Where to Stay in Koh Phangan? The 6 Best Areas & Places to Stay

Koh Phangan sits in the Gulf of Thailand just north of Koh Samui, and the island is best known for the Full Moon Party on the beach at Haad Rin. But most of the island is something else entirely: green jungle hills, quiet beaches on the west coast, yoga centres in Srithanu and bays in the north-east where all you can hear is the waves. So where to stay in Koh Phangan depends on what kind of trip you’re after.

Where should you stay in Koh Phangan? It mostly comes down to whether you want to party, relax or simply have a good beach right outside your door. Here are my six picks of areas, with three hotels in each, from the most expensive to the cheapest.

Where to Stay in Koh Phangan: The Best Areas

• Haad Rin - best area for partying and the Full Moon Party
• Thong Sala & Ban Tai - best area for budget stays, ferries and food markets
• Srithanu - best area for yoga, peace and quiet and sunsets
• Haad Yao & Haad Salad - best area for a beach holiday and families
• Thong Nai Pan - best area for luxury and the most beautiful bays
• Chaloklum & Bottle Beach - best area for tranquillity and a fishing village feel

Below, I go through the areas one at a time, with a map, transport, price level and three hotels in each. The prices come from a search for a weekend in March outside the full moon for two people, and 100 baht is around £2. It’s also worth thinking about how you’ll get around before you choose an area. You can’t rely on the ride-hailing app Grab on Koh Phangan, so most people use songthaews, which are shared pick-up taxis with benches in the back, or rent a scooter. The roads are steep and winding, and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel advice for Thailand states that there are many very serious road accidents and that motorbikes are very often involved. If you’ve never ridden a scooter before, don’t learn here.

1. Haad Rin - best area for partying and the Full Moon Party 🌕

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Haad Rin sits on the island’s south-eastern tip, around 15 kilometres from the port town of Thong Sala, which is the island’s main town.
• 🚕 Getting around: In Haad Rin itself, you can walk everywhere. To get to Thong Sala, you take a songthaew or taxi along a steep mountain road for about half an hour, and as there are no meters, you need to agree the fare before you get in.
• ✈️ Time from Koh Samui Airport: The Haadrin Queen boat sails from the Bangrak area on Samui, close to the airport, straight to Haad Rin. Allow one to two hours in total, including transfers and waiting time.
• 💰 Price level: Low to high. The three hotels below cost around 1,710 to 6,890 baht (around £40 to £155) per night when I searched for a weekend in March. Prices often shoot up around the full moon.
• 👮 Safety: Calm on ordinary days. During the parties, official travel advice asks you to be especially careful, so buy your own drinks, keep an eye on them, and leave your passport and valuables at the hotel.

Haad Rin is a narrow peninsula with a beach on each side, and this is where Koh Phangan earned its reputation. On the east side lies Haad Rin Nok, also known as Sunrise Beach, a pale sandy beach with turquoise water where the Full Moon Party is held every full moon. The beach then fills up with stages, DJs, fire shows and buckets of drinks, and the party carries on until the sun comes up. On the west side lies Haad Rin Nai, or Sunset Beach, which is quieter and gets the sunset.

Between the two beaches is a small grid of streets with bars, hostels, cafés, pharmacies and 7-Elevens. In the days leading up to the full moon, thousands of partygoers arrive, and the noise goes on until well into the morning. Outside the full moon, Haad Rin is surprisingly quiet, and Haad Rin Nok is one of the island’s best beaches for swimming.

See hotels in Haad Rin here.

I would stay here if you’re going to the Full Moon Party and want to be able to walk home from the beach rather than queue for a taxi at four in the morning. Book well ahead, as many hotels sell out around the full moon, and some require a minimum stay of several nights. Check the date before you book too, as the party is occasionally moved by a day when the full moon falls on a Buddhist holiday.

The downside is the noise. If you stay in Haad Rin around the full moon, don’t expect to sleep before dawn, and the beach can look pretty grim the day after. If you’re not here to party, there’s no reason to stay here, as the beaches on the west and north coasts are both quieter and more beautiful.

Hotels in Haad Rin

Phangan Bayshore Resort - four-star resort right on Sunrise Beach

Bayshore sits right on Haad Rin Nok with an outdoor pool, gym, restaurant and bar, and there are yoga classes and family rooms. It scores 8.9 from over 1,100 reviews, and the price was around 6,890 baht (around £155) per night when I searched. Bear in mind that you’re staying in the middle of the party beach, so around the full moon you’ll have the music front row, and one guest experienced building work during their stay.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “The best hotel on that beach.”

