Cheap Solo Holidays to Thailand

Resort stays are often the easiest place for a solo traveller to start, since staff, pools and beach bars make it simple to meet people without planning.

• Koh Samui: Koh Samui is the largest island in the Gulf of Thailand and has its own airport with flights from the capital, which keeps onward travel short. Resorts on the island range from simple beachfront rooms to larger complexes, so solo travellers can pick a base that suits their budget. The trade-off is that the most popular beaches fill up in peak season, so we steer independent guests towards quieter stretches. It is a practical, well-served choice for a first solo trip. It is exactly the brief our Thailand holidays deals are built around.
• Khao Lak: Khao Lak sits on the Andaman coast in Phang Nga province, with the jungle only a short drive away for those who want a day among the rainforest trails and waterfalls. Its beaches shelve gently and the resorts are generally calmer than in busier southern hubs, which suits people travelling alone who want rest. Prices here are often lower than on the main islands, although a longer transfer from the airport adds time. We think it offers excellent value for a relaxed solo stay. It is exactly the brief our Cheap Thailand Holidays deals are built around.
• Phuket beach hotels: Phuket is Thailand's largest island and has the widest choice of hotels, beaches and nightlife of any destination in the country. A solo traveller can find everything from budget guesthouses to upper-range resorts within a short ride of the sand. The downside is that prices rise sharply in the high season and the busiest areas can feel crowded. For cheap solo travel we recommend staying outside the central strips where rooms are better value.
• Krabi Ao Nang: Ao Nang sits on the Krabi coast and works as a base for boat trips to Railay and the nearby limestone islands, which are easy to join as a single traveller. Accommodation is generally affordable and the town has a sociable evening strip with restaurants and bars. The area can be busy with tour groups, so independent travellers may prefer a quieter guesthouse a short walk from the main road. It is one of the most practical southern bases for an active solo holiday. It is exactly the brief our Thailand Last Minute Holidays deals are built around.
• Koh Phangan resorts: Koh Phangan is reached by ferry from the neighbouring island through Nathon Pier and has a relaxed, independent feel that appeals to many solo travellers. Budget resorts and bungalows here often cost less than those on the mainland island, though the ferry adds time and a small fare. Some areas are lively and others are very quiet, so we match solo guests to a location that fits their pace. It is a good choice for a cheap base with a sociable atmosphere.