Luxury Hotel · Thailand
OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort
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At a glance
OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort opened in May 2026 on Laem Tong Beach, on the northern tip of Koh Phi Phi Don, within the protected boundaries of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.
The property was formerly Zeavola Resort, which closed for extensive renovation in May 2025 before reopening under the Outrigger brand. The resort is accessible only by boat, set on a white-sand beach fronting the Andaman Sea, surrounded by limestone cliffs.
The design concept is rooted in “Nit Thra,” a Thai term meaning the soul of rest, with handcrafted furnishings, organic textiles, and woven motifs drawn from the traditions of the Urak Lawoi sea community. The interiors use wood, rattan, rope, and stone alongside Southern Thai textiles and local crafts.
The project was carried out by OPENDESIGNER, a Bangkok-based creative studio, with the landscape of tropical foliage, white sand, and limestone cliffs preserved as the defining character of the resort rather than being cleared for construction.
Highlights
- 63 villas and suites on Laem Tong Beach
- Accessible only by boat, within a protected national park
- Southern Thai dining at Mala Kitchen and Edgewater
Accommodation
Hilltop Ocean View Pool Villa
The Hilltop Ocean View Pool Villa sits on the elevated hillside with a private infinity pool looking out across the Andaman Sea and the surrounding limestone cliffs.
The position gives the most panoramic outlook of any villa category, with sea views from the bedroom, the pool terrace, and the outdoor living area. Interiors draw on handcrafted furnishings, organic textiles, and woven motifs from the Urak Lawoi sea community.
Beachfront Pool Villa
The Beachfront Pool Villa sits directly on the sand at Laem Tong Beach, with immediate access to the water and a private pool facing the Andaman Sea.
Wide openings connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, bringing the coastal setting directly into the room. It is the most immersive of the three categories, suited to guests who want the beach as a constant presence throughout the stay.
Family Garden Villa
The Family Garden Villa sits within the tropical gardens, wrapped in greenery and set back from the beach in a quieter position. The layout provides additional outdoor space for families or groups, with the same handcrafted furnishings and woven design details from the resort’s Nit Thra concept throughout.
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Food & Drink
Mala Kitchen
Mala Kitchen operates under the Samrub Thai culinary philosophy, a Southern Thai approach built on the balance of taste, texture, and tradition, with menus drawing on the region’s spices, fresh produce, and coastal ingredients prepared by chefs with roots in the local food culture.
Edgewater Bar and Grill
The Edgewater Bar and Grill serves fresh local seafood, aromatic curries, and tropical cocktails at the edge of the Andaman Sea, with an open view of the water throughout the day and into the evening.
Spa & Wellness
Zeavola Spa grounds its treatments in Southern Thai wellness practices and local botanicals, with the spa’s design drawing on the colors of ancient beads, deep reds, earthy browns, and oceanic turquoise, believed in local tradition to strengthen the life force and enhance restoration.
Sunrise yoga sessions, known as Rub Aroon, run each morning by the sea. Two swimming pools include the main beachfront pool at 20 by 10 meters and a lap pool at 22 by 6 meters. A wellness zone with a gym and open-air yoga sala sits within the resort grounds.
Thailand
Thailand occupies the heart of mainland Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, with coastlines on both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. The country divides naturally into four distinct areas: the capital Bangkok; the mountainous north centered on Chiang Mai; the Gulf islands, including Koh Samui and Koh Phangan; and the Andaman coast with Phuket, Krabi, and the Trang archipelago.
Included
- Accommodation as listed
Not included
- International Flights
- Travel insurance
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Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ vacations?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalized itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
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