Prices on Koh Phangan

Accommodation prices

There are many hotels of different levels on the coastline with prices ranging from 400 baht in a house with a minimum of amenities to 6300 baht and more for a luxury hotel room.

One of the most comfortable luxury hotels - Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas 5 * on the east coast. This is not just a hotel, but a real high-class tourist center, where there is everything for an exclusive holiday - restaurants, bars, spa and massage parlors, and swimming pools by the sea. Room service includes a daily delivery of fruits and drinks, on the beach each guest has a personal sun lounger and umbrella. In walking distance - the village, which has many restaurants and shops. The cost per day will be from 8480 to 17900 baht.

Nearby is a quite decent and comfortable, but less expensive hotel - Pingchan Beach Resort 3 *. Here you can settle for 3662-7182 baht per day.

On the southwest coast, Princess Paradise Koh Phangan 3 * receives a lot of positive feedback from guests. Friendly staff, fine restaurant and comfortable flat beach for the price from 3150 to 6810 baht per room.

In the northern part of the island, Phangan Utopia Resort 3 * can be recommended. It is located on a mountainside, you need to go down to the beach for about 15 minutes, but there is a wonderful view from the restaurant terrace and balconies. The hotel has a playground, a children's pool and a babysitting service especially for younger guests. The cost of the room per day is 788-2900 baht per day.

Budget holidays in hostels are suitable for tourists who plan to visit as many places as possible, staying in a hotel only to spend the night. In the hostel Wild & Wandering Backpacker Hostel & Bar 2 * in the bar they arrange discos that last all night, 5 minutes to the beach, and close to shops and motorbike rental. The hostel is located on the south coast, in the village of Hat Rin, a shared room will cost 377 baht, and you can spend the night in a separate room for a thousand or two baht.

The first in the list of elite residences is Villa Ayundra. Located on the northwestern coast, it has its own beach with pleasure boats. The villa is spacious - there are five bedrooms in it, as well as a living room and a veranda with panoramic views. For guests there is a tennis court, a patio with a seating area, a 20-meter swimming pool. Rent for a day will cost 33 thousand baht - about 1050 dollars. Of course, there are not so many villas of this class on the island, but they are intended for those who want an exclusive vacation.

Purchases

All large shopping centers - in the capital Thong Sala. The largest are Macro and Tesco, there are also several smaller markets where you can buy everything for relaxation, from swimwear and sunglasses to fishing tackle and diving masks. Beach shoes are best taken at the Flip Flop store. Those who wish can purchase natural cosmetics at a store called Passara Spa & Herb.

From souvenir shops, Siam Souvenir can be distinguished, there is a very large selection. Crocodile or snake skin products are considered a popular gift - belts (cost about 1000 baht), mobile phone cases (from 2000 baht), wallets and purses (from 700 baht) and women's bags (from 7000 baht). Tourists often buy products made from Thai silk, despite the fact that even a simple blouse made from such material costs from 12,000 baht.

Near the pier, on the main street of the city, there is a city market. Here you can buy fresh fish, fruits and coconuts. They also sell Buddhist items - aroma sticks, candles, amulets, bells and Ayurvedic teas. In many shops you can buy bottles of alcohol with spirited snakes or scorpions. Sellers usually advertise such spectacular infusions as an aphrodisiac.

It is better to buy various small souvenirs and trinkets at the Indy Island Store. It is located on the outskirts of the city, but there any item costs 50 baht, and you can buy an inexpensive souvenir for all friends and family.