The budget Phangan Bayshore Resort is a prime choice for guests traveling to Haad Rin for its famous Full Moon Parties. Located directly on Sunrise Beach -- one of the venues of the monthly celebration -- the resort is crowded, rowdy, and much pricier when the moon is full. The 31 rooms have outdoor patios and minibars, but not all face the beach and most could use a more thorough clean-up -- plus better showers. Features like the large outdoor pool and the large breakfast buffets are quieter and more relaxing during the off-season, but make no mistake, few people here aren’t looking for a party. To experience a quieter side of Ko Pha Ngan, the Sarikantang Resort & Spa has comparable rates and features on the other end of the island.
The budget Phangan Bayshore Resort is a prime choice for guests traveling to Haad Rin for its famous Full Moon Parties. Located directly on Sunrise Beach -- one of the venues of the monthly celebration -- the resort is crowded, rowdy, and much pricier when the moon is full. The 31 rooms have outdoor patios and minibars, but not all face the beach and most could use a more thorough clean-up -- plus better showers. Features like the large outdoor pool and the large breakfast buffets are quieter and more relaxing during the off-season, but make no mistake, few people here aren’t looking for a party. To experience a quieter side of Ko Pha Ngan, the Sarikantang Resort & Spa has comparable rates and features on the other end of the island.
Kirikayan Boutique Resort is an intimate mid-range property set on the quiet southern end of Chaweng Beach. Downtown nightlife and shopping hubs are within a 10-minute drive away. The hotel's biggest draw is its beachfront setting, which is great for swimming and water sports, and also has plenty of lounge chairs laid out for relaxing. Facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool with a swim-up bar, a multi-cuisine restaurant (free breakfast buffet), and poolside massage gazebos offering traditional Thai massages. The 32 guest rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Sunrise Jacuzzi Suites upgrade to ocean views and whirlpools. However, room interiors are dated and the decor is a bit kitsch. As an alternative hotel -- the larger Chaweng Cove Beach Resort has contemporary guest rooms.
Kirikayan Boutique Resort is an intimate mid-range property set on the quiet southern end of Chaweng Beach. Downtown nightlife and shopping hubs are within a 10-minute drive away. The hotel's biggest draw is its beachfront setting, which is great for swimming and water sports, and also has plenty of lounge chairs laid out for relaxing. Facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool with a swim-up bar, a multi-cuisine restaurant (free breakfast buffet), and poolside massage gazebos offering traditional Thai massages. The 32 guest rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Sunrise Jacuzzi Suites upgrade to ocean views and whirlpools. However, room interiors are dated and the decor is a bit kitsch. As an alternative hotel -- the larger Chaweng Cove Beach Resort has contemporary guest rooms.
This nine-room mid-range hotel is more B&B than resort; it offers a pretty little escape with quirky touches in the middle of the North Chaweng Beach area. Spacious rooms have modern amenities that include in-room computers with free Wi-Fi, while simple bathrooms have rainfall showers and chemical-free toiletries. Breakfast is included and there is a nice variety of cold buffet and made-to-order items. On the whole, this hotel is a surprisingly charming find for a reasonable price.
This nine-room mid-range hotel is more B&B than resort; it offers a pretty little escape with quirky touches in the middle of the North Chaweng Beach area. Spacious rooms have modern amenities that include in-room computers with free Wi-Fi, while simple bathrooms have rainfall showers and chemical-free toiletries. Breakfast is included and there is a nice variety of cold buffet and made-to-order items. On the whole, this hotel is a surprisingly charming find for a reasonable price.
The View Point Resort certainly lives up to its name. The location high atop a hill at the end of Chalok Baan Khao Beach makes for great views and plenty of privacy, and it is a short (steep) stroll down to the sand and village. The restaurant here is quite atmospheric, set at the bottom of the hill next to the sea. Cottages have charming, rustic Thai stye, but note that cheapest cottages overlook the gardens; you'll have to upgrade for sunset views over the sea. The Pool Villas are the best, but priciest, bet. Arriving to the resort by road is a twisting, torturous trek, but for some guests, that's all part of the adventure. It may also be worth considering the similarly priced Chintakiri Resort, which also has great views.
The View Point Resort certainly lives up to its name. The location high atop a hill at the end of Chalok Baan Khao Beach makes for great views and plenty of privacy, and it is a short (steep) stroll down to the sand and village. The restaurant here is quite atmospheric, set at the bottom of the hill next to the sea. Cottages have charming, rustic Thai stye, but note that cheapest cottages overlook the gardens; you'll have to upgrade for sunset views over the sea. The Pool Villas are the best, but priciest, bet. Arriving to the resort by road is a twisting, torturous trek, but for some guests, that's all part of the adventure. It may also be worth considering the similarly priced Chintakiri Resort, which also has great views.