Varivana Resort Koh Phangan,The Centara Collection

Thailand , Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan, 79 Moo 4, 79
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41 reviews shown

4/10

Poor

01 May 2026

Yoel M

Bathroom smelled like perfumed sewage. Shower water temp never got hotter than lukewarm. You get charged for ice, and there's a laundry list detailing how much you will be charged for staining any item, including the disposable slippers...

Rooms are tiny with no storage to speak of. Bathroom layout is insane: shower is huge, vanity and toilet are airliner sized.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

AHARON Yoel

PERFECT STAY!

Loved everything about this hotel. Don't stay anywhere else in Koh Phangan ;)

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Richard

It’s a beautiful view from the hotel. The pool area was good very much like the photos. I thought the breakfast was average but my wife said it was good so it depends. The healthy food in the restaurant (poke bowls etc) was VERY good. The rooms were fine. Not much in the local area. I was here 2 nights and that was fine.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

yarin

Excellent

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2025

Michael

Room is clean. Staff is nice. Breakfast was really bad. Bad variety, everything was already cold by 9PM (breakfast is from 07:30 to 10:30). When I asked for more cold cuts about 10PM, they did not bring more.

Overall, good hotel, nice location, but I don‘t think it is worth the money.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Atyria

Beautiful stay!!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2025

Keren

Disappointing! Lots to improve- including attitude

Family vacation, rooms (we had 2) weren’t ready on time of check in, we had to wait 1.5 hoirs at the top bar. We got coupon for “free drink” - I would expect much more than that. We ordered fruit shake but there was no Bananas and no mango so not really enough options. We were completely unsatisfied. When we finally got our rooms it was in the lowest floor ( we ordered”mountain view” rooms so it is quite ironic as we were literally 1 meter above the ground. Additionally, the stair railing outside the rooms were just being painted while we checked in and there was a pungent smell of fresh oil-based paint. I was also extremely mad as I specifically asked for two adjacent rooms , however each one was on a different floor level.
Overall when I complained the manager in charge just said he is very sorry and offered 20% discounts at the hotel restaurant- I didn’t know whether to cry or laugh!
Breakfast was somewhat lacking. The buffet was poor, not enough tables in the dining hall, slow service. There is definitely lots to improve!
Nice architecture- somewhat weird and clumsy though! Reminds me of the board game Snakes and Ladders. Only one elevator (4 buildings) and long climb and walk to the pool- which luckily is fantastic so it made our all stay enjoyable after all.
Missing full size mirror in the rooms.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Amelia

Stunning views, amazing food, lovely staff

Amazing stay. We were picked up by the free shuttle service and received welcome drinks. The views are stunning! The room was immaculate. The pool & rooftop bar was amazing. Prices of food & drink are a bit expensive but the massaman curry was gorgeous. We paid £11 for breakfast for 2 and it was a 3 course meal! It really good value and loads of delicious food - should have been £9 each so I would recommend booking on hotels.com. The staff were so friendly too! I live on Samui so we will definitely be returning and recommending to our friends.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2024

Ashley

Nice property, not too far from the beach. Food in restaurant where the food took a while to appear, but always tasted good. They need a lot more shade/umbrellas on the rooftop pool (has ample space). The buffet Breakfast was very small for the price they charge and the a la carte menu was very limited. Luckily there plenty of amazing breakfast options around Phanghan.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2024

Tomer

Viva Varivana

It’s the best hotel we stayed at in Thailand ! Tip and Bryan at reception were so kind and helpful. Will definitely return !!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2024

yuval

Honymoon Yuval & Daniel

We came for our Honymoon and we had the best time!!
The staff was always nice and polite, the breakfast was great and the chef was lovely. The cleanliness was at a high level. We have no doubt that we will return to the hotel again.

Thank you for everything

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2024

Robert

Perfect

This place is unbelievable, one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in.
The service is incredible, all the staff are very attentive, welcoming and work hard to make your stay perfect. The food and drinks are great, breakfast is very tasty with a great selection.
The whole place is well styled, you feel like a Bond villain.
It's well located, you feel like you are in the middle of the jungle but with a moped (which you can rent from reception) you can easily and quickly get to beaches, restaurants etc. You can easily spend loads of time here, the views are 10/10, and the rooftop pool is a great place to chill, especially with happy hour drinks!
We made the mistake of only booking this place for a few nights as we wanted to try a different part of the island, it turned out to be a disaster with our booked hotel being nothing like the photos. We went back to Varivana ASAP, they welcomed us back and were very accommodating.
Overall we'd highly recommend this hotel and we will be back when we're next in Thailand!
The only thing I'd say to improve the experience would be to add some music around the pool and bar, particularly at sunset to add to the atmosphere. Some deep/tropical/chill house music would be amazing.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2024

Cindy

Very nice staff and spacious rooms. The pool and restaurant area is also beautiful with a hilltop view. The hotel provides transportation and rental scooters, but there is nowhere to walk nearby, so if you’re looking for a more central location this is not the place. However, it is a great private and comfortable hotel, and the food and drinks are delicious.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2023

Shona

This hotel is amazing, the staff are so friendly and helpful. Chris the receptionist was always happy to help and very professional and provided great information and taxis to wherever we wanted to go.
The rooms were immaculate and the shower and products were lovely. The views from the pool were gorgeous! We done a floating breakfast on our last morning and again it was very tasty and a nice way to enjoy the pool views and get some nice photos!! gorgeous sunset from the restraunt also! 10/10, can't wait to come back in the future! Big thanks to all the staff who made our stay so enjoyable!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2023

Verified traveler

Not Comfortable to sleep.

