Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort opened in May 2026 on Laem Tong Beach at the northern end of Phi Phi Don. The resort has 63 suites and villas within Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, with direct beach access, pools, dining, wellness and marine activities in a setting reached by boat rather than road.
That seclusion is the main attraction and the main planning constraint. Guests should confirm the transfer, open facilities and exact room position before paying a deposit. The property is still describing a soft-opening chapter in which selected villas, Mala Kitchen, the dive centre and Zeavola Spa may be receiving finishing touches.
Confirm What Is Open
Ask for a dated list of operating restaurants, room categories, spa services, children’s facilities and marine activities for the stay. Behind-the-scenes work may be discreet, but a closed outlet matters if it was central to the booking. Get any promised alternative, resort credit or meal arrangement in writing.
Choose The View
Oceanfront villas prioritise immediate beach access, ocean-view rooms trade proximity for elevation or outlook, and garden accommodation can bring shade and privacy. Families should compare beds, bathroom layout and supervision around private pools. Couples should ask about foot traffic and whether a view is partial, elevated or directly unobstructed.
Book The Transfer First
The resort offers a daily shared transfer from Royal Phuket Marina at 2pm, arriving around 3:30pm, with a return at 11am that reaches the marina around 12:30pm. Airport pickup is included in the shared arrangement. Schedules and prices must be reconfirmed before flights are chosen.
Consider A Private Boat
Private transfers operate on request, with published service hours from 6am to 4pm and capacity up to ten people. They may connect Phuket Airport or a Phuket hotel with the resort, while surrounding-island routes can also be arranged. Weather and sea conditions can change plans, so build buffer into same-day international connections.
Plan Meals
Mala Kitchen is presented as an all-day Thai and international restaurant, while Edgewater Bar and Grill serves beachfront seafood, Thai dishes and cocktails. Ask which venue is operating each meal period, whether breakfast is included and how dietary needs are handled. Seclusion makes a dependable meal plan more important than at an urban hotel.
Use The Water Thoughtfully
Snorkelling, diving, kayaking and paddleboarding can be excellent in suitable conditions. Use resort or licensed operators, fit life jackets properly and ask about current visibility, currents and marine-park rules. Reef-friendly behaviour means no touching coral, no standing on reef structures and no feeding wildlife for photographs.
Pack For Boat Arrival
Use luggage that staff can handle safely on a pier and keep medication, electronics, sun protection and one change of clothes in a small waterproof bag. Confirm whether shoes may get wet during transfer. Bring enough essentials for the stay, because a forgotten charger or specific child product is not a quick taxi ride away.
Match The Traveller
This resort suits guests who want beach time, slow meals and organised excursions more than spontaneous nightlife in Tonsai. Families gain clubs and pools when fully operating; divers need centre confirmation; mobility-limited guests should ask about sand, slopes, boats and steps. Seclusion feels luxurious only when it matches the traveller’s priorities.
Protect The Departure
Schedule the last night and flight around the confirmed boat, not an ideal road estimate. Allow for weather delays and ask what happens if marine conditions stop service. Keep travel insurance details accessible and avoid a tight onward connection. The calmest final morning comes from treating the transfer as part of the holiday logistics, not a minor shuttle.
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Questions
Can I drive to the resort?
No. The Laem Tong setting is reached by boat, so transfers must be planned.
Is every facility fully open?
The resort has described a soft-opening period. Ask for a dated operating list before booking.
Does the shared transfer include the airport?
The current resort information says Phuket Airport pickup and drop-off are included, subject to confirmed booking terms.
Who will enjoy the resort most?
Travellers seeking a quiet beach base, organised marine activities and limited need for spontaneous town access.
Practical Information
- Opened: May 2026.
- Size: 63 suites and villas.
- Location: Laem Tong Beach, Phi Phi Don, Krabi.
- Access: Boat only; shared and private Phuket transfers are offered.
- Shared schedule: Royal Phuket Marina 2pm to resort about 3:30pm; return 11am to about 12:30pm, subject to confirmation.
- Check-in: 2pm; checkout noon.
