Real guest-review scores · every tier · updated 2026
Where to Stay in Phang Nga? 12 Hotels We've Written Up Compare Prices on 3 Sites!
12 hand-picked Phang Nga hotels across every budget — from luxury beachfront resorts and design pool villas in Khao Lak to teak hillside villas on the Koh Yao islands, down to hostels and a guesthouse from a few hundred baht. Covering 4 key areas: Khao Lak, Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Noi and Phang Nga Town. From roughly ฿450–9,000+/night.
🇹🇭 Phang Nga, Thailand
💰 ฿450–9,000+/night
🏝️ 4 key areas (Khao Lak·Koh Yao Yai·Koh Yao Noi·Town)
🏝️ Why does choosing the right area in Phang Nga matter so much?
Phang Nga isn't a single beach — it's spread across very different areas with very different vibes and logistics. Khao Lak is a long, quiet coastline with white-sand beaches, beachfront resorts and the main gateway to the Similan Islands. Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi sit in the middle of Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and Krabi — boat access only, but they reward you with real quiet and views of limestone karsts rising out of the sea. Phang Nga Town isn't on the coast but is a cheap base for Phang Nga Bay, James Bond Island and onward travel. Many people book without checking the area, then lose hours shuttling back and forth by road or boat. This guide rounds up 12 Phang Nga hotels we've written up across every tier — from luxury beachfront in Khao Lak down to hostels and a guesthouse — with real guest-review scores, a 3-site price comparison and direct booking links for each.
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Phang Nga has no metro. Getting around means rental car, scooter, taxi, and boat (for the Koh Yao islands and the Similans). The main gateway is Phuket Airport (HKT) — roughly 50 min to 1.5 hours to Khao Lak. Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi need a boat from Ao Po or Bang Rong (Phuket) or Ao Nang (Krabi), about 20–45 min. The areas in this guide: Khao Lak — white-sand beaches, beachfront resorts, Thap Lamu pier for the Similans · Koh Yao Yai — quiet, hillside and beachfront villas, boat-in · Koh Yao Noi — boutique stays, Phang Nga Bay views, boat plus road transfer · Phang Nga Town — base for Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island, cheap.
The top score in this guide at 9.6 — The Sarojin is an adults-only luxury resort on Khao Lak's white-sand beach that many travellers rate the best stay in the area. No children under 10, so it's exceptionally quiet. Its 56 Residence-style rooms sit in gardens around old fig trees, starting at 95 sqm — several times larger than a typical 5-star room. The most-praised feature is the à la carte breakfast, cooked fresh and served from morning to evening. TripAdvisor 4.8/5 from over 2,400 reviews.
💡 Tip: If the budget allows, upgrade to a Pool Residence for a private garden pool. Pre-book a Pathways Spa treatment and a sea-view table at Edge. It's 1–1.5 hours from Phuket Airport — ask the resort to arrange a transfer.
👍 Pros
✓ Every room is a spacious Residence, from 95 sqm
✓ Quiet adults-only vibe, ideal for couples and honeymoons
✓ À la carte breakfast cooked fresh, served morning to evening
✓ On a wide, quiet white-sand beach with a garden infinity pool
👎 Things to note
✗ High price — best for a special trip, not an everyday stay
✗ No children under 10; families with young kids can't stay
✗ Far from the airport and town; you'll need a car to go out
🌴 Teak craftsmanship throughout🏊 Private seawater pools🧘 Lots of free activities⛰️ Krabi–Phang Nga sea views
📍 88 Moo 7, Phru Nai, Koh Yao, Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga
Santhiya is the largest eco-luxury resort on Koh Yao Yai, scoring 9.5. Its signature is the teak craftsmanship across the whole resort, with rooms and villas terraced up a hillside by the bay — almost every room looks out over the Krabi–Phang Nga sea. Villas come with private filtered-seawater pools, and there's a long list of free activities: yoga, Muay Thai, kayaking, snorkelling. Access is by a mandatory resort speedboat from Ao Po, Phuket, about 20–30 min. TripAdvisor 4.5/5 from over 2,700 reviews.
