Haad Rin
In the southern part of Koh Phangan consist of two main beaches: Had Rin Nai (sunset beach) on the west coast and Had Rin Nok (sunrise beach) on the eastern coast. Had Rin Nok is the home of the world famous Full Moon
Accommodations, bars, clubs, restaurants and shops are located between and on the beaches and can get quite crowded during the Full Moon Party period. The Had Rin Pier is situated at Had Rin Nai and it takes a 10 minute walk to Had Rin Nok
Hotels : Al Colosseo Palace +Delight Resort +Palita Lodge +Neptunes Villa +Blue Hill Resort +Vimarn Samut Resort +Phanganburi Resort & Spa +Drop In Club Resort & Spa
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Baan Tai
It is the middle section of Sunset Beach which stretches from Thongsala to Haad Rin and offers spectacular sunsets with Koh Samui and the mainland as backdrop. Swimming is best from December to March while on other seasons it might be not possible in some areas. The reef just 200 meters of the coast is perfect for snorkeling. Accommodations are readily available along the palm fringed beach.
Hotels : Fieldparadise Village +Coco Garden Bungalows +My Phangan Resort +Phangan Beach Resort +Rungarun Resort +Milky Bay Resort +First Villa +The Garden Lodge +Pimolsuph House +Morning Star Resort +Awe Resort + Phangan Orchid Resort
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Haad Yao
Said to be one if the prettiest beaches on Koh Phangan with stretches of white sand and a good drop of for swimming. Both ends of the beach have good corals off the rocks. If you are looking for a postcard view this is the beach for you.
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Haad Thien
Swimming here is only available in the high tidal season of Nov to Apr. This isolated beach is courser with a reef which is in swimming distance.
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Thong Nai Pan
Has 2 bays: Thong Nai Pan Noi and Thong Nai Pan Yai of which the latter one is the longer of the two beaches. They can be reached by a steep dirt road through the jungle or by boat. It is a quiet area and very popular by travelers to watch the sunrise and just relax on the white soft sanded beach. There are some bars and restaurants to enjoy a drink and a nice dinner and accommodations range from fan bungalows for the budget traveler to 4 star resorts offering all the facilities you can which for.
Hotels : Baan Panburi Village +Thongtapan Resort +Phuwadee Resort & Spa +Panviman Resort Koh Phangan +Santhiya Resort and Spa +Rasananda Resort +Central Cottage +Dreamland Resort +Havana Beach Resort +Candle Hut Resort
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Chaloklum
Is a 2km long beach with a fishing village in the middle where the fishermen keep their Longtail boats. Swimming is only possible in the high tide season from December to March. Accommodations range from fan bungalows to more up-market resorts and several restaurants and bars can be found along the beach. There are also several diving schools located at the village to introduce you to the colorful underwater world.
Hotels : Niramon Villas +Mandalai Hotel +Fantasea Resort +Malibu Beach Bungalows +Chaloklum Bay Resort +Phangan Paragon Resort & Spa
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Haad Salad
Located at the west coast is a secluded beach, a well know dive site and is good for swimming from December to March. There is a reef just 150 meters of shore providing good snorkeling opportunities and you can watch beautiful sunsets from the beach while sipping a drink at one of the beach bars. Accommodation is available from budget bungalows to air-conditioned villas.
Hotels : Smile Beach Resort +Cookies Salad Resort +Salad Hut +Lunar Garden Home +Asia Bungalows +Salad Beach Resort +Haadlad Prestige Resort & Spa +Green Papaya Resort +Salad Buri Resort & Spa
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Mae Haad Beach & Koh Ma
A beach with white soft sand and designated as a National Marine park due to its richness of sea life in the coral reef. The island of Koh Ma right in front of the beach is connected by a sandbar so you can easily walk over there to enjoy some snorkeling or diving. During December till March it is good for swimming while on the other seasons the sea is shallow. There is a small village, Ban Mae Haad, where you can do some basic shopping and accommodations are available along the coast.
Hotels : Royal Orchid Resort
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Bottle Beach
Only accessible by boat or trekking through the jungle trail this fine white sandy beach is perfect for people who wan to get away from it all. Enclosed by granite rocks making it great for swimming and snorkeling, a beach popular by families with small children. Just be wary of the weather, as the boats can only travel in good weather.
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Thongsala
The capital and main ferry port has a long and quiet beach good for swimming and watching the beautiful sunsets. Accommodations are available along the beach as well as in the village. Here you can find facilities like banks, a hospital, pharmacies, post office, money exchange and a night market and shopping center. Taxis and pick-ups are waiting here to take you to any destination on the island.
Hotels : Buakao Inn +Pha Ngan Chai Hotel +Golden Hill Resort +Grand Sea Resort
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Srithanu
It’s just a 10 minute drive from Thongsala to Ao Srithanu and is the main fishing port in the area with Ban Sri Thanu as the market center. Here you can still find the real Thai life with cheap noodle stalls, karaoke bars and Thai style shopping. Swimming is good at the northern end of the beach, lined by Pine trees, but there is also a lake - Laem Son Lake – providing all year round freshwater swimming. There are some low budget bungalows with fan as well as some midrange if you need air-conditioning.
Hotels : Loyfa Bungalow + Chills Resort |
