#1
Hong Island
4.7 (522)·Krabi
A ring of limestone cliffs around a hidden lagoon north of Ao Nang, about 30 minutes by longtail, and my first pick of Krabi's islands.
The 9 Best Islands Near Krabi, Ranked
Nine islands, from Koh Hong and Phi Phi to the Four Islands off Ao Nang and the quieter Koh Lanta and Koh Jum.
9 placesAvg 4.6 on GoogleUpdated Oct 2026
Koh Hong, Phi Phi, Koh Poda and Chicken Island lead this list, with Koh Lanta close behind.
Most are day trips from Ao Nang. The Four Islands tour covers Koh Poda, Chicken Island and Tup in one day, the Hong Islands tour takes in Koh Hong's lagoon and Koh Pak Bia, and Phi Phi tours usually stop at Bamboo Island. Koh Lanta and Koh Jum are islands to stay on for a few nights.
The calm season for boats is November to April. Out of season, longtails and tours can be canceled when the sea is rough.
- #2
Phi Phi Islands
4.6 (7,712)·Phi Phi IslandsPhi Phi Don and Maya Bay, reached by ferry from Klong Jilad pier in Krabi Town or by speedboat tour from Ao Nang. Stay a night to see them without the day-trip crowds.
- #3
Koh Poda
4.7 (889)·KrabiThe uninhabited island you can see from Ao Nang, about 8 km out and 20 minutes by longtail, with white sand under a tall offshore karst and a ฿400 park fee.
Where to stay
Best Hotels in Krabi
My pick at each price level in Krabi, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#1Luxury · 5-star
Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort4.7 (4,946 reviews)
Upscale beachfront resort in Nong Thale offering spa facilities, multiple pools, and direct Andaman Sea access.
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#3Mid-range · 4-star
Sea Seeker Krabi Resort4.5 (3,332 reviews)
A large beachside resort in Ao Nang offering spacious rooms, sea views, and easy access to Krabi's coast.
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- #4
Chicken Island
4.6 (341)·KrabiThe island with a rock shaped like a chicken's head, a stop on every Four Islands tour from Ao Nang, with snorkeling off its reef.
- #5
Koh Lanta
4.6 (1,144)·Koh LantaA long island of quiet beaches south of Krabi Town, a place to stay a few nights rather than visit, reached by ferry or by road with two short car-ferry crossings.
- #6
Tup Island
4.6 (126)·KrabiTwo small islands joined by a sandbar you can walk across at low tide, a Four Islands tour stop near Chicken Island.
- #7
Koh Jum
4.6 (201)·KrabiA lived-in island between Krabi and Koh Lanta with fishing villages, quiet west-coast beaches and simple bungalows, somewhere to stay rather than tick off.
- #8
Bamboo Island (Koh Mai Phai)
4.8 (82)·KrabiA low, flat island of white sand about 5 km north of Phi Phi Don, the swimming and lunch stop on many Phi Phi and Krabi island tours.
- #9
Koh Pak Bia
4.6 (70)·KrabiA small island in the Hong group north of Ao Nang, a swimming stop on Hong Islands tours alongside Koh Hong's lagoon.
Frequently asked questions
Which island is best to visit from Krabi?
Koh Hong and Phi Phi. Koh Hong's lagoon is about 30 minutes by longtail from Ao Nang, and Phi Phi is the bigger trip, by ferry from Klong Jilad pier or speedboat tour. For the easiest half day, Koh Poda is 20 minutes from Ao Nang beach.
What are the four islands near Krabi?
The Four Islands tour from Ao Nang usually stops at Koh Poda, Chicken Island, Tup Island with its low-tide sandbar, and Phra Nang Cave Beach on the Railay peninsula.
Can you visit Phi Phi as a day trip from Krabi?
Yes, on a speedboat tour from Ao Nang or a ferry from Klong Jilad pier in Krabi Town, but a night on Phi Phi Don lets you see Maya Bay and the viewpoints without the day-trip crowds.
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