Looks good in the pictures. But not worth the money. Cheap beds and Matterss not comfortable. Breakfast without AC all the cheese is malted. Food not fresh.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2020

Caroline

Wonderful hotel in a fabulous location

Great hotel in a wonderful location with friendly staff who wanted your stay to be pleasant even in difficult times. The room was fabulous and the view was sensational. You need a bike to get around but the staff were so helpful in ensuring things were easy to book. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anybody staying on this beautiful island

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2020

Michael Dan

Varivana Resort = Amazing!

From start to finish, Varivana doesn't disappoint at all.
The pool has amazing views and the pictures don't do it justice.
The service was absolutely incredible! Dada, the general manager, and her crew went out of their way to give excellent service.
They offer free bicycles to visit the beautiful surrounding area.
The room was very comfortable and clean.
The shower was great.
The hotel opened just 6 months ago and they deserve to succeed greatly.
I would very very much recommend!
Thank you:)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Staff really friendly and accommodating

Thank you for a lovely stay

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing

The room and pool views were stunning and the service provided was very professional and friendly. Their ferry transfers and facilitated bike rentals were fantastic too. You need to visit if you want to see what probably is the best hotel views in Koh phangan.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2019

Emmily

Stunning view from our room! Great luxury amenities in room. Enjoyed sunset view from rooftop balcony and pool.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Bed is very comfortable. Quiet place and private. Fantastic Thai food. Lovely staffs and good services.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Nice panoramic ocean view from rooftop. Great service from staffs. Free shuttle from resort to the beach.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

The atmosphere of resort is very pure nature. We can see the perfect views of highest mountain and beautiful ocean view on Koh Phangan. The rooftop pool is amazing!!! We love it so much. Staffs are very friendly and service minded.

Recommend to experience this resort

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing beautiful resort with five star service. Love the rooftop outdoor pool with stunning view!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Jannis

Super Ausblick und ein wirklich schöner Pool mit Sicht über die ganze Insel.

Einfach nur super

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Yannick

Un endroit exceptionnel !!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

NISHIOKA

トンサラ港からバイクで約10分。
周囲には特にお店などはありませんが、その分とても静かで落ち着いた環境です。
森林の中にそびえ立つ近代的なデザインの外観は美しくとても印象的。
ルーフトップのインフィニティプールからの景色は絶景で、滞在中のハイライトになりました。
客室も快適で過ごしやすく、ぜひまた訪れたいです。

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2025

Maximilian

Beim Check-in war das Zimmer noch nicht verfügbar, obwohl die offizielle Check-in Zeit bereits seit mehreren Stunden lief. Beim Check-out musste man warten bis das Housekeeping den Raum gecheckt hat und sein „Okay“ gegeben hat. Wofür ist das notwendig, wenn man doch ohnehin seine Kreditkarte inkl. Deposit hinterlegt hat?

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Daniel

Perfekt

Fantastiskt hotell med infinity pool på taket. Restaurangen var suverän med stort utbud av maträtter. Frukostserveringen som också sker i restaurangen på takterrassen har ett stort utbud med olika juicer, frukter och varma rätter.

Rummet var väldigt bekvämt med stora fönster från golv till tak och en egen balkong med utsikt över djungeln. En annan sak jag gillade var det stora badrummet med den stora duschen. Vi stannade två nätter och jag önskar nästan att vi hade någon natt till för att kunna fortsätta njuta av rummet och resten av hotellet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Rainer

Unser Aufenthalt war wieder sehr gut, man fühlt sich sehr wohl. Das Hotel bietet einen Taxiservice an, den wir jeden Tag benutzt haben. Es ist zwar bisschen teurer geworden als noch vor einem Jahr, aber es ist okay. Die Mitarbeiter sind extrem nett und das ist ein sehr wichtiger Punkt. Bei meinem nächsten Besuch werde ich wieder dieses Hotel besuchen. Top!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2025

Emrullah

Sehr saubere Anlage/Zimmer, gutes Frühstück. Nettes Personal.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Veronika

Beautiful hotel with incredible views and amazing infinitypool. The staff is very attentive and kind!
The hotel provides everything your need, they offer a free pickup from the pier and it's possible to rent a scooter directly at the hotel. Very good located, so you can reach everything easy by scooter.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2024

benjamin

Nice and new facility , but not enough service for the 4 star kind of hotel
Evetyhing is super expensive compare to the island , but you dont get a better service
Room are small except the bathroom

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Geraldine

Très bon sejour

Hotel très agréable, confortable et avec un excellent service. La vue sur la jungle est a couper le souffle.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2022

Ann

Et lækkert sted med en fantastisk udsigt. Havde to overnatninger, hvilket var fint, da jeg ikke kan køre på scooter.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2022

Guillaume

Absolutely perfect!

Perfect!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Die Aussicht aus dem Bett war traumhaft.
Die Lage war ebenso sehr gut und das Personal super.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2019

Nathanaël

Séjour parfait

Superbe chambre au dernier étage avec une très belle vue.
La piscine proposant une vue sur l’océan, sur la jungle et sur les montagnes est tout simplement exceptionnelle. Le personnel est très gentil.
L’happy hour entre 17h et 19h avec deux cocktails pour le prix d’un est un gros plus.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Foncez !!!!

Superbe hôtel, très calme dans la montagne, le personnel est au top, très attentionné et très à l’écoute du client.
Un massage de 15-20min est offert et il y a une navette gratuite pour vous amener au Pier.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2019

Daniel

Séjour fantastique!

Superbe hotel

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2019

Tamira