See photos and book Phangan Bayshore Resort here.

Palita Lodge - bungalows with a pool right by the water

Palita Lodge sits right on the beach at the northern end of Haad Rin Nok and has an outdoor pool, a restaurant and sunloungers on the sand. It scores 9.0 from over 700 reviews, and the price was around 3,550 baht (around £80) per night. The breakfast, however, gets a harsh verdict from one guest.

From one review: “The hosts were fantastic, very helpful and very accommodating.”

See photos and book Palita Lodge here.

Sea Breeze Resort - budget resort with a saltwater pool and views

Sea Breeze is around 330 metres from Haad Rin Nok in the southern part of Haad Rin and has a saltwater pool with a pool bar, a restaurant and a garden. The price was around 1,710 baht (around £40) per night, it scores 8.3 from over 550 reviews, and one guest praises the view from their room. On the other hand, another found the bed rock hard.

One of the guests highlights: “The staff were super friendly, and the food is amazing.”

See photos and book Sea Breeze Resort here.

2. Thong Sala & Ban Tai - best area for budget stays, ferries and food markets ⛴️

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Thong Sala is the island’s main town and port. Ban Tai runs along the coast 3 to 4 kilometres to the east, towards Haad Rin.
• 🚕 Transport: In Thong Sala you can walk to the pier, the markets and the shops. From here, songthaews and taxis run to the rest of the island, and from Ban Tai it’s about 10 minutes by car into town.
• ✈️ Time from Koh Samui Airport: The ferries from Koh Samui dock at the pier in Thong Sala. With the transfer from the airport to the ferry and waiting time, allow around 1.5 to 2 hours in total.
• 💰 Price level: Low to mid-range. The three hotels below cost around 1,440 to 4,320 baht (around £30 to £95) per night when I searched for a weekend in March.
• 👮 Safety: Safe. There’s a lot of traffic on the main road through town, especially by the pier when the ferries come in.

Thong Sala is the practical hub of Koh Phangan. This is where Lomprayah and the other companies’ speedboats arrive from Koh Samui, Koh Tao and the mainland, and Raja Ferry runs car ferries to Donsak near Surat Thani in about two and a half hours. In town you’ll find banks, supermarkets, pharmacies, laundries and loads of small restaurants. In the evening, lots of people eat at the Phantip food market, and on Saturday evenings a street is closed off for the Walking Street with food stalls and souvenirs. You can read more about the markets and things to do on the island in my post about Koh Phangan.

Ban Tai is the stretch of the south coast east of town, with resorts and bungalows right by the water and views across to Koh Samui. The beaches here are long and shallow, so at low tide you have to wade a long way out to swim, but the sunsets are lovely all along the coast, and there are several good restaurants along the road.

See hotels in Thong Sala and Ban Tai here.

I’d stay here if you’re on a tight budget, are only on the island for a couple of days or want to be close to the ferry. Thong Sala is also in the middle of the island, so it’s relatively easy to get to both Haad Rin and the beaches on the west coast, and you have the most restaurants and shops within walking distance.

The downside is that Thong Sala isn’t a beach town. The beaches aren’t the island’s best, and there’s traffic and noise by the pier as the ferries come and go. Ban Tai is also on the road to Haad Rin, and parties are held here too in the days around the full moon, so check what’s near your hotel.

Hotels in Thong Sala and Ban Tai

Summer Luxury Beach Resort & Spa - four-star resort with a spa right on the beach in Ban Tai

Summer sits by the water in Ban Tai, about 2 kilometres from the pier in Thong Sala, and has an outdoor pool with a pool bar, spa, sauna, gym and children’s pool. The price was around 4,320 baht (around £95) per night, and it scores 8.5. One guest does complain that the road down to the hotel is in very poor condition.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “A lovely oasis on the beach. Fantastically friendly staff with an excellent spa and massages.”

See photos and book Summer Luxury Beach Resort here.

Lime N Soda Beachfront Resort - beach bungalows a short way from the pier

Lime N Soda is right on the water, about half a kilometre from the pier in Thong Sala, and has an outdoor pool, restaurant and bar. It scores 8.7 from over 1,100 reviews, and the price was around 3,240 baht (around £70) per night. Be prepared, though, that the music from the bar and restaurant can be loud.

