Hotels near Phra Nang Cave Beach

Phra Nang Cave Beach at the southern tip of the Railay Peninsula consistently ranks among Thailand's most beautiful beaches - a 200-metre crescent of white sand backed by towering limestone cliffs, with a small cave at the western end. The Princess Cave (Tham Phra Nang) inside the cliffs holds wooden phalluses left as offerings to a Thai sea spirit by fishermen seeking good catches; the most photographed pagan-Buddhist shrine in the country.

Reach via long-tail boat from Ao Nang (15 min, 200 THB return) - the boat lands at Railay East, then walk 5 minutes south through the peninsula. Floating long-tail vendors sell mango with sticky rice, grilled coconut, and Pad Thai (100-150 THB) directly from their boats anchored offshore. No accommodation at Phra Nang itself - Railay or Ao Nang are the closest. Beach is public, free.

Pro Tip: Climb the unmarked Phra Nang Viewpoint trail at the eastern end of Railay (45-min steep scramble each way, ropes provided) for the iconic view down onto Phra Nang Cave Beach. Wear shoes with grip; not suitable for flip-flops.