Koh Bon Island Day Trips and Tours

By Paula Parker

Koh Bon Island is a beautiful tropical island, located just 15 minutes offshore from Rawai on the southern tip of Phuket.

The location of Bon Island is ideal for visitors who would prefer to take a day trip to one of the closer offshore islands around Phuket.

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Bon Island is a small rocky island with several small beaches located on the western side of the island.

At the northern tip of the island is a medium-sized beach, where the Bon Island Beach Restaurant is situated.

On the eastern side of the island there is a longer beach.

This beach was once used exclusively by guests who stayed at the Everson Resort & Spa in Rawai.

Bon Island is stunning with its white sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters.

This is a great day trip from Phuket for snorkeling, swimming, or just to sit back and relax on the beach.

On your way over to the island, ask your boat driver to stop at the south-west corner of Bon Island; this is one of the best spots for snorkeling.

Kids will have a fun day out at Koh Bon as there are lots of fish for the kids to see.

Apart from the fish, there is also an array of other marine life, birds, trees, plants and reptiles to see.

You can also combine your day trip to Koh Bon with a trip to Koh Hei, also known as Coral Island.

Bon Island Restaurant

When visiting Bon Island, ensure you stop off for lunch at the Bon Island Restaurant.

The beachside restaurant is owned and operated by a friendly English lady named Dawn.

Dawn and her friendly staff will help you choose from an appetizing selection of freshly caught and prepared seafood, authentic Thai or western cuisines.

Enjoy your lunch and cold drinks in one of the thatched Salas on the beach.

Bon Island Restaurant also welcomes large groups and has seating for up to 300 guests.

See reviews from other visitors about Bon Island Restaurant on TripAdvisor.

Koh Bon Island Accommodation

The only accommodation that was available on Bon Island was a honeymoon suite that was operated by Evason Resort & Spa in Rawai. 

In May 2012, the Evason Resort closed, and to date, there is still no accommodation available on the Island.

Where to Stay near Bon Island

If you are looking for accommodation close to Bon Island and would prefer something a bit more private, we can recommend Coconut Paradise Villas, which are located in Rawai.

These private pool villas are set in a beautiful location, only 1 kilometre from Rawai Beach and 2 kilometres from the southern tip of Phuket.

The Villas are perfect for a family retreat or for large-group holidays while still maintaining privacy.

See a full list of available villas, including rates and reviews on TripAdvisor.

How To Get To Koh Bon Island

Bon Island can be easily reached by long-tail boat or speed boat from any of the main beaches in Phuket.

The closest beach is Rawai Beach; from Rawai, it is only a 15-minute boat trip to Koh Bon.

Boat prices are not fixed prices, but expect to pay around 1200 Baht for a longtail boat ride from Rawai to Bon Island and return.

PLEASE NOTE: When visiting Bon Island, please do not feed the fish, as fish feeding in the waters around Phuket is illegal.

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