From one review: “Beautiful hotel, good staff, and I loved my bungalow.”

See photos and book Lime N Soda Beachfront Resort here.

ABC Bungalow - simple bungalows by the water in Ban Tai

ABC Bungalow is on the coast in Ban Tai, about 4 kilometres from the pier, and has a restaurant, bar and small supermarket, but no pool. The price was just around 1,440 baht (around £30) per night, and it scores 8.2. According to one guest, the beach right in front isn’t good for swimming, so expect to head to one of the island’s other beaches.

One guest highlights: “Budget accommodation at a budget price. Everything I needed, and clean.”

See photos and book ABC Bungalow here.

3. Srithanu - best area for yoga, peace and quiet and sunsets 🧘

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Srithanu is on the west coast, roughly a 15-minute drive north of Thong Sala. Haad Chao Phao beach is just north of the village.
• 🛵 Transport: The village is small enough to explore on foot. To get around the rest of the island, you’ll need a songthaew, a taxi or a scooter.
• ✈️ Time from Koh Samui Airport: A ferry to Thong Sala followed by about 15 minutes by car, so allow around 2 hours in total.
• 💰 Price level: Mid-range. The three hotels below cost roughly 2,660 to 5,000 baht (around £60 to £110) per night when I searched for a weekend in March.
• 👮 Safety: Safe and quiet. Lots of scooters ride through the village, so take care when walking along the road in the evening.

Srithanu is Koh Phangan’s yoga and wellness village. Along the main road you’ll find yoga studios, meditation centres, plant-based cafés and little shops selling organic goods, and many visitors stay for several weeks. The vibe is relaxed and a little alternative, and you’ll see far more smoothie bowls than buckets of booze. The village also has plenty of Middle Eastern eateries, so hummus and falafel are just as easy to find as pad thai.

The beach in Srithanu is small and shallow, but in the evening people gather here and on nearby Zen Beach to watch the sun set behind the Ang Thong islands. At low tide, a sandbank appears out in the water that you can walk out onto. You can visit the Ang Thong islands yourself on a day trip with kayaking and snorkelling from Koh Phangan, which costs from around £55 per person.

See hotels in Srithanu here.

I’d stay here if you’re coming for yoga, meditation or a longer stay with healthy food and peace and quiet. It’s also a good choice for couples who want sunsets and good cafés without the partying. From Srithanu it’s a short trip to both Thong Sala and the beaches of Haad Yao and Haad Salad further north, and inland you’ll find Laem Son Lake, where many people go for a freshwater dip.

The downside is that the beach here isn’t one of the island’s best for swimming, especially at low tide. There are also few genuine budget hotels by the water, and if you’re not into yoga and green juice, Srithanu can feel like a world of its own, where you quickly become the only person without a yoga mat under your arm.

Hotels in Srithanu

Amaya Boutique Resort - four-star boutique hotel with a saltwater pool in the heart of Srithanu

Amaya is right in Srithanu and has a saltwater pool, a restaurant, a bar and room service. It’s the priciest of my three picks here at around 5,000 baht (around £110) per night, and it scores 8.6. Depending on your room, there may be noise from the nearby road.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “We loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer! The room was spacious and beautifully decorated.”

See photos and book Amaya Boutique Resort here.

Zama Resort Koh Phangan - resort with a pool and sea views at Haad Chao Phao

Zama is at Haad Chao Phao just north of Srithanu and has an outdoor pool with a view, a pool bar and a restaurant. It scores 9.2 from almost 1,300 reviews, and the price was around 2,960 baht (around £65) per night. One guest did feel the bathroom needed a refresh, though.

From one review: “The place was beautiful with a lovely view, very clean throughout and incredibly sweet staff who were very helpful and attentive.”

See photos and book Zama Resort here.

Benjamin’s Hut - simple bungalows with a pool right on the beach

Benjamin’s Hut sits right on the beach at Haad Chao Phao and has a saltwater pool with a pool bar, a restaurant and a leafy garden. The price was around 2,660 baht (around £60) per night, and it scores 9.1 from over 650 reviews. One guest mentions that the bathroom was a little worn, though.

