If you’re planning a trip to the island of Koh Phangan, Panviman Resort is where you need to stay. This hotel is what dreams are made of.
No trip to Thailand is complete without visiting the island of Koh Phangan, but where do you stay once you get there? I’ve stayed at multiple hotels on the island and can promise you that Panviman Resort is the place to be.
This hotel has everything you could ask for from ocean views, immaculate accommodations, all-ages activities, and delectable dining.
After reading about this hotel, you won’t want to stay anywhere else.
This post is all about Panviman Resort Koh Phangan.
Panviman Resort – Koh Phangan
Location
Panviman Resort is a stunning property located on the northeast side of Koh Phangan. This is a more secluded side of the island, allowing for privacy and tranquility. The island itself is not extremely large, so any side can be accessed within an hour from any direction. The resort sits between two bays, with beach accessibility at Thong Nai Pan Bay. This crescent-shaped cove is home to only a few hotels, allowing guests to have an almost private beach experience.
Transportation
Considering there is no airport on Koh Phangan, you may be wondering how to access this resort. First, it starts with taking a flight to Samui International Airport on the island of Koh Samui. Both Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways fly in and out of this airport and offer multiple flights a day. Once you get to Koh Samui, you will then need to take a boat over to Koh Phangan. Depending on your budget, you can take the local ferry or a speedboat provided by the resort.
Panviman Speedboat: If you choose to book directly with Panviman Resort and take their speedboat to the hotel, they will provide a van service to take you to their private pier where you will wait in their lounge while they get you checked in for the ride over. You’ll be greeted with a welcome drink, while your luggage is carried and loaded on the boat. From there, the boat ride over is around 40 minutes to the hotel’s private pier. Concierge service will handle your luggage until you check in and arrive at your room. I truly feel like this is the best option and is worth the little extra bit of money for the convenience. It cost 1,500 Baht ($44 US Dollars) per guest with two trips leaving to and from the island each day.
Private Speedboat: You are also able to rent out the entire speedboat for 12,000 Baht ($350 US Dollars) for up to eight guests. If you rent out the entire speedboat, you will be greeted with champagne and charcuteries on board. You will also be able to choose the exact time the boat leaves to pick you up or drop you off. This experience is great for a large group or guests who enjoy ultimate flexibility on their time.
Ferry: The main port on Koh Samui is Na Thon Pier with access over to Thong Sala Pier on Koh Phangan. This ferry ride will last around 45 minutes and will cost you around $10 US Dollars. Unfortunately, Thong Sala Pier is on the other side of the island from Panviman Resort and will require you to take a shuttle or taxi to the hotel.
Shuttle: Panviman offers a shuttle to and from Thong Sala Pier twice a day. The ride is around 40-45 minutes long through the winding jungle. The shuttle leaves from the hotel to the pier at 9:30am & 3pm and from the pier to the hotel at 1:10pm & 6:10pm. The shuttle costs 300 Baht (9 US Dollars) per guest.
Private Shuttle: Panviman does offer the option of a private shuttle. This shuttle can hold up to four guests and can leave at whatever time you’d like. It costs 1,600 Baht ($47 US Dollars)
Taxi: An abundance of taxis will be available to you at the pier. The taxis here can be hard to negotiate at times and will definitely try to overcharge you since this trip will be to the other side of the island. Most likely the price will range around 800-1,000 Baht ($23-$30 US Dollars).
Rooms
Panviman Resort offers many different tiers of room types from standard king sizes to presidential pool suites. Whether you’re on a couples trip or here with the whole family, Panviman has the accommodations to suit your needs. Prices on rooms do change depending on the season and time of the month. If you’re planning to visit during the full moon party, make sure to book far in advance, as accommodations sell out quickly and prices can jump drastically.
Pictured here is the private pool from the Pool Villa Grande room
Here is a list of the rooms available at this property and what they provide:
- Superior Hillside Room: This room is 32.40sqm and offers either a king bed or two twin beds. Balcony with ocean views.
- Deluxe Hillside Room: A 44sqm room with a king bed or two twin beds. Balcony with ocean views.
