17/7, Moo 4 Baantai, Koh Phangan, Suratthani, 84280 Baan Tai, Thailand·View on map
Morning Star Resort is a 3-star resort in Ban Tai, Koh Phangan, 5.0 km from Thong Sala, with bungalows beside Baan Kai Beach and an outdoor pool. Set along the island's south coast, it combines garden surroundings with balconies and terraces, and offers direct access to the beach.
The accommodation ranges from two-person bungalows to a 32 m² family room for up to four. Rooms use natural materials and have air conditioning and private bathrooms, with views towards the garden, pool or sea. Minibars and safety deposit boxes are provided, and some rooms have tea or coffee makers. The restaurant serves Thai and Western dishes as well as barbecue, while breakfast choices include Continental, Full English/Irish and American options.
An outdoor pool, private beach area, garden and bar shape time at the resort, with massage, bicycle rental, snorkelling and fishing also available. Free private parking is possible nearby with a reservation, and WiFi is free in public areas. The Night Market is 750 m away, while Haad Rin, host of the Full Moon Party, is 4 km from the resort.
The five room entries comprise a Superior Bungalow, a Deluxe Family Room, a Bungalow Pool View and two Bungalow - Beach Front options. Sizes range from 16 to 32 m². The smaller bungalow categories accommodate up to two people, while the family room sleeps up to four. Air conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies and terraces recur across the room types.
Views vary between garden, pool and sea. The Superior Bungalow combines garden and pool outlooks, while the pool-view option also faces the garden; both beach-front bungalows have sea views. The 32 m² family room is the largest and has an additional bathroom. Bathroom fittings include a bidet, toiletries, towels, a hairdryer and a bath or shower. The beach-facing bungalows have private entrances, and one also has a safety deposit box.
At 18 m², the Superior Bungalow combines a balcony and terrace with garden and pool views. It is an air-conditioned option for up to two people, with a private bathroom, bidet and bath or shower. The paired outlooks distinguish it from the garden-facing family room and the sea-view bungalows.
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At 32 m², this is the largest room and accommodates up to four people. The Deluxe Family Room has a garden view, balcony, terrace and air conditioning, plus an additional bathroom alongside its private bathroom. Its extra space and second bathroom distinguish it from the two-person bungalow options.
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This 18 m² bungalow faces the sea and has a balcony, terrace and private entrance. It accommodates up to two people and includes air conditioning and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Its sea-facing outlook sets it apart from the garden and pool-view bungalow choices.
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At 16 m², this bungalow pairs a pool view with a garden outlook. It accommodates two people and has a balcony, terrace, air conditioning and a private bathroom. The combined garden and pool views distinguish it from the similarly sized Beach Front bungalow, which faces the sea instead.
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This 16 m² sea-view bungalow is the smaller of the two Beach Front options and accommodates up to two people. It has a balcony, terrace, air conditioning, private entrance and private bathroom, plus a safety deposit box. The other Beach Front bungalow is 18 m² and has no safety deposit box in its room facilities.
See pricesThe grounds include a private beach area, garden and sun terrace, with outdoor furniture, sun loungers and umbrellas. BBQ facilities and a picnic area are also provided. Bicycle rental, snorkelling, fishing and massage are available; the resort also has a tour desk, shuttle service, concierge service, luggage storage and daily housekeeping.
Dining spans the restaurant, bar, snack bar and on-site coffee house. Breakfast choices include Continental, Full English/Irish and American options, and room service is available. Free private parking is possible nearby with a reservation; WiFi is free in public areas. Other services include laundry, ironing, car hire and currency exchange, with family rooms and air conditioning among the accommodation features.
Morning Star Resort fronts Baan Kai Beach on Ban Tai's south-coast strip, with the beach 50 m away. Ban Tai follows Koh Phangan's southern shoreline between Thong Sala and Haad Rin. Thong Sala is the island's port town and main ferry arrival point. Blackmoon Culture is 250 m away, while Baan Tai Beach is 700 m from the resort. The Night Market and Baan Kai village are each 750 m away.
Koh Phangan has no airport, and most visitors arrive by boat at Thong Sala. Ferries link Thong Sala with Koh Samui and Donsak on the mainland; shared songthaews travel from the pier along the south-coast road to Ban Tai. Thong Sala is about 5.0 km from the resort. A shuttle service is available, while free private parking is possible nearby with a reservation. The final stretch after the ferry is by local road transport across the island.
Baan Tai village is 1.4 km away, and Wat Pho is a local temple nearby. Haad Rin, where the monthly Full Moon Party takes place, is 4 km away. Jungle Flight Adventure Park lies 3.5 km inland, while Phaeng Waterfall is 4.7 km away. The shallow sea and hammocks at the nearby beach suit time by the water; bicycle rental and snorkelling are also available at the resort.
Guests often praise the resort's direct access to calm, shallow water, the sea-facing pool and the quiet Ban Tai setting. Staff receive positive comments for arranging transport, tours and rentals. Feedback on breakfast is mixed: diners like the food and fresh juices, though some find portions and choice limited.
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After arriving by ferry at Thong Sala pier, continue by shared songthaew along the south-coast road to Ban Tai; the resort is about 5.0 km from Thong Sala. Morning Star Resort also has a shuttle service. Free private parking is possible nearby, with a reservation required. Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00.
Baan Kai Beach is 50 m from Morning Star Resort, and Blackmoon Culture is 250 m away. The Night Market is 750 m away, while Wat Pho is 800 m away. For an inland outing, Phaeng Waterfall is 4.7 km from the resort. Haad Baan Kai is another nearby beach, 450 m away.
Morning Star Resort has Continental, Full English/Irish and American breakfast options. Guest feedback praises the food and fresh juices, although some guests find the portions and selection limited.
Morning Star Resort has an outdoor pool and direct access to Baan Kai Beach. Guests describe the nearby water as calm and shallow, with hammocks and sea views; the grounds also include a private beach area and sun loungers.
Morning Star Resort has a 32 m² Deluxe Family Room for up to four people, with a garden view, balcony and terrace. It also has an additional bathroom alongside its private bathroom.
Morning Star Resort has snorkelling, fishing, karaoke, bicycle rental and massage among its activities and services. A tour desk and shuttle service are also available, and the outdoor pool and beachfront grounds provide places to spend time at the resort.
Morning Star Resort has free private parking at a nearby location. A reservation is required, so the parking is not directly beside the bungalows.
Morning Star Resort provides free WiFi in public areas. WiFi is available in the shared spaces rather than in the individual rooms.