Thong Sala is where the ferries from Samui, Koh Tao and the mainland dock, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand calls its pier the island’s pier. North of it the west coast runs past Ao Nai Wok and Haad Plai Laem, where all four of our picks sit within about 2.1km of the pier.
The range is wide. Ocean Vibes has beachfront bungalows at around ฿1,620 a night, Baan Manali is beachfront with a pool at around ฿2,099 and the highest scores of the four, and Kupu Kupu sells pool villas at around ฿7,251. Baan Jai Dee sits between them.
Wifi is the thing to check. On average our picks here have the weakest wifi of any Phangan area, and the widest range, from 9.6 at Baan Manali down to 8.0 at Kupu Kupu.
Best for
Arriving by boat and being on a beach within minutes
Nightly range
฿1,620–฿7,251 a night
Local tips
- Baan Manali Resort is about 790 metres from the Thong Sala pier
- Ocean Vibes is the cheapest of our picks here, at around ฿1,620 a night
- Kupu Kupu scores 9.9 for staff and 8.0 for wifi
Where to stay in Thong Sala & Nai Wok
01mid range / Thong Sala & Nai Wok
Baan Manali Resort
Researched Pick฿2,099
a night
budget / Thong Sala & Nai Wok
Ocean Vibes Resort
Researched Pick฿1,620
a night
luxury / Thong Sala & Nai Wok
Kupu Kupu Phangan Beach Villas & Spa
Researched Pick฿7,251
a night
mid range / Thong Sala & Nai Wok
Baan Jai Dee Beach Front Hotel
Researched Pick฿3,850
a night