Banana Beach (Koh Hey)
Secluded white-sand beach with kayaking & snorkeling around a coral reef, plus a pier & restaurant.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Banana Beach (Koh Hey), round out your day in Phuket with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
Very beautiful and very nice beach. They called it banana beach because of its shape like banana. You can enjoy there the swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and walking on the white sand beaches. The company is well organized and well arranged for everything. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They care about customers and their most important is the safety and quality. I really enjoyed the trip with my family. Highly recommended for whom are looking for relaxation and some beach and sea activities.
It is a beautiful place.. not far from Phuket.. But in this period Christmas it was full of people.. but still able to find a nice spot and had really good food at the restaurant.. You have to pay a fee to get to the island but you will get coupons that is the same value of what you pay.. and can be used for everything..
Amazing place to spend a day! MJ at the Banana Beach was fantastic, super welcoming and helpful. We rented the premium sunbeds and it was incredible. I surely recomend a visit, MJ will surely take care of you!
Location Info
44 1 ถนน วิเศษ Tambon Rawai, Muang Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand+66 81 416 7555www.bananabeachkohhey.com/Tips for Visiting Beaches & Islands
Check Monsoon Seasons
The Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) has rough seas from May to October. The Gulf coast (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan) is roughest from October to December. Plan your island-hopping around these windows.
Snorkel Gear Is Cheap to Buy
Rental gear is often scratched and ill-fitting. Buy a decent mask and snorkel at a Tesco Lotus or Big C for 300–500 THB — cheaper than two days of rentals and much more hygienic.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands