Ko Pha-Ngan
One of the most spectacular settings of any backpacker hostel, the ridiculously good-value spacious dorms, restaurant and bar here at Infinity horseshoe…
Must-see hotels in Ko Pha-Ngan
Kupu Kupu Phangan Beach Villas & Spa by l'Occitane
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This supreme Balinese-style resort is one of the island's most swoon-worthy, with lily ponds, tall palms and a swimming pool straight out of a luxury…
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Sea Breeze is a pleasant hammocked labyrinth of secluded hillside bungalows of stylish, traditional design that will appeal to any type of traveller…
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This cool address at the heart of Hat Rin strikes a balance between chic boutique and carefree flashpacker hang-out, with standard rooms, bungalows and…
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Smack in the heart of the action, family-run Palita is notable for its welcoming service. Spacious concrete bungalows look a bit ramshackle from the…
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There's a mixed bag of rooms here, from big, older wooden bungalows with terraces on the hillside to polished-cement suites and rooms along the beachfront…
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A stunning mix of 1920s Chinese and Mexican hacienda architecture with a colour palette that shifts from mint to ochre, this 15-room (10 bungalows and…
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A friendly, forested sanctuary on the deliciously remote and inaccessible (except by boat) Hat Thian. This is a haven for those looking for a yoga and…
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On a private white nugget of beach sandwiched by jungle-topped boulders, this intimate, chic choice has bungalows that mingle with the natural…
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Relax in a hammock outside your own private Balinese-style bungalow on a steep hill, set around a two-tiered lap pool tiled in various shades of blue…
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Totally unpretentious, despite sharing a beach with some distinctly upscale options, this small clutch of a dozen or so Thai-style bungalows sit a stone’s…
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Why somebody would recreate Angkor Wat so spectacularly only to call the result Le Palais Hotel is beyond us. The island's most aesthetically stunning…
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These fully equipped villas on the bay of Ao Bang Charu, just southeast of Thong Sala, are good value (especially if you're a group), and there's a modern…
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Cream-coloured cabins, framed with teak posts and lintels, are sprinkled among swaying palms and crumbling winged statuettes on one of Hat Rin's best…
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The smartest option on the gloriously soft sands of Hat Yuan, Pariya has a choice of spacious and comfortable villas but they're not cheap. It's remote…
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Staying at Boom’s is like visiting the Thai family you never knew you had. Super-friendly and helpful owners take care of all their guests and keep things…
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Budget Full Moon revellers who want to sleep inches from the tide should apply here (but note the minimum five-day policy during the lunar madness). Some…
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One of the best budget hang-outs along the southern coast and superpopular with the backpacker set, fantastic Coco Garden one-ups the nearby resorts. It…
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This dark grey, sharp-angled and stylish resort leads to a slim stretch of beach away from party central. Swanky room interiors feature polished cement…
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Beautifully lodged up on the bouldery outcrops that overlook Hat Yuan and the jungle, the friendly, hippie-village Bamboo Hut is a favourite for yoga…
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Run by two highly knowledgeable Danish women (Christina and Heidi), this sociable spot offers simple, bright rooms and plenty of party preparation fun for…
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At the south end of Hat Yuan, these old, rickety wood fan bungalows with balconies – some with hammocks – climb up the hill on stilts behind a palm garden…
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Loyfa scores high for its friendly and congenial staff, charming gardens, sturdy huts with sweeping ocean views and two pools (one for sunrise, the other…
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This neat and well-maintained hotel-style operation soaks up an ever-increasing influx of Hat Rin flashpackers. Staff are on the ball and welcoming, while…
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This swish spot on a stunning stretch of sand is appealing, but prices are high. The most expensive options, such as the cliff villas and beachfront…
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By the river at the south end of leisurely Than Sadet, this lovely, secluded retreat elicits sedate smiles. Bungalows – some temptingly right on the edge…
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Quiet, clean and attractively laid out among the coconut trees, 14-bungalow Baan Manali is a convenient, relaxing and well-run choice with infinity pool…
Asia Blue - Beach Hostel Hacienda
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With good-looking blue-and-white painted bungalows, rooms in two-storey blocks further down and beachfront air-con dorms, the Hacienda is a spruce and…
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With dramatic ocean views from the infinity swimming pool, High Life has 25 bungalows of various shapes and sizes, on a palmed outcrop of granite soaring…
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Run by Quentin (who owns the adjacent Belgian Beer Bar), these 17 bungalows have access to a fine strip of sunset-facing beach, around a fine pool. From…
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Tucked away by the forest at the lovely southern end of Thong Nai Pan (and a long way from Full Moon Ko Pha-Ngan madness), Longtail offers backpackers…
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An effortless air of seclusion settles over this quiet beach resort, and although the sea can be a bit swampy, there are hammocks galore and a fine pool…
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This blend of bungalows and hotel-style accommodation looks like a tropical mirage on Hat Yao’s northern headland. There's a huge array of options, but we…
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The fresh-faced poolside bungalows are simple but the air-con dorms are great. The ambience of this popular backpacker hang-out, with a cool on-site bar…
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This small 'room-only' boutique hotel (with spa) quietly towers over the low-lying form of Chalok Lam, with floor-to-ceiling windows commanding views of…
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This five-star luxury resort is a sweeping sand-side property with a smattering of semi-detached villas – many bedecked with private plunge pools. A savvy…
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This friendly place in the extreme north of the island is one of the better of a string of family-run bungalows along the quiet eastern part of Chalok Lam…
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For real remoteness and seclusion, it's hard to beat this place at the far western corner of Hat Khuat (Bottle Beach). Family-run Smile features an…
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A delightful picture in Ban Tai; a tree-bark and wood-chip covered path leads up to a variety of minimalist-chic bungalows with tinted glass hidden by the…
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Set along a stunning and secluded stretch of stony outcrops north of Ao Hin Kong, Chills’ cluster of delightfully simple but modern rooms all have…
