Haad Nopphara Thara

Western Nopphara Thara

On the far side of the river is the best part of Nopphara Thara Beach -- a long stretch of largely undeveloped sand -- one of Krabi's best little hideaways. You can reach it by motorbike, but the vast majority of visitors reach here by a one minute ride on the longtail. That one minute ride makes a world of difference -- there's no traffic and the only noise is the swaying trees that line the beach and maybe some distant chatter in one of the few restaurants. Haad Nopphara Thara is a lovely area - don't let the difficult name put you off! Unfortunately most of the resorts here shut down in low season.

Backpacker
Under 600B
60%
1 vote
 

P.A.N. Resort - Nice hideaway

This is the last place on the beach and has small basic huts with an attached restaurant. It appeared to be closed for low season at our last visit, but would estimate 100-150B a ... P.A.N. Resort complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
60%
1 vote
 

Long Beach - Rustic

Long Beach has very rustic bungalows with a rather odd-looking tree-house set up out front. It's a good basic spot. It appeared to be closed during our last visit during low season, but looks like it ... Long Beach complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
60%
1 vote
 

Emerald Resort - Sliding downhill

This was once the flashest place on the beach, with a nice bar area, great staff and excellent bungalows. Time has taken its toll, alas, and it's now a shadow of its former self. The bungalows are ... Emerald Resort complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
48%
4 votes
 

Andaman Inn - Best value on the beach
T: (081) 893 2964; F: Haad Nopphara Thara
Andaman is the closest to the river on Haad Nopphara Thara and the best value on the beach. The huts are basic but the position is good and it's reliably open year-round. They have two sets of ... Andaman Inn complete profile

Eastern Nopphara Thara

This is the poorer part of Nopphara Thara Beach. The beach is fine, but there is a quite busy road that runs its length and the more or less continual stream of tooting traffic and heavy trucks really takes away from the area.

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
80%
1 vote
 

Sabai Resort - Great for families and groups
Nopphara Thara Beach Rd
T: (075) 637 791; F: (075) 695 117
This is a good choice for a long stay on Nopphara Thara Beach for a reasonable price. The rooms are quite good -- a bit plain but bright and homey -- the family bungalows are well-equipped, including ... Sabai Resort complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
77%
2 votes
 

Laughing Gecko - Yes you do want to go here!
99 Moo 3Haad Nopphara Thara
T: (081) 270 5028;
For the right kind of traveller, this rag-tag little bungalow operation is exactly where you want to be. They offer inexpensive, rustic bamboo bungalows -- pretty close to nature and bound to be ... Laughing Gecko complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
70%
1 vote
 

Noppharat Village Resort - Looks promising
97 Moo 3, Haad Nopphara Thara
T: (075) 695 601;
This place was being extensively renovated and was closed for business on our visit, but we chatted with the owner and got a good vibe about the place. The bungalows seem to be shaping up nicely, and ... Noppharat Village Resort complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
70%
1 vote
 

Blue Bayou - Convenient location
79 Moo 3, Haad Nopphara Thara
T: (075) 637 558;
This is one of a handful of options right on the beach road, and it's not a bad pick if that's you're top priority. The concrete bungalows are quite well done, cool during the day, and the bathrooms ... Blue Bayou complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
60%
1 vote
 

Jinnies Place - Huge pool
101 Moo 3 Ao Nang
T: (075) 695 398; F: (075) 621 042
A footbridge from the road leads across a small stream to Jinnie's place -- the part that fronts the street is quite attractive, with well-tended gardens and ponds here and there. Out back there's a ... Jinnies Place complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
60%
1 vote
 

The Cashew Nut - Good value for money
96 Moo 3, Nopphara Thara
T: (075) 637 560;
This very quiet, low-key place is run by a Thai-Muslim family and offers clean, basic bungalows that are a good value for the money. It doesn't have the kind of atmosphere you'll get at the Laughing ... The Cashew Nut complete profile

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
60%
1 vote
 

Ao Nang Buri Resort - Clean and new
118 Moo 3 Haad Nopphara Thara
T: (075) 637 499; F: (075) 637 495
This is a mid-range resort that opened late 2003, and the grounds are already starting to look a bit shabby and overgrown. The pool is of a decent size, but wedged into a courtyard with the resort ... Ao Nang Buri Resort complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
50%
1 vote
 

Mild Bungalow - A bit far from the beach
148 Moo 3 Haad Nopphara Thara
T: (075) 638 078-9; F: (075) 638 078
When we first visited this place there wasn't a lick of shade on the somewhat desolate grounds and the place had all the atmosphere of a car park. But the situation has improved somewhat -- ... Mild Bungalow complete profile

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
50%
1 vote
 

Success Beach Resort - Not actually on the beach
Nopphara Thara Rd
T: (02) 322 2077;
This is a post-tsunami addition to the beach, and it seems like the place hasn't really caught on yet. The lobby is impressive, but despite the heavily doctored photo in the brochure, it's not really ... Success Beach Resort complete profile

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
50%
1 vote
 

Chaya Resort - Pretty rooms
149 Moo 3, Haad Nopphara Thara
T: (075) 638 154; F: (075) 638 155
The rooms here are quite pretty, with new wooden furnishings and nice decorative touches. In and of themselves they are sort of worth the price, and the location is quite close to the beach, but the ... Chaya Resort complete profile