SAii Phi Phi Island Village

Thatched-roof villas step down through the palms to a crescent of private beach on Phi Phi Don, with jungle cliffs rising behind and coral reefs sitting just offshore. This is a beach resort that keeps things breezy rather than fussy, with shaded terraces and wide sea views doing most of the work. A marine discovery centre runs reef restoration and shark rewilding projects, which gives the place something to talk about beyond the scenery.