In case you are wondering where to stay for the Full Moon Party in Thailand, here you will find tips on choosing the most suitable accommodation in Koh Phangan or one of the nearby islands. To ensure the best experience during your Thailand trip, discover the best hotels and other places to stay near the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan.
Where to stay during the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan?
There are plenty of accommodation options available for you to stay in Koh Phangan and the nearby islands.
However, you should definitely book your place for the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan well in advance. Tens of thousands of people come to the island during these days, so the accommodation on Koh Phangan is not easily available prior to and during the Full Moon Party. It's not uncommon for the whole island to be completely full on the party night. You have the best chance to find a good place to stay if you arrive a few days in advance.
Nearly all Koh Phangan accommodations also require a minimum stay of 3 to 4 nights during the Full Moon Week. During the Full Moon Party, the hotel room prices also increase 3 times or even more. Therefore, staying on the nearby Koh Samui Island and coming to Koh Phangan just for the party is also a popular option.
Before booking your Koh Phangan hotel, explore the Full Moon Party Schedule.
Places to stay near the Full Moon Party in Thailand
In general, when looking for places to stay near the Full Moon Party, you have 3 decent options to choose from:
a) Staying near Haad Rin Beach in Koh Phangan
b) Choosing accommodation in other areas of Koh Phangan
c) Staying on the nearby Koh Samui Island
While you might see some people sleeping on the beach because they are too drunk and couldn't find a place to stay overnight, it's definitely not recommended and not safe at all.
To get the best deal on accommodation, always compare hotel deals on Booking.com with often better special offers on Agoda. Even if Agoda is currently owned by the same company group, they are still offering better room rates for most of the accommodations in Thailand.
Places to stay near Haad Rin Beach in Koh Phangan
If you want to have the party location a short distance away, you will certainly have to choose to stay in the Haad Rin Beach area. There are many options around the beach at different price ranges.
The best-rated accommodations near the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan are listed below. Make sure to book one of them well in advance, as these accommodations often fill up well in advance during party days.
1. So Good Haad Rin Resort
So Good Haad Rin Resort features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace, and a restaurant in Haad Rin. Featuring a bar, the resort is a few steps from Haad Rin Nok Beach, making it one of the best Koh Phangan hotels near the Full Moon Party. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
2. Palita Lodge
Palita Lodge is located on Haad Rin Beach, 1 km from Haad Rin Pier. It offers direct beach access, a swimming pool, a restaurant, and rooms with private balconies. Rooms at Lodge Palita are spacious and come with hardwood furnishings. Each room is equipped with a satellite TV, minibar, and hair dryer.
3. Little Paradise
Little Paradise Resort is a beachfront hotel located directly on the Full Moon Party beach. The location is perfect for anyone who is looking to explore a couple of beautiful beaches during the day, have a choice of hundreds of lunch and dinner options, and enjoy a fantastic nightlife. Rooms at Little Paradise offer air-conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, and a refrigerator. Rooms also have balconies. This resort is easily one of the best Koh Phangan hotels near the Full Moon Party.
4. Richmond Guesthouse
Richmond Guesthouse is located 600 meters from the town center of Haad Rin. The location is great, close to the beaches, shops, etc. The apartments are owned by a Richmond travel agency directly across the road, and they will happily sort all your onward travel. The guesthouse provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom.
5. Street Zone by Little Paradise
Street Zone by Little Paradise is located within 200 m of the Full Moon Party. This place provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom. You can have free breakfast every day and have access to the pool in the main resort. The food at the restaurant is delicious and cheap.
6. So Good Haad Rin Hostel
So Good Haad Rin Hostel itself is very nice, with a good location right on Haad Rin Beach. The design of the hostel is unique. You can spend a quiet night in the lobby facilities facing the sea. At the hostel, each room includes air conditioning and a shared bathroom. The hostel features a restaurant, shared kitchen, bar, shared lounge, and garden.
7. House of Sanskara
House of Sanskara is an affordable beachfront accommodation at the far south end of the Haad Rin Full Moon Party Beach, which means you are on the beach but away from the chaos. The beach near the property is fantastic and perfect for swimming or just lounging around. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is really good, and there is free coffee and tea.
8. Tommy Resort
Tommy Resort is a beachfront hotel set in lush tropical gardens leading onto the beautiful sunrise beach of Haad Rin, one of the best-rated Koh Phangan hotels near the Full Moon Party. A family-owned and -run resort offers a choice of different types of accommodation. The resort is located right on the beach with a nice pool, good food, and drinks at normal bar prices. They also host the Sound Stage on the beach every Full Moon party.
9. Aquavana Haad Rin Resort
Aquavana Haad Rin Resort is a comfy resort located in Ban Tia, Koh Phangan, with private access to Haad Rin beach. The bungalows of the resort are surrounded by luscious garden, and some of them come with views of the ocean. Aquavana Haad Rin Resort is definitely worth considering if you are wondering where to stay in Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party.
