Koh Kradan Travel Guide: The small island of Koh Kradan is known for its beautiful beaches. This reputation is certainly well-deserved, but is somewhat marred by litter on the beaches away from the resorts. Nevertheless, the turquoise water and white sand provide a dreamlike setting. The calm sea on the east side is perfect for swimming. And the icing on the cake: snorkeling spots are easily accessible on foot or by swimming just offshore. Unlike the island of Koh Mook, which lies opposite, there is no village or local life on Koh Kradan. There are only small resorts in a row and a mini-market (belonging to the Kradan Beach Resort) on the third floor, which is privately owned. The rest of the island belongs to the Hat Chao Mai National Park, which has a ranger station where camping is permitted. The beach with the bungalows is located on the east side and often offers early risers the opportunity to experience beautiful sunrises. The island is particularly pleasant in the early morning hours before the tour operators' boats have dropped off their tourists. Since Koh Kradan is included in many tour programs, especially the famous Four Islands tour, the boat traffic and the one- to two-hour influx of groups can somewhat disturb the tranquility of the place, which we fortunately rediscovered in the late afternoon (around 4:30-5:00 pm). This phenomenon has increased since a media outlet sought to attract attention by declaring Koh Kradan's beach the most beautiful in the world. In my opinion, an exaggerated title, but one that has certainly attracted Thais for day trips. On the west coast lies the small, slightly rocky Sunset Beach, accessible via a path through the forest (a 10-minute walk). Every time I visited Koh Kradan, there was a huge pile of trash up there. Since there are no hotels, the beach isn't regularly cleaned of the debris washed up by the sea. It's a real shame, because it could be a beautiful spot to enjoy the sea away from other tourists and groups from the neighboring islands. Furthermore, this section of the beach is lower down, resulting in less pronounced waves. Above Sunset Beach is a small viewpoint, ideal for watching the sunset. All information on getting around Koh Kradan can be found in our section "Getting Around Koh Kradan".

Accommodation on Koh Kradan: Koh Kradan boasts a number of hotels right on the beach opposite Koh Mook. The bungalows here offer some of the best value for money in Thailand, but supply and demand determine the price – you pay for the room and the location. Nevertheless, you can also find quite basic or very basic bungalows on Koh Kradan, making it possible to stay there on a reasonable budget. Prices are lowest for last-minute bookings (although there's a risk of not getting a spot in the cheapest bungalows). It seems you can rent tents near the ranger station of Hat Chao Mai National Park. Note: In most resorts, the bungalows only have electricity at night, or at best, electricity all the time, but air conditioning only at night. This isn't surprising, as the island has largely escaped mass tourism. Find accommodation on Koh Kradan. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories less than 300 THB from 300 to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // grey Less prices not available in the city selection ("All prices are available at any time") function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for(var i=0;i<categories.options.length;i++) { var val=categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled=!(val=="all" || val=="-" || (Math.pow(2,parseInt(val,10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms=document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form=forms[forms.length-1]; if(form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Koh Kradan. Coral Garden Resort Hotel in Koh Kradan 8.3/10 Book now More details Paradise Lost Resort Hotel in Koh Kradan 8.7/10 Book now More details arrow_circle_right All View accommodations in Koh Kradan

Practical information about Koh Kradan: Unlike Koh Ngai, Koh Kradan has retained its original charm and offers simpler and more affordable accommodation. Tourist development is still limited, as the island mainly serves as a stopover for day trips; overnight stays are rare. There are no ATMs on Koh Kradan, so be sure to bring enough cash, as accommodation and restaurants here can easily be two to three times more expensive than on the mainland. At high tide, the water reaches almost to the beaches; the lower the tide, the more you can enjoy Koh Kradan's expansive sandy beaches. From May to the end of October, during the off-season, Koh Kradan feels somewhat dreary. This is due, of course, to the rainy weather, which is particularly bad between September and November, but mainly because most resorts are closed and boat tours, especially to the Emerald Cave on the opposite island, are discontinued.

How do you get to Koh Kradan? Koh Kradan is easy to reach. The island is on the Phuket-Langkawi ferry route, which also stops at Koh Lanta, Koh Ngai, and Koh Lipe. The two speedboat companies that connect Koh Lanta and Koh Lipe also stop in Koh Kradan (timetables can be found HERE). Alternatively, you can hire a longtail boat from the neighboring islands of Koh Muk (700 THB) and Koh Ngai. The price is per boat, not per person, so it's usually cheaper if you're traveling with more than two people. The longtail boat departs at your preferred time and can drop you off directly at your resort in Kradan, while ferries and speedboats only stop at the Kradan Beach Resort. From Trang (accessible by train), there are minivan and boat packages to Koh Kradan. All travel agencies and even most hotels and guesthouses in Trang offer these. From Bangkok, Air Asia and Nok Air offer all-inclusive packages to Koh Kradan including flights, minivan, and boat. See all travel options to Koh Kradan.

How do you get from A to B on Koh Kradan? There are no roads on Koh Kradan, only a few small paths in the forest between the beaches and the Paradise Lost Resort. Therefore, you won't find any motorized vehicles there: neither scooters nor cars.

How do I ask for directions to Koh Kradan in Thai? I want to go to Koh Kradan / Yak pai thi Go gradane. Where is Koh Kradan? / Go gradane yu thi nai?