Thong Nai Pan is a magical double bay with 2 gorgeous white sand beaches situated in the north east of the tropical island of Koh Phangan. The two beaches are surrounded by lush mountains where sea eagles and black eagles can be seen sporting in the thermals. The beaches are in pristine condition and are fringed with towering coconut palms. It is a place of unspoiled nature far away from the noise and traffic of the more populated areas on the island like Haad Rin and Thongsala.
Thong Nai Pan Noi and Thong Nai Pan Yai have long been favorites with backpackers and old South East Asian hands. They have now also been ‘discovered’ by package tourists and those who prefer wheelie suitcases to backpacks. This is because Thong Nai Pan Noi has the three best hotels on the island – Rasananda, Santhiya and Panviman. These hotels offer unparalleled luxury for Koh Phangan with private pools and Jacuzzis, spa services, excellent service and good Thai and Western cuisine. The prices for a room at a hotel on Thong Nai Pan Noi start at 2,000 Thai Baht and go up to 50,000 Thai Baht.
Faced with many places to stay and a wide range of prices on Thong Nai Pan Noi and Thong Nai Pan Yai it is hard to decide where to stay; to decide which resort offers the best value for money.
If you are looking for the comforts and amenities of a hotel at a reasonable price my recommendations are Panviman on Thong Nai Pan Noi and Havana Resort on Thong Nai Pan Yai. Both these places offer rooms between 2,000 and 5,000 Thai Baht a night. They have swimming pools, good restaurants, spa services and are near the beach.
If you want a good air-con bungalow in a quiet and peaceful locale with a friendly Thai atmosphere the best choice is definitely Thong Tapan Resort on Thong Nai Pan Noi. This is a local run business with rooms starting at 1,000 Thai Baht a night.
It is hoped that this brief guide to accommodation on Thong Nai Pan has given you a better idea which places to look at when booking accommodation.
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