💡 Tip: If the budget allows, upgrade to a Seawater Pool Villa for a private seawater pool. Time the speedboat to your check-in and pre-book a buggy — the hillside is steep. Reserve an Ayurvana Spa treatment on day one.
👍 Pros
✓ Beautiful teak craftsmanship; villas have private seawater pools
✓ Krabi–Phang Nga sea views from almost every room; very quiet
✓ Lots of free activities: yoga, kayaking, paddleboarding, kids' club
✓ Works well for both couples and families
👎 Things to note
✗ Mandatory speedboat in, with a per-person, per-trip fee
✗ Resort is on a steep hill; you rely on buggies, sometimes with a wait
✗ Food and drink prices inside the resort run fairly high
JW Marriott Khao Lak is the most-reviewed hotel in the luxury group — 1,593 Booking reviews — scoring 9.3. Its calling card is a winding lagoon pool over 2.5 km long that Pool Access rooms step straight into from the balcony. There's a water park, slides, a kids' club, and 11 dining venues, with breakfast earning particular praise. Reopened after a major renovation in late 2022. TripAdvisor 4.6/5 from over 5,000 reviews.
💡 Tip: If swimming is the point, book a Lagoon Pool Access room. Request a room away from the kids' activity zone and the event lawn if you want quiet. Eating in the resort a lot? Price up a half-board package when you book.
👍 Pros
✓ 2.5 km lagoon pool; Pool Access rooms step in from the balcony
✓ A genuine family resort: water park, slides, kids' club
✓ 11 dining venues; breakfast live-counters that guests rave about
✓ The most reviews in the luxury group — quality is well proven
👎 Things to note
✗ Food and drink prices inside the resort are high
✗ Soundproofing between rooms isn't great
✗ It's a large resort, not the private boutique experience
Casa de la Flora is a design resort and Member of Design Hotels™ with just 34 slate-grey cube pool villas on the Khao Lak beachfront, scoring 9.3. The hook: every villa has a private pool, no exceptions — even the entry room — which is hard to find at this price. Breakfast is à la carte, cooked fresh and served until 2pm, perfect for late risers. TripAdvisor 4.7/5 from over 920 reviews.
💡 Tip: If the budget allows, choose a Beachfront Pool Villa or higher so the pool faces the sea. Check the tide chart before swimming in the sea. The resort transfer costs more than a Grab/taxi — compare first.
👍 Pros
✓ Striking cube-villa design; a Member of Design Hotels™
✓ Every villa has a private pool, even the entry room
✓ À la carte breakfast cooked fresh, served until 2pm
✓ Very clean rooms; nightly turndown, free daily minibar
👎 Things to note
✗ Beach swims depend on the tide; shallow at low tide
✗ Spa and gym are average for the price
✗ Far from the airport; price isn't for every trip
🏖️ Directly on Bang Niang Beach🏊 Two lagoon pools + pool-access rooms👨👩👧 Family-friendly🍜 Walk to night market
📍 59/1 Moo 5, Khuk Khak, Takua Pa, Bang Niang Beach, Khao Lak, Phang Nga
La Flora Khao Lak is a beachfront resort on Bang Niang Beach scoring a high 9.6 at an accessible price. You wake to the sea out front, yet it's a few minutes' walk to the Bang Niang night market and restaurants. There are two lagoon pools and pool-access rooms you step into from the balcony — good for both families and couples who don't want to pay luxury rates. TripAdvisor 4.6/5 from over 920 reviews.
💡 Tip: If the budget allows, pick a Pool Access or Seaside Pool Access room — they step into the pool and sit nearer the beach. In-resort food is pricey, so walk to the Bang Niang night market. In high season, grab a poolside lounger early.
