64/8 Moo 8, Salad Beach, Koh Phangan, 84280 Salad Beach, Thailand·View on map
Green Papaya Beach Resort, Koh Phangan is a 3-star resort on Haad Salad, Koh Phangan, 8.7 km from Thong Sala, with direct access to the beach. A landscaped pool and tropical gardens sit beside the coast, and guests can swim, snorkel and use water-sport facilities. The resort has a restaurant and bar; Papaya Bar serves Thai and international food daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Accommodation ranges from cottages and double rooms to boat-themed suites and a two-bedroom villa with a private pool. Air conditioning, a balcony and a private bathroom feature across the room types, while views vary between garden, pool and sea. Several rooms have a bath, patio or terrace. The Grand View Boat Room is on the first floor of a boat-like building, and the Boat Terrace Suite Room is on the ground floor.
The resort suits beach-focused stays, with choices for couples and families, including a villa sleeping up to four. Free WiFi and free private parking are available. A diving school is a two-minute walk away, and Buddha Cafe is 100 m from the resort.
Accommodation ranges from the 28 m² Deluxe Double Room to the 70 m² Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool, with cottages, suites and boat-themed rooms between them. The villa has two connecting bedrooms and two extra-large double beds; room capacities vary from two to four people. Balconies feature across the range, while views include garden, pool and sea, and some rooms also have a patio or terrace.
Air conditioning and private bathrooms are common to the room types. Several bathrooms have a bath, and some rooms include a private hot tub. The 50 m² Executive Suite has sofa seating, while the Grand View Boat Room occupies the first floor of a boat-like building. The Boat Terrace Suite Room is on the ground floor and can accommodate up to two extra beds. A private pool belongs to the two-bedroom villa.
This 30 m² cottage has a balcony overlooking the sea, with a private hot tub and a bathtub in its en-suite bathroom. It is air-conditioned and includes a terrace as well as a patio, giving it several outdoor areas. The cottage accommodates two people.
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At 28 m², this is the most compact double room and is distinguished by its garden view. The air-conditioned room has a private balcony and terrace, while the bathroom includes a bathtub. It sleeps two and offers a smaller alternative to the resort’s suites and villa.
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At 50 m², the Executive Suite is a spacious option with sofa seating and hardwood or parquet flooring alongside its balcony. It sleeps two and has air conditioning and a private bathroom. The seating area distinguishes it from the more view-focused double rooms.
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This 70 m² villa has two connecting bedrooms and a private plunge pool, making it the largest and most spacious room type. It sleeps up to four people and has a balcony, pool views and a bathtub. The two-bedroom layout sets it apart from the resort’s rooms and suites.
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Set on the first floor of a boat-like building, this 35 m² room has panoramic views of the property and beach. Its balcony, sea and pool views, and bathtub distinguish it from the standard double rooms. Children are not accommodated in this room type.
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This 45 m² suite is on the ground floor and has a balcony with sea, garden and pool views. It can accommodate up to two extra beds, a useful distinction from the other double rooms. A bathtub and terrace add to its outdoor and bathroom features.
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This 30 m² double room combines a sea-view balcony with a terrace and private hot tub. It also has a bathtub, air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The sea-facing outlook and hot tub make it distinct from the other 30 m² double room.
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This 30 m² room has two single beds, a balcony and a seating area with a sofa. A safety deposit box, air conditioning and a private bathroom are also provided. Its twin-bed layout sets it apart from the double rooms, and the room accommodates two people.
See pricesDining is available at the restaurant and bar, with tea and coffee makers among the food and drink facilities. Breakfast choices include Continental, Vegan, Asian, American and buffet styles. Free private parking is available on site without a reservation, and WiFi is free throughout the resort; a shuttle service is also offered.
Outdoor facilities include a swimming pool, a separate kids’ pool, a sun terrace, garden, outdoor furniture and beach frontage. Sun umbrellas and loungers or beach chairs are provided. You can use the on-site water-sport facilities, go snorkelling or diving, and arrange bicycle rental, car hire or tours through the tour desk.
Rooms have air conditioning and private bathrooms. Shared amenities include luggage storage, currency exchange and safety deposit boxes. Massage treatments cover the full body, hands, head, feet, neck and back, and a spa lounge offers a place to relax. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available.
Haad Salad sits on Koh Phangan’s west coast, on the quieter shore between Srithanu and Haad Yao. Green Papaya Beach Resort, Koh Phangan faces Salad Beach, 100 m away, where shallow water suits swimming and snorkelling. Buddha Cafe is 100 m from the resort and My Way Restaurant And Bar is 150 m away; guests also note local shops and beach restaurants nearby. Haad Salad is a low-key beach stop rather than a town centre, with the coastline and neighbouring bays shaping most outings.
Koh Phangan has no airport, so visitors arrive by boat, usually at Thong Sala pier. Samui International Airport is 26.8 km away, with ferry connections from Koh Samui needed before continuing across the island. Shared songthaews run from Thong Sala to Haad Salad, 8.7 km from the town centre. Green Papaya Beach Resort offers shuttle service, and free private parking is available on site for travellers arriving by road after the ferry.
For nearby outings, Mae Haad Cove (Nudist Beach) is 600 m away, Baan Wang Ta Kien 700 m, Wang Sai waterfall 1000 m, and Koh Ma 1.6 km. Haad Yao and Haad Thong Lang are also beaches on this side of the island; Wat Chaloklum and the Food Market are among the stops farther north. This western coast is known for swimming beaches and sunset views. February to April is generally Koh Phangan’s driest, calmest season, while October to December is the wettest period; rougher seas are more typical on the east coast in November and December.
Guests praise the clean sandy beach and shallow snorkelling water, the quiet setting near local restaurants and shops, and a helpful team that arranges transfers. The pool also draws positive comments for its sea views and sunbeds. Breakfast is fresh, though choices are limited and speciality coffee costs extra.
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Koh Phangan is reached by boat, with most ferries arriving at Thong Sala pier. Shared songthaews run from there to Haad Salad, about 8.7 km from Thong Sala. Green Papaya Beach Resort, Koh Phangan also has a shuttle service and free private parking on site. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 21:00; share your expected arrival time with the resort in advance.
Green Papaya Beach Resort, Koh Phangan is close to Haad Salad (300 m), with Mae Haad Cove (Nudist Beach) 600 m away and Baan Wang Ta Kien 700 m away. Wang Sai waterfall is 1000 m away; Koh Ma and Haad Yao (West) are each 1.6 km away. Nearby beaches suit swimming and snorkelling, while the waterfall offers an inland outing.
Breakfast choices include Continental, Vegan, Asian, American and buffet styles. A child using an existing bed does not have breakfast included, and guests note that specialty coffee costs extra. The breakfast selection is fresh, though limited.
Room choices include cottages, double rooms, boat-themed rooms and suites, plus a two-bedroom villa with a private pool. The 70 m² villa sleeps up to four people. The Boat Terrace Suite Room can accommodate up to two extra beds, while most other room types have capacity for two.
Children are not accommodated in the Grand View Boat Room. The Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool has capacity for up to four people, while most other room types have a maximum capacity of two. Choose a room category that matches your party size.
Papaya Bar on the beach serves Thai and international food daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Green Papaya Beach Resort, Koh Phangan also has a bar and restaurant, with tea and coffee makers among the food and drink facilities.
Diving is available at a diving school a two-minute walk from the resort. Green Papaya Beach Resort, Koh Phangan also has on-site water-sport facilities and offers snorkelling; shallow water at Salad Beach suits shore snorkelling.