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Ao Thong Sala To Baan Kai guesthouse and hotel reviews
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Ao Thong Sala guesthouses and hotels
This underrated beach running along the southern coast is the first east of the main pier town, Thong Sala, and is often referred to as part of Baan Tai Bay further to the east. The swimming is good and in places the considerably well-shaded beach is lovely. The road off the beach is well travelled, so this is a very accessible area. The resorts are mostly sleepy, family-run affairs.
Backpacker
Under 600B
Coco Garden Bungalow - A winning spot
100/7 Moo 1, Ao Thong Sala, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 377 721;
English-run Coco Garden is a friendly and relaxed spot with decent value. Basic wooden island huts sit near the beach and are well-kept and cozy, especially for the price, and very reasonably priced ... Coco Garden Bungalow complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Charm Beach Resort - Backpacker favourite turned family spot
Ao Thong Sala, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 377 165; Fax: (077) 377 176
Once a backpacker hangout, Charm beach has recently become more family-oriented with enough warm hospitality to share around. A plethora of swings and other playground equipment set just off the ... Charm Beach Resort complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Mellow Beach - Mellow indeed
Ao Thongsala, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 377 713;
Formerly Or-rawan Resort, Mellow Beach is an appropriate name for this chilled out backpacker spot. Very cheap, very basic rooms are available in a building toward the back of the property while ... Mellow Beach complete profile
Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
Oceanus - For low-key long-termers and divers
94/2 Moo 1, Ao Thong Sala, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 378;
Oceanus has a very peaceful vibe with just a handful of large wooden bungalows nestled in a dense green garden separated from the beach by a sandy coconut grove. These lovely huts, all with ... Oceanus complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Pha Ngan Villa Bungalow - Excellent beach position
Ao Thongsala, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 377 083;
This friendly family-run spot is one of the most laid-back and peaceful in this area. The atmosphere and good values make it popular among travellers of all stripes and attract repeat business. The ... Pha Ngan Villa Bungalow complete profile
Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
Weangthai Resort - Diving haunt
Ao Thong Sala, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 377 247; Fax: (077) 377 566
Weangthai is a happening midrange setup with plenty to keep party people and more active travellers happy. With MTF PADI diver school (http://www.mtfdiving.com) offering certification and fun dives, ... Weangthai Resort complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Phrueksa Beach Resort - Close to Thong Sala
31/10 Moo 1, Ao Thong Sala, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 959; Fax: (077) 238 959
The closest spot to the east of Thong Sala pier, Phrueksa has a slightly classier feel than other setups on this stretch of beach and the swimming pool is handy as the beach isn't great for swimming. ... Phrueksa Beach Resort complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Tropicana - Great bungalows, no restaurant
Ao Thong Sala, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 377 093, (077) 377 758-9; Fax: (077) 377 093
Tropicana has a handful of large, comfortable bungalows lining a large open sand-lot just off the beach. While the concrete bungalows are quiet handsome with their Thai design and high pitched roofs, ... Tropicana complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Sunflower Bungalow - Simple and cheap
Ao Thong Sala, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (083) 181 5487;
The friendly owner of Sunflower, Mr Tee pities the fool who doesn't know good value when he sees one. The inexpensive rooms are very spacious and well-built concrete affairs that are clean though ... Sunflower Bungalow complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
White West - No cowboys here just charming little huts
44/148 Moo 1, Ao Thong Sala, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 070;
White West is a charming little place with a pleasant atmosphere. This setup is close enough to the pier that it's a fine choice for those catching an early boat, but it's also a relaxed beach front ... White West complete profile
Ao Ban Tai guesthouses and hotels
This long bay boasts resorts ranging from bamboo flophouses through to sparkling air-con chalets. At its centre is the fishing village of Ban Tai, between Dew Shore and Hansa Resorts, with the beach in this area rather grubby and clogged with fishing boats and longtails. The beach to the west of the village is a great white-sand stretch, but to the east the resorts have been forced to erect retaining walls in order to hang onto their land, and the beach has suffered accordingly. As with the other southern bays and beaches, Ban Tai is pretty sleepy in the evening. The beach is generally very shallow and calm so it's quite a popular area for families.