👍 Pros
✓ On Bang Niang Beach; walk to the night market and restaurants
✓ Two lagoon pools; pool-access rooms step in from the balcony
✓ Varied buffet breakfast, both Thai and Western
✓ Family-friendly with kids' club and kids' pool; good value
👎 Things to note
✗ In-resort food and drink cost more than places outside
✗ Poolside loungers get claimed early in busy periods
✗ Some garden-wing rooms feel dated; ask for a renovated one
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Luxury Boutique Hotel 5-Star
Cape Kudu Hotel
★ 9.1/10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trip.com 9.1 · 45 reviews · TripAdvisor 4.7/5 (1,120+ reviews · #4 on Koh Yao Noi)
⚓ Vintage seafarer design🏝️ Phang Nga Bay views🏊 Two pools (one adults-only)✦ Small Luxury Hotels
📍 43/4 Moo 5, Tha Khao, Ko Yao Noi, Koh Yao Noi, Phang Nga
Cape Kudu is a 5-star boutique hotel and Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World on Koh Yao Noi, scoring 9.1. What sets it apart is its vintage, semi-colonial seafarer design — blue-and-white tones, globes, old maps. There are 56 rooms and pool villas across two pools (one reserved for adults) with quiet Phang Nga Bay views. Access is by boat from Phuket or Krabi plus a road transfer. TripAdvisor 4.7/5, ranked #4 of 15 hotels on the island.
💡 Tip: If you can stretch it, upgrade to a Pool Villa for a private pool. Pre-book the transfer from Manoh Pier. Leave buffer time on the boat, as schedules depend on weather and tides.
👍 Pros
✓ Characterful vintage design, unlike a typical island resort
✓ Beautiful Phang Nga Bay and karst views; very quiet
✓ Clean, nicely decorated rooms; attentive staff
✓ A Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World
👎 Things to note
✗ Hard to reach: boat from Phuket/Krabi plus a road transfer
✗ The beach out front is natural, with a clear tide
✗ Limited dining and shops outside the hotel on the island
🏖️ 300 m private beach🌴 Private tropical villas🍤 Beachfront seafood💰 Cheaper than 5-star on the island
📍 99 Moo 3, Phru Nai, Koh Yao, Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga
Elixir is a 4-star boutique resort built around private beachfront villas on Koh Yao Yai, at lower rates than the island's 5-star resorts, scoring 9.2. The signature is a roughly 300 m private beach that's nearly empty, with around 40 villas spread through green gardens — more beach house than hotel room. The beachfront restaurant stands out for seafood and lobster. TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2025, ranked #2 on the island.
💡 Tip: For full sea views, upgrade to a Beachfront Pool Villa. Tell the resort your flight details so they can arrange the boat-and-road transfer in advance. Check the tide chart if you want to swim in the sea.
👍 Pros
✓ Quiet private beach, around 300 m long
✓ Spacious villas with gardens around them — very private
✓ Praised fresh breakfast and beachfront seafood
✓ More affordable than 5-star resorts on the same island
👎 Things to note
✗ Remote: boat plus several road transfers to reach
✗ Sea swimming is tide-dependent at times
✗ Pool and some fixtures show signs of wear
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Beach Resort 4-Star · Beachfront Villas
Koyao Island Resort
★ 9.1/10⭐⭐⭐⭐Trip.com 9.1 · 56 reviews · TripAdvisor 4.6/5 (1,048+ reviews · #6 on Koh Yao Noi)
🏖️ 220 m private beach⛰️ James Bond bay views⛺ Tented Pool Villa🌴 Local-material design
📍 24/2 Moo 5, Ko Yao Noi, Koh Yao Noi, Phang Nga
Koyao Island Resort places its villas on a private beach over 220 m long facing straight onto Phang Nga Bay, scoring 9.1. You step from the villa terrace onto the sand, looking out at the limestone karsts people call the James Bond view. There are 26 villas designed to blend into nature with wood and thatch, including a Panorama Tented Pool Villa with a luxe glamping feel. TripAdvisor 4.6/5, ranked #6 of 15 hotels on the island.
💡 Tip: If you can stretch it, upgrade to a Panorama Tented Pool Villa for a private pool and panoramic view. Pre-book the transfer from the pier. Bring mosquito repellent — it's a nature-side resort.
