RED PEARL BEACH RESORT

RED PEARL BEACH RESORT is a 3-star hotel in Chaloklum, Koh Phangan, 9.4 km from Thong Sala, with direct access to a private beachfront area. On the island's north coast, it combines a garden setting with an outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace and on-site dining. Family rooms, interconnected rooms and larger self-catering accommodation give the property options for couples and groups.

The room range includes air-conditioned double rooms and private-entry bungalows, alongside a two-bedroom house, villa and apartment. Rooms have private bathrooms, and many include a balcony or terrace with garden, sea, pool or river views. Kitchens are available in some of the larger units, making them suitable for stays where you want to prepare meals. Free WiFi is available in rooms, and private on-site parking is free.

The restaurant serves Thai, local, Asian, international and European food, with continental, vegetarian and American breakfast choices. Activities include walking and bike tours, hiking, cycling, snorkelling and diving. Pets are allowed, although charges may apply; the staff also assist with scooter rentals.

Accommodation ranges from air-conditioned double rooms to garden-facing bungalows, with a two-bedroom house, villa and family bungalow for larger parties. Each of the first eight room options has a private bathroom and a private entrance; balconies or terraces give many of them outdoor space. Views vary across the collection, from gardens and river to pool and sea, and the room with the pool view has the most varied outlook among the double rooms.

Larger layouts add kitchens, dining areas and separate bedrooms. The 70 m² house has two bathrooms, while the 100 m² villa pairs two bedrooms with a living room and kitchen. The family bungalow also has a kitchen and two large beds. Couples can choose a 30 m² bungalow or a 40 m² double room, while the house, villa and family bungalow accommodate up to four people.

Dining at the resort includes a restaurant and bar, coffee house, snack bar, kids' meals and special-diet menus on request. Fruit and wine or champagne are also available. Breakfast can be served in the room, with continental, vegetarian and American choices; tea and coffee makers are provided. Outdoors, you have the beachfront and private beach area, a garden, patio, terrace and sun terrace, as well as BBQ facilities. Live music and evening entertainment complement local-culture tours, bike and walking tours. Resort activities also include snorkelling, diving, cycling and hiking. Family rooms are available. Free private parking is on site, WiFi is free in rooms, and pets are allowed, though charges may apply; pet bowls are provided. A tour desk, concierge service, luggage storage and daily housekeeping are also provided, with shuttle service available.

Chaloklum is a fishing village on Koh Phangan's north coast, with a village shoreline and local temple. RED PEARL BEACH RESORT sits beside the coast, and its private beachfront gives you direct access to the sea. Chaloklum Bay Beach is 150 m away, while Haad Chaloklum is 600 m from the property. Baan Chaloklum is 750 m away, and Wat Chaloklum is 900 m away. The area is quieter than the port town of Thong Sala and suits time spent around the village and its northern bays.

Koh Phangan is reached by boat, with most services arriving at Thong Sala; travellers coming through Koh Samui first take a ferry across the Gulf. Thong Sala is 9.4 km from the resort, and shared songthaews travel north towards Chaloklum. The resort also offers shuttle service, and staff assist with scooter rentals. Guests report that walking into the village can be difficult because of steep hills and a river, so plan local journeys around that terrain rather than assuming the walk is straightforward.

Nearby excursions include Haad Khom, 1 km away, and Paradise Waterfall, 1.5 km away. Hat Khuat (Bottle Beach), 2.7 km away, has no road access; long-tail boats run from Chaloklum, while Phaeng Waterfall is 6.1 km away inland. Activities include snorkelling, diving, hiking, cycling, canoeing and walking tours, taking you from the coast towards the forested interior. February to April is generally the driest, calmest period on the Gulf coast. Some guests describe the resort's beachfront water as rocky and shallow, which can make swimming difficult.