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A strong budget base for exploring Phi Phi, with standout service and compact rooms.
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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · A small budget guesthouse with private rooms in Tonsai village
Ivory is a small budget guesthouse in Tonsai village on Koh Phi Phi, not mainland Krabi. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want a private room and a convenient base rather than resort facilities. Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness and exceptionally helpful receptionist, June, particularly for restaurant advice and arranging boats. The pier, beaches and places to eat are just a short walk away.
The trade-off is space and simplicity: standard rooms are compact, furnishings are basic, and some guests report little daylight or stuffiness. Check your room’s window arrangement before booking. Despite the central location, several recent guests describe relatively quiet nights. Reception has