Ko Kradan

Spent five amazing days on Koh Kradan, and it was everything I hoped for—relaxing, beautiful, and untouched. We stayed at Koh Kradan Beach Resort, where the staff were so friendly, and the food at the restaurant was delicious. The island itself is pure paradise. Paradise Beach had the clearest water, perfect for swimming and lounging. We took a private long-tail boat tour to Koh Ngai and nearby islands, snorkeling in crystal-clear waters and exploring hidden spots. Walking around the island was lovely too, especially heading to Sunset Beach for the most incredible sunsets. Ao Niang Beach was rockier but still stunning. At night, the sky was unbelievably clear—we saw stars, planets, and constellations! I’d definitely come back and highly recommend visiting this beautiful, peaceful island if you’re looking for a chill escape. Already dreaming of my next trip!

We arrived at Koh Kradan by boat around 10 AM, and there were very few people on the island at that time, it felt peaceful and untouched. Upon arrival, you need to pay an entrance fee of 200 baht for adults and 100 baht for children. There are no proper bars or restaurants on the island, just a small shack that sells Coca-Cola, water, and some snacks like chips. By noon, the island started to get much more crowded. The sea also changed, the tide came in and the water was no longer as crystal clear as it was in the morning. There are restrooms available, as well as an outdoor shower, which is a nice touch if you’ve been swimming.

Koh Kradan is a beautiful island, definitely worth coming and staying here for at least a couple of days. An island has 3 beaches: main beach, sunset beach and ao-nieng beach. That is not a party island, that is a quiet, relaxing place with beautiful nature. We stayed at Paradise Lost Bungalows resort, it is the only resort which is situated in the jungle, in the middle of the island which is very convenient location to all of 3 beaches.

Beach is very wide and seems like it is separated for 2 layers that one is very white and delicate sand and another one is not quite white. However, beach is so peaceful and good for stay over night here

Even though it is very crowded at Koh Kradan, when you walk to the sides of the islands, you are still almost alone as everyone just stays near the pier. The water is even more beautifully blue on the sides! It is a true paradise island, and you can see why it was voted as best beach in the world before.

Our Hosts at The Sunny Hill Villa arranged a day trip to the Island for our party, private long tail boat who drop you to the beach and the relaxed and waited for our return. The beaches were stunning!! The Snorkeling, incredible! The water is crystal clear and warm. Fish colourful and inquisitive! There are a couple of resorts on the beach so we grabbed a drink or two and had an amazing day! I would add this island to your list if you have the time!! Fantastic reccomendation from The Sunny Hill Villa and thank you for arranging the whole thing for us. 10 out of 10!

During the last school break, I had had a chance to travel with my friends to Koh Kradan, which is known as the most beautiful island in Thailand. It was such a memorable trip. Before we left, my friends and I had prepared several outfits for photo shoots. We had packed more clothes than we actually needed because I had seen many social media reviews saying how beautiful the island was. I traveled from Bangkok to Koh Kradan, and it had taken nearly a whole day. When I arrived, I put my luggage in the room we had booked and then went out for dinner. The next morning, I took a boat to Koh Kradan. As soon as I arrived, I saw how stunning it was. The place truly lived up to its reputation. The water was crystal blue, and the beach had soft white-beige sand that looked unreal. In the distance, there were mountains in the background. I took lots of photos to keep the memories. Another unforgettable moment was when the guide had taken us to the Emerald Cave before we reached Koh Kradan. It looked like something out of a dream. The glowing green light inside truly matched the name "Emerald Cave." Before heading back, the guide had also taken us snorkeling. I saw coral reefs and schools of fish swimming around. It was my first time snorkeling, and it was one of the most impressive experiences I’ve ever had. After the trip ended, I completely fell in love with the southern sea of Thailand. Nature had created such beauty. Among all the beaches I’ve been to, the southern sea has become the most unforgettable place in my life.

The island is beautiful but is not big. We stayed for 3 days and had only one day of sun and we were bored. The water is wonderful and the prices are much higher compared to other islands from Thailand, sometimes even 3 times more expensive