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Smile Bungalows

3.0 star property
Beachside fun near Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach

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Outdoor rock climbing
Top Bar Family
Front of property
Top Bar Family
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
74/9 Moo 7 Haad Khuad, Ko Pha-ngan, Suratthani, 84280
  • Ban Chalok Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Mae Haad Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Haad Khom Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Samui Intl. Airport (USM)
    ‪189 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Bungalow

Standard Bungalow

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Family

Superior Family

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Top Bar Family

Top Bar Family

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Villa

Superior Villa

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Bungalow

Superior Bungalow

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economic Bungalow

Economic Bungalow

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Bungalow

Family Bungalow

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Bottle Beach 1 Resort

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
3.9 out of 5, Good, (116)
The price is AU$129
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Bottle Beach 1 Resort

About the area

Ko Pha-ngan

At Smile Bungalows you'll be steps from Bottle Beach and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Haad Khom Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a beach bar. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find motor boating, scuba diving and snorkelling. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of a ferry terminal shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ko Pha-ngan hotel include Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach and Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bottle Beach - 1 min drive
  • Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach - 5 min drive
  • Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach - 10 min drive
  • Haad Khom Beach - 47 min drive
  • Salad Beach - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach Club Bar & Grill - ‬92 min drive
  • ‪Yukinoya - ‬92 min drive
  • ‪Moonsoon's - ‬91 min drive
  • ‪Sand In My Shoes - ‬93 min drive
  • ‪Red Hot Chili Peppers - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Smile Bungalows

Beachside fun near Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Smile Bungalows. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ko Pha-ngan hotel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Smile Bungalows offers 32 accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee: THB 80 to 200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Motor boating
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:30 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Smile Bungalows

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately THB 80 to 200 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Smile Bungalows Hotel Koh Phangan
Smile Bungalows Hotel
Smile Bungalows Koh Phangan
Smile Bungalows
Smile Bungalows Hotel
Smile Bungalows Ko Pha-ngan
Smile Bungalows Hotel Ko Pha-ngan

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Smile Bungalows?

Smile Bungalows offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Smile Bungalows?

Yep, Smile Bungalows has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Smile Bungalows?

Yep, Smile Bungalows is on Bottle Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

What makes Smile Bungalows a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Smile Bungalows.

Does Smile Bungalows serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 6 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smile Bungalows?

No, Smile Bungalows does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Smile Bungalows?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smile Bungalows?

Check-in begins at 7:30 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Smile Bungalows?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Smile Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smile Bungalows
This is a very nice place to stay if you are on a budget. This is the best beach on Koh Phangan and they are right on it! No hot water for your shower, and no AC in the rooms but plenty of fans to keep you cool at night. Food is decent and the prices are good. Do yourself a favor and go!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing. The bungalows are clean and well kept. The food is delicious. The beat place I have stayed on Koh phangan
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mélanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just awesome, the beach, the hotel, the staff... I suggest to buy big 5lt bottles of water before going as they don't sell any, just 1.5lt. Ask for the pick-up directly at the pier, it's cheaper and faster than by boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Bottle Beach is amazing. Unfortunately Smile Bungalows wasn't. It wasn't expensive, granted. But there are just a few things that could be improved and they could ask for $5 more per night and it still would be fine. Like the internet or re-occuring power cuts (which are really no fun when you only have a fan cooling you). The main reception guy was often very unfriendly. They kicked me out of my room at 10.30, although check-out was at 12, saying new guests are there... SO? Food was nice though and they took good care of the area. All other staff was nice, too.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not for us
We had a superior bungalow which was actually up quite a few steps up a steep hill and the bathroom was downstairs which was a challenge in the night. First night we come back there was a rat in the room, we chased it to the bathroom and it boldly lifted the shower drain and went inside. There were droppings everywhere which we stood in. Reported this next day and they said they would solve and clean the room, when we got back there was more droppings so we moved to a cheaper bungalow as that is all they had. In there were more droppings and what appeared to be a half eaten cockroach on the bed. As we were leaving the next day we were very happy to leave. Bottle beach is quiet if that's your thing but everything closes really early. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

William , Sydney

Disliked: Staff & service
Nice hotel on the beach
Nice hotel on the beach, great views. Beautiful clear water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

davidredstone, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful secluded beach. Very basic bungalow
Haad Khuad (Bottle Beach) is beautiful and unspoiled, and can be reached by longboat (beautiful journey) or 4WD through the jungle. You must at least visit for a day. As for smile, the staff are lovely and the food is decent in taste, presentation, and price. The bungalows are really cute but are very basic. In the 'economic' one, the shower is pretty much over the toilet, with little room. There's a fan, not AC. The power sockets have been pushed in, so charge your gear in the beachfront cafe/bar/restaurant. What I'm saying is if you can rough it a little, you'll love this place. The snorkelling was okay on the east/right side of the beach. Some coral, some colourful fish. Visibility was not great. There's no sunset here, because it faces north, but the clouds still go orange. Anyway, do visit this very petty beach!

