Haad Rin beach

Haad Rin is the beach where the world famous Full Moon Party happens every month at the zenith of the moon's progress, unless the moon's peak coincides with one of the many Buddha Day Public Holidays in Thailand. In which case the party is moved to the day after the full moon.

Even when there isn't a Full Moon Party going on Haad Rin is a lively place with many great nightspots to check out including Club 9, Koh Phangan's only real 'club'. There are many great bars and restaurants in Haad Rin. You are spoiled for choice with food - as well as Thai you can find Italian, Indian, Scandinavian, Israeli and Japanese food in Haad Rin. There are also many shops, travel agents and souvenir stores in Haad Rin. You can also study Muay Thai or go to a fight night. For more about what to do at night in Koh Phangan check out the nightlife section of this website.

Haad Rin is the main tourist hub on Koh Phangan island. It has its own pier with regular ferries to Maenam on Koh Samui. There is also a good coastal road to the main town of Thong Sala. It takes about 20 minutes on a motorbike or in a taxi. Beware of the hills around Haad Rin as they are potentially dangerous for drunken and inexperienced drivers.

There are two beaches in Haad Rin, the bigger sunrise beach, Haad Rin Nok where the main parties occur and the smaller sunset beach, Haad Rin Nai. Be sure to reserve your accommodation well before the Full Moon Party as every party sees most places in Haad Rin fully booked. Also remember that nearly all resorts have a minimum stay requirement for the Full Moon Party.

If you find that you've had enough of the crowds and noise at Haad Rin it is a short walk to the quieter beaches of Seekantang or Haad Yuan.

Click on the links below to book a room or bungalow online on Haad Rin. All prices are inclusive of tax. For the Full Moon Party high season rates normally apply. Most places have a minimum stay requirement for the Full Moon Party period.

(Updated February 2011)

Haad Rin Nok Accommodation

Al Colosseo Palace 1,500 thb (low season); 2,000 thb (high season)

Drop in Club Sunrise Hotel 1,715 thb (low season); 2,205 thb (high season) - RECOMMENDED

Drop in Club Sunset Villas 2,940 thb (low season); 3,780 thb (high season) - RECOMMENDED

Delight Resort 1,000 thb (low season); 1,500 thb (high season)

Palita Lodge 1,800 thb (low season); 2,500 thb (high season) - RECOMMENDED

Neptunes Villa 2,400 thb (low season); 3,000 thb (high season) - RECOMMENDED

Moon Paradise Resort 600 thb (low season); 750 thb (high season)

Haad Rin Nai Accommodation

Vimarn Samut Resort 1,250 thb (low season); 1,950 thb (high season)

Blue Hill Resort 1,550 thb (low season); 1,800 thb (high season) - HOT DEAL

Phanganburi Resort and Spa 2,500 thb (low season); 2,700 thb (high season) - HOT DEAL

Blue Marine Resort 700 thb (low season); 1,200 thb (high season)

Starlight Haad Rin Resort 700 thb (low season); 1,200 thb (high season)

Other Accommodation in Haad Rin

Full Moon Hill Resort 800 thb (low season); 1,000 thb (high season)

Sea Breeze Resort 1,500 thb (low season); 2,000 thb (high season)

Rin Beach Resort 1,200 thb (low season); 1,500 thb (high season)