10/10 – Uitstekend
Adina, Playa Del Rey
Reisde met partner
19 jan 2026
Positief: Netheid, personeel en service, voorzieningen en staat van de accommodatie en faciliteiten
Stayed at BaKao bay, Phi Phi. Excellent villas with outdoor seating on patio or sliding door to outdoor patio. Great as well there’s ac in the villas too. Only thing they could have had better beds. Mattress is rock hard but we survived. There’s lots of options for excursions around the islands too, shopping you will find more in Tonsai bay/beach. Close to 2 different beaches but the best beach is about 20 min walking distance, or 100thb for tuktuk.
The best beach is by Phi Phi Hotel resort.
But you will find several spots on the way walking over as well. However if you’re looking for the white powdered no rocks beach, then keep walking to Phi Phi hotel resort beach front.
There is also some shops further down that beach. You have lots of scenic views and trails to walk as well if you want to explore this side of Phi Phi too. Just make sure to wear good sneakers/hiking shoes.
This side of Phi Phi is definitely more relaxed and less touristy than Tonsai bay/beach.
I was here before the tsunami when Phi Phi still was less crowded and there was no McDonalds or anything like that. I stayed 1 night in Tonsai and was glad I left for BaKao bay side.
Unless you’re in your 20s and want the crowd and party life then stay in Tonsai. It’s so exploited now and not at all what it used to be.
My recommendation is BaKao bay side, any hotel/resort depending on budget.
BaKao bay hotel with villas was great price on Expedia. The staff is super friendly and helpful.
Pool and laundry too.
Adina
3 nachten verbleven in januari 2026