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Remote beach
A great place to escape if you want a break with basic amenities. A true paradise type get-away with lots of people to chat too on their travels. The location is beautiful and relatively quiet, with very basic accommodation. It took an hour by 4x4 to reach the resort by road and very steep dirt tracks. Which I think adds to the experience.

10/10 Excellent

J, K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solid bungalow close to a beautiful beach
Quite secluded from the rest of the island, the bungalows sit at a beautiful beach. Staff is friendly and will go out of their way to help you. The barbecue is killer. Recommended.

8/10 Good

Mateja

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
OK bungalow, nice beach
You get what you pay, so the bungalow is very basic, but placed on a beautiful beach. Downside is, it is hard to reach, no store, ATM or wifi. Nice staff, the restaurant has good food but small portions for a price. You can also arrange for a drive to the main pier, it is cheaper than going by yourself. Not sure if will stay here ever again, but was OK.

10/10 Excellent

Hannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Lars

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Der Weg zur Unterkunft ist auf jeden Fall abenteuerlich. Wenn man denkt es kommt nichts mehr, dann muss man dem Schotterweg noch 4km folgen und ist plötzlich da. Die Unterkunft liegt schön direkt am Meer und man schläft mit Wellenrauschen ein. Sehr weit ab vom Schuss. Es ist ein einfaches Bungalow ohne warmes Wasser. Die Mitarbeiter sind freundlich und in den Resorts nebenan kann auch abends Billiard gespielt werden. Hier wird am Strand wird sehr viel Müll abgespült, darüber waren wir etwas überrascht.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Bottle Beach is still a beautiful place and Smile bungalows is my favorite - but nowadays the travellers vibe is gone and instead there are families, with heaps of (young) children (and with the crying, screaming and temper tantrums along). We arranged a pick-up in Thongsala - nobody came.. The standard room (on Expedia it says 23m2 - same size as a family room) is barely bigger than an economy bungalow (15-18m2). In the end they gave us a family hut - which had two double beds (we don't need that)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Petit village de bungalows niché dans la forêt, qui donne directement sur sur une vaste plage, à la fois tranquille et magnifique. Pour avoir comparé les différentes plages du nord et du nord-ouest de Ko Phangan, c'est vraiment la plus belle et la plus agréable, même si elle est peu connue. Elle est un peu à l'écart mais il est facile de joindre les autres en bateau (pour les amateurs de snorkelling : faire un tour à la presqu'ile de Ko Ma, à 20-25 minute en long tail boat, c'est absolument fabuleux). En plus, le staff du restaurant est adorable et la cuisine excellente et peu chère. Une destination idéale pour des vacances familiales tranquilles et en contact avec la nature, loin du béton et du bruit du sud de l'île.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Leider schwer zu erreichen und schwer weg zu kommen...um 2-3 Tage in Abgeschiedenheit zu verbringen ist es traumhaft, aber mit dem Roller die Insel zu erobern ist von diesem Platz nahezu unmöglich ....nehmt genügend gewechseltes Geld mit und Zigaretten, beides ist dort schwer zu bekommen...der Strand ist traumhaft
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Haruna

大満足。
ロケーション良いバンガローでお値段以上だと思います。海もとても綺麗でシュノーケルには最高です。 水シャワーなので早めの時間に浴びるのをオススメします。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magique !
Merveilleux ! Bungalows pied dans l’eau! Vue magique ! Jardin superbement entretenu ! Équipe super accueillante ! Notre 2eme passage

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Christian und T, Schweiz

Paradiesische Lage, direkt am Strand!
Waren 7 Nächte im Smile B. Top Lage in natürlicher Umgebung. Ein guter Platz zum relaxen. Tolle hilfsbereiter Staff aus Mianmar. Food Qualität ok, aber etwas überrissene Preise! Bungalowanlage/Restaurant teilweise schmuddelige Kissen und Hängematten. Dem Abfall um die Anlage wird nicht viel Bedeutung geschenkt. (Überall in Thailand, sonder hinter das Hotel geworfen..) Komme aber immer wieder gerne...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schlechtester Service in 4 Monaten Weltreise.
Das Personal war sehr unfreundlich und unkoordiniert. Das Essen brauchte teilweise über eine Stunde oder würde auch mal ganz vergessen, dafür wurde sich nicht einmal entschuldigt. Der Mülleimer mit den Sanitätertüchern wurde erst nach drei maligner Bitte entleert und Toilettenpapier müsste man sich jedes mal aus dem Restaurant holen. Die Matratze war so hart, dass man nach dem ersten Tag schon Rückenschmerzen hatte und die Hängematte war verschümmelt und roch unerträglich. Alles in allem überhaupt nicht weiter zu empfehlen und besonderes nicht um zu entspannen.

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smile Bungalow Sep. 2016
Pure Entspannung! Tolles Personal, toller Strand, viel Ruhe.

2/10 Terrible

Aleksandr, Bangkok

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not recommended!
The worst expirience in Thailand - hotel locats too far, no good road, they charge money for picking up even a room price higher then avarage in Phangan. Staff are not friendly. Not recommended!