The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Koh Phi Phi

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Koh Phi Phi

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Koh Phi Phi, Thailand? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Koh Phi Phi, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Koh Phi Phi to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Koh Phi Phi, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Koh Phi Phi for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Koh Phi Phi for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Phi Phi The Beach Resort

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
3-star Resort with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Koh Phi Phi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 177 Moo 7 Tumbon Ao-Nang, Phi Phi The Beach Resort has great rooms from $40 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, laundry services, cooking classes, a spa, and evening entertainment at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
4-star Resort with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island which has nice rooms starting at $68. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Lam Tong Beach, Phi Phi Island. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and cooking classes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.1 km from the city center. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Phi Phi Relax Beach Resort

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
3-star Resort with prices starting at $37 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

We found Phi Phi Relax Beach Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $37. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Phak Nam Bay, Aonang, Phi Phi Don. You'll also find mountain views, child care, laundry services, city views, and cooking classes which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.8 km from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Zeavola Resort

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
5-star Resort with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Koh Phi Phi
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $121, Zeavola Resort, at 11 Moo 8 Laem Tong provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and cooking classes. It's located just 4.5 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator


Phi Phi Natural Resort

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
3-star Resort with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Phi Phi Natural Resort has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $48 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 53 Moo 8, Leamtong Beach. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool


P P Erawan Palms Resort

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
3-star Resort with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Koh Phi Phi
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of P P Erawan Palms Resort is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $48, and it's located at Moo 8 ,Leamtong Beach, Phi Phi Island. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, mountain views, laundry services, and cooking classes which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator


Phi Phi Villa Resort

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
3-star Resort with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Phi Phi Villa Resort because it has great rooms that start at $41. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1 Moo 7. Only 1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, a game room, and a spa at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
4-star Resort with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Koh Phi Phi
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $104 (before taxes). It's located at 49 Moo 8 Tambon Ao Nang and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, outdoor tennis, and hiking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.1 km from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Uphill Cottage

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $19 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at 140 Moo 7, Uphill Cottage has great rooms from $19 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, mountain views, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find city views, laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, and a tour desk which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


ChaoKoh Phi Phi Hotel & Resort

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $34 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is ChaoKoh Phi Phi Hotel & Resort which has nice rooms starting at $34. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 157/1, Moo 7, AoNang, Muang Phi Phi Don. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, mountain views, laundry services, a winery, and a hot tub. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Phuket, Krabi, Ko Lanta, and Rawai.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Koh Phi Phi?

Koh Phi Phi Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$42

Travelers to Koh Phi Phi, Thailand will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 27 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $42. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Koh Phi Phi.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $121
  • 4-star hotels: $69
  • 3-star hotels: $41
  • 2-star hotels: $23


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