Similan Island Bungalows
Staying on the Similan Islands can be done three ways. You may stay in the Tents or bungalows provided by the Similan National Marine Park, On a diving liveaboard or on an overnight boat.
The only Island accommodation available is on Island #4 and Island #8 . The only bungalows available for rent are on Island #4. If you are diving it is best to visit on either an overnight boat or a liveaboard. For Snorkelers you can happily choose between over night trips, camping or simply doing daytrips from Khao Lak.
Booking Accommodation:
You may contact the National Parks directly here:
(+66) 25 62 0760
National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department.
The official name of the Similan Island park - Mu Ko Similan
Booking similan Islands Bungalows:
If you have trouble booking or cannot complete the reservation - we recommend our friends at Khao Lak Life - they are happy to do it for you (They just go in person the the headquarters and arrange everything that way). They must however, charge a small fee for this service..
Similan Islands Tents
Similan Island Tents are large and simple. Included are sheets, pillows and a floor pad. The tents do have a mosquito net. The tents are placed about 1-1.5 meters apart in one central area quite near the beaches. They are currently 570 Baht per night and reservations are recommended, especially during Holidays.
At this time the park is NOT allowing private tents, you may only use the tents provided by parks. This policy was different in the past and may change again in the future.
Currently you can only reserve tents through agents, as the Similan National Park online system only works for bungalow reservations. Please attempt to contact Khao Lak Life and see if they can help you.
Similan Island Bungalows
Currently there are 20 bungalows available for rent. There are all located on Island #4. They do feature air-conditioning and attached bathrooms. Most have a view of Princess bay. While Simple and clean, they are owned and operated by the government. But if you want a nice place to stay on the Islands, this is it! the cost is 2000 Baht per night and reservations are recommended at all times.
All the pictures on the right side are of the Bungalows, simply click to enlarge ---->
You may try to use the Reservation system set up by the National parks. It is both clunky and confusing! If you find it difficult to use, please contact us and we will set up and complete the reservation - in person.
Diving Liveaboards
There are many to choose from and you stay on the boat. These are meant for the diver and rarely cater to snorkelers or non-divers. With over 40 different boats traveling along the Similan and Surin islands you have a wide variety of selections. If it seems like too much - try Wicked Diving's ecologically friendly Similan Diving Liveaboard
In all choices with travel, please make your choices wisely. There are dozens of "travel agents" in Khao Lak and hundreds in Phuket. Are they just agents or are they the actual operators? Would you buy an airline ticket from someone who has never flown and has a small booth on the side of the street?