Centara Pariya Resort Koh Pha Ngan

Centara Pariya Resort is the first boutique resort to be located on Koh Pha Ngan’s Yuan Beach, a stretch of white sand beach accessible only by sea.

This secluded escape consists of just 39 beach villas set along the slope of a hill, which leads down to the resort’s tropical gardens and beach.

The Centara Resort is very much a ‘live-in’ destination with access to most of the island mainly by speedboat, as much of the interior is hilly and inaccessible by road, making it an incredibly sheltered getaway.

Koh Pha Ngan is one of Thailand’s most idyllic islands, which lies just 12km north of Koh Samui, in the Gulf of Thailand. It is the largest island in a small archipelago of six and being largely undeveloped, retains a rural charm.

Please be aware Koh Pha Ngan is a pristine, undeveloped wilderness area and as such all the island’s resorts operate on generators as mains electricity. As a result air-conditioning and hot water for showers are not available here from 10am to 6pm, but this is a small price to pay for the privileged location and experience you will enjoy staying at this wonderful resort.

We like: The dedication to the environment and preserving Koh Pan Ngan’s pristine environment.

Best for: Escaping to a secluded live-in resort destination.