This unique island, really three overgrown rocks connected by a beach, much of which is submerged at high tide, is just a short 15 minute boat ride from Koh Tao and has only a single dive resort catering for all budgets. Guests enjoy the isolation the island can bring only in the early morning and late afternoon, as in the middle of the day the island is invariably overrun by day-trippers undeterred by the island’s entrance fee of 100 bath.
The North Island of Koh Nang Yuan offers splendid views of Koh Tao’s northenmost tip. The bungalows here are basic, fan cooled and require a steep climb on rickety wooden steps and boardwalks. The Middle island, which has the only pier for boats coming from Koh Tao, is the preferred choice for families with young children or those who will pay a premium for the convenience of having their accommodation closer to sea level and within walking distance to the resort’s restaurant and reception. Although it does not offer the same spectacular views as the north and south islands, it does offer the convenience of being close to the powdery, white beach and the benefit of air conditioning, installed in each of the more upmarket bungalows. Although the middle island houses the reception, restaurant and shop, that’s it. The island has zero nightlife, other than that which you create yourself. Travel at night to the delights of nearby Sai Ree Beach is not an option.
The south island is reserved for the resort’s most expensive accommodation and the most spectacular views. At the top of the island is to be found the view point, where most photos of Koh Nang Yuan, including the first one, have been taken. The magnificent view does come at some cost, both financial and physical.
To protect the environment, plastic bottles and cans are not allowed to be brought onto the island. As water and soft drinks in glass bottles are not available in Ko Tao, refreshments must be bought at the restaurant on the island. The restaurant benefits from its environmental policy (& monopoly) by charging up to ten times more for water than in Koh Tao and up to four times more for an equivalent meal.
Koh Nang Yuan
This unique island, really three overgrown rocks connected by a beach, much of which is submerged at high tide, is just a short 15 minute boat ride from Koh Tao and has only a single dive resort catering for all budgets. Guests enjoy the isolation the island can bring only in the early morning and late afternoon, as in the middle of the day the island is invariably overrun by day-trippers undeterred by the island’s entrance fee of 100 bath.
The North Island of Koh Nang Yuan offers splendid views of Koh Tao’s northenmost tip. The bungalows here are basic, fan cooled and require a steep climb on rickety wooden steps and boardwalks. The Middle island, which has the only pier for boats coming from Koh Tao, is the preferred choice for families with young children or those who will pay a premium for the convenience of having their accommodation closer to sea level and within walking distance to the resort’s restaurant and reception. Although it does not offer the same spectacular views as the north and south islands, it does offer the convenience of being close to the powdery, white beach and the benefit of air conditioning, installed in each of the more upmarket bungalows. Although the middle island houses the reception, restaurant and shop, that’s it. The island has zero nightlife, other than that which you create yourself. Travel at night to the delights of nearby Sai Ree Beach is not an option.
The south island is reserved for the resort’s most expensive accommodation and the most spectacular views. At the top of the island is to be found the view point, where most photos of Koh Nang Yuan, including the first one, have been taken. The magnificent view does come at some cost, both financial and physical.
To protect the environment, plastic bottles and cans are not allowed to be brought onto the island. As water and soft drinks in glass bottles are not available in Ko Tao, refreshments must be bought at the restaurant on the island. The restaurant benefits from its environmental policy (& monopoly) by charging up to ten times more for water than in Koh Tao and up to four times more for an equivalent meal.