Bamboo Bungalows KOH PHAYAM Resort
Koh Phayam Resot & Accommodation Right On Aow Yai Beach
Your Home Away From Home
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Welcome to Bamboo Bungalows Koh Phayam, one of the first hotels to welcome those interested in the best kept secret Thailand has to offer. Our goal has, and always will be to introduce our guests to the remarkable wonders Koh Phayam and its tropical nature has to offer, and balancing it with modern, cosy, fairly priced amenities and villas for rent during your stay. Our rooms are suited for everyone, from backpackers to large families.
We are located in the center of Aow Yai Beach, a 2-mile (3 km) crescent-shaped beach on the western side of Koh Phayam. The beach is never overcrowded and there are no noisy sport boats or jet-skis to disturb the peaceful, natural atmosphere. Our location gives us an amazing sunset view, every evening.
Restaurant
Local & International Cuisine made with care
In-House Bar
An extensive Beach Front Bar with knowledgable staff.
Beach Front Stay & View
We're located right in front of Aow Yai Beach
Extra Services
Scooters, Surfboards, Kayaks and Body Boards Available for Rent
Our Rooms
We offer a wide range of accommodations covering any possible need to ensure complete satisfaction during your stay with us. From our spacious Villa Air Condition Rooms, to our charming and authentic Original Bamboo Rooms, all of which incorporate our beautiful gardens and the natural beauty of Koh Phayam, with modern comforts. You’ll be happy to know, that there’s no economical overcrowding of our accommodations. Each room is distant form one another, allowing privacy, and a sense of having your own private nature filled environment.
Villa Air Condition
Our most popular spacious villas perfect for couples or families, Air Conditioned, and includes a large balcony.
Single Bed
Large Bed
Extra Bed Available
Room Size: 44m2
Villa
Our Supreme Villas come with a large balcony and stunning view accompanied by a traditional teak wood decoration.
Single Bed
Large Bed
Extra Bed Available
Room Size: 44m2
Villa Junior
Our Junior Villas, are a more personal rendition of our original villas, with all the benefits for a peaceful getaway.
Large Bed
Extra Bed Available
Room Size: 32m2
Original Sea View
Traditional, authentic bamboo accommodations with a front view of Aow Yai Beach, and a private balcony.
Large Bed
Room Size: 27m2
Basic Bungalow
Our Most authentic, economical accommodations, ideal for single guests, wanting to focus on nature.
Large Bed
Room Size: 22m2
Keeping Koh Phayam Green
We take the blessings of the undeveloped, nature-rich environment of Koh Phayam as a treasure worth maintaining. This is reflected in our recycling bins, minimal use of plastic, and an economical room cleaning service every 4th day of your stay. We believe that once you see for yourself what it is the island has to offer, you will come to share our philosophy of minimizing economical footprints.
Oct-Nov
A favorite among many visitors to the Island of Koh Phayam due to signifying the end of the Rain Season, where nature begins to bloom, and the air and atmosphere are unique. Some rainy days, but very pleasant.
Dec-Feb
Best time to visit Koh Phayam due to a variety of reasons, from lower humidity, better waves, and warm weather that is perfectly balanced for beach relaxation.
March-May
A popular time to visit as it brings with it slightly less tourists. Humidity increases somewhat, but considerably more affordable, and great for beach relaxation.
Jun-July
Not a great time for beach oriented vacations, but a tremendous opportunity to enjoy nature with minimal crowds, for a quiet family stay.
Aug-Sep
The time where nature takes over Koh Phayam the most during the year. Considered to be the least desirable time for visitation, but popular among niche audiences such as writers and explorers.
What Guests Say About Bamboo Bungalows
- lannabryan
Came solo to surf and met the stand in manager who was nice enough. I opted for the best room with AC.
Let me clear shack/bungalows are what… read more they are but there are those that are well kept and those not. I would grade the room itself 6/10 for shack standards. The safety box was so rusted the whole thing broke and needed to be drilled. Bathroom and rooms were not dirty but not clean.
The worst part of the trip were the staff. The owner Avi is nice enough but he doesnt have the ability to run a tight ship. His staff are indifferent at best and rude at worst. When I told them the safety box was broken, they all spoke in Thai behind my back (not knowing I am Thai) saying they didn’t want to address the issue. Shocking and appalling.
The top of the line room which I paid extra for AC, yet the AC was also broken. I had to follow up with them 3 times and only got it fixed at 9PM when the problem was first reported at 11AM. The staff also had a litany of excuses: “I don’t work here” “we needed you here to fix it” etc.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t the only unhappy guest. I met two other Europeans who left after the first day and went to Flower Power – also an amazing establishment to eat and stay.
The waves and location are immaculate but Bamboo needs a 100% overhaul. Let the professionals do the job and leave the amateurs out of the picture. Let this be a wake up call – in no way do I want to harm a business but if they want to be sustainable it is time to face reality.
Nearby I rented a surfboard from a Swiss man who looks to be running a clean operation, the name I can’t recall but it’s part of phayam surfers.
14/07/2020sydneysteveThe owners and staff were all friendly and helpful during my stay. As I don't rent motor bikes as a rule they organised my moto taxis for me as requested.… read more The beachfront was screened off due to constant strong winds and storm activity being the rainy season. Hence, bungalows with seaview had no seaview. Some bungalows are being renovated. It appeared a number/most of the beachfront resorts along the beach were closed altogether for the low season. The resort is well shaded with trees and foliage everywhere. Fortunately, I had booked a villa with garden view. It was clean and spacious. The oscillating ceiling fan kept the room cool enough. I did note though that Booking.com states a mosquito net and sockets next to bed are provided in villa rooms but not in my villa room. The salt air had caused a problem with my front door's locking mechanism but the owner soon got that sorted out. The outdoor bathroom was large. It only had cold water but there was a sign saying hot water was available for 200 baht per day. I enjoy my warm showers but being solo I could not justify the cost for one shower each day. The restaurant overlooks the beach and has an extensive menu though being low season some items were unavailable but that's common wherever you stay. I had no problems with any of my meals. Be aware the southern half of… The owners and staff were all friendly and helpful during my stay. As I don’t rent motor bikes as a rule they organised my moto taxis for me as requested.
The beachfront was screened off due to constant strong winds and storm activity being the rainy season. Hence, bungalows with seaview had no seaview. Some bungalows are being renovated. It appeared a number/most of the beachfront resorts along the beach were closed altogether for the low season. The resort is well shaded with trees and foliage everywhere.
Fortunately, I had booked a villa with garden view. It was clean and spacious. The oscillating ceiling fan kept the room cool enough. I did note though that Booking.com states a mosquito net and sockets next to bed are provided in villa rooms but not in my villa room. The salt air had caused a problem with my front door’s locking mechanism but the owner soon got that sorted out.
The outdoor bathroom was large. It only had cold water but there was a sign saying hot water was available for 200 baht per day. I enjoy my warm showers but being solo I could not justify the cost for one shower each day.
The restaurant overlooks the beach and has an extensive menu though being low season some items were unavailable but that’s common wherever you stay. I had no problems with any of my meals.
Be aware the southern half of the beach has sandflies. I would not recommend staying along that part of the beach.unless you have a good supply of coconut oil. I got hammered on my beach walk but I carry a cream to apply to affected spots.
The standard moto taxi fare between the pier and the resort was 80 baht.
Overall, I had an enjoyable experience. More
23/09/2022KhunTonmaiBamboo Bungalow is my favorite resort in Koh Phayam, great spot on Ao Yai, great staff, beautiful comfortable rooms under the canopy of some trees which give natural cooling,… read more great food, many surfboards to use,,, small Paradise, I highly recomend it ! You won’t want to leave ;)))
05/12/2020 - Dom21076
My wife and I spent two nights at the resort in a Junior Suite. The location is stunning – on the beautiful and clean beach of Ao Yai. It would… read more be hard to find a better place for relaxing, swimming and enjoying sunsets. The staff – limited as tourists have not yet come back due to the pandemic – is super nice and helpful. Koko, the manager is doing a fabulous job at making her customers feel comfortable and well taken care of. The food is excellent and relatively inexpensive.
Our bungalow (Junior Suite) was quite spacious and met our needs although it felt a little bit worn out, with an open air bathroom that easily fills with leaves and a few (non aggressive) bugs. Hot water comes at an additional cost. Power is limited and does not allow for a fridge, hair drier, etc. Wi-Fi is only available in public areas.
Overall, most of our time was spent outside, exploring this amazing island and enjoying the resort / the beach / the relaxing atmosphere. It will definitely be a choice when we come back to Ko Phayam later in the year. More
29/01/2022HannabarakThis is a very nice place in front if Aow Yai, very big wild garden. The plave is pretty clean… Thai style. Unfortunately the beach is very dirty and nobody… read more take care of it. We are considering to move to Aow Khao Kwai… There the beach is so much better
14/08/2020SallyStrawbarryThe resort is sited in Long Beach a very huge beach but unfortunately with send flies. The place is not very clean and probably this was the reason. The bungalows… read more are pretty nice but for me too expensive. The last days we went to Buffalo Bay and there not send flies.. So much better
21/12/2020
Our In House Restaurant
Koh Phayam Island has seen tremendous growth in recent years, but when it comes to Koh Phayam Restaurants you will find a difficult time finding ones that rivals our in house restaurant, which is a key factor in the success and longevity of Bamboo Bungalows. We have, and continue to perfect and fuse together Asian Cuisine, as well as household European dishes.
Many of the dishes we serve are caught fresh, from Barracudas to Tiger Prawns. One thing you will never find in our establishment is MSG, as we care both for the quality of our food, as well as the health of our customers.
Activities in Koh Phayam
Mangrove Kayaking
Single Person or Couple Kayak rentals for the fascinating, nature-filled mangrove forest
Surfing in Aow Yai Beach
Affordable surfing gear for the best spot in Koh Phayam. Ao Yai Beach
Koh Phayam Snorkeling
Koh Phayam Snorkeling Scuba gear for rent, including Scuba Masks and Fins
Trekking
Enjoy the small yet fascinating geography and animal life of the island of Koh Phayam through Trekking
Traditional Massages
Incredible, healthy, and pampering traditional massages right in front of the stunning Ao Yai beach front
Gallery
A rich mixture of Koh Phayam Photography, Bamboo Bungalows,
Aow Yai Beach and more