Phang-Nga >Golden Buddha Beach Resort

Address Golden Buddha Beach Resort P.O. Box 4 131 Moo 2, T.Koh Phra Thong, A. Kuraburi, Phang-nga 82150 Thailand

To walk alone on a beach is a rare luxury...

Thailand 's Golden Buddha Beach Resort has long been regarded as one of Asia 's finest eco-resorts. This is the only resort located on a spectacular uninhabited 10km beach and private bay on the island of Koh Phra Thong (Golden Buddha Island). Our island maintains one of the last unspoiled coastal areas in Thailand affording guests an experience that is both unique and completely in touch with nature.

Golden Buddha Beach Resort extends for along the Andaman Sea facing the setting sun. Each beach house is uniquely designed and comfortably sleeps between 2 and 6 people. Our tropical island resort has only 25 private beachfront and sea view houses; thus, crowds are nonexistent while peace, privacy, and tranquility are guaranteed. Both exotic and rare wildlife can often be viewed from the comfort of your own veranda. Hornbills, monkeys and deer are all commonly seen. The pristine beach remains one of the few nesting sites left in Thailand for giant leatherback turtles.

10 kilometres of pristine beach frontResort activities include learning to dive, plus diving and snorkeling at some of the best locations in Thailand. Golden Buddha Beach Resort benefits by our close affliation with Blue Guru Diving's education team as well as by being the closest landfall to both the stunning Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock, where whale sharks can be spotted. The tropical island's unique ecosystems are also perfect for land based safaris and some of the best bird watching in Thailand. Yoga vacations continue to draw guests from Thailand and all over the world to our remote tropical island resort. Yoga retreats and resident teachers are scheduled November through March. Our “jungle” spa allows guests to enjoy treatments in the comfort of their own private beach houses.








Your Own Private House at Golden Buddha Beach Resort.

Each home at Golden Buddha Beach Resort is unique and individually designed. Homes vary from simple one-bedroom beachfront houses to luxury forest canopied lodges with beautiful views of the Andaman Sea.

:: Beach Front Houses ::

All beach front houses offer the unparalleled experience of staying directly on the beach. Houses are located 10 to 20 meters from the Andaman Sea


Great for couples or single travelers, these houses offer a high level of comfort and style. They are attractively furnished, provide outside lounge furniture and have their own verandas. Most of these houses are single rooms and sleep 2 adults. Some houses will accommodate children in their own bed and sleep up to 3 adults. All have single ensuite bathrooms with modern amenities. These houses are located slightly behind and to the side of the Super Deluxe Beach, Front Houses






:: Super Deluxe Beach, Front ::

These houses are directly on the beach and offer open views of the ocean. They are attractively furnished, provide outside lounge furniture and have their own verandas. Most of these houses are single rooms and sleep 2 adults. Some houses will accommodate children in with their own bed and sleep up to 3 adults. All have single ensuite bathrooms with modern amenities.






:: Beach Front Luxury ::

Our most spacious and well appointed beach front houses. These villas are made up of two large houses each with their own master bedroom and full bathroom. They are connected by sprawling verandas and walkways. Sleeps up to 5 Adults and are suitable for children.






:: Baan Bougainvillea: The Premier Beach Front Villa ::

There is only one Premier Beach Front Villa and this is it. Expect the very best of everything. Style, size, and location; Baan Bougainvilla has it all.

Sleeps: 4 Adults. There is one King size bed, 2 single beds in the loft over the verandha, and 2 sleeper sofas
Exterior Design: Modern villa with classic Thai influences
Interior Layout: Living room, bedroom, two bathrooms, and loft with ocean view
Location: About 14 minutes to the clubhouse and 10 meters to the beach

Set on a large plot with 150 meters of beach front, Baan Bougainvillea offers the most privacy of any house. The house is built using dark natural timbers with liberal use of large floor to ceiling windows for a bright interior. There is a front verandha with custom teak outdoor furniture.

Baan Bougainvillea's spacious interior is both luxurious and well appointed. White walls with authentic Thai art are coupled with hardwood floors for a clean, classic look. Hand crafted furniture from Chiang Mai, including the king size bed, complete the decor. The interior is comprised of the living room, master bedroom, sleeping loft, and two full bathrooms.

Baan Bougainvillea is the ultimate in stylish beach living. This very special house has been a retreat for film directors, famous fashion models and the captains of industry.  It is un-rivalled in luxury and comfort and is our top recommendation for discerning travelers.






:: Sea View Houses ::

Each forest canopied house has excellent sea views and is within 65 meters of the Andaman Sea. Here guests find the crashing waves of the sea more gentle and the birdlife more active.


:: Deluxe Sea View ::

Only a minute’s walk to the beach, Deluxe Sea View Houses are our most cost effect accomodations. With both one or two bedroom options (and either one or two full bathrooms), these houses have ample room for families or two couples traveling together. All Deluxe Sea View Houses have shady, elevated verandas that catch excellent sea breezes and offer great views of the Andaman Sea.






:: Luxury Sea View ::

These spacious villas are stylish in their décor and furnished to the highest standard. They are perfect for couples seeking character homes with a generous amount of space in a natural setting. They are also our top recommendation for families with small children. Sleeps 2-6 adults.






