But like with all islands – it does have a few favorites. The kind of beaches to take your breath away.

To reconnect with nature and to stand in awe at the wonders of the world!

I am an island child forever connected to the sea…so writing this post gave me a great deal of joy too!

I do all the hard work for you, so all you need to worry about is what to pack for Thailand. Read more for the best beaches in Koh Phi Phi!

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Best beaches in Koh Phi Phi – Long Beach

 About a 10-minute boat ride from Phi Phi Don lies a quiet sleepy stretch of sandy paradise known as Long Beach.

Here, you’ll find some of the cleanest waters in Phi Phi beaches. And a much-needed moment of peace and quiet away from it all.

On the beach itself, there are no sun loungers for rent, only deck chairs, and little amenities.

Long Beach has a rock popping out of the water called Shark Point! This is where visitors go to get a view of blacktip reef sharks which are abundant in the area.

Feel free to snorkel, dive, and explore! Take a packed lunch with you so you don’t have to go searching for food and water!

Loh Dalum Beach

Loh Dalum is beautiful. Located in the heart of Tonsai and almost entirely enclosed by limestone cliffs! Naturally, the views are to die for!

Shallow and warm water and no waves to be seen on this soft white sand beach!

Although it can get very busy, I spent quite a bit of time in Loh Dalum as my hotel was right on the edge of the water.

Being Cypriot and used to the madness of Ayia Napa beaches, I personally didn’t mind the crowds!

My fave spot: People-watching and daydreaming on my favorite swing.It makes for some great pictures too!

Best beaches in Koh Phi Phi – Phak Nam Bay

The ‘Relax Beach’  is among the most popular tourist places in Phi Phi Islands! Here, people enjoy the calm by lounging in the beach houses.

Beach bars along with diving and snorkeling spots are the main attractions here so expect some great food and water sports! Here, you’ll find a younger crowd and a chilled but lively vibe!

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Nui Beach

At Nui Beach, you will find calm and shallow waters, a long stretch of sandy beach, and a general feeling of exclusivity. The beach is maintained by the Nui Bay Member Club.

Additionally, it boasts a plethora of amenities as well as water activities including scuba diving and kayaking.

You can have a pretty full day at Nui Beach and encounter tourists and locals alike. Good food, good crowd, good vibes!

Best beaches in Koh Phi Phi – Laem Tong Beach

A 1 km long beach on north-east Phi Phi Don is accessible only by boat.

The sound of crashing waves and its peacefulness makes this beach worthy of my best beaches in Koh Phi Phi list.

Head to Laem Tong for a day of secluded beauty and quiet.

Snorkel, dive, sunbathe, meditate, practice yoga, and just… relax! Taxi boats are easy to find and inexpensive too.

Responsible tourism – Save the planet

Phi Phi islands, and the rest of Thailand, are as close to paradise as you will see.

Sadly, they are dying – at the hands of irresponsible tourism.

Plastic waste, sea pollution and the destroyed coral reefs are killing the island’s treasures.

The situation is so tragic, that Maya Bay (From the film ”The Beach”) has been shut off entirely to the public and who knows what will follow? I would like to use my platform to do good.

We- the simple travelers – have a huge responsibility to change the way we travel. Our planet – and its many treasures – is dying and it is begging for our help! My Guide to Responsible tourism is a simple guide to help you take the first steps to travel green!

The Earth is what we all have in common

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Phi Phi Island Hopping – the ultimate experience! Imagine yourself on a classic Thai longtail boat cruising the pristine waters, and limestone cliffs and hopping from one spectacular island to the next. In Phi Phi, this is reality. You can take a boat tour and do it in a day, or rent a private boat and take your time exploring the wonders God left so generously in Thailand. However you choose to do it though, Phi Phi island hopping is a must. In this guide, I explain where to go, and how to get there, along with some unexpected truths, you probably didn’t expect to hear! Ready for wanderlust?

Without further delay, let’s start exploring the islands you can (and should) visit on your exploring adventures on the Islands!

