Where to stay in Phi Phi comes down to five parts of one island. Ton Sai Village is the busy hub at the ferry pier, Loh Dalum Bay is the party and budget beach next door, Long Beach is the calm bungalow coast, and Laem Tong and Loh Bagao are the boat-only resort shores in the north and east. There are no cars or motorbikes on Phi Phi, so the area you pick decides how far you walk and how often you need a boat.
This guide to where to stay in Phi Phi compares the areas by noise, access and price, then names real hotels for each budget. It draws on Hotels.com, Breathing Travel (updated January 2026), The Broke Backpacker (updated September 2026), ThailandBoatTickets and the Booking.com listings we checked on 30 October 2026. Hotel prices change by date, so use them to compare areas, not as quotes.
- Main areas
- 5 on Phi Phi Don
- Cars or motorbikes
- None on the island
- Dorm beds
- ฿300 to ฿600
- Mid-range rooms
- ฿2,500 to ฿4,500
- Luxury resorts
- ฿5,000 and up
- Busiest months
- December to February
What is the best area to stay in Phi Phi?
Ton Sai Village is the best answer to where to stay in Phi Phi for most first-time visitors, because the pier, restaurants and boat tours are within a short walk. Choose Loh Dalum Bay for budget beds and nightlife, Long Beach for calm and snorkeling close to the village, and Laem Tong for a secluded resort stay.
Where to Stay in Phi Phi at a Glance: Five Areas Compared
Phi Phi Don is shaped like a dumbbell, with a narrow, flat strip in the middle and a hilly head and tail. Hotels.com splits it into the central area, Long Beach, Laem Thong and the east coast. The central area contains Tonsai Bay, where ferries arrive, and Loh Dalum Bay on the other side of the strip, so you can walk between the two beaches in minutes. That keeps most choices for where to stay in Phi Phi within one small stretch of the island.
| Area | Feel | Best for | From the pier | Noise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ton Sai Village | Busy hub with shops, restaurants and tour desks | First-timers and short stays | A short walk from the pier | High, quieter at Tonsai West |
| Loh Dalum Bay | White-sand party beach with hostels and fire shows | Backpackers, nightlife, budget | A short walk from the village | Very high |
| Long Beach | Calm bungalow coast with reef snorkeling | Families and couples | 5 minutes by longtail | Low |
| Laem Tong | Long quiet beach with upscale resorts | Seclusion and diving | 40 to 45 minutes by longtail | Very low |
| Loh Bagao and east coast | Simple bungalows and a small village | Kayaking and quiet | Boat only | Very low |
Choose in Three Questions
How much noise can you live with?
The party runs late in the central area, so Breathing Travel advises staying farther from the middle if you want quiet nights.
How do you feel about boats?
Laem Tong and the east coast need a boat for almost every trip, and the sea is rougher from May to October.
What is your nightly budget?
Dorm beds run about ฿300 to ฿600, mid-range rooms ฿2,500 to ฿4,500 and resorts from ฿5,000, according to ThailandBoatTickets.
If you are still weighing the island itself before deciding where to stay in Phi Phi, our Koh Phi Phi guide covers how to get there, what to do and what it costs, and our guide to the best beaches in Phi Phi compares each stretch of sand.
Where to Stay in Phi Phi for First-Timers: Ton Sai Village
Ton Sai Village starts at the ferry pier and is the island's busiest area, with restaurants, shops, markets and nightlife, says The Broke Backpacker. It is where longtail boat tours leave from and the easiest place to arrive with luggage. Hotels.com notes that Tonsai West is the quietest part of the central area, while Tonsai Village, Tonsai East and Loh Dalum are lively.
| Hotel | Type | Guest score | From, per night | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panmanee Hotel | Mid-range | 8.9 from 1,536 | About £91 | 2 minutes from Ton Sai Pier; luggage storage |
| P2 Wood Loft | 3-star | 8.4 from 2,294 | About £78 | 200 m from Ton Sai Beach; terrace with hammocks |
| ChaoKoh Phi Phi Hotel and Resort | 4-star | 8.5 from 1,136 | Not shown | Pool, coffee bar and breakfast buffet |
| The Pier 519 | Hostel | Not shown | Not shown | Pod bunks with air conditioning |
Pros and Cons of Staying in the Village
Good
- Pier, food and tour desks within walking distance
- The widest choice of hotels and hostels
- Easy to arrive and leave with luggage
- Quick walk to Loh Dalum for the evening
Not so good
- The busiest, loudest part of the island
- Crowds are heaviest in the peak dry season
- Beaches here are not the island's best
- Rooms facing the lanes can be noisy
For a first visit of two or three nights this is the sensible choice for where to stay in Phi Phi. Our guides on where to eat in Phi Phi and the Phi Phi island ferry help you plan the rest.
Where to Stay in Phi Phi for Budget and Nightlife: Loh Dalum Bay
Loh Dalum is the island's nightlife hub, with fire shows and no closing time, says ThailandBoatTickets. The Broke Backpacker calls it a lively party beach just north of Ton Sai, with buckets and a backpacker-friendly budget. Most dorm beds on the island are here, so it is the natural choice for where to stay in Phi Phi if you want cheap, social and close to the bars.
