounging, Sunday brunches and the island’s sexiest party scene.

96/3 Moo 2, Lipa Noi Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84140

(+66 (0)77 962 420)

Q Bar

This Bangkok-born Thai nightlife institution overlooks Chaweng Lake. Cutting-edge music and stylish decor attract a well-heeled party crowd.

147/57 Moo 2, Bophut subdistrict, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84320

(+66 (0)77 430 681)

The Pier

Its bold, sleek design denotes the signature style of acclaimed Thai architect Duangrit Bunnag and, indeed, the Pier represents the new wave of classier bars in Samui. Head to the deck and sink into a beanbag for a tropical cocktail as you watch the sun set.

Fisherman’s Village, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84320

Cafés

(+66 (0) 7742 7201)

Starfish & Coffee

Starfish and coffee aren’t the most obvious bedfellows, but this quirky Bophut café makes them seem the most natural of marriages. Within its Mediterranean-chic interior both Thai and international delicacies are served. Nosh aside, this inimitable joint offers massages and boasts an attached boutique.

51/7, Moo 1, Tambon Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand 84320

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