101/9 M.1 Baantai, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, 84280, 84280 Baan Tai, Thailand·View on map
Billabong Hotel and Cafe is a hotel in Ban Tai, Koh Phangan, with a saltwater swimming pool beside a garden. Baan Tai Beach is 200 m away, and the property combines private rooms, a mixed dormitory and a one-bedroom house. Nearby shops and scooter rentals add to the established south-coast setting.
Accommodation ranges from 24 m² double or twin rooms to an 80 m² studio with a kitchenette, garden and mountain views. A 40 m² house adds a kitchen and separate living area, while the mixed dormitory provides a single bunk with shared toilet facilities. Air conditioning is available in each room type, and the private rooms include features such as a patio, balcony or terrace.
The restaurant serves Thai, Austrian, German and international dishes, alongside a bar and massage services. Breakfast choices include continental, Full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, Asian and American options, as well as breakfast to go. Families can use family rooms and an indoor play area; yoga classes, walking tours and water sports are among the activities available.
Accommodation ranges from 24 m² double or twin rooms to larger self-contained options. The Budget Double or Twin Room has a garden view and patio; the Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace adds a balcony and terrace, while the Deluxe Queen Room pairs the same 24 m² size with a king-size bed. These three rooms sleep up to two people and have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
For more space, the 80 m² Superior Studio sleeps three and combines a kitchenette with garden and mountain views, a balcony and a bath. The 40 m² One-Bedroom House has a kitchen, dining table and garden-facing terrace, with space for up to three people. A bunk in the mixed dormitory is another option, with air conditioning and shared toilet facilities.
At 24 m², this room pairs a garden view with a patio, rather than the balcony-and-terrace arrangement of the other double rooms. It has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The patio gives this two-person option its own outdoor space.
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This 24 m² room has a balcony and terrace looking towards the garden, as well as air conditioning and a private bathroom. Its two single beds distinguish it from the Deluxe Queen Room, which has a king-size bed; the terrace is its defining outdoor feature among the smaller rooms.
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The 24 m² Deluxe Queen Room is arranged around one king-size bed, unlike the twin-bed Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace. It also has a garden view, balcony and terrace, together with air conditioning and a private bathroom. Choose this layout if you prefer one large bed.
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At 80 m², the Superior Studio is the largest indoor option, with a kitchenette, refrigerator and electric kettle. It has garden and mountain views, a balcony and a bath, setting it apart from the smaller terrace rooms. The studio accommodates up to three people and has a private bathroom.
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This air-conditioned bunk in the mixed dormitory is the shared-sleeping choice rather than a private room. The 45 m² dormitory has ground-floor access and an outdoor dining area; toilet facilities are shared. It accommodates one person and has a fan as well as air conditioning.
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At 40 m², this one-bedroom house has a separate bedroom and living area, with a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster and kitchenware. A dining table and garden-facing terrace extend its self-contained layout; the house sleeps up to three people and has air conditioning and a private bathroom.
See pricesDining facilities include a restaurant, bar, snack bar and coffee house. Kids' meals, special-diet menus on request, fruit and wine or champagne are available; breakfast can be served in the room, and packed lunches are another option. Breakfast choices include continental, Full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, Asian and American options, with breakfast to go also available.
Outdoor facilities include a garden, terrace, sun terrace, picnic area, outdoor dining space and BBQ facilities. Activities and outings include bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours, water-sport facilities, diving, windsurfing, archery, cycling, darts, mini golf and tennis. Cooking classes, local-culture tours, live sport broadcasts and live music are also available.
Families can use the indoor play area, board games and puzzles; family rooms are available. Massage treatments include full-body, couples, hand, head, foot, neck and back massage. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Billabong Hotel and Cafe is in Ban Tai, along Koh Phangan’s long south-coast strip. Baan Tai Beach is 200 m from the hotel, and the rooms are set back from the road; guest feedback also notes nearby shops and scooter rentals. Baan Tai village is 750 m away, while the coastal road links this stretch with Thong Sala to the west and Haad Rin at the island’s southern tip. Nearby dining includes Milky Bay Restaurant (100 m) and La Casa Tropicana (450 m).
Koh Phangan has no airport: ferries from Koh Samui and the mainland arrive at Thong Sala, whose centre is 2.8 km away. Shared songthaews run from the port to Ban Tai. Reaching the hotel from Samui involves a ferry crossing followed by island transport. No on-site parking is available, while guest feedback notes scooter rentals nearby. Local roads connect Ban Tai with the west-coast settlements and the steeper route towards Haad Rin.
Wat Khao Tham (500 m) is the closest named temple; Night Market (1.4 km) and Phantip Market (2.9 km) are stops for local food and produce. Inland, Phaeng Waterfall (3.5 km) lies among the island’s forested national-park scenery, with trails in the surrounding interior. Haad Rin hosts the monthly Full Moon Party, while diving, windsurfing, yoga and walking tours are available at the hotel or elsewhere on the island. February to April is generally the driest, calmest period; October to December brings heavier rain and rougher seas along the east coast.
Guests often praise the friendly, helpful team and its local recommendations, as well as nearby shops, scooter rentals and the beach. The garden pool also draws favourable comments. Feedback is less uniform on value, and several guests found the mattresses very hard.
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Ferries to Koh Phangan arrive at Thong Sala, from where shared songthaews run to Ban Tai; the hotel is 2.8 km from Thong Sala’s centre. There is no on-site parking. Billabong Hotel and Cafe asks you to give your expected arrival time in advance, and check-in is from 13:30 to 21:00.
Billabong Hotel and Cafe is 200 m from Baan Tai Beach, 500 m from Wat Khao Tham and 750 m from Baan Tai village. Night Market is 1.4 km away, and Phaeng Waterfall is 3.5 km away. Thong Sala town centre is 2.8 km from the hotel, with its port and market district on the island’s south-west coast.
Billabong Hotel and Cafe offers continental, Full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, Asian and American breakfast, as well as breakfast to go. Breakfast can also be served in your room, and the range includes meat-free choices alongside English, Asian and American styles.
Billabong Hotel and Cafe requires payment before arrival by bank transfer; the hotel sends payment instructions after you book. A THB 1,000 damage deposit is collected in cash on arrival and refunded in full at check-out, subject to an inspection.
Billabong Hotel and Cafe has 24 m² double or twin rooms, an 80 m² Superior Studio with a kitchenette, a 40 m² One-Bedroom House and a bunk in a mixed dormitory. Private options include a terrace or balcony, while the studio also has mountain views.
Billabong Hotel and Cafe has family rooms, an indoor play area, board games and puzzles. Its outdoor facilities include a saltwater pool, garden and sun terrace, and kids' meals are available at the restaurant.