Let’s Breakfree on Phi Phi Island in Krabi, Thailand

The cutest name for a private island, Phi Phi Island in Thailand is just the place you’ll want to shout out, “Let’s Breakfree!”

Life on a secluded, pristine tropical island is great. You get to look out to miles of sea and a gorgeous 800-meter long beach. For the best back-to-nature experience, my vote is the Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort.

Hollywood Movies Shot on Phi Phi Island

Hollywood fell in love with the Thailand Island ages ago and there are over 10 movies shot here.

“The Beach” based on a novel by English author Alex Garland was shot on Phi Phi Island.

The story of a young backpacker’s (Leonardo DiCaprio) search for a legendary, idyllic and isolated beach untouched by tourism has drawn many travelers to Thailand.

Phi Phi island when approached by boat, rise from the sea like a fortress-like a pirate movie filled with swashbuckling adventures.

The sheer cliffs that tower overhead is jaw-dropping. The sight of the beachfront against a jungle backdrop sets resets your internal clock.

When you step on the beach, you zone out. There is no schedule here. No hustle and bustle. No reason whatsoever to hurry.

Location

Ko Phi Phi Don is the largest island in the Ko Phi Phi archipelago, Krabi Province, Thailand. This is the only island in the group with permanent inhabitants.

The Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort located here overlooks the Loh Ba Gao Bay.

The Setting

201 rooms are comprising 189 contemporary Thai style bungalows and 12 private Hillside Pool Villas spread over 70 acres of lush tropical gardens. Best of all there’s a huge custom-design lagoon-shaped pool and a long and elegant beachfront infinity pool.

Quiet and Private

The resort offers assured and complete privacy and intimacy for all couples. The stunning flora and fauna, swaying coconut palms with fragrant gardens are the perfect Garden of Eden setting.

Luxurious Stays

Relaxing beach at Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort features thatched-roof bungalows, wood furnishings, air-conditioned rooms with a spacious private balcony with outdoor seating.

Free WiFi is available in the lobby.

Luxurious Eats + Treats

Don’t worry about food and lux treats! There are four restaurants and three bars and Wana Spa offers jungle cottages ideal for couples’ spa treatments. This is perfect for a weekend romantic escapade!

Ruan Thai

Ruan Thai restaurant is modeled after a traditional Thai house in a tranquil hillside setting with lush tropical greenery. The restaurant is the perfect location to savor the exquisite taste of authentic Thai cuisine.

Culinary Director, Jérôme Chautard said that the top 3 ordered dishes are an assorted Thai appetizer platter for two, tiger prawns served in a tamarind sauce and a steamed whole sea bass with garlic, soy, lime, and chili.

The steamed fish is a classic Thai dish you have to eat by the sea!

Api + Api Bar

The resorts’ all-day dining beachside eatery, Api has extensive and appetizing breakfast spreads.

The breakfast buffet highlight at Api is the bakery and pastry station with fresh-baked loaves of bread, croissants, Danish, mini cakes and the must-try chocolate croissant!

Come sunset, the chilled-out beach bar livens up a notch with live music and delectable cocktails served at Api Bar. The signature cocktail at Api Bar is made fresh with a “baitoey” a local pandan extract. The perfect sundowner, the “Cool Sensation” is made with whiskey, white chocolate, banana cream, pineapple, lemon juice, and grenadine.

The Beach House

The Beach House has an appealing al fresco dining experience with live music and tasty cocktails.
Most guests enjoy a succulent surf-and-turf grill with fresh seafood and melt-in-the-mouth imported meats for a romantic dinner.

The new menu launch has a tank of live Boston lobster for diners to choose and order. The chefs cook the fresh seafood cooked exactly as you like it! For families and sharing there are daily catch and grilled surf & turf platters to choose from.

bean/Co

bean/Co offers specialty teas, rich coffees with Bon Cafe’ premium blend and Cafe’ Classica roasted coffee.

Sweets desserts and everything chocolate are on the menu. Chocolate brownies, chocolate-filled doughnuts, carrot cake, and chocolate mousse to name a few.

The choice is to wash that down with a Thai tea frappe or salted-caramel iced coffee.

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort’s general manager Chao Treenawong said that holidays are all about indulgence.

“When you are surrounded by some of the most amazing scenery in the world, it is only fitting that the cuisine should also be varied and inspiring,” he said.

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort |49 Moo 8, Phi Phi Island, Ao Nang, Muang Krabi, Krabi 81000, Thailand

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