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Phi Phi Island Hopping – Monkey Beach

Did you know monkeys can swim?! Well after Indonesia I knew they are clever as hell. I also knew they are prone to stealing your sunglasses but Phi Phi taught me more. Monkeys can swim! Throw a banana and watch them dive underwater peel/stuff it in their mouth in the blink of an eye. I came prepared and had the time of my life feeding those cheeky little babies! A visit to Monkey Beach is a MUST .

Bamboo Island

 This small heart-shaped island has a strip of white sand that goes around its entire perimeter! There is thick tropical vegetation growing in the middle of it which gives it the name of Bamboo island. So gorgeous!

Mosquito Island

A perfect hot spot for all snorkeling and water sports fans! This island would be packed with tourists… if it wasn’t for the hundreds of mosquitoes! Thankfully they come out after sunset, sucking the life out of you while you run for dear life.

Tip: As you may have already guessed…mosquito repellent is a must!

Viking Cave

Located at the base of a huge cliff in Phi Phi Leh, you will find the Viking Caves. The cave got its name from the paintings inside the cave, made by stranded sailors and Vikings. I actually saw people living there – inside the actual cliff, right in the middle of the ocean. That just blew my mind! I had a million questions – do they have electricity? How do they cook? Where do they sleep? What is their protection from the elements? Mr. Liang didn’t any answers for me – I think i overwhelmed the poor man with too many English questions!

Maya Bay

A bay of little beaches – Most of them only visible in low tide! The main beach is 200m long with soft sand, colorful corals and exotic fish in crystal clear waters. WELL…APPARENTLY.

Because we couldn’t ACTUALLY visit… as Maya bay (the little spot of paradise where Leonardo Di Caprio filmed ‘’The Beach’’ ) has officially been declared off-limits.

This is because it has been so damaged by the huge number of irresponsible tourists it receives. Therefore the government has decided (as of 2018) to close it to the public in order to help nature restore itself. Most of the coral life has been wiped out, and rubbish now litters the once crystal clear waters. In early 2020, Thai Officials released a statement that the world-famous beach is to remain closed for a further two years until mid-2021 at least. It is so sad and downright disgraceful- the human race truly destroys everything it touches! Read my Responsible tourism and ethical travel guide to help you with easy tips to travel ethically and help save the planet!

Kho Khai Nok – Ideal for a longer visit

No Phi Phi island hopping would be complete, without a visit to Kho Khai Nok! This place is famous for the Instagram worthy beach photos and incredible views! Here, the 12 exotic species of fish that are so accustomed to humans they swim right by your feet. Kho Khai Nok has a Caribbean feel to it, it almost transported me back to Belize! Definitely try and spend some time there, it’s blissful!  

Phi Phi Island Hopping Koh Yao Yai 

Located midway Phuket and Krabi, this island is quite popular among tourists. Here, you will find sandy beaches, coral-rich waters, fishing villages, and several dive sites. Loh Jark beach has a pier for boats to land on so you can get off and explore the island on foot. Enjoy fresh Grilled prawns on the edge of the water, and if you are a diver, go on and book a tour, or snorkel your way to Koh Yao Yai heaven! I recommend spending some time on the island which might not be possible with a group boat cruise. If you have your own boat rental, you are the master of your time, so you can decide how long to spend there!

Costs – Phi Phi island Hopping

Phi Phi islands are crawling with a vast choice of tours to choose from! There are also sightseeing tours, and several others I prefer not to mention. You see, I am big on ethical tourism and firmly against animal cruelty. As for the island hopping, You can choose a long tail boat, a big boat or a private boat. I took a long tail boat on a full day island hopping tour and it cost me 400 baht. (1 euro is 38 baht).  So 10 euros for a full day of feeding monkeys, exploring caves and beaches and lunch on the boat included!! #winner  

Tips for the best fun, health, and safety

• Make sure you pack some bananas to feed the monkeys!
• Your mosquito repellant is an obvious MUST. If you are prone to bites, go for the strong stuff – mosquitos in Thailand are not playing around – This strong, 100% natural, Deet free repellant is excellent!
• Sunblock – you will be so busy having fun, you won’t realize you are burning! If you have sun allergies like me, try this Piz Buin Sun Allergy sunblock – I discovered it 3 years ago and I haven’t had a breakout since! We don’t get the sun allergy range in Cyprus, but you can get it in my link online!
• If you get seasick, instead of pills try these nausea wristbands! The waves can get pretty major!
• Dry Bag. The boat will get wet, 100%. Carry as little as possible with you and make sure you keep it dry and safe in good quality, waterproof dry bags.