- Dee Dee Sea Front is a hostel with beach access and curtained dorms. The Broke Backpacker picks it for getting sleep while staying near the nightlife.
- Ibiza House is the party hostel, with weekly pool parties and private and mixed dorms. Booking.com scores it 7.3 from 1,684 reviews.
- Phi Phi Indigo Hotel is a 3-star option with a score of 8.4 from 912 reviews, from about £90 a night on Booking.com.
- Ton Sai Tropical Phi Phi Island scores 9.1 from 1,438 reviews, about 300 m from Ton Sai Bay, from about £140.
- PP Princess Resort offers villas with private infinity pools and suits honeymooners, according to The Broke Backpacker.
Booking.com's Phi Phi Don page lists several well-reviewed hostels, among them The One Hostel at 9.2 from 1,930 reviews, Sweed Dee Love Hostel at 9.4 from 310 and Blue Flow Hostel at 9.3 from 329. Brightstar Hostel was the cheapest listed at about £21 a night. Our guide to Phi Phi hostels compares them, and our guide to Phi Phi nightlife shows what happens after dark.
Where to Stay in Phi Phi for Calm: Long Beach
Long Beach lies on the south side of the island, quiet and resort-oriented, with good snorkeling, according to Breathing Travel. It adds that reef sharks are sometimes seen. Hotels.com says it is reached by a narrow jungle path and is about five minutes from the village by longtail. Walking times differ by source, from about 10 to 30 minutes, so treat the boat as the reliable option with luggage. If calm matters most when you decide where to stay in Phi Phi, this is the closest quiet beach.
- Phi Phi The Beach Resort has pool villas, a private beach and a spa, per Breathing Travel. Booking.com gives it 8.6 from 3,107 reviews.
- Paradise Resort Phi Phi is the budget three-star choice, with a private beach and air conditioning, says The Broke Backpacker.
- Paradise Pearl Bungalows offers simple air-conditioned rooms on the beach, with nearby restaurants and shops.
- Phi Phi Villa Resort is a bungalow resort that Phuket 101 names as a good choice for a quieter stay near Tonsai. Booking.com scores it 8.5 from 3,909 reviews.
Breathing Travel also mentions Viking Beach, a hike of about 25 minutes from Long Beach that it describes as quiet and manageable for children. For a closer look, see our Long Beach guide, and for snorkeling spots near here see snorkeling in Phi Phi.
Where to Stay in Phi Phi for Seclusion: Laem Tong and Loh Bagao
Laem Tong sits at the northern tip and is reachable only by boat. Breathing Travel describes it as far from the crowds, with unspoiled beaches, resorts and dive shops. A longtail from Ton Sai takes 40 to 45 minutes, and every trip afterwards is also a boat ride, so it suits travelers who plan to stay put. It is the most secluded answer to where to stay in Phi Phi.
| Resort | Stars | From, per night | Guest score | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi Phi Natural Resort | 4 | ฿3,400 | 8.5 | 20 m from the beach |
| PP Erawan Palms Resort | 3 | ฿3,608 | 8.4 | 3 m from the beach |
| Phi Phi Holiday Resort | 4 | ฿5,472 | 8.4 | Pools, gym and sea-view bar |
| OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort | 5 | ฿7,716 | 9.3 | Formerly Zeavola |
| SAii Phi Phi Island Village | 5 | ฿5,698 | 8.7 | Private beach, 189 bungalows |
Phuket 101 says OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group bought Zeavola in 2025 and renovated it, so older guides still use the former name. Our Laem Tong Beach guide covers the beach, boats and rooms in detail.
Loh Bagao and the East Coast
Hotels.com describes the east coast as a 4 km stretch of small bungalow resorts, mostly remote and reached by boat or a trek of roughly two hours on steep jungle trails. Loh Bagao is its largest bay, with stylish hotels and a village with local bars and restaurants. Booking.com showed The Hip Resort @ Phi Phi from about £36 a night at 6.8 from 351 reviews. Booking.com also listed Loh Bagao Bay properties from about ฿1,400 to ฿1,700 a night on 26 October 2026.
A Travelfish review of Tohko Beach Resort on this coast quotes bungalows at ฿1,500 to ฿4,000 and says to take a boat, not walk over the rocks. The same review notes electricity from 18:00 to 06:00 and limited wifi, so ask about power and signal before you book a remote bungalow. The review is undated, so check these details with the resort.
