P. P. Erawan Palms Resort

“Beautiful setting, comfortable room, very helpful & friendly staff.”

Lovely comfortable stay. Room was lovely & cool & has everything you need. Staff were very helpful & friendly. Right by a beautiful beach. Nice & peaceful.

“On one of the best beaches in Phi Phi”

The Erawan Palms is located on one of the best beaches in Phi Phi (white powdery sand and blue, clear, calm water). It is on the secluded north coast of Phi Phi and thankfully, a good 30 min boat trip away from busy, chaotic Tonsai). I loved every day here. I stayed in a Mountain Bungalow (number 3… more

The Erawan Palms is located on one of the best beaches in Phi Phi (white powdery sand and blue, clear, calm water). It is on the secluded north coast of Phi Phi and thankfully, a good 30 min boat trip away from busy, chaotic Tonsai). I loved every day here. I stayed in a Mountain Bungalow (number 304/305) which was a cute cocoon up on the hill (about 50 steps up) near the very secluded sunset pool. The bungalows have dark wood furnishings, large beds and spacious balconies. They provide a darkened and cooling environment which offers a welcome break from the sun and heat. If you want to be near the secluded sunset pool, ask for a bungalow on the 300 row (Bungalow 301 is closest to the pool and has a pool and sea view out of the side window). Every day at around lunch time, the staff will kindly bring a comp plate of tropical fruit to your room (It's best to put this in your room fridge if you want to save it for later). There's pineapple, dragon fruit, mango, Thai apple etc on the plate. Fantastically refreshing when cooled in the fridge. They also offer you a 'Welcome' young coconut to drink when you check in (drink this because it's rich in much needed electrolytes). Housekeeping is excellent; they make sure that your room is very clean and replenished and the staff even fold your room towels into pleasing animal shapes; elephants, birds etc. The hotel has its own restaurants which offer Thai and Italian food and casual cuisine such as burgers. It also offers the guests low key entertainment (this is a quiet resort, not a party venue). Be sure to check out the excursions that the hotel offers and the SCUBA diving and snorkelling shop next door. There is Loh Bakao Bay village just 2 miles away; you can take a taxi at the end of the beach (taxis are near The Holiday Resort infinity pool) for 100 baht and they'll take you straight to the bars and eateries there. It's a lovely small village, so please take advantage of it. Camel Rock Bar and the Sunset Bar (opposite Camel Rock by the bridge) are good places to eat and drink. My stay at Erawan Palms was wonderful. The staff are great and the hotel is far away from the madness of Tonsai (Thankfully). It offers a relatively chilled stay, away from the party crowd. Check out a map of Phi Phi to be sure of where you are staying. The party animal village of Tonsai is a good 30 mins away from this resort; it is up to you to research the location of your accommodation prior to going to Phi Phi. Some resorts are in the busy Tonsai while others (like Erawan) and more secluded and quiet. Other resorts such as The Cove and Relax Beach also remote too. Phi Phi is an island of contrasts and you need to study the location of your resort carefully prior to booking. Erawan Palms could be improved though. 1. They need to improve the sunset pool with a lick of paint and some nice tropical plants. It looks neglected as it is, and it needs some TLC. It's a great place to have a quiet swim and a sunbathe away from other guests, but it needs enhancing aesthetically. 2. Some of the steps around the resort are uneven and too dated and need to be rebuilt soon. TIPS: A---if you are staying in the Mountain Bungalows, you can get up there far easier by taking the staircase or steep road near the Mexican restaurant (La Terraza Del Mar). This route is far easier, and uses up less energy; **however at night it is closed off at around 10 pm. B---If you visit Maya Bay from the hotel, be sure to leave the resort very early or very late. You need to be at Maya Bay by 6.45 a.m. to catch it at its best. OR, get to Maya Bay at 4 pm. (In other words, 6.45am to 7.30 am is the quiet time, and so is 4 pm to 5pm). At 8 am to 4pm: the hordes of tourists are there and it becomes a total mare. Your experience of Maya Bay will be ruined if you are there between 8 am and 4 pm. Don't do it. C--- if you visit Bamboo island, be sure to get there early at around 8 am to experience the quieter time. D--- visit the SCUBA dive and snorkelling shop next to Erawan Palms to plan your dives and snorkelling. They offer a reasonable rate there. Get a long tail boat to nearby Loh Moo Dee beach for some excellent swimming in crystal water. Well worth a visit. It is largely secluded and is a breathtakingly clear in the high season sea. There is some good snorkelling and diving there too. E---one of the best restaurants on the island is close to Erawan Palms. It is called 'Chili and Pepper'. Is is located at the end of Laem Tong beach near the taxi rank (stroll through the Holiday Resort right to the end). The steps to Chili and Pepper are crooked and steep, so if you have mobility issues, sadly you'll have to avoid it.

less

“Amazing staff and paradise-like view!”

The Phi Phi islands are paradise. The hotel has a wonderful view by the crystal clear sea water. You have the chance to get amazing (and unexpensive) massages with the sea breeze and sound of waves. There are also private long tail boats availbale every day for trips to the other island, which are… more

The Phi Phi islands are paradise. The hotel has a wonderful view by the crystal clear sea water. You have the chance to get amazing (and unexpensive) massages with the sea breeze and sound of waves. There are also private long tail boats availbale every day for trips to the other island, which are definitely worth a visit. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful, if there is a problem they’ll sort it out for you. I travelled with my 9 years old and they all went out their way to make our stay as good as possible. Rooms might need some renovation (windows and bathroom) but all over the atmosphere is pleasant and the cleaning staff does a very good job.

less

“Peaceful vacay stay”

The service at the hotel was great while the island is very peaceful and beautiful. The resort is stunning with very friendly staff. Not many activities but had lots of rest. The entertainment was nice as well. The rooms is very big, but just wish the water was little warmer in shower.