Chunut House Resort

Full marks for simplicity and comfort in these wood-and-bamboo bungalows that spill across the hillside in a tropical garden setting show for all guests the characteristic of Chunut House Resort.

Each of the ten rooms has its own quirky design trait; a bamboo plant holder on the balcony, a hanging shell mobile, an artful driftwood fence. In a kind of Bali-meets-Thailand style, a stone statue of elephant God Ganesh greets you at the entrance, along with fresh flowers that line the pathway. The bungalows are simple and surprisingly spacious, beds are comfortable, there is even enough space to stow your backpack on the shelves and cupboards. The bathrooms are a step up from normal budget bungalow style, spacious, clean and with a unique “outdoor” feel.

There are many fine restaurants on Phi Phi island. Phi Phi Don seafood restaurants at the point on Tonsai bay serves a beautiful selection of locally caught seafood. Ciao Bella restaurant on the beach, Unni's restaurants in the village of some of the key restaurants to look out for.

The three nearest dive if schools to Chunut House are at Harlequin Scuba, Blue View Divers and Viking divers. All of the tours and sightseeing trips can be organized at travel businesses throughout Phi Phi island.