FAQ – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GENERAL
Why should I book accommodation on Koh Phangan in advance?
Koh Phangan is becoming more and more popular as a holiday destination and especially during high season and around the monthly Full Moon Party all quality accommodation is fully booked well in advance. Booking in advance will give you peace of mind and ensures that you can stay in the accommodation of your choice. Moreover the best rooms are given to the customers on a first come first served basis so the best rooms are only available on the internet.
Why should I book with PhanganResorts.com?
PhanganResorts.com offers a clear listing of quality resorts and hotels on Koh Phangan at the best rates, secure online payment and no hidden charges. Moreover we offer a personal approach through a professional team of 4 persons and we will give you tailor made advice on request.
Why is the information on PhanganResorts.com independent and reliable?
We don’t accept any payment from the resorts we offer in exchange for a listing. We only add resorts and hotels on Koh Phangan that meet our strict quality standards. Because we live here we can and will provide you with honest and unbiased information.
How can I send feedback about my stay on Koh Phangan?
Any remark or complaint regarding the resort or hotel should be notified to them during your stay to give them opportunity to rectify the situation. Should you still have comments about your stay on Koh Phangan (good or bad), please let us know! We are continuously trying to improve our selection of resorts so your feedback will be highly appreciated.
Is PhanganResorts.com liable for the information on this website?
The information about the resorts and hotels is compiled from information provided by our customers, the resorts, Koh Phangan locals and our own experience. We publish such information in good faith, based on the information provided. However things can always change and no liability of any nature or kind whatsoever can be accepted by us in the event that the information provided turns out to be inaccurate or in error.
What are the terms and conditions of booking through your website?
RESERVATION
How do I book a resort or hotel on Koh Phangan and when is my booking confirmed?
Please follow the steps mentioned in the section How to book in the menu.
Are the rates per room or per person and is breakfast included?
The rates mentioned are per room/bungalow per night. Whether breakfast is included and the charges for extra beds and/or persons are subject to the resort or hotel policy and mentioned under the booking options and restrictions.
Is there a minimum required stay?
This is depending on the policy of the resort. Most resorts and hotels on Koh Phangan require a minimum stay around Full Moon, Christmas or New Year. Note the applicable booking restrictions per resort below the price table.
What is your cancellation policy?
Refunds are depending on the policy of each individual resort. In most cases cancellations are only possible at least 1 month prior to check-in date. The administration fee (normally just 500 baht is on no account refundable.
PAYMENT
I encounter problems trying to pay, what can I do?
Please take a look at our Payment Help page. If you still encounter problems and don't know what to do, please send us an email.
Can I pay with a credit card?
Yes
What other methods of payment do you accept?
You can choose to pay by using a credit card, a PayPal account, iDEAL, Bancontact/Mistercash, wire transfer or Directebanking. Using Paypal is easy, secure and it is free. PayPal is the largest company handling online payments. Our account is listed in the Netherlands, since PayPal doesn’t provide service in Thailand yet.
How exactly do I pay?
To pay the deposit follow the link in our email. You will be directed to our payment page where you can choose the preferred method of payment. For payment with a credit card or PayPal fill in the amount of deposit as mentioned in our email and click "Update Totals". After that you can choose to log in to your PayPal account or to pay by credit card. The credit card option is mentioned on the bottom left.
How do you know that the payment is coming from me?
The email address you provide while paying makes it possible for us to link the payment to your booking. If you want you can also enter your bookings number as stated in our email (something like "1234-ABC") so we can link the payment to your reservation.
Is it secure to pay online?
Paying through PayPal (either with an account or just with a credit card) is very easy and secure. PayPal automatically encrypts your confidential information in transit from your computer to theirs using the Secure Sockets Layer protocol (SSL) to encrypt all confidential information. If you want to know more please check Paypal's website.
What currencies do you accept payment in?
Our prices are listed in Thai Baht (THB) but payments will in general be made in Euros. When converting the total amount into Euros we will calculate the currency rate on the day we will send you our e-mail stating the the total costs.
PRIVACY
What do you do with my personal data?
We only collect some identifying information about you to handle your booking as good and quickly as possible. We have the utmost respect for your privacy and security and will therefore never disclose, distribute or sell this information to any third party.
CONTACT
How can we contact PhanganResorts.com?
We are an online agency and because of global time differences we prefer to stay in touch with our customers by email. You can always email us at
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We aim to answer all emails within 24 hours. In case of emergency you can email us for our telephone number.
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