Whether enjoying the sunrise with a cup of coffee at our café or watching the sunset at our Sea Breeze bar with a tropical drink, Golden Buddha offers a high level of service in all of our facilities. Some of the best authentic Thai cuisine can be enjoyed in our restaurant and the calories burned away at our beach front yoga sala. And wrap up the day with a therapeutic Thai massage in the privacy of your beach home to relax your body, sooth your spirit, and put your mind at ease.

Sample of Golden Buddha Beach Spa services

Thai Ayurvedic Massage 90-minutes
Adapted from the traditional Thai massage, to energize body and mind. 90-minute massage using thumb and palm pressure to relieve muscular tension. Pressure is applied to specific points in the body. The technique involves some stretching to relieve stiff muscles and joints. No oil is used and a two-piece cotton outfit is provided.
Baht 1,400     

Aromatherapy Massage 60-minutes  
Recover and relax. 60-minute massage. This massage uses long firm palm strokes so that the warming qualities of the oil can penetrate better. A light pressure massage.
Baht 1,500

Swedish Massage 90-minutes
Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain and joint stiffness, using five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage:  light touch, kneading, rhythmic tapping, compression and vibration.  Feel the focus of general relaxation, stimulation of the circulation and enhancement of your muscle tone.
Baht 2,000   

Head Chakra Massage 30-minutes
Clear your mind and relieve nervous tension with our stress-relieving massage.  Using relaxing strokes and thumb pressure on various acupoints on the head, neck and shoulders to stimulate and improve energy flow and blood circulation.
Baht 600 

Foot Reflexology 60-minutes
Reflexology is the practice of stimulating points on the feet for the beneficial effect on other parts of the body. Improves general health, relieves tension and aids blood circulation.
Baht 1,000  




Fine Thai food at Golden Buddha Resort

Dining is a very important element of any vacation experience. With this in mind, every effort is made to ensure that the quality of our food is a set at a very high level with a focus on Thai dishes and locally sourced ingredients.

We take pride in the use of only fresh ingredients – no frozen food at Golden Buddha Beach Resort. For the coming season, we will offer Lunch a la carte and a fixed dinner served family style when possible, always offering a variety of dishes that include both fresh fish and vegetarian dishes. Breakfast is a la carte with a selection of Thai and Western choices.

In addition to our own coconuts and papayas, Golden Buddha Beach Resort is currently working with local communities to both grow and source organic produce from the island, for inclusion in our dishes.

From 7 to 10 we serve a limitless a la carte breakfast on our shady clubhouse patios. Chose from toast made with home-baked bread, a selection of Thai rice and noodle dishes, Western dishes such as muesli with homemade yogurt, a variety of omelets, French toast and fruit filled pancakes.  These are accompanied by fresh coffee and tea plus a selection of juices and seasonal fresh fruit. In December and January bread and toast is enhanced with homemade hibiscus jam from flowers grown in the resort. Fruit varies by season. The intense March and April sun brings us melt-in-your mouth mangoes, rambutans and mangosteens.

Lunch is an a la carte selection of Thai and western dishes. A favorite is Thai style fried chicken (Gai Tod) and green papaya salad (Som Tom). This may be followed by fresh fruit or a Thai style dessert such as camerlised bananas in coconut milk or fresh mango with sticky rice.

• Sweet and Sour fish soup
• Stir-fried locally produced vegetables
• Thai green curry with fresh prawns
• Fresh Sea Bass cooked with coriander and chili
•“Pad Thai” Thai noodles with bean sprouts, chicken, egg and spices
• Steamed jasmine rice
• Selection of fresh tropical fruit





If you have a very special occasion or just need some extra privacy and solitude, let us know before your arrival and we will organise a special dinner served in the privacy of your own home at a small extra charge. Even at the last minute, Thanya can usually organise this with a 24 hour notice.

We have staff that love to baby-sit; thus if your kids would like an evening at home without parental supervision, please ask for a sitter. To avoid disappointment, please ask early.

Activities can be enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels, with the assistance of expert guides and instructors. From Andaman Safaris to amazing scuba diving; from bird watching to trekking and yoga, this is genuine ecotourism at its best in one of Thailand 's last remaining pristine islands.

Yoga on the Beach




 Treking, Birding, and Safaris

Golden Buddha Island offers some of the most diverse and unique terrain in all of Thailand . Treks can range from a simple walk down the beach to an all day guided hike into the interior savannah. Our fearless guides will take you through mangrove forests, across deserted tracks of land, and up and over Monkey Mountain to reach secret unexplored beaches.Even guides from Chiang Mai, Thailand 's trekking and adventure epicenter, come to Golden Buddha to experience being alone with nature.




Diving, Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking

Golden Buddha's remote location in the Andaman Sea provides an opportunity for some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in Thailand. The resort is the closest point to the world renown dive site Richelieu Rock and Tachai Island famous for whale sharks and the closest landfall to the stunning Surin islands national park. Here guests can enjoy snorkeling among some of the most vibrant coral this side of the Great Barrier Reef. If staying above the water is more to your liking, then we also offer some great kayaking around the island and through many small tidal rivers that cut through Koh Phra Thong.