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About Chumphon accommodation
Chumphon sits on Thailand's southern Gulf coast, best known to Aussie travellers as the quieter mainland gateway for ferries across to Koh Tao. Unlike the busier Surat Thani route, the Chumphon crossing covers a shorter stretch of open water and takes around two hours, with a laid-back, small-town pier that feels more like a fishing town than a tourist hub.
Chumphon is worth a stopover in its own right too. Just off the coast, Koh Ngam Yai and Koh Ngam Noi draw day-trippers for clear water, coral and reliable sea turtle sightings, while Thung Wua Laen Beach in Pathio District offers a long, uncrowded stretch of white sand that's popular for kitesurfing and stand-up paddleboarding.
Where to stay in Chumphon
- Chumphon Town: centred around the train station and Krumluang Chumphon Road, with cheap songthaews out to the ferry pier and beaches, good for budget stays and travellers passing through to Koh Tao.
- Thung Wua Laen Beach: a beachfront strip in Pathio District, about 20 minutes from town, with resorts and bungalows right across from the sand, good if you want beach time before or after the islands.
How much is Chumphon accommodation?
- Budget: AU$20-40, simple aircon rooms in Chumphon Town near the train station.
- Mid-range: AU$45-90, beachfront resorts at Thung Wua Laen or Pak Nam with pools and sea views.
What Chumphon is known for
- Gateway to Koh Tao: the shortest mainland ferry crossing to the island, around 2 hours compared to 3 or more from Surat Thani.
- Koh Ngam Yai and Koh Ngam Noi: rocky islands off the coast known for clear water, coral and year-round sea turtle sightings on day trips.
- Thung Wua Laen Beach: a long, quiet stretch of sand in Pathio District favoured for kitesurfing and paddleboarding.
Top-rated hotels in Chumphon
- HOP INN Chumphon: a reliable budget chain hotel in town, close to the train station.
- Retro Box Hotel Chumphon: a well-reviewed city hotel near the train station and Chumphon's shopping strip.
- Calamint Residence Hotel: a couples-favourite in the Na Thung area, a short walk from the train station.
- Talay Sai @ Thung Wua Laen: a beachfront pick right on Thung Wua Laen Beach with ocean-view rooms.
- The Nouveau Chumphon Beach Resort and Golf: a 4-star resort on Pak Nam Chumphon Beach with its own golf course.
Travel tips for Chumphon
- Book your Chumphon to Koh Tao ferry ticket in advance in high season, boats can sell out.
- Base yourself in Chumphon Town if you're just passing through to Koh Tao, and head to Thung Wua Laen first if you want a couple of beach days.
- Songthaews run frequently between the train station, the ferry pier and Thung Wua Laen Beach, so a rental car isn't essential.
- Pack light if you're continuing on to the islands, storage space on the smaller ferries is limited.
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