Phi Phi Villa Resort

Phi Phi Villa Resort Review

Large, thatch-covered huts in a natural setting give Phi Phi Villa a relaxing island feeling quite different from bustling Tonsai Bay, a short walk away. All bungalows have small patios with wooden handrails, and interiors large enough to fit desks, chairs, wardrobes, and enormous bathrooms. The resort is on a stretch of private beach where boats are prohibited from landing; the absence of longtails that clutter Tonsai's shore makes the beach here more suitable for swimming, although it's still shallow and quite rocky. It's great for travelers who want to stay close to the action without being a part of it. The cheapest rooms lack air-conditioning, hot water, and basic amenities, but they do have access to everything else, including a new yoga center, the first on Phi Phi. Rooms closest to the beach are only for sound sleepers or night owls; the reverberations from Hippies Bar and Carpe Diem beach bar can be heard late into the night.