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Where to book in Koh Phangan: our two picks

Thong Nai Pan is Phangan’s quiet northeast. Our exclusive pick is a small boutique on Thong Nai Pan Noi; our accessible pick is a beachfront resort on Thong Nai Pan Yai.

By Kylian Dev

  • One independent address
  • One mid-range option on Trip.com
  • Weak points written down

Our short list

  • Buri Rasa Koh Phangan — Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach (55 Moo 5). The independent address we would book for something with character.
  • Havana Beach Resort — Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach. The easier, mid-range choice.

Best season: January to August is the main dry stretch; the Gulf has heavy rain in November and December.

The two addresses

Where we would book in Koh Phangan

Independent pick

Buri Rasa Koh Phangan

Boutique beach resort · Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach (55 Moo 5)

Price per night

Upscale

Read on https://www.oyster.com/koh-phangan/hotels/buri-rasa-koh-phangan/, 2026-10-03. Rates move with the season and the day of the week.

Best for

Couples, Cooking-class fans

Three things that make it special

  • A gourmet beach club restaurant
  • A cobblestone village courtyard with a cafe and shops
  • Cooking classes

The weak points

  • The location is inconvenient and pricey to reach by speedboat from Koh Samui
  • Small guest rooms and a small gym
  • The beachfront can get crowded
Where exactly
Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach (55 Moo 5). Open the map
Getting there
Speedboat from Koh Samui, or road from the Thong Sala pier.
Good to know
Pool: Small poolWi-Fi: FreeChildren: WelcomeBeach: On the beach
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Mid-range pick

Havana Beach Resort

Beachfront resort, 50 rooms · Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach

Price per night

Budget to lower mid-range

Read on https://www.oyster.com/koh-phangan/hotels/havana-beach-resort/, 2026-10-03. Rates move with the season and the day of the week.

Best for

Couples, Families, Quiet stays

Three things that make it special

  • A large pool with a children’s section
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Rooms about 50 feet from the sand and seafood barbecue nights

The weak points

  • Room interiors are dated, with some dingy bathrooms
  • No lounge chairs on the beach
  • No free pier transfers
Where exactly
Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach. Open the map
Getting there
Road or boat from Thong Sala; ask the resort about transfers.
Good to know
Pool: Large poolWi-Fi: FreeChildren: Supervised kids’ activitiesBeach: Beachfront
Check rates on Trip.com
Not sure which area? Read where to stay in Koh PhanganThe area guide tells you which part of town to choose; this page tells you which address to book.Koh Phangan travel guideWhat to do, when to go and how to get there.

These are editorial picks: we have not been paid for them and we do not claim a stay we did not make. Booking links to Trip.com are partner links.