OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group has opened OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort in Thailand, expanding its portfolio in the country alongside properties in Koh Samui, Khao Lak and Phuket.
Located within the protected boundaries of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, the beachfront resort features 63 suites and villas surrounded by limestone cliffs, white-sand beaches and the waters of the Andaman Sea.
‘What we’ve created at Phi Phi Island is truly special, a resort that matches one of Thailand’s most breathtaking settings and honors the culture and environment that make it extraordinary. This opening is a reflection of OUTRIGGER’s long-term commitment to Thailand and for those who make the journey here, I believe it will be unlike anything they’ve experienced before,’ said Jeff Wagoner, President & CEO of OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group.
Accessible only by boat, the resort sits inside a national park where development is tightly controlled and the natural environment remains largely untouched. Guests arrive by sea, stepping onto the sand as the Andaman horizon opens before them.
OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group has announced the opening of OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort in Thailand, expanding its portfolio in the country alongside properties in Koh Samui, Khao Lak and Phuket.
Located within the protected boundaries of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, the beachfront resort features 63 suites and villas surrounded by limestone cliffs, white-sand beaches and the waters of the Andaman Sea.
A Southern Thai culinary approach built on the balance of taste, texture and tradition. The menu draws on the region’s spices, fresh produce and coastal ingredients, prepared and presented by chefs with deep roots in the local food culture. The Edgewater Bar & Grill serves fresh local seafood, aromatic curries and tropical cocktails at the edge of the Andaman Sea with an open view of the water that makes it the natural setting for sundowners and long evenings.
The national park that surrounds the resort is one of the most biodiverse marine environments in Southeast Asia. PADI-certified diving excursions reach coral formations where sea turtles, manta rays and reef sharks are regular sightings. Eco-sensitive boat rides access islands and coves that see limited visitor traffic. Long-tail boat picnics travel the mangrove channels at a pace that suits the landscape. Back on land, private Thai cooking classes, non-motorized water sports and bead-making sessions, drawn from the island’s ancient craft traditions, round out the offering. Relaxation journeys at Zeavola Spa are grounded in Southern Thai wellness practices and local botanicals. The Coral Kids Club and a teen zone ensure the resort works equally well for families. For guests who wish to explore further, Tonsai Village, Phi Phi’s lively hub of restaurants, bars, and local shops is a short boat ride away.
The indigenous Urak Lawoi people have inhabited these islands for centuries and their heritage informed the resort’s design as well as its welcome rituals. Each arriving guest receives a handcrafted bead bracelet, a gesture rooted in Urak Lawoi tradition and a reflection of the community’s place at the heart of the resort’s identity. Guests wishing to learn more can join bead-making sessions that trace the craft’s origins along the island’s historic trade routes.
The resort was constructed using local, organic materials and designed to work with its environment, maximizing natural light and ventilation, minimizing waste and protecting the ecosystem it sits within. Operating inside a national park is both a privilege and a responsibility; the standards applied here reflect that. The aim is straightforward: guests leave nothing behind except footprints in the sand.
OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort has also joined the Global Hotel Alliance’s GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, giving access to more than 35 million members across over 1,000 hotels globally.