One guest highlights: “Very friendly staff. Lovely surroundings with lots of greenery. A great place to watch the sunset.”

See photos and book Benjamin’s Hut here.

4. Haad Yao & Haad Salad - best area for a beach holiday and families 🏖️

• 📍 Distance to the centre: The two beaches are on the north-west coast, about 20 minutes by car from Thong Sala, and only a couple of kilometres apart.
• 🚕 Transport: You can walk along the beach to the nearby restaurants, but between the beaches and to Thong Sala you’ll need a taxi, a songthaew or a scooter.
• ✈️ Time from Koh Samui Airport: Ferry to Thong Sala and then about 20 minutes by car, so allow around 2 hours in total.
• 💰 Price level: Mid-range to high. The three hotels below cost roughly 2,160 to 8,700 baht (around £50 to £195) per night when I searched for a weekend in March.
• 👮 Safety: Safe and peaceful. There are sea cucumbers, rocks and coral in the water in places, so it’s a good idea to bring water shoes.

If you’re wondering where to stay in Koh Phangan for a proper beach holiday, Haad Yao and Haad Salad are two of the island’s best swimming beaches, and both sit on the north-west coast, where the sun sets over the sea. Haad Yao is the longer of the two, with a wide, pale sandy beach lined with beach bars, massage spots and restaurants with tables right down on the sand. Haad Salad, a little further north, is a smaller bay with longtail boats out on the water and a quiet, cosy atmosphere, with the resorts set just behind the beach.

From here it’s also a short trip to Mae Haad, where a narrow sandbank connects the beach to the small island of Koh Ma at low tide, and the water around the island is a popular snorkelling spot. In the evening, this is where you sit with your feet in the sand watching the sunset, and many of the restaurants light candles and put tables out on the beach. An hour’s massage in one of the huts by the water costs about 400 baht (around £9), and it’s hard to find a better way to end a day on the beach.

See hotels in Haad Yao and Haad Salad here.

I’d stay here if you want a classic beach holiday with sunsets, good food and quiet evenings. It’s also my pick for families, as the beaches are calm and several of the resorts have a pool and a children’s pool. Haad Yao is a bit livelier with more places to eat, while Haad Salad is the quieter choice of the two.

The downside is that you’ll depend on transport for anything beyond the beach and the nearest restaurants. Prices are also higher than in Thong Sala, and at Haad Salad there are rocks in the water in places, so ask at your hotel where the best spot for swimming is.

Hotels in Haad Yao and Haad Salad

Salad Hut - four-star resort with an infinity pool right on Haad Salad

Salad Hut sits right on the beach at Haad Salad and has an infinity pool, a children’s pool, a restaurant and a bar. It scores 9.4, but it’s also clearly the most expensive of the three at about 8,700 baht (around £195) per night. One guest does feel the family bungalow is too small for a whole family, though.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “The owners and staff are fantastic and helpful and went far beyond what was expected to help us when we needed it most.”

See photos and book Salad Hut here.

Cookies Salad Resort - popular resort with a pool and water slide by the beach

Cookies is on the beach at Haad Salad, with a garden, a saltwater pool, a children’s pool, a water slide and a playground. With over 2,000 reviews and a score of 8.5, it’s one of the most popular places on the beach, and the price was about 3,510 baht (around £80) per night. One guest does mention that the beach right in front is quite rocky.

From a review: “Absolutely everything! The place is so beautiful, comfortable, quiet and clean, and the staff are very friendly.”

See photos and book Cookies Salad Resort here.

Shiralea Resort - budget resort with a pool a short walk from Haad Yao

Shiralea is about 180 metres from the beach at Haad Yao and has a pool with a pool bar, a gym, yoga classes and evening entertainment. The price was about 2,160 baht (around £50) per night, and it scores 8.3 from over 1,100 reviews. One guest did find the bed uncomfortable and creaky, though.

One of the guests highlights: “A great place that has everything you could need on a trip.”

See photos and book Shiralea Resort here.