👍 Pros
✓ Lovely private beach; full Phang Nga Bay and karst views
✓ Quiet atmosphere, great for escaping the crowds
✓ Natural design with local materials; good food and breakfast
✓ Tented Pool Villa with a private pool and panoramic sea view
👎 Things to note
✗ Hard to reach: boat from Phuket/Krabi plus a road transfer
✗ Pricey relative to villa size
✗ Nature-side resort, so some mosquitoes and insects
🏊 Four pools + slide🌴 15-rai tropical garden on the beach👨👩👧 Family-friendly💬 1,036 reviews
📍 7 Phetkasem Rd, Lam Kaen, Thai Mueang, Khao Lak Beach, Phang Nga
Khaolak Merlin is a large beachfront 4-star resort in a 15-rai tropical garden with 1,036 reviews, scoring 8.9. The draw is four pools with a slide and a kids' pool, which makes it a strong pick for families with young children. The grounds are spacious and shaded — many guests say it feels like staying in a forest — fronting about 190 m of Khao Lak beach. From just ฿2,500, about 50 min from Phuket Airport. TripAdvisor 4.5/5, ranked #11 of 85 hotels in Khao Lak.
💡 Tip: With kids, ask for a room near the slide pool or a Pool Access room. Want to be near the beach? Request a sea-side zone at booking. In-resort dining is limited, so head out to Khao Lak's restaurants too.
👍 Pros
✓ Four pools with a slide and a kids' pool — great for families
✓ 15-rai tropical garden on the beach; leafy and quiet
✓ 1,036 reviews — consistently popular
✓ Good value for a beachfront 4-star resort
👎 Things to note
✗ Limited in-resort dining; the beach restaurant underwhelms
✗ Large resort; some rooms are far from the beach and lobby
✗ Few restaurants outside the resort; you'll need a car
📍 67/243, 67/245 Moo 5, Khuk Khak, Takua Pa, Bang Niang, Khao Lak, Phang Nga
Slumber Party Surf is a social hostel in the Slumber Party Hostels chain in Bang Niang, Khao Lak, scoring 8.4. The draw isn't fancy rooms but an atmosphere designed for solo travellers to meet people the moment they walk in. There are 6- and 8-bed dorms plus private Doubles, a pool, and a Barception bar that's the social hub. It's adults-only and a short walk to Bang Niang beach. Dorm beds start in the low hundreds. It's a newer place with few public reviews, so it sits near the end of this guide.
💡 Tip: For quieter sleep, ask for a private Double or a dorm away from the bar, and bring earplugs. Use it as a base to rent a scooter for Khao Lak-Lam Ru park or the Similan boats at Thap Lamu. Book ahead in high season.
👍 Pros
✓ Fun social vibe; easy to meet people, great for solo travellers
✓ Pool and bar on site; plenty of evening activities
✓ Bang Niang location; walk to the beach and restaurants
✓ Budget-friendly, with dorm beds in the low hundreds
👎 Things to note
✗ Noisy on party nights; light sleepers will struggle
✗ Adults-only; not suitable for families with children
✗ Newer property with limited public reviews
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Budget Hotel 2-Star
Thap Lamu Andaman Resort
★ 7.8/10⭐⭐Booking 7.8 · 28 reviews
⚓ Near the Similan pier
📍 Thap Lamu · Lam Kaen · ~1 km from Thap Lamu Pier
Thap Lamu Andaman is a small 2-star budget stay of about 21 rooms, roughly 1 km from Thap Lamu Pier, scoring 7.8. Its one clear selling point is location — close to the main pier where speedboats and dive tours leave for the Similan and Surin Islands. It suits travellers checking in for an early-morning tour who'd rather not drive over from Khao Lak. Rooms are simple, with air-con, free Wi-Fi and parking. Public reviews are still thin, so it sits near the end of this guide.
💡 Tip: Tell them your real check-in time ahead, as the small property isn't always staffed at the desk. Confirm the dive-tour meeting point the night before. Book ahead during the dive season (Nov–Apr).