Backpacker
Under 600B
Field Paradise Village - Great value and very relaxed
112 Moo 1, Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 377 338; Fax: (089) 447 5848
A relaxed and inexpensive family-run operation, Field Paradise has some of the best value digs on one of the loveliest stretches of Ban Tai beach. Their cheapest huts are very basic and worn, but ... Field Paradise Village complete profile
Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
Great Bay Resort 2 - Pastel lunacy
145/11 Moo 1, Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 659; Fax: (077) 238 697
A two-storey lavender hotel-style by the pool on the beach was never going to fit in with the surrounds and Great Bay 2 doesn't even try. Pastel lunacy aside, its rooms are quite comfortable and most ... Great Bay Resort 2 complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Liberty Bungalow - So popular it is often full
Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 177;
Liberty has a very cool and tranquil vibe. The large concrete huts with metal roofs are scattered around a sandy palm grove amidst lots of shady tree cover. The rooms are spacious and solid but dark ... Liberty Bungalow complete profile
Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
Milky Bay Resort - All needs catered for
102 Moo 1, Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 566; Fax: (077) 377 726
Definitely the swankiest place on Ban Tai Beach, Milky Bay has plenty of offerings to keep its guests entertained and comfortable. The beachside pool is partially covered for an escape from the sun ... Milky Bay Resort complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Phangan Beach Resort - A flashpacker favourite.
112/1 Moo 1, Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 809-10; Fax: (077) 238 369
Phangan Beach Resort has some very handsome wooden bungalows and concrete duplexes set among a lovely landscaped garden and palm grove. Even the most basic rooms are spacious and comfortable and the ... Phangan Beach Resort complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Pink's Bungalows - Good peaceful spot
Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 235;
Pink's bungalows are good-sized wooden structures that offer only basic lodging but are inexpensive and close to the beach. Available in doubles and triples, these bungalows are well-kept and ... Pink's Bungalows complete profile
Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
First Villa - Pre-party playground
Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 377 225;
Aptly named, this is the first resort on the west side of Ban Tai. It's a classier place than most in this area and is popular among adult travellers and families who want to relax away from the ... First Villa complete profile
Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
Hansa Resort - Very quiet and cosy
Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 377 494;
Hansa is one of the most peaceful midrange resorts around. Nothing but palm groves lie on either side of the resort, so there are no crowds on the beach, which is wider and sandier than most parts of ... Hansa Resort complete profile
Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
Mac Bay Resort - Home of the Black Moon Party
Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 443;
The new home of the Black Moon Party, Mac Bay Resort is frequented by a predominantly younger crowd, but party people of all ages stay here, and it's a fine family spot when the party's not on. This ... Mac Bay Resort complete profile
Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
Power Beach Resort - Closely packed
145/10 Moo 1, Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 937;
Power Beach Resort is definitely popular and has a great pool just a coconut's throw away from the beach. The bungalows are good enough, ranging from basic island-style huts to round concrete ... Power Beach Resort complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Two Rocks Bungalows - Friendly and very laid-back
Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 377 544;
Two Rocks is one of the most laid-back setups on Ban Tai beach. The wooden bungalows here are positioned around a sandy palm grove just off the beach. Only one bungalow actually sits on the beach, ... Two Rocks Bungalows complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Dew Shore Bungalows - Nice new pool
Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 128; Fax: (077) 377 195
A friendly family-run resort toward the centre of Ban Tai beach, this is a good midrange choice with some good cheapie huts as well. The oldest huts are the basic fan units, which are relatively ... Dew Shore Bungalows complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Lifestyle Bungalow - The most laid back spot on Ban Tai
Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (084) 6295 233;
The most laid-back and quiet spot on Ban Tai beach and the cheapest, Lifestyle is a cool backpacker spot with a neo-island-hippy vibe. Very basic huts are available with private or shared bathrooms ... Lifestyle Bungalow complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Rung Arun Resort - Overpriced but comfy
Ao Baan Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 624;
Rung Arun is a tranquil midrange setup. A handful of large concrete bungalows here sit on the beach along a sandy coconut grove, but most sit off the beach around a garden and pool. The sandy grove ... Rung Arun Resort complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Triangle Resort - Cheap basic huts
64/6 Moo 2, Ao Ban Tai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 377 432;
Triangle has a mixed bag of bungalow options scattered around a well-shaded sandy grove. The beach is not great here, little more than a narrow strip of sand during lower tides, and a retaining wall ... Triangle Resort complete profile
Ao Ban Kai guesthouses and hotels
A small creek separates Ban Kai from Ban Tai, breaking the beach between Mac Bay and My Phangan resorts. The beach is clean and very good in spots, though near the creek there is a fair amount of refuse. The area boasts some good spots to stay, and some of the best bargains on Ko Pha Ngan. On the downside though, evenings can be a bit more raucous than the beaches further to the west.
