Ko Pha Ngan
Where to lay your head
Where to lay your head
Ko Pha Ngan is a big island with plenty of beaches – so please use these links to jump down through the list. We commence at Thong Sala and go around the island counter clockwise, heading along the south coast beaches of Ao Thong Sala, Baan Tai and Baan Kai. Followed by Haad Rin sunset side, off beach and sunrise side (where the Full Moon Party is) with Haad Saikantang rounding out the southern beaches.
Heading up the east coast, we have Haad Yuan, Haad Thian, Haad Why Nam, Than Sadet, Thong Nai Pan Yai and Thong Nai Pan Noi.
Over the north coast, we have Bottle Beach, Haad Khom and Chaloklum, then we take a left at Mae Haad and head down the west coast.
The west starts with Haad Salad, then Haad Khruad, Haad Thian, Haad Yao, Ao Chaophao, Ao Seethanu, Ao Hinkhong, Ao Plaay Laem and Ao Nai Wok and there we go – back at Thong Sala.
Ko Pha Ngan's Full Moon Party is one of the most popular regular party events in Thailand, with the big parties attracting tens of thousands of party-goers. As such, rooms, especially good ones, can get as scarce – here's a primer to keep you in the race for a good bed. Most importantly, unless the party is tonight and you're on the ferry to the island right now, you'll probably find a room,... Read our full review of Should I book for the full moon party?.
If there is one thing that Ko Pha Ngan absolutely has a great supply of, it is of great, yet affordable places to stay, and here is our selection of a dozen great budget places to stay on Ko Pha Ngan. These are scattered all the way around the island, so you should be able to find something that suits your needs regardless of where on the island you're headed. All of the following have some... Read our full review of The best budget accommodation on Ko Pha Ngan.
When it comes to picking the right place for a family holiday on Ko Pha Ngan, don't make the mistake of thinking your only option is some fancy-pants expensive resort, as the island has some great – and affordable – family options. Aiming for more memorable, maybe a little rustic and definitely less cookie-cutter, here are our top picks for family-friendly resorts and guesthouses on Ko Pha... Read our full review of The best family accommodation on Ko Pha Ngan.
Ko Pha Ngan’s main port town has a clutch of dirt-cheap hostels along with a few guesthouses, making it an affordable place to base yourself while taking day trips around the island.
While you don’t get to gaze at islands from the balconies at Phangan Island View, the spotless and comfortable rooms do come with views of a central swimming pool within walking distance of Thong Sala town and the beach. Set in a pair of white two-storey concrete buildings with dark-wood trim on either side of the long pool, the rooms are spacious and equipped with comfy beds, desks, TVs,... Read our full review of Phangan Island View Hotel.
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Su Casa runs a small guesthouse on Old Chinese Street and a smaller hostel on the main road running inland from a roundabout near the ferry piers. Both are good options for budget travellers needing (or wanting) to spend a night in the centre of Thong Sala town. The guesthouse occupies a three-storey concrete shophouse-style building painted bright blue and yellow – perhaps for a splash of... Read our full review of Su Casa.
Vagabond Hostel attracts eclectic characters to a location within a five-minute stroll of downtown Thong Sala and the same-named beach. With stickers, maps, party posters, guitars, photos of real live vagabonds, a good sound system pumping punk rock and a few cushioned chairs, the little lobby feels like an underground Indie record shop. Guests gather at a few tables set out front or in the... Read our full review of Vagabond.
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