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The following Koh Samui Beach Clubs come from some of the best hotels on the island too. Below, i am linking my personal recommendations so you can use booking.com to get to them straight away! If you want to do your own searching for hotels, use the link below

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Koh Samui Beach Clubs – Coast Beach Bar

The king of all Beach clubs and luxury hotels has got to the stunning Coast Beach Club of the Centara Grand Beach Resort – on Chaweng Beach.

  Located in the heart of Chaweng, this 5* beauty of a hotel just made my heart sing.

It was one of the first places I visited in Chaweng, and I spent my remaining days stubbornly trying to top it- without success. Think crystal clear blue waters, long sandy golden beach, and the absolute best Mojito in the whole of Thailand. Everything is spot on- extensive wine list, filtered ice, great food, free wi-fi and gorgeous circular sun loungers for two.  It’s on the pricier side but I cannot recommend enough!

Tip

If your #budget can stretch that far- book to stay at the hotel immediately- the grounds are to die for! Search for it here! If not, do like us and visit its beach club for the day. You can access all pool areas of the hotel as long as you are either a hotel guest or a guest of the Coast Beach Club.

$$$ for a full day including drinks and food.

Price info for sun loungers: Wooden style family beds 3.000 baht min spend and the rounded beds for two are 2000 baht min spend. The puffs below are cheaper.

Ocean Beach Club – of the Beach Republic Resort

 Aka a perfect #instagoals beach club on Lamai Beach. The Beach Republic is a vibrant, colorful and luxurious beach bar. It comes with an added great menu for food and drinks and various options for loungers. (all rented for 1000 baht per person and up) . #instagoals for sure.

I love this venue for its affordable luxury, the chilled out views of Lamai Beach, and I personally found the red decor to be so striking against the clear blue sea and the beautiful palm trees.

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$$ including drinks and food  

 Koh Samui Beach Clubs – Samui Paradise Beach Resort and spa – Chaweng.

A far more modest beach club, with cheaper prices all around. At Samui Paradise, both the pool and surrounding grounds are gorgeous and the food was great! The property is surrounded by luscious green – giving it a tropical feel, it really is beautiful.

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$$ for a full day including drinks and food  

The W Koh Samui – and its Beach bar- Woobar.

The W 5* Resort/ beach club has THE most breathtaking views I have seen anywhere in the world. All I’m going to say is its got sofas built inside an infinity pool that blends right into the ocean. If you love luxury, the Woobar is a definite must! 

$$$ for a full day including drinks and food.

THB 1,000 entry fee for adult THB 500 for children aged 6-12 years old between 11 AM-6 PM.

Fees are fully redeemable against all beverage and food purchased in WOOBAR® or The Kitchen Table. The bar is open from 11 am to 12 pm.  

Hotel Information: W Koh Samui luxury resort offers 74 private pool villas and is located between Maenam and Bo Phut in Koh Samui. It has the finest and most pristine beach location in Thailand. If you have the budget, nothing will match the elegance and luxury of the W Koh Samui resort. Search for it here!

Koh Samui Beach Clubs – Nikki Beach Koh Samui – 5* hotel and super luxurious beach club

Arguably one of the most instagrammable venues in Koh Samui! Nikki Beach is notorious for its wild beach and pool parties full of young partygoers and international DJs.  It is an absolute must if you are looking to mingle and live the high life! Expect to see celebrities! 

Love it? I don’t blame you! Book a hotel stay

$$$ for a full day including drinks and food  

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