Koh Phi Phi Guesthouses, Hotels and Resorts

Only the larger of the two Phi Phi islands, Phi Phi Don, has any hotel facilities. Phi Phi Ley, the fantastic backdrop of Maya Bay, is a nature reserve protected from human habitation.

On Phi Phi Don, our selection of hotels offers something for every budget and taste: feet in the water or head in the clouds, in the heart of the village or away from the hustle and bustle, in small private bungalows, with locals, in luxurious or more modest establishments.

In the center of Phi Phi Don, or even better, in the heart of Ton Sai village... but in that case you'd better bring earplugs or very little sleep, because this is where the action is!

Ao Lo Dalam is home to some of the cheapest accommodation on the island, very close to the popular bars and a ten minute walk from the beach bars.

The larger hotels that share "Ton Sai Bay", a narrow strip of land in the center and west of the village, can also be a good option for lovers of wild nights (e.g. "Phi Phi Island Cabana" or "Phi Phi Hotel"). Just a few minutes' walk from the village, they rub shoulders with the very popular beach bars, where tourists dance the night away to the orange glow of fire jugglers and the frenetic rhythm of electro music... which you're bound to hear from your hotel room, and which may put some off.

Lovers of peace and quiet have plenty of options on the small island of Phi Phi Don. As soon as you get away from the bustling Ton Sai Bay, the coconut palms sway to the sound of the surf (...and the noisy long tails, the island's water taxis) on beautiful, unspoiled and secluded beaches. Choose your own little piece of paradise:

Long Beach, a long stretch of white sand southeast of Ton Sai Bay. It's the closest beach to the village.

Phak Nam Bay, on the east side of the island. The bungalows at Phi Phi Relax Beach Resort offer seclusion and heavenly surroundings at an affordable price.

Located in Loh Ba Gao, between Long Beach and Laem Tong Beach. SAii Phi Phi Island Village Hotel enjoys an exceptional location on this secluded beach where there is little tourist activity.

At the far northeastern tip of the island, the pristine Laem Tong Beach has the allure of the Robinson's End of the World. Laem Tong Beach is home to some of the island's most beautiful and luxurious hotels. Restaurants and grocery stores in the small sea gypsy village.

But beware: as the Phi Phi islands are completely closed to motorized traffic, these remote beaches are often only accessible by water taxi (long tails), which charge a fixed fee that is non-negotiable - or very difficult to negotiate. To reach Long Beach from Ton Sai Village costs 150 baht one way. To go further, the fare is negotiated according to the length of the trip. Long tails also travel at night and many offer their services at more remote beaches. Click here for good deals on long tails.

Without hesitation, Ao Lo Dalam, a bit away from the village and the beaches (a ten minute walk). Here, many Thai families have set up bungalows, often clinging to the hillside overlooking Ton Sai village, at rock-bottom prices.

For example, the Phi Phi Ingphu Viewpoint Hotel and its charming rooms on stilts start at USD 18 per night (indicative rates may vary depending on the length of your stay).

Another local favorite is the Ivory Phi Phi Island Hotel, with 10 personalized designer rooms from USD 20 per night.

Ton Sai Bay is the place to be if you want the island's lively entertainment at your fingertips. Here, paradisiacal beach bars give way to waterfront discos as night falls, punctuated by deafening bass beats. The party doesn't stop until the wee hours, and the clientele is young, very young. Clothing boutiques, jewelry shops, travel agencies, restaurants, bars, cafes, snack bars, street food stalls. Excellent beaches, very busy during the day. Umbrellas for rent. Water activities.

Ao Lo Dalam is Phi Phi Don's backpacker spot. Here the hustle and bustle of the village, dream beaches and low prices come together in perfect harmony. We have found some of our best addresses in the area, offering amazing value for money from as little as €20 a night (guide price depending on the length of your stay on the island) in pretty bungalows clinging to the hillside overlooking the Andaman Sea. Patience and courage are sometimes required to climb the dizzying stairs to your room, so check accessibility before booking!

Some properties on the eastern edge of the village are far from the shops, restaurants, bars and beaches. However, they offer more affordable rates.

Many of the smaller hotels are run by Thai families. Authenticity and a family welcome will delight those who appreciate the traditions that are so much a part of everyday life on this small island.

"The secluded beach closest to the action. Here vacationers enjoy an unspoiled tropical ambience, just a few miles by boat from the village of Ton Sai and its restaurants, shops, bars and more. A footpath, lit at night and a little dangerous in places, leads to Ton Sai. Allow half an hour.

If you're looking for peace and quiet and breathtaking scenery, welcome to Laem Tong Beach, on the northern tip of the island. The most inaccessible and beautiful beach on Phi Phi Don, those in the know say, is also home to some of the island's most luxurious hotels.

One thing's for sure, the people of Laem Tong aren't bothered by the bass of Ton Sai's beach bars. A small village of gypsies provides modest entertainment (restaurants, groceries).

Don't forget to factor in additional expenses for your trips, which can only be made by taxi boat: excursions to the surrounding islands, but also - and above all - to the restaurants, bars and shops, which are concentrated around the village of Ton Sai. Fortunately, long-tail taxi boats provide a shuttle service in almost any weather, day or night.