5. Thong Nai Pan - best area for luxury and the most beautiful bays 🌴

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Thong Nai Pan is in the north-eastern corner of the island, about 40 minutes by car from Thong Sala along a steep, winding road.
• 🚕 Transport: You get here by taxi or songthaew from Thong Sala, and several of the resorts can arrange a transfer.
• ✈️ Time from Koh Samui Airport: Ferry to Thong Sala and about 40 minutes by car, so allow 2 to 2.5 hours in total. Some of the resorts can also arrange a speedboat directly from Samui for a fee.
• 💰 Price level: Low to high. The three hotels below cost around 1,000 to 9,420 baht (around £20 to £210) per night when I searched for a weekend in March.
• 👮 Safety: Safe and very quiet. The road out here is steep, so don’t ride a scooter yourself if you’re not used to it.

Thong Nai Pan is two neighbouring bays in the north-eastern corner of Koh Phangan, and many people consider them the island’s most beautiful beaches. Thong Nai Pan Noi to the north is the smaller and more exclusive of the two, with several of the island’s best resorts, while Thong Nai Pan Yai to the south is bigger and has more simple bungalows. Both have pale sand, clear water and green hills all around.

Behind Thong Nai Pan Noi is a small village with restaurants, bars and massage places, so you don’t have to eat at your hotel every evening. From the area it’s not far to Than Sadet waterfall, which the Tourism Authority of Thailand highlights as one of the island’s sights, and by the rocks at one end of Thong Nai Pan Noi you can snorkel straight from the beach.

See hotels in Thong Nai Pan here.

I would stay here on a honeymoon, a luxury holiday or a week where you don’t need to do much more than swim, read and eat well. Thong Nai Pan Yai is the best choice if you want an equally beautiful beach at a lower price. If you’re travelling as a family, the area is also a good option, as several of the resorts have a pool and family rooms, and the beach is long and wide enough for there to be room for everyone.

The downside is the distance. The trip to Thong Sala takes a long time on a steep road, and taxis from here cost more because the journey is long, so most people stay in the area most of the time. It’s not the place if you want to see a lot of the island or are going to the Full Moon Party.

Hotels in Thong Nai Pan

Buri Rasa Village Phangan - four-star resort right on Thong Nai Pan Noi

Buri Rasa is right on the beach at Thong Nai Pan Noi, with an outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, gym and massage. It scores 9.3 from over 1,300 reviews, but the price was also around 9,420 baht (around £210) per night. One guest felt the speedboat from Koh Samui was expensive.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “The beach is beautiful, and so is the hotel. The staff are wonderful.”

See photos and book Buri Rasa Village Phangan here.

Nice Beach Resort - bungalows with a pool right on Thong Nai Pan Yai

Nice Beach is right on the beach at Thong Nai Pan Yai and has an outdoor pool with a pool bar and restaurant. It scores 9.0 from over 600 reviews, and the price was only around 2,090 baht (around £45) per night when I searched. One guest mentions, though, that the water pressure in the shower could be better.

From a review: “The stay was excellent, and the staff were exceptional.”

See photos and book Nice Beach Resort here.

Sandee Bungalow - cheap bungalows close to the beach at Thong Nai Pan Noi

Sandee is about 65 metres from the beach at Thong Nai Pan Noi, with air conditioning, massage and free parking, but no pool or restaurant. The price was around 1,000 baht (around £22) per night, and it scores 8.8. One guest mentions that the towels smelt strongly of detergent.

One of the guests highlights: “The hotel is literally a 60-second walk from the beach.”

See photos and book Sandee Bungalow here.

6. Chaloklum & Bottle Beach - best area for peace and quiet and a fishing village feel 🎣

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Chaloklum is on the north coast, about 20 minutes by car from Thong Sala. Bottle Beach is about 3 kilometres further east.
• ⛵ Transport: To reach Chaloklum, you drive along the road across the island from Thong Sala. You get to Bottle Beach by longtail boat from Chaloklum or by 4×4 along a very steep track.
• ✈️ Time from Koh Samui Airport: Ferry to Thong Sala and about 20 minutes by car to Chaloklum, so allow around 2 hours in total. For Bottle Beach, add the boat trip on top.
• 💰 Price level: Low to mid-range. The three hotels below cost about 1,100 to 4,620 baht (around £25 to £100) per night when I searched for a weekend in March.
• 👮 Safety: Safe and quiet. Never ride a scooter yourself on the track to Bottle Beach, as it’s far too steep and uneven.

Chaloklum is an old fishing village in a large bay on Koh Phangan’s north coast. Fishing boats and longtail boats are moored by the pier, and along the road you’ll find small seafood restaurants, cafés and shops where the locals do their shopping. The beach in the village itself is mostly used by the boats, but a little to the west is Malibu Beach with pale sand and clear water, and to the east is the small beach of Haad Khom, which is popular for snorkelling.