Where to Stay in Phi Phi by Budget: Hostels, Mid-Range and Luxury
ThailandBoatTickets (updated December 2025) gives nightly ranges that match what we saw on Booking.com when comparing where to stay in Phi Phi. Use them as a guide and expect higher prices in the peak season.
| Budget | Typical nightly price | Where | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorm bed | ฿300 to ฿600 | Loh Dalum, Ton Sai | Dee Dee Sea Front, Blue Flow, Sweed Dee |
| Private budget room | ฿800 to ฿1,500 | Loh Dalum, Loh Bagao | Paradise Pearl, The Hip Resort |
| Mid-range | ฿2,500 to ฿4,500 | Ton Sai, Long Beach, Laem Tong | Phi Phi Villa Resort, Phi Phi Natural Resort |
| Luxury | ฿5,000 and up | Laem Tong, Loh Bagao | OUTRIGGER, SAii Phi Phi Island Village |
Booking.com's Phi Phi Don page listed Phi Phi Island Cabana Hotel, Phi Phi Anita Resort, Phi Phi Maiyada Resort and Phi Phi The Beach Resort among its most-booked properties. Our guides to Phi Phi hotels and Phi Phi hostels go deeper on each budget.
Ready to compare hotels in detail?
See Phi Phi hotels sorted by budget and area, with the trade-offs for each.
Where to Stay in Phi Phi: Getting to Your Hotel
Where to stay in Phi Phi also shapes how you arrive. All ferries from the mainland dock at Ton Sai Pier. Our guides to Phuket to Phi Phi, Krabi to Phi Phi and Bangkok to Phi Phi cover the crossing. From the pier, central hotels are a short walk, while Long Beach, Laem Tong and the east coast need a longtail.
Book your room first
Your hotel decides your transfer. Resorts often provide free pier transfers, according to ThailandBoatTickets, so ask before you arrive.
Choose a ferry that lands in daylight
Resorts in the north and east rarely run boats after dark, so a late ferry can strand you for the night.
Pack for a walk
There are no cars, so central hotels mean pulling a bag along narrow lanes. A backpack or soft bag helps.
Agree the longtail fare early
For Long Beach, Laem Tong or Loh Bagao, confirm the price and return time before you board.
If you want both a lively night and a calm beach, split the stay. Spend your first night in the village, then move to Long Beach or Laem Tong once you have seen the bars.
Where to Stay in Phi Phi by Season
The season can change where to stay in Phi Phi. ThailandBoatTickets calls November to April the peak season, dry and sunny, with December to February the busiest and the time to book early. The Broke Backpacker says Ton Sai Village is busiest at the height of the dry season. From May to October there is afternoon rain and rougher seas, which matters most for boat-only areas, though rates are lower. Our guide to the best time to visit Phi Phi gives the weather month by month.
| When | What to expect | Where to base yourself |
|---|---|---|
| December to February | Peak crowds and prices | Book early; pick any area |
| November, March and April | Dry weather and flatter seas | Good for Long Beach and Laem Tong |
| May to October | Rain and rougher boat rides, lower prices | Ton Sai or Loh Dalum, to avoid long crossings |
Where to Stay in Phi Phi: Tips Before You Book
- Check the noise. Look at recent reviews for music and street sound, especially within a few lanes of Loh Dalum.
- Ask about boats. For any boat-only resort, ask about transfer times, fees and the last boat of the day.
- Confirm facilities. Newly renovated resorts, such as the OUTRIGGER, may open services in stages, so ask what is running on your dates.
- Keep a flexible rate. In the rainy months a flexible booking gives you room to change plans if the sea is rough.
- Bring cash. ThailandBoatTickets warns that ATMs are limited and charge a fee.
Where to Stay in Phi Phi FAQ
Where to stay in Phi Phi for a first visit?
Ton Sai Village, because the pier, food and boat tours are close. Tonsai West is the quietest part of the central area.
Where to stay in Phi Phi for nightlife?
Loh Dalum Bay, which has fire shows and no closing time. Dee Dee Sea Front is a quieter hostel nearby.
Is Long Beach a good place to stay?
Yes, if you want a quiet, resort-style beach with snorkeling about five minutes from the village by longtail.
Can you stay on a quiet beach without a boat?
Not far from the pier. Long Beach is reached by a jungle path or a short longtail ride, while Laem Tong and the east coast need a boat.
How much is a hotel in Phi Phi?
Dorm beds run about ฿300 to ฿600, mid-range rooms ฿2,500 to ฿4,500 and luxury resorts from ฿5,000, based on ThailandBoatTickets.
Are there cars or motorbikes on Phi Phi?
No. The Broke Backpacker notes that the island has neither, so you walk or take a longtail.
When should I book a hotel in Phi Phi?
Book early for December to February, the busiest months. Rates are lower from May to October.
Choose your base and plan the rest
Read the full Phi Phi guide for ferries, beaches, tours and costs.
Photo credits: View of Loh Dalum Bay by Christophe95 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons); Houses near Loh Dalum Beach by Christophe95 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons); Ton Sai Village waterfront by Krzysztof Golik (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons); Longtail boats by Anton Zelenov (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons); Laem Tong Beach by Christophe95 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons).
Disclosure: InsideSamui may earn a commission when you book through some of the links on this page, at no extra cost to you. This guide is compiled from published park, operator and traveler information, checked on 30 October 2026. We have not run these trips ourselves for this page. Prices, schedules, fees and rules around Koh Phi Phi change often, so confirm with your operator before you travel. Hotel prices come from Booking.com and other sites and are shown for information only.
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