👍 Pros
✓ Close to Thap Lamu Pier; handy for Similan/Surin boats
✓ Budget price, good for travellers watching their spend
✓ Free Wi-Fi and parking; about 10 min from Khao Lak beach
Phang Nga Guesthouse is the cheapest stay in this guide, from just ฿450, in central Phang Nga Town, scoring 7.6 from 20 reviews. It's a small 18-room guesthouse on the main Phetkasem road, within walking distance of a 7-Eleven, local restaurants and the town market. Rooms are small but clean, with a choice of fan or air-con — a fit for budget travellers and backpackers using the town as a base for Phang Nga Bay. It sits at the end of this guide as a basic stay on a busy main road.
💡 Tip: If you sleep light, ask for a room that doesn't face the road or the side alley to avoid traffic noise. Specify air-con when booking, as the cheapest rooms are fan-only. Use it as a base for Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island from Tha Dan pier.
👍 Pros
✓ Central location; walk to 7-Eleven and restaurants easily
✓ Cheapest in this guide; good value for a budget stay
✓ Small but clean rooms; friendly staff
✓ Private parking and a 24-hour front desk
👎 Things to note
✗ Small rooms; the building is older, some rooms feel dim
✗ On the main road; some rooms hear traffic from morning to night
✗ No pool and no breakfast included
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Comparison table — 12 Phang Nga hotels 2026
#
Hotel
Stars
Score
Price/night
Area
Highlight
1
The Sarojin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.6
฿6,500
📍 White Sand Beach, Khao Lak
Top score
2
Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.5
฿4,500
📍 Koh Yao Yai
Hillside teak villas
3
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.3
฿6,500
📍 Khuk Khak Beach, Khao Lak
Family, most reviews
4
Casa de la Flora
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.3
฿6,000
📍 Khao Lak beachfront
Pool villa every unit
5
La Flora Khao Lak
⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.6
฿3,500
📍 Bang Niang Beach, Khao Lak
Best beachfront value
6
Cape Kudu Hotel
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.1
฿4,500
📍 Koh Yao Noi
Vintage boutique SLH
7
Elixir Resort Koh Yao Yai
⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.2
฿3,000
📍 Koh Yao Yai
Private beach, value
8
Koyao Island Resort
⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.1
฿3,500
📍 Koh Yao Noi
Phang Nga Bay views
9
Khaolak Merlin Resort
⭐⭐⭐⭐
8.9
฿2,500
📍 Khao Lak Beach, Lam Kaen
Family, great value
10
Slumber Party Surf Khao Lak
⭐⭐
8.4
฿350
📍 Bang Niang, Khao Lak
Social party hostel
11
Thap Lamu Andaman Resort
⭐⭐
7.8
฿700
📍 Thap Lamu, Lam Kaen
Near the Similan pier
12
Phang Nga Guesthouse
⭐⭐
7.6
฿450
📍 Phang Nga Town
How to choose the right Phang Nga hotel for you
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On a tight budget, want the best value
→ Phang Nga Guesthouse ฿450 in town, walk to 7-Eleven · or Slumber Party Surf Khao Lak ฿350, a social hostel with a pool and bar
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Romantic trip, couples, honeymoon
→ The Sarojin ฿6,500, adults-only on a white-sand beach, top score · or Cape Kudu Hotel ฿4,500, a vintage boutique on Phang Nga Bay
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Travelling as a family with kids
→ JW Marriott Khao Lak ฿6,500, lagoon pool, water park, kids' club · or Khaolak Merlin Resort ฿2,500, four pools with a slide on a budget
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Special trip, no-limit luxury
→ The Sarojin ฿6,500, an adults-only luxury resort scoring 9.6 · or Casa de la Flora ฿6,000, Design Hotels™ pool villas with a private pool in every unit
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Want to escape the crowds, go to an island
→ Santhiya Koh Yao Yai ฿4,500, hillside teak villas on Koh Yao Yai · or Elixir Resort Koh Yao Yai ฿3,000, private-beach villas at a lower price
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Want to be on the beach on a reasonable budget
