Where to stay in Koh Phangan depends on what you want from the island: Haad Rin for the Full Moon Party, Thong Sala for ferries and low prices, Ban Tai for an easy first stay, Thong Nai Pan for upmarket resorts, and the west coast for sunsets, families and yoga. Rooms range from about $5 a night to more than $280.
This guide to where to stay in Koh Phangan compares the areas, gives the listing prices we found on 6 November 2026 and shows when to book. It draws on Thai Holiday Guide's Koh Phangan overview, its Haad Rin, Thong Nai Pan and Thong Sala pages, and the ferry and beach guides on this site. Prices are listing figures, not quotes, and they move with the party calendar.
- Budget
- From about $5 a night
- Mid-range
- About $37 to $81
- Upmarket
- About $118 to $289
- Peak months
- December and January
- Party weeks
- Prices can triple
- Best value
- June to September
Where to stay in Koh Phangan: which area is best?
Where to stay in Koh Phangan depends on the trip. Thai Holiday Guide recommends Haad Rin for the party, Thong Sala for late arrivals and the lowest prices, Baan Tai as a safe base for first-timers, Thong Nai Pan for private upmarket resorts, and Haad Salad and Haad Yao on the west coast for sunsets, couples and families.
Where to Stay in Koh Phangan: The Areas Compared
| Area | Best for | What it is like |
|---|---|---|
| Haad Rin | The Full Moon Party | Southern tip, nightlife and noise |
| Thong Sala | Late arrivals, budget, services | Main town and ferry port, beach is “nothing special” |
| Baan Tai | First-timers | South coast between Thong Sala and Haad Rin, described as a safe base |
| Chaloklum | Quiet seafood evenings | North-coast fishing village with longtail boats, little nightlife |
| Thong Nai Pan | Private upmarket stays | Two northeast bays, a long ride from the pier |
| Haad Salad and Haad Yao | Sunsets, couples, families | West coast |
| Sri Thanu | Yoga and wellness | West coast |
Thai Holiday Guide says room prices start from $5 a night for budget options, and many places cost $10 to $20 away from the party areas. It lists examples from $37 at Baan Manali up to $289 at Beyond the Blue Horizon. For a beach-by-beach comparison, see our best beaches in Koh Phangan guide, and for cheaper rooms see our Koh Phangan bungalows guide.
Where to Stay in Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party: Haad Rin
Stay at Haad Rin if you want to walk home from the party. Thai Holiday Guide says prices can triple and beachfront rooms sell out for the December and January parties, often with a three-night minimum, and that June to September gives better guesthouse rates. Our Haad Rin Beach guide covers the two beaches, and our Full Moon Party guide has the dates.
Cocohut Beach Resort & Spa
4-starFrom about $90 a nightListed at 8.9
Named on Thai Holiday Guide's Haad Rin page. Price is the listing figure on 6 November 2026.
The same page lists Little Paradise Haad Rin Koh Phangan Resort, a three-star option from about $31 a night. If the party is the point, book early and read the minimum-stay rules.
Where to Stay in Koh Phangan as a First-Timer: Baan Tai
Thai Holiday Guide describes Baan Tai, on the south coast between Thong Sala and Haad Rin, as a safe base for first-timers. It is close to both the main town and Haad Rin, which makes it flexible if you are unsure how much of the island you will use.
Phangan Beach Resort
Listed in Ban TaiPrice on Agoda
Listed with a Ban Tai address on hotel sites. Check current rates and the cancellation terms for your dates.
Phangan Bayshore Resort
Listed in Baan TaiPrice on Agoda
Another resort listed in the Ban Tai area on booking sites. Compare it with the one above for your dates.
Where to Stay in Koh Phangan for Luxury: Thong Nai Pan
Thai Holiday Guide lists the upmarket resorts below, and says December and January are the peak booking months while June to September is the value window for upscale stays. The bay is private, but it is 25 to 40 minutes by road from Thong Sala pier. Our Thong Nai Pan Beach guide covers the two bays.
Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas
5-starAbout $271 a nightListed at 9.3
The most expensive name on the bay, with villas.
Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa
5-starAbout $125 a nightListed at 8.6
On the northern headland above the bay, per Thai Holiday Guide.
Panviman Resort is listed at about $134 a night, Buri Rasa Village at about $118 and Havana Beach Resort, a three-star, at about $59 on the same page. You can compare every property for your dates on Agoda.
Where to Stay in Koh Phangan on a Budget: Thong Sala
Thai Holiday Guide calls Thong Sala the cheapest base on the island, with fan rooms near the pier at ฿300 to ฿500 a night, Baan Manali Resort at about $37 and The Pier Resort at about $20. The drawbacks are no swimming beach in town and brief flooding near the pier in heavy rain between October and December. Our Thong Sala guide covers the town in detail.
Where to Stay in Koh Phangan for Sunsets: The West Coast
Haad Salad and Haad Yao are described by Thai Holiday Guide as good for sunsets, couples and families, and Sri Thanu as the yoga and wellness area. The overview lists Salad Hut at about $156 a night as an example on that coast. Where to stay in Koh Phangan for sunsets is a longer ride from Haad Rin, so these areas suit travellers who do not plan to party.
Where to Stay in Koh Phangan by Season: When to Book
| Period | What to expect | Per Thai Holiday Guide |
|---|---|---|
| December and January | Peak booking, party weeks | Prices can triple, three-night minimums are common |
| January to September | Driest and calmest | Best months for swimming |
| June to September | Value window | Better guesthouse and upscale rates |
| October to December | Wet season, November wettest | Rough seas can cancel boat trips |
Where to stay in Koh Phangan also depends on the calendar. Check the dates of the next party in our Full Moon Party guide before you book, because party week is when rooms vanish. If you are arriving by ferry, our Koh Samui to Koh Phangan ferry guide has the timetable.
Where to Stay in Koh Phangan FAQ
Where to stay in Koh Phangan as a first-timer?
Thai Holiday Guide recommends Baan Tai, on the south coast between Thong Sala and Haad Rin, as a safe base.
Where to stay in Koh Phangan if you want the cheapest rooms?
Thong Sala. Thai Holiday Guide gives fan rooms near the pier at ฿300 to ฿500 a night, with room prices from $5 across the island.
Where to stay in Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party?
Haad Rin, if you want to walk home. Book early, because prices can triple and a three-night minimum is common in December and January.
Where to stay in Koh Phangan for luxury?
Thong Nai Pan, where Thai Holiday Guide lists Anantara Rasananda at about $271 a night and Panviman and Santhiya at about $134 and $125.
Is Thong Sala a good place to stay in Koh Phangan?
It suits budget travellers and late arrivals. It has no swimming beach in town, and the nearest one is Ao Bang Charu, about five minutes south by ride.
Where to stay in Koh Phangan for the best sunsets?
Thai Holiday Guide recommends Haad Salad and Haad Yao on the west coast, and Zen Beach, which it describes as known for sunsets.
Ready to compare hotels in Koh Phangan?
Search every area for your dates on Agoda, and check the cancellation terms before you book.
Photo credits: Koh Phangan coastline by Visions of Domino (CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons); A beach hut on Thong Nai Pan Noi by 3wisemen (Wikivoyage) (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons); Ban Tai Beach at sunset by Christophe95 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons).
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