Gourmet Market, soon Big C Hua Hin Marché @ BluPort

[PET]

That is fantastic for me as only 5 min away!!

[berlinmichael]

I was at Bluport today and can confirm that Lab Pharmacy is open. The shelves are not fully stocked yet but obviously in progress.

[derek60]

Gourmet Market closing tomorrow. Supermarket reopening in June apparently

[caller]

Gourmet Market closing tomorrow. Supermarket reopening in June apparently

Looking forward to the new model and away with the old!

In reality, The Mall Group stopped supplying Bluport with fresh stock months ago.

[joelle]

Source Hua Hin Today
𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗻

If you've been around town, you may have noticed signs highlighting the latest developments coming to Bluport Hua Hin.

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗖 𝗛𝘂𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲 – A brand-new retail concept by Big C, offering a more modern and upscale shopping experience. Expect a focus on fresh food, international products, and convenience.

𝗘𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝘆 – Beauty lovers, rejoice! One of Thailand’s most popular beauty and cosmetics retailers is making its way to Bluport.

𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 – A paradise for kids! Harbor Land is one of Thailand’s largest indoor playground chains, featuring slides, trampolines, climbing zones, and themed play areas designed for all ages.

𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗼 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗛𝘂𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗻 – A must-visit for car enthusiasts! This classic car display will showcase legendary automobiles alongside an exclusive art collection.

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝘂 – Get ready to roll! Roller Blu is a new roller blading and skating experience at Bluport, perfect for those looking to glide, spin, and have fun on wheels.

[GroveHillWanderer]

Gourmet Market closing tomorrow. Supermarket reopening in June apparently

OK - when I asked one of the cashiers last week, she told me it would re-open 'next month' (i.e. March), which did seem a little fast to me, considering how much work still has to be done.

[HarryVardon]

I was in BluPort today. There are notices everywhere stating that the wine section is open now, the fresh market section will open on 31st March and the full opening will happen on 31st May.

[Big Boy]

I've just been looking at the soft opening photos - it does indeed look quite impressive, and prices that I see look competitive.

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[Dannie Boy]

Certainly looks impressive, so whilst I very rarely go to Blueport , I might have to give it a try.

[Big Boy]

I've just come back from Big C Hua Hin Marché, and overall, my first impression is favourable. A much larger choice of goods compared with Lotus's, and prices are very favourable. 2 prices at Lotus's that are fresh in my mind from earlier today are coffee. Khao Shong was 4฿ more expensive, but Nescafe Coffee Granules was 4฿ cheaper, so swings and roundabouts there.

On the down side, the aisles are very small, and there was barely passing room for the new Big C trollies. My son was dumping our trolley at the end of each aisle and walking. Fortunately, my wife doesn't need her wheelchair much since her operation, but I don't think her wheelchair could pass a trolley in the same aisle.

One big fail was bread. Our favourite bread brand is rarely available at Lotus's these days, so I thought we'd look at the Bic C selection. We couldn't find any bakery section whatsoever. Maybe something that is coming later i.e. this was only the soft opening.

I think we will use the shop more often as the Lotus's selection (relevant to the Baan Big Boy household) seems to be getting smaller and smaller.

[HarryVardon]

My first impression was negative. Not that much choice, no "new" products, everything slightly more expensive than old Gourmet market, etc. Maybe it will improve in the coming weeks. The fresh meat looked good.

[Big Boy]

I'd agree the fresh meat looked good, and you didn't get the smell that always seems to hang around the Pala-U road Big C pork counter. I was only glancing as I wandered, but prices seemed higher than Makro, but certainly nowhere near as high as those shown by the new Market Village butcher.

[Big Boy]

Thinking back to this morning's visit, and our weekly shop, there was one other thing missing which we need to buy each week i.e. dog food. I saw a small display of a brand I'd never heard of, but the selection of Lotus's was not available.

Therefore, with no bread and no pet food, Lotus's will have to remain our one stop shop, which is a shame because I liked a lot of what I saw today. Disappointing.

We will try it again in a few weeks to see if the situation has been rectified.

[Dannie Boy]

So are there any updates on the pros/cons of the new Big C Hua Hin Marché - is it worth a visit from Cha Am?

[HarryVardon]

Maybe when it fully opens, but not yet. Lotus in Cha Am probably has a better and bigger selection and is cheaper.