From Chaloklum, longtail boats head on to Bottle Beach, known in Thai as Haad Khuad. It’s a small bay surrounded by jungle with only a handful of bungalows. There’s no proper road out there, just a steep track for 4x4s, so this is the place if you want to get right away from it all, and on the hill by the bay there’s a viewpoint looking out over the beach.

See hotels in Chaloklum here.

I’d stay here if you want peace and quiet, local life and fresh fish for dinner and don’t need bars and partying. Chaloklum is also a good base for boat trips along the north coast, and Bottle Beach is perfect for a few nights well off the beaten track. If you want to see the island’s beaches without riding a scooter yourself, you can join a full-day island tour with pick-up from around £45 per person.

The downside is that there’s not much going on in the evenings, and the beach in the village itself isn’t good for swimming. On Bottle Beach you depend on the boat, which can be cancelled in rough weather, so don’t make tight plans for leaving.

Hotels in Chaloklum and Bottle Beach

Silan Residence - boutique stay with a pool on Chaloklum Bay

Silan Residence is on the waterfront in Chaloklum with an outdoor pool, children’s pool, yoga classes and views over the bay. It scores 9.1 from over 550 reviews, and the price was about 4,620 baht (around £100) per night. The beach right in front isn’t the cleanest, though, and one guest recommends the neighbouring beach for swimming.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “Beautiful surroundings with views over Chaloklum Bay and the pool.”

See photos and book Silan Residence here.

Mandalai Hotel - hotel with a pool and sea views by the beach in Chaloklum

Mandalai is on the road into Chaloklum, a few steps from the beach, and has an outdoor pool, spa, massages and yoga classes. The price was about 1,700 baht (around £40) per night, and it scores 8.2. One guest mentions, however, that the rooms are only cleaned every third day.

From one review: “The view is amazing, open sea and beach!!”

See photos and book Mandalai Hotel here.

Bottle Beach 2 Bungalows - simple bungalows right on Bottle Beach

Bottle Beach 2 sits right on the sand on Bottle Beach and has a restaurant and bar. The price was about 1,100 baht (around £25) per night, and here you’re paying for the location, not for luxury. Remember that you can’t get out here on your own, so count on a boat or a 4×4 every time.

One guest highlights: “Absolutely fantastic beach and clear water.”

See photos and book Bottle Beach 2 Bungalows here.

Where not to stay in Koh Phangan?

Don’t stay in Haad Rin around the full moon unless you’re there to party, as the whole area is noisy until well into the morning. Also be careful with the many villas and bungalows deep in the jungle and up in the hills. They can look amazing in the photos, but the roads up to them are often steep gravel tracks, and without a car or plenty of scooter experience you’ll depend on a taxi for every single meal.

The same goes for the small beaches that can only be reached by boat or on poor roads. Always check on the map where the hotel is and how you’ll get there and back before you book. If you’d rather have four wheels under you than two, you can check car hire at Booking.com, and remember that they drive on the left in Thailand, just like at home in the UK.

You get to Koh Phangan by ferry, usually from Koh Samui or Surat Thani. Bangkok Airways flies to Koh Samui from Bangkok, and from the airport in Surat Thani you can buy combined bus and ferry tickets from companies such as Seatran Discovery. If you’re spending a few nights in Bangkok on the way, you can read about where to stay in Bangkok and how to get from Bangkok airport to the city centre.

If you’re wondering where to stay in Koh Phangan on your first trip and want a good beach, I’d stay at Haad Yao or Haad Salad. Haad Rin is for you if you’re going to the Full Moon Party, and Thong Sala and Ban Tai are the cheap and practical choice. Srithanu suits yoga and long stays, Thong Nai Pan is for luxury and peace, and Chaloklum and Bottle Beach are for you if you want to get away from it all.

Many people combine Koh Phangan with the neighbouring islands. Koh Samui is a short ferry ride to the south, and if you haven’t found your hotel there yet, take a look at my guide to where to stay on Koh Samui. Koh Tao is about an hour’s sail to the north, and you can read more about the island in my post about Koh Tao or take a snorkelling day trip to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan from around £55 per person. If you’re considering several places in the country, see my guide to where to stay in Thailand.

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