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Islands

There are hundreds of exotic islands in the vast bay between Phuket and Krabi. Phi Phi Island is the best known, but there are other gems, such as Racha Island, Coral Island, Rang Yai and Koh Yao, to name a few. Island hopping is very easy to organise for an unforgettable day trip. The Similans are the most amazing islands you could dream of visiting on the west coast.

Maya Bay during a Phi Phi Island Tours

Best Tours to Phi Phi Island

    A collection of tours in Phi Phi Islands by the popular and reliable website Get Your Guide, a great and easy way to make the best of your holiday.

    Phi Phi Islands Maps

    Phi Phi Islands Maps

      This map of the Phi Phi Islands shows the main landmarks, beaches and hotel areas across the archipelago. Phi Phi sits about 40 kilometres southeast of Phuket.

      Phi Phi Islands Photos

      Phi Phi Islands Photos

        Phi Phi Island is one of the most famous island destinations in Thailand, about 45 kilometres southeast of Phuket.

        Koh Yao Noi Hotels

        13 Koh Yao Noi Hotels

          There are about 50 hotels, villas, resorts and bungalows for you to choose from on Koh Yao Noi, which is 15 km east of Phuket at the closest. The range of accommodation available goes from cheap but charming cottages near the sea to luxurious private pool villas with stunning views.

          Laem Tong Beach or Laemtong bay in koh Phi Phi

          5 Cheap Hotels in Phi Phi Island

            Staying in a budget or cheap hotels in Phi Phi Island offers a cost-effective way to enjoy this tropical paradise. While not luxurious, these accommodations provide essential amenities, comfortable rooms, and a convenient base for exploring

            Bamboo Island near Koh Phi Phi

            Bamboo Island (Koh Mai Phai)

              Bamboo Island, situated near Phi Phi Island, is a picturesque tropical getaway with stunning beaches, clear waters, and lush vegetation covering most of the island.

              Tonsai Bay

              Tonsai Bay

                Tonsai Village is a maze of small streets on Phi Phi Don, consisting of two bays: Tonsai Bay on one side where ferries drop you off, and Loh Dalum Bay on the other side, where the main beach is.

                Hotels on islands near Phuket

                Best Hotels on islands near Phuket

                  Staying in a hotel on an island near Phuket seems to be a strange idea at first, but if you know Phuket or if you have been here many times, an escape to a remote island offers something unique, a tropical charm you won’t find in Phuket.

                  Starbucks Sinae Phuket on Koh Sirey Island

                  Hilltop Cafe by Sinae Phuket

                    Hilltop Cafe by Sinae Phuket is an unusual and unexpected version of the famous Seattle-based coffee shop, perched at the top of Sinae Hotel on Koh Siray, an island located east of Phuket Town and connected to Phuket by a bridge so short that it never felt like an island.

                    Best Hotels in Phi Phi Island

                    8 Best Hotels in Phi Phi Island

                      Phi Phi Island hotels come in a surprisingly wide range to fit different budgets and preferences. Some of the best hotels on Phi Phi Island cater to those seeking luxury and privacy with all-villa beachfront resorts that offer breathtaking views and modern facilities.

                      Maya Bay in Phi Phi Islands

                      Maya Bay

                        Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh is Thailand’s most famous beach, made world-famous by the movie “The Beach”. The bay reopened in 2022 with strict new rules: no boats on the beach, knee-deep wading only, and limited visitor numbers.

                        Cape Kudu Hotel on Koh Yao Noi

                        Cape Kudu Hotel on Koh Yao Noi

                          Cape Kudu is a small trendy hotel on the beachfront of Koh Yao Noi, a small natural island between Phuket Island and Krabi. The hotel features 5 room types: Deluxe, Deluxe Seaview, Robinson Crusoe, Pool Villas and the amazing Baan Yu Yen Villa.

                          Sunset Bar Koh Yao Noi

                          Sunset Bar Koh Yao Noi

                            The Sunset Bar is a lovely little gem on the west coast of the south peninsula of the low-key Koh Yao Noi. The bar opens at 4 pm and is very popular at sunset for the beautiful view over the coconut trees

                            Koh Hong Island

                            Koh Hong – an amazing island near Krabi

                              Koh Hong is a small and very popular island located halfway between Koh Yao Noi and Krabi, about 7 km from each and technically 30 km east of the closest port of Phuket Island.

                              Islands near Phuket - Visiting the Many Islands near Phuket

                              Islands near Phuket

                                Phuket is surrounded by a stunning array of islands. The Phi Phi Islands, located to the southeast, are famous for their breathtaking cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant marine life, attracting divers and beach enthusiasts alike.

                                9 Hornbills Tented Camp on Koh Yao Noi

                                9 Hornbills Tented Camp on Koh Yao Noi

                                  9 Hornbills Tented Camp is a set of spacious luxury tents built high on the hillside on Koh Yao Noi, just above Six Sense Hideaway Yao Noi and part of Koyao Island Resort.

                                  The Racha Resort on Koh Racha Yai

                                  The Racha

                                    The Racha is a 5-star sustainable beachfront resort set on Koh Racha Yai, a small paradise island located 15 km south of Phuket Island. The 85 beautiful white villas are surrounded by immense palm trees that were here before the hotel even existed.