→ La Flora Khao Lak ฿3,500, on Bang Niang Beach scoring 9.6, walk to the night market · or Khaolak Merlin Resort ฿2,500, beachfront in a big garden
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Heading out to the Similan/Surin Islands
→ Thap Lamu Andaman Resort ฿700, about 1 km from Thap Lamu Pier · or La Flora Khao Lak ฿3,500, on Bang Niang Beach about 25 min from Thap Lamu
📌 Note: All prices are approximate starting rates for standard rooms and change with date and season. Always check live prices and compare 3 sites before booking. In High Season (November–April), especially New Year and Songkran, prices rise and rooms sell out fast — book 1–2 months ahead. During the monsoon (May–October) seas are rougher and boats to the Koh Yao islands and the Similans may be cancelled on some days, so check the forecast. Phang Nga has no metro; getting around means rental car, scooter, taxi and boat. From Phuket Airport it's roughly 50 min to 1.5 hours to Khao Lak. Article by ThailandAddict.com
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ — common traveller questions about Phang Nga hotels
❓ Which area should I stay in around Phang Nga?
It depends on your travel style. <strong>Khao Lak</strong> is a long, quiet coastline with white-sand beaches, beachfront resorts and the gateway to the Similans (The Sarojin, JW Marriott, Casa de la Flora, La Flora, Khaolak Merlin). <strong>Koh Yao Yai</strong> and <strong>Koh Yao Noi</strong> sit in Phang Nga Bay, boat access only, with real quiet and karst views (Santhiya, Elixir, Cape Kudu, Koyao Island). <strong>Phang Nga Town</strong> isn't on the coast but is a cheap base for Phang Nga Bay (Phang Nga Guesthouse). Every area needs a car or boat, so pick to suit your plans.
❓ How much do Phang Nga hotels cost?
Prices vary widely: guesthouses and hostels from around ฿350–700/night; beachfront and boutique 4-star resorts around ฿2,500–5,000; 5-star beachfront resorts and pool villas from around ฿6,000–9,000+. All figures are approximate starting rates for standard rooms. In High Season (Nov–Apr) prices run much higher, especially for private-pool villas.
❓ How do I get to Koh Yao Yai / Koh Yao Noi, and are island stays worth it?
Neither island has an airport. You take a boat from Ao Po or Bang Rong (Phuket) or Ao Nang (Krabi), about 20–45 min, then a road transfer on the island. If your trip is about quiet, karst views and a private beach, staying on the islands (such as <strong>Santhiya</strong>, <strong>Elixir</strong> or <strong>Koyao Island</strong>) is worth it for an atmosphere Khao Lak can't match. But dining and shops outside the resorts are limited, so plan to eat in the resort and pre-book your boat-and-road transfers.
❓ Who is Khao Lak for, and what is there to do?
Khao Lak is much quieter than Phuket or Krabi, suiting travellers who want a relaxed beach stay over nightlife. The draw is its long white-sand beaches and being the gateway to the <strong>Similan Islands</strong> (boats leave from Thap Lamu Pier). There's a tsunami memorial and Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park. Plan 3–4 nights to relax in the resort and do a day of Similan diving. If you want shopping or nightlife, Khao Lak isn't the place.
❓ How far ahead should I book a Phang Nga hotel?
On weekdays outside the tourist season, 2–4 weeks ahead is enough. But in High Season (November–April), especially New Year and Songkran, good rooms, beachfront resorts and private-pool villas sell out fast — book 1–2 months ahead or more. During the Similan dive season (Nov–Apr), stays near Thap Lamu Pier fill quickly too.
❓ Which site is cheapest for booking Phang Nga hotels?
Prices on each site (Agoda, Booking.com, Trip.com) differ by promotion period, so it's worth comparing all three before booking. Every review page in this guide has price-comparison links — that can save you hundreds to over a thousand baht per night in peak periods.
