I have not heard of Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island.
Since June 1st 2001, Palm Beach Travelodge resort is officially Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island, a member of the Inter Continental group of hotels and resorts. 
Where is your resort in Phi Phi?
The resort is on the northern part of Phi Phi Don Island at Laem Tong Beach.
How can we arrive at your resort? Do we have to stay overnight in Phuket?
Please arrange a transfer via our resort at the time of booking. If you book the morning ferry, you will need to stay overnight at Holiday Inn Resort Phuket. If your flight lands at Phuket airport not later than 11.30hrs, then it is possible to take the afternoon ferry.
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Can we arrive at your resort from Krabi?
Yes, there are two daily boats from Chow Fah pier at 09.30 and 14.30 to Phi Phi Island.
Are there different seasons on Phi Phi Island?
Yes, the high season is from late October until early April; the low season from the middle of April till the middle of October.
What kind of weather can we expect during the rainy season?
It is expected to have rain sometimes for 1-2 hours a day or may be no rain for a week.
Is it possible to swim in the sea at this time of the year?
Yes, swimming in front of our resort is safe and calm all year round.
How big is the resort beach?
The resort embraces approx 500 meters of white sandy beachfront qualified as maritime national park.
It is possible to have scuba diving lessons during the low season?
We are open all year and it is possible to do the Open Water lessons, snorkeling & diving trips.
Can we stay in one bungalow if we are two adults and two young children?
Our bungalow contains one king size bed and one single bed. This is suitable for 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. An additional rollaway bed can be arranged for an extra charge.
Are there different size bungalows?
All bungalows are the same size except Family Bungalows, which are two interconnecting bungalows.
What is the electricity supply on the island?
Electrical supply is 220 volt / 50 cycles. Adaptors are available at the resort
What medical facilities are there on Phi Phi Island?
The resort has a qualified nurse and First Aid Center on site. In the event of an emergency, there are excellent hospital facilities in Phuket.
We are celebrating our honeymoon, what does the resort offer?
Special arrangements are available. Please contact us for additional details.
Does the hotel provide baby sitters?
Yes, baby sitter service is available for a nominal charge.
Can you give us an idea of your restaurant costs?
An average per person is approximately 340 Baht for breakfast, 350 Baht for lunch and 590 Baht for dinner (plus taxes)
What transport is there on the island?
There are no roads, cars or motorcycles, and all transport is by boat.
Are the boats regularly available to guests to other parts of the Island?
Yes, local long tail boats are normally readily available, however; if you prefer you may pre-book.
Does the hotel organize any activity or trip?
Yes, we do. A variety of activities and daily trips are available. Please see our activities page.
Are the footpaths from your resort to other parts of the Island?
Due to the nature of the island there are no walking trails except to the lookout point in the main Township of Tonsai bay.
Can I pre-book diving tours with my reservation and how much does it cost?
Yes, prices are shown on the Scuba Diving Page. To pre book, please send us an email.
Can I rent dive equipment at your resort?
Yes, all equipment can be loaned from our dive shop.
Do you offer diving lessons for beginners?
Yes, diving is available for both beginners and advanced, and lessons are conducted in the swimming pool before you go to the open sea.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes, our menus have a range of vegetarian meals available.
Do you offer children's menu at your restaurant?
Yes, children's menu is available.
Are the water activities free of charge?
Snorkeling is complimentary. For fishing, deep sea diving, kayak and boat tours there is a charge.
Do we need to take precautions against mosquitoes?
It is a tropical climate and insects are normal. All rooms have electric mosquito repellants and sprays are available in the minibar.
Where is the nearest Golf club to the resort?
There are no facilities for golf on the Phi Phi islands .If you are bringing golf clubs on your trip to Thailand, we suggest making arrangements to leave them at your hotel in Phuket / Krabi prior to your departure for Phi Phi.
Do you have facilities for handicapped?
Whilst the resort offers easy access, the boat journey is slightly challenging for those with any walking difficulties.
Can I change money on the island?
Foreign exchange facilities are available at the resort and all major credit cards are accepted. There is a bank and ATM machines in Tonsai Bay Township.
What can we buy on Phi Phi Island?
The resort boutique offers a wide range of gifts, handicrafts and souvenirs, reading materials, basic pharmacy items, snack food and beverages. At Tonsai bay there is a wide variety of small shops, bars and restaurants. Our weekly night market at the resort also offers opportunity to find items of interest.
Is the water safe?
We have always used bottled drinking water on the island due to no centralized water supply. Our general water supply (showers and toilets) is sourced from an underground well and processed in filtration tanks before being supplied to rooms.
Is the electricity supply working?
The resort is situated on a secluded beach in the northeast of the island, away from the township and centralized infrastructure. Because of this, we have always supplied our own energy through the use of diesel generators. Electricity supply remains constant.
Is there access to fresh food and supplies?
The resort continues to be serviced by daily ferries and we also have a separate transport company to bring us fresh produce as and when required. There are no shortages of any foodstuffs or general consumable items here on the resort.
What activities are available?
The resort offers a full range of water sports activities (snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, kayaking) as well as day-trips to nearby islands on traditional long-tail boats. Some of the activities incur a small fee.
What is the quality of the diving and snorkeling like?
We continue to receive guests from all over the world, many of whom charter boats for snorkeling or diving activities. Marine life is abundant and many comments are received about the magnificent colors and varieties of the fish species.
I have seen the movie "The Beach" Can I still go to Maya Bay where this was filmed?
Maya Bay is situated on Phi Phi Leh Island, just south of the main island and is fully accessible by long tail boat or speedboat. "The Beach" remains a popular destination for snorkeling and day-trips for picnics and exploring.
How do I get to Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island?
A scheduled ferry service runs daily from the Phuket Fisheries Authority Pier to Laem Tong Beach where Holiday Inn Resort is located. Please confirm your ferry booking prior to arrival so that our Phuket staff can arrange for your transfers from Phuket Airport or your hotel. If traveling from Krabi, there is still a ferry service that operates to Tonsai Bay and a long-tail boat transfer would be required to transfer to the resort. Please advise resort staff of your travel times so that we may make the necessary transfer connections. Please allow approximately 2 hours for ferry transfers. A private speedboat can also be chartered from Phuket or Krabi if required. Travel time is approximately 50 minutes by speedboat.
I cannot find a direct flight to Phuket. What are my options?
Due to some changes to flight schedules and charter flights you may not be able to find a direct flight to Phuket. We recommend flying into Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur and then connect through for a flight into Phuket.
Some useful websites for flight bookings are:
www.thaiairways.com
www.bangkokairways.com
www.silkair.com
www.tigerairways.com
www.airasia.com
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