Backpacker
Under 600B
Coach Bungalows - Great beach views
Ao Ban Kai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 432;
Separated from the beach by a narrow grassy grove, Coach is a fine deal. The rooms here are basic wooden island-style huts, the smaller and cheaper of which sit nearest the beach and the larger ones ... Coach Bungalows complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Lee Garden - An excellent traveller hideaway
Ao Ban Kai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 150;
Lee Garden is a very chilled spot in a quiet location on a decent stretch of beach. The large wooden bungalows here are very sturdy and well-kept. These bungalows are privately spaced around a shaded ... Lee Garden complete profile
Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
Morning Star - Top choice
Ao Ban Kai, Thong Sala
Tel: (077) 377 756-7;
Morning Star is the classiest and most comfortable choice on Ban Kai -- a fine choice for midrange travellers and families. The spacious and handsomely designed wooden bungalows, some duplexes and ... Morning Star complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Blue Lotus Resort - Anyone for tortillas?
29/3 Ban Kai Beach, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 489;
A friendly family runs Blue Lotus and has one of the best and most diverse restaurants around, certainly in Ban Kai. Set just off the beach, they serve cheap Thai food but specialise in Mexican food ... Blue Lotus Resort complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Green Peace Bungalows - Old-school hangout
Ao Ban Kai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (081) 632 5439;
One of the originals in this area, Green Peace is popular among penny pinching backpackers. It's a very peaceful and laid-back place with very cheap bungalows along a small rocky beach. The ... Green Peace Bungalows complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Moon Flower - A musical and social place
Bang Nam Kem Road, Ao Ban Kai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (085) 787 9480;
A very cool and musical place, Moon Flower is a recent addition to the Ban Kai scene. Under Dutch ownership and run by a super hospitable English couple, this is hands down the friendliest place ... Moon Flower complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
My Phangan Resort - Comfortable good value
17/5-6 Moo 4, Ao Ban Kai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 377 302; Fax: (077) 377 301
My Phangan has well-priced and comfortable huts on one of the best and widest stretches of Ban Kai beach. The attractive island huts here spread from the beach around a scrubby coconut grove whose ... My Phangan Resort complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Copa Cabana - Good value getting better
Ao Ban Kai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (081) 891 9573;
Copa Cabana have a handful of large stone and concrete bungalows, and they are building more to augment their collection of cramped little shabby beach huts. The old units are very worn inside and ... Copa Cabana complete profile
Backpacker
Under 600B
Phangan Rainbow Bungalows - A mixed bag
Ban Kai, Ko Pha Ngan
Tel: (077) 238 236;
Pha Ngan Rainbow's bungalows vary widely in comfort and quality. A few old and very shabby little hovels without bathrooms line the narrow unshaded beach here. Larger wooden huts are also available, ... Phangan Rainbow Bungalows complete profile
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