Tonsai Bay, Koh Phi Phi

The arrival point and central area of Koh Phi Phi, Tonsai Bay is a crowded busy area overlooked by Tonsai Village.

Tonsai Bay is the main arrival and departure hub for Koh Phi Phi as it is deep water. The bay is stretched out along a 2km long cliff which, as it heads to the east, is punctuated with promontories and smaller beaches.

Destination

Check-in date

Sun 11 May 2025

Check-out date

Mon 12 May 2025

While it initially appears a scenic spot on arriving at Koh Phi Phi, the water at Tonsai Bay tends to be quite polluted and there’s a fair bit of boat traffic continually coming in and out of the bay.

Tonsai Bay is unsurprisingly flanked by the beaches of Tonsai East and Tonsai West. If you stay anywhere in this area, expect it to be noisy and busy.

Tonsai Village

The main village on Phi Phi Don is usually called Tonsai Village by locals. It’s a rabbit warren of bars, restaurants and shops that are closely packed together around narrow, pedestrianised lanes. There are no roads as such on Koh Phi Phi, so no cars or motorbikes, just push bikes. Unsurprisingly, there’s a lot of accommodation all around this area, particularly geared towards backpackers and the cheaper end of the market. View hotels and guesthouses, along with previous guest reviews so you can get a good idea of whether a place is good value.