- Deluxe Jacuzzi Seaview Grande: A 66sqm room with a king bed or two twin beds. Features a jacuzzi tub in the room overlooking the ocean. Ocean views from the room and private balcony.
- Family Cottage: A 80sqm room with a king bed on one level and two twin beds on a lower level. Ocean views from the rooms and private balcony.
- Family Jacuzzi Grande: A 100sqm villa with a king bed in one bedroom and a twin bed in another bedroom. Features a jacuzzi tub and a private terrace with ocean views.
- Family Pool Villa: A 99sqm villa with a king bed and two twin beds. This room features a private terrace with ocean views and an infinity pool.
- Pool Villa: A 50sqm room with a king bed. This room features a private terrace and pool with ocean views.
- Pool Villa Grande: A 90sqm room with a king bed and floor-to-ceiling glass walls. This room features a private terrace and an infinity pool with ocean views. **I stayed in this room and it was gorgeous!
- Executive Pool Suite: A 80sqm room with a king bed located closer to the ocean on the hillside. This room features a private terrace and an infinity pool with ocean views.
- Presidential Pool Suite: A 121sqm duplex with a king bed on the upper level. This is the premier room at the resort. The building sits right along the ocean carved into the rocks, providing ultimate privacy. This suite features a private terrace with a jacuzzi and an infinity pool.
Amenities: All rooms come provided with air conditioning, a mini bar, mini-refrigerators, a coffee machine, a safe, beach sandals, a beach bag, and a pillow menu. You are able to pick from six different pillow types such as goose feathers or memory foam. Laundry service is available upon request.
Restaurants
Panviman Resort has three on-property restaurants that all boast gorgeous ocean views and serve up Thai cuisine. If you prefer to have a private dining experience, the hotel offers a candlelight dinner on the beach. Room service is also available throughout the day from 10am-10pm.
The Pool Deck: Located next to the pool, thus the name, sits this casual restaurant open for lunch or an early dinner. The menu offers Thai cuisine and American-style fare. Make sure to go during happy hour to get buy one, get one cocktails. This restaurant is open from 11am-6pm.
Pan Sea Restaurant: Located adjacent to the lobby, sits this circular restaurant offering 360-degree ocean views. Pan Sea is the breakfast restaurant for the hotel and is open from 7:30am-10:30am.
Stone Beach Restaurant: Located on the beach, sits Stone Beach restaurant offering Thai cuisine and international fare. This restaurant serves up lunch and dinner and offers the option of a BBQ dinner every evening. Enjoy your dinner and a show with live musical guests.
Activities
Panviman Resort has a multitude of activities to keep you entertained while spending your time at the hotel. They also offer a variety of activities to do throughout the island if you want to venture out and explore. No matter what age or what you enjoy, Panviman has something for everyone.
Swimming pool & jacuzzi: You can’t beat the view from the pool here at the Panviman Resort. It overlooks one of the two bays with uninterrupted views of the ocean. Spend your day relaxing poolside while enjoying some cocktails from The Pool Deck restaurant.
Spa & Massage: The spa center at the hotel offers an array of treatments such as massages, scrubs, polishes, facials, and ceremonies. It also offers yoga classes twice a day, three days out of the week.
Watersports: The hotel offers complimentary water activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding for guests to use on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Fitness center: This indoor airconditioned fitness center offers a multitude of workout equipment so you can stay fit while on your vacation.
Explore the island: For those who want to venture out of the hotel grounds and explore the island of Kho Phangan, the hotel will help facilitate your adventure. Explore the island on foot or rent a motorscooter to cruise around the entire island. Boat tours are another fun way to get to explore the island and a lot of them offer snorkeling as well. The hotel also offers day trip expeditions to waterfalls, adventure parks, and animal sanctuaries. If you happen to visit during a full moon, make sure to take part in the monthly full moon party that’s thrown on Haad Rin Beach.
Hopefully, now you can see why Panviman Resort is a truly spectacular property and why it needs to be your next stay on Koh Phangan.
