SAii Phi Phi Island Village Resort
5-starAo Nang
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 (4,879)
A 5-star resort on Ko Phi Phi rated 4.5★ from 4,879 Google reviews — a dependable base for sunrise trips to Maya Bay.
View on Google Maps ↗Top 10 Hotels in Phi Phi
Staying on Phi Phi Don is the secret to easy sunrise trips to Maya Bay. These ten resorts are the island’s highest-rated, so you can sleep well and be first on the Maya Bay tour from Phi Phi boats. Ratings and star levels reflect Google data at the time of writing.
Best Luxury Resorts on Phi Phi Island
If you’re going to do the islands in style, start here. These five-star and premium beachfront resorts give you private bays, infinity pools, spa treatments and the kind of calm that the busy village can’t. They’re the places to retreat to after a day on the water, with snorkelling reefs often just off your own stretch of sand. Expect higher prices and, in some cases, a short boat transfer from the main pier — but in return you get the quietest, most polished side of Phi Phi, well away from the late-night bass of Loh Dalum.
Phi Phi The Beach Resort
3-starAo Nang
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.3 (2,619)
A 3-star resort on Ko Phi Phi rated 4.3★ from 2,619 Google reviews — a dependable base for sunrise trips to Maya Bay.
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Phi Phi Bayview Resort
3-starAo Nang
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.9 (3,164)
A 3-star resort on Ko Phi Phi rated 3.9★ from 3,164 Google reviews — a dependable base for sunrise trips to Maya Bay.
View on Google Maps ↗Top Mid-Range Hotels Near Tonsai & Loh Dalum
For most travellers, a comfortable mid-range resort near the village hits the sweet spot. You’re a short walk from the pier, the restaurants and the boats to Maya Bay, without paying five-star rates. These hotels offer pools, air-conditioned rooms and easy access to everything that makes Phi Phi tick, which is exactly what you want when you’re catching an early-morning tour. They’re also the most sociable base, putting you in the heart of the action — handy if you plan to mix island-hopping by day with the island’s famous nightlife by night.
Phi Phi Villa Resort
3-starAo Nang
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.2 (2,226)
A 3-star resort on Ko Phi Phi rated 4.2★ from 2,226 Google reviews — a dependable base for sunrise trips to Maya Bay.
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Phi Phi CoCo Beach Resort
4-starAo Nang
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.2 (1,866)
A 4-star resort on Ko Phi Phi rated 4.2★ from 1,866 Google reviews — a dependable base for sunrise trips to Maya Bay.
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Phi Phi Holiday Resort
4-starAo Nang
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.2 (1,853)
A 4-star resort on Ko Phi Phi rated 4.2★ from 1,853 Google reviews — a dependable base for sunrise trips to Maya Bay.
View on Google Maps ↗More Great Places to Stay in Phi Phi
Completing our top ten, these reliable, highly rated options round out the choices across the island and across budgets. Some sit on quieter beaches, others closer to the buzz; all score well with travellers and make a solid base for a multi-day stay. Use them as alternatives if the headline resorts are booked out, or if you want a specific vibe — a natural beachfront setting, a family-friendly pool, or simply great value within walking distance of the pier and the morning boats to Maya Bay.
OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort
5-starAo Nang
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 (1,052)
A 5-star resort on Ko Phi Phi rated 4.6★ from 1,052 Google reviews — a dependable base for sunrise trips to Maya Bay.
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Phi Phi Natural Resort
4-starAo Nang
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.3 (1,268)
A 4-star resort on Ko Phi Phi rated 4.3★ from 1,268 Google reviews — a dependable base for sunrise trips to Maya Bay.
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PP Princess Resort
4-starAo Nang
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.9 (1,862)
A 4-star resort on Ko Phi Phi rated 3.9★ from 1,862 Google reviews — a dependable base for sunrise trips to Maya Bay.
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Phi Phi Island Cabana Hotel
3-starAo Nang
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.7 (1,283)
A 3-star resort on Ko Phi Phi rated 3.7★ from 1,283 Google reviews — a dependable base for sunrise trips to Maya Bay.
View on Google Maps ↗Staying the night? Beat the crowds at dawn.
Pair your Phi Phi hotel with a sunrise tour and see Maya Bay before the day-trippers arrive.
Staying on Phi Phi: FAQs
Where is the best place to stay on Phi Phi Island?
It depends on your priorities. Staying central, near Tonsai and Loh Dalum, keeps you steps from the pier, restaurants and nightlife — ideal for catching an early boat to Maya Bay. For peace and quiet, the beach resorts at Long Beach, Laem Tong and Loh Bakao trade walkability for seclusion and snorkelling on the doorstep. Five-star options like SAii Phi Phi Island Village and OUTRIGGER sit on their own quiet bays.
Why stay overnight on Phi Phi instead of day-tripping?
Staying overnight on Phi Phi Don is the single best way to experience Maya Bay without the crowds. Because the bay is only a 10-minute boat ride away, you can take a sunrise tour and reach it before the day-trip fleet arrives from Phuket. You also get to enjoy the island’s beaches, viewpoints and nightlife, which day-trippers never see.
Are there cars or taxis on Phi Phi?
No — Phi Phi Don is car-free. The main village is walkable in minutes, porters with handcarts move luggage from the pier to the hotels, and longtail water taxis connect the further beaches. Factor in a short walk or boat transfer when choosing where to stay.
How far in advance should I book a Phi Phi hotel?
In the November–April high season the best-rated resorts sell out weeks ahead, so book early if your dates are fixed. In the quieter green season you can often find availability and better rates closer to your travel date. Either way, central village rooms and beachfront resorts are the first to go.
Where to base yourself
Central Tonsai keeps you near the pier and nightlife; the beach resorts trade buzz for calm. Either way, staying overnight lets you catch a sunrise tour to Maya Bay. Hungry? See our top restaurants in Phi Phi, or plan the trip with our Phi Phi Islands guide.