The small town of Ao Nang is the primary launching point for fun in the sun, and just to the northwest is the quieter and less visited Nopparat Thara. They’re so close, it’s tough to tell where one stops and the other begins.

Hotels in both areas fall into one of two categories: nearly beachfront (if not for a beach road, ‘nearly’ wouldn’t be necessary) and away from the beach.

The small town of Ao Nang is the primary launching point for fun in the sun, and just to the northwest is the quieter and less visited Nopparat Thara. They’re so close, it’s tough to tell where one stops and the other begins.

Hotels in both areas fall into one of two categories: nearly beachfront (if not for a beach road, ‘nearly’ wouldn’t be necessary) and away from the beach.