146 Thong Sai Rd, Koh Pha-Ngan, Surat Thani, 84280 Thongsala, Thailand·View on map
Buakao Inn is a holiday home in Thong Sala, Koh Phangan, with air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms, 250 m from Thong Sala Beach. Its adults-only setting and on-site restaurant suit travellers looking for a town stay close to island transport and food markets. The property offers a Standard Twin Room and Standard Double Room for two people, plus a single room for one; all have a refrigerator, tiled floors and a safety deposit box.
Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, and guests have air conditioning and free toiletries. The restaurant serves American and Thai dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner, while breakfast is available in continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian and American styles. Free WiFi is available throughout, and daily housekeeping is provided.
Ko Pha-ngan Pier is 500 m from the inn. Thong Sala’s markets and nearby bars make for an active town setting; guests praise the clean rooms and comfortable beds, while some report that music can remain loud late into the night.
Buakao Inn has three room types, with choices for solo travellers or pairs: a Budget Single Room, Standard Twin Room and Standard Double Room. Each has air conditioning, a private bathroom and tiled floors. The twin and double rooms are both 16 m² and accommodate two people; the twin has two single beds, while the double has one double bed. The single room is for one person, with a single bed, air conditioning and a private bathroom.
All rooms include a refrigerator, safety deposit box, towels, linen and free toiletries, with a shower or bath-or-shower arrangement. The twin and double rooms also have a desk, while the single room includes a fan. The bed arrangement and occupancy distinguish the options: choose the twin for separate beds, the double for one shared bed, or the single room for a solo stay.
At 16 m², the Standard Twin Room sleeps two and has two single beds, making it the separate-bed option alongside the double room’s shared bed. It includes air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, a safety deposit box, desk and refrigerator, with a tiled floor.
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The Budget Single Room is configured for one guest, with one single bed rather than the two-person arrangements in the Standard rooms. It has air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower and a safety deposit box; a fan and refrigerator are also provided.
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This 16 m² room is for two guests and has one double bed, unlike the twin room’s two separate beds. It shares the standard room essentials: air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, a safety deposit box, tiled floor and refrigerator, as well as a desk.
See pricesBuakao Inn has an on-site restaurant and coffee house, while the breakfast selection includes continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian and American options. Guest rooms have air conditioning, private bathrooms, a shower or bath-or-shower facility, refrigerators, free toiletries, towels and linen. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and daily housekeeping is provided. A safety deposit box is available in the rooms.
The property is for adults only, with non-smoking rooms and a designated smoking area. Upper floors are accessible by stairs only. CCTV covers indoor common areas and the exterior; key access and fire extinguishers are also provided. There is no parking at the property. Rooms have tiled or marble floors, clothes racks and sockets near the bed, with a fan included among the room facilities.
Buakao Inn is on Thong Sai Rd in Thong Sala, Koh Phangan’s main port town, where ferry traffic, shops, food stalls and local services shape the streets. Phantip Market is 50 m away, Thong Sala village is 150 m away, and Fresh Market is 200 m from the inn. The King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) Monument stands 250 m away. Thong Sala is also the island’s port town, with a night market, banks and hospitals alongside ferry services. Nearby restaurants and bars add to the activity; guest feedback says live music can remain loud in rooms until late.
Ko Pha-ngan Pier is 500 m from the inn, so the final leg from the ferry terminal can be walked through town. Most visitors reach the island by boat, with services connecting Thong Sala to Koh Samui and Donsak. From Koh Samui International Airport, Bangrak and Maenam piers are a 10–15-minute transfer away, followed by a 20–30-minute crossing to Thong Sala. Buakao Inn has no parking. Check-in is between 14:00 and 18:00, and you need to notify the property in advance of your arrival time.
Thong Sala Beach is 250 m away, and Ao Bang Charu is 850 m from the property. Phaeng Waterfall lies 3.9 km inland, while Jungle Flight Adventure Park is 6.1 km away. Thong Sala’s food markets are stops for local dishes, and the HTMS Phangan 713 Warship Museum offers a different town visit. Shared songthaews serve destinations including Ban Tai, Haad Rin and beaches on the west coast.
Guests praise the short walk to the ferry pier, food markets and local nightlife. Cleanliness, daily housekeeping, fresh towels and comfortable beds also draw favourable comments. Some travellers report that music and street noise from nearby bars can be loud late into the night, with limited sound insulation.
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Buakao Inn is on Thong Sai Rd in Thong Sala, 500 m from Ko Pha-ngan Pier. The short town stretch can be covered on foot from the ferry terminal. There is no parking at the property. Check-in is from 14:00 to 18:00, and you need to let the property know your arrival time in advance.
Buakao Inn is 50 m from Phantip Market and 200 m from Fresh Market, both useful for local food shopping. Thong Sala Beach is 250 m away, and the King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) Monument is also 250 m from the property. Ko Pha-ngan Pier, the island’s ferry terminal, is 500 m away and connects Thong Sala with neighbouring islands.
Buakao Inn offers breakfast in continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian and American styles. Its on-site restaurant also serves brunch, lunch and dinner, with American and Thai cuisine, so breakfast choices sit alongside full-day dining.
Buakao Inn is an adults-only property and does not accommodate children. Its three room types are arranged for one or two people: the Budget Single Room sleeps one, while the Standard Twin and Standard Double rooms each sleep two.
Buakao Inn has a Budget Single Room for one person, plus a Standard Twin Room and Standard Double Room for up to two people each. The twin room has two single beds, while the double room has one double bed; all three have air conditioning and a private bathroom.
Buakao Inn has an on-site restaurant serving American and Thai cuisines for brunch, lunch and dinner. A coffee house is also on site, and breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian and American styles.
Some guests report that live music and street noise from nearby bars can be loud in Buakao Inn’s rooms late at night. The property’s fine-print information notes daily noise from 19:00 to 02:00, and reviews also describe limited sound insulation.
Buakao Inn does not have parking. The property is on Thong Sai Rd in Thong Sala, and Ko Pha-ngan Pier is 500 m away, so you can walk to the inn from the ferry terminal.