Mama Beach Residence
An adults-only beach hotel at the quiet western end of Tonsai Bay on Koh Phi Phi, with breakfast included and an open-air French-Thai restaurant on the sand.
Plan your visit
Book Shoulder Season
May–June and September–October offer dramatic discounts (30–50% off peak rates) with fewer crowds. Weather is mixed but rarely a washout — afternoon showers clear quickly.
Details
- Phone
- 088 443 1363
- Website
- www.mamabeachphiphi.com
Full opening hours
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About Mama Beach Residence
Mama Beach Residence sits right on the sand at the western end of Tonsai Bay, the quieter side of Koh Phi Phi's main village, an easy walk along the shore from the pier and the lanes of shops and bars. Booking.com lists it as adults only, and it's the kind of place that suits a couple who want Phi Phi without the party soundtrack every night.
Rooms open onto the garden and the beach, with blackout curtains, air conditioning and a fan, a stocked minibar, free coffee and tea, Wi-Fi and a smart TV. The buffet breakfast is included in the rate. The hotel runs an open-air restaurant on the beach with a French and Thai menu, and offers Thai massage.
Staff collect luggage from the pier when you arrive, which helps on an island with no cars. The Tonsai Bay side stays quieter than Loh Dalum, so this is the base I'd choose before an early boat to Maya Bay.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Mama Beach Residence, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 1 minPhi Phi Cliff Beach ResortHotels & Resorts · 40 m · 4.1★
- 3 minSunya MinimartMarkets & Shopping · 200 m · 4.3★
- 5 minPeter Bar Phi PhiNightlife & Bars · 400 m · 4.6★
- 5 minRose HannaTransportation · 430 m · 4.2★
- 6 minPhi Phi CoCo Beach ResortHotels & Resorts · 460 m · 4.2★
- 7 minTon Sai Beach (Koh Phi Phi)Beaches · 590 m · 4.5★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Mama Beach Residence, round out your day in Phi Phi Islands with contrasting stops nearby.
199 Moo 7, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi
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Mama Beach Residence: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mama Beach Residence worth visiting?
Mama Beach Residence holds a 4.4★ rating from 933 Google reviews — a strong rating for hotels & resorts in Phi Phi Islands.
What are the opening hours of Mama Beach Residence?
Mama Beach Residence is typically open 08:00–20:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Mama Beach Residence?
The best months to visit Phi Phi Islands are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough crossings, storm swell).
Where is Mama Beach Residence located?
Mama Beach Residence is at 199 Moo 7, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, in Phi Phi Islands. Getting around Phi Phi Islands: Walking — Tonsai village and the twin bays are entirely pedestrian; Longtail taxis to Long Beach and the outer bays.
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