Laem Tong Beach

Laem Tong Beach is a serene spot, with just enough activities to keep you entertained. Popular water sports include snorkelling, kayaking, and scuba diving, along with beach volley, football, badminton, and Thai cooking classes. You can swim out to the drop-off to find excellent snorkelling. At the northern end of the beach, there's a coral reef in the waters in front of Phi Phi Natural Resort. Longtail boats can take you out to Bamboo or Mosquito Islands, both of which have pristine beaches and beautiful snorkelling spots. 

There are at least 2 dive centres on Laem Tong Beach, offering courses and day trips, as well as handling your dive-related requirements. At sunset, you can join locals, hotel staff and guests for a round of football or volleyball on the beach. 

There a footpath along the hills between Laem Tong Beach and Loh Bagao Bay. It offers a pleasant 30-minutes-long stroll to Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort and satellite businesses right behind it.

Sawasdee Restaurant is a laidback venue in front of P. P. Erawan Palms Resort on Laem Thong Beach. Go up a short set of stairs and you'll instantly reach a large and open-sided restaurant, which is usually packed with day tour groups. Beach breezes often waft by this wooden-floor eatery. From outside, you might be able to hear a local singer covering classic songs. It’s relaxed, civil and excellent for casual dining on Laem Thong Beach.

Jasmin Restaurant is very popular for its simple beachside setup, fresh seafood and – most of all – attractive prices. The dishes are prepared by actual sea gipsies, who have made Koh Phi Phi their home several hundred years ago. 

You can take in views of the sea and neighbouring Mosquito Island while enjoying a cold beer. Serving catch-of-the-day seafood, typical Thai dishes (think fried rice and phad thai), all genuinely spicy, Jasmin Restaurant is arguably one of the most authentic Thai eateries on the island. 

Laem Thong Beach's nightlife scene is limited to resort-owned bars and lounges. If you want a drink in the late afternoons, Holiday Inn's Sunset Satay Bar is only a 10-minute uphill walk from the beach. The pathway is well-made and well-lit for the way back down. It's made to look like a beer garden, offering a spectacular view at sunset.