10. Phangan Bayshore Resort
Phangan Bayshore Resort is located on Haad Rin Nok, home to the famous Full Moon Party. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool and boasts an 80 m beachfront, where guests can enjoy beach volleyball or kayaking. The swimming pool is perfect to spend the day out. Sun loungers are provided around the pool, while massage services are also available. Breakfast is great, the staff are extremely helpful and friendly, and you get a welcome water and refreshing towel.
Keep in mind that all the above-listed hotels are often fully booked early during the Full Moon Party, so it is necessary to book the hotel well in advance. The best websites to book hotels in Koh Phangan are Booking.com and Agoda.com, which always offer great deals.
Staying in other parts of Koh Phangan
If you choose to stay close to Haad Rin Beach, you might not be able to get a normal sleep during the Full Moon Party, as the party will keep you awake until dawn. To rest well after visiting the party, consider alternative places to stay in Koh Phangan.
Outside of the famous party scene, the island is usually not very busy and definitely worth a stay. If you prefer a quieter environment, it is recommended to stay on the west coast of Koh Phangan. This part of the island is not only more peaceful, but also the beaches there are more beautiful.
Salad Beach, or Haad Salad, is among the most beautiful beaches and best areas to stay in Koh Phangan. Haad Salad is located in an excellent position and is easily accessible by scooter or car. The beach impresses with the finest sand and crystal-clear, very shallow water. By staying at Haad Salad, you will enjoy an absolutely incredible view of the sea with the possibility to go out for dinner or a drink without having to go too far. You will find a good selection of restaurants, bars, a few shops, and accommodation in all price ranges.
Thong Sala is the main town in the southwest of Koh Phangan, where all ferries arrive and depart to the mainland Surat Thani and to the neighboring islands of Koh Samui and Koh Tao. Although here the beach is certainly not wonderful like other beaches, you can spend a little time, eat well, and stay well, and you can rent your own vehicle to explore the island. There are many inexpensive accommodations near the pier in Thong Sala. However, this area of Koh Phangan can also get quite crowded during the Full Moon Party.
One of the most beautiful beaches on the entire island awaits you in northeast Koh Phangan. The charming village of Thong Nai Pan has two bays, Thong Nai Pan Noi and Thong Nai Pan Yai, that together form a picturesque double bay. This place is definitely one of the best places to stay on the island, as there are numerous nice restaurants and colorful beach bars that invite you to relax in the evening. Haad Thong Nai Pan Yai has more reasonably priced resorts and a greater choice of upscale bungalows, while in Haad Thong Nai Pan Noi you can find more expensive and luxury resorts.
For more tips on choosing the best area to stay on the island, explore this guide: Where to Stay in Koh Phangan?
Staying on the nearby Koh Samui Island
As during the Full Moon Party accommodations in Koh Phangan often fill up, many people also choose to stay on one of the nearby islands, Koh Samui or Koh Tao, and to come to Koh Phangan only for the party.
Staying in Koh Samui is the most popular option, as the island is larger and boasts a better-developed tourism infrastructure. It is the nearest island to Koh Phangan, so the trip by ferry takes just one hour, while on a speedboat you can reach the party island in just 30 minutes. The best areas to stay in Koh Samui for attending the Full Moon Party are the ones nearest to the piers.
Bangrak Beach, also known as Big Buddha Beach, is a lively beach town on the northern coast of Koh Samui. The beach is quiet but close to everything – the nightlife of Chaweng, the shopping of Fisherman’s Village, the airport, and the ferry to Haad Rin on Koh Phangan.
Mae Nam is a chilled-out and beautiful beach on the northern coast of the island. Facing Koh Phangan, Mae Nam Beach is a great place for relaxing and taking it easy on a nice beach. A long stretch of impressive white sandy beach, calm waters, and terrific views of surroundings make Mae Nam a perfect place for people who want to get away from everything. There is also a pier where you can take a ferry or speedboat to Koh Phangan.
Nathon is the main port and administrative center of Koh Samui. Even if it’s not that attractive for tourists, Nathon still can be a great place to visit, especially for shopping. The main ferry pier, connecting the island with Donsak pier on the mainland as well as Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, is located here.
Even if you are staying close to the ferry pier, you should book a ticket in advance for a return journey. Otherwise, after attending the Full Moon Party, you might have to wait several hours before you can return by ferry. Explore the current ferry schedule and book tickets here: Ferry Koh Samui - Koh Phangan.
During the Full Moon Party, you can also purchase a combined ticket for a speedboat and a minibus that picks you up and returns you to your accommodation in Koh Samui. This option is especially useful if you are staying farther away from the pier. You can have a stress-free journey from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan and attend the party by booking this Full Moon Party Speedboat Transfer.
For more tips on how to get to the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan from different areas of Thailand, explore the Full Moon Party Transportation.
Hotel Booking for the Full Moon Party
Important notes regarding the hotel bookings in Koh Phangan during the Full Moon Party:
- Book your accommodation well in advance, as the island often gets completely full.
- Expect the hotel room prices to be about 3 times higher than usual.
- Most of Koh Phangan accommodations require a minimum stay of 3 or 4 nights during the Full Moon Party.
To get the best deal on accommodation, compare hotel deals on Booking.com with often better special offers on Agoda.