                                    Koh Yao Islands

                                    Koh Yao Noi

                                      Koh Yao Noi is a small island just 20 kilometres away by boat from the east coast of Phuket. Koh Yao consists of two distinct islands: the smallest and most populated is Koh Yao Noi, and the largest but mostly uninhabited is Koh Yao Yai.

                                      Phi Phi Viewpoint

                                      Phi Phi Viewpoint

                                        Phi Phi Island viewpoint is probably one of the main things you will visit during your stay on Phi Phi island. You can easily reach the Phi Phi viewpoint on foot, and this is where visitors take the iconic ‘2 bays view’ photo of Phi Phi.

                                        Maiton Island

                                        Maiton Island (Koh Mai Thon)

                                          Maiton Island is an understated paradise with a long and exciting history. It’s a fantastic day out, only 15 minutes from Phuket by speedboat. The island is small but with a large and quiet beach and a green hill as a backdrop.

                                          Rang Yai Island

                                          Rang Yai Island (Ko Rang Yai)

                                            Rang Yai Island is an unexpected little paradise just 5 km away or a 20 min ride from the east coast of Phuket Island.

                                            What to Do in Phi Phi Island

                                            8 Best Things to Do in Phi Phi Islands

                                              Here are some of the best places to see and the best things to do in the Phi Phi islands. Of course, as they are so popular, those places can be bustling, so it is recommended to stay overnight in Phi Phi and try to reach them early morning to beat the crowds.

                                              Koh Khai Islands

                                              Koh Khai Islands

                                                Koh Khai is a group of famous tiny islands just 15-minute speedboat ride from Phuket’s east coast. There are three islands: Koh Khai Nai, Koh Khai Nui and Koh Khai Nok, but their names get a little confusing, especially once you know that ‘Koh’ means ‘Island’ in Thai.

                                                Ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Island

                                                Ferries & Speedboats from Phuket to Phi Phi

                                                  There are several ways to catch a ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Islands. You can prebook in advance and include your hotel transfer, or if you are on a super tight budget you can even go to the Rassada Pier in Phuket Town and buy your ferry ticket from there. Not sure this second option is worth the hassle though.

                                                  Les îles Phi Phi près de Phuket

                                                  Phi Phi Islands

                                                    Phi Phi Islands are the most visited islands from Phuket: crystal water, Maya Bay, great snorkelling and day trips or overnight stays. Everything you need to plan your visit.

                                                    Westin Siray Bay Resorton Koh Sirey

                                                    The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket

                                                      The Westin Siray Bay Resort is a 5-star hotel built on the hillside of Koh Sirey, a tiny island on the east coast of Phuket island, not far from Phuket Town. From your balcony, at night, you will be surprised how close the city lights of Phuket Town are!

                                                      Bon Island - Lunch at Bon Island Restaurant

                                                      Bon Island Phuket

                                                        Bon Island (or Koh Bon) is located just south of Rawai Beach in Phuket and is just a short longtail boat ride away. A few sandy beaches pepper the coast of this tiny island, and despite being so close to Phuket, it is not too busy with tourists.

                                                        Koh Sirey

                                                        Koh Sirey

                                                          Koh Sirey is an island connected to Phuket town by a very short bridge, this small piece of land doesn’t have any particular signs, but this is where you will find the beautiful Westin Siray Bay Resort.

                                                          Six Senses Yao Noi on Koh Yao Island near Phuket

                                                          Six Senses Yao Noi on Koh Yao Island

                                                            Six Senses Yao Noi on Koh Yao Island is not your usual ‘Phuket Resort’; it is a destination in itself. Specially designed for romantic couples searching for an escape from the stress of the big city, this is a perfect hideaway to spend a few days.

                                                            Koh Racha Yai (also called Raya Island or Racha Island)

                                                            Racha Island near Phuket – Koh Racha Yai

                                                              Koh Racha Island or Koh Racha Yai (also called Raya Island) is a small idyllic island just 12 kilometres south of Phuket, popular for day trips, snorkelling and scuba diving. The island is so small it can only accommodate a few resorts

                                                              Islands near Phuket

                                                              15 Islands Near Phuket – Phuket Island Hopping

                                                                There are so many big and small islands around Phuket; it would take forever to visit them all. Most are not far, and you should consider island hopping for your trip or even a private cruise. These are just a few islands near Phuket…

                                                                Coral Island Phuket

                                                                Coral Island (Koh Hey)

                                                                  Coral Island, or Koh Hey, is one of the few beautiful islands you can reach within 15 minutes by speedboat from Rawai Beach in south Phuket. You can spend half a day or a full day playing on the beach, snorkelling or even scuba diving, even during low season.

                                                                  Similan Islands

                                                                  Similan Islands

                                                                    The Similan Islands are Thailand’s most beautiful archipelago, 120 km from Phuket. Snorkelling, diving, overnight camping. Open October to May only.

                                                                    Koh Panyi Village (Koh Panyee) in Phang Nga Bay, Thailand

                                                                    Koh Panyee Village

                                                                      Entirely built on stilts in Phang Nga Bay, Koh Panyi is a surprising village standing near the famous James Bond Island and ione of the most visited places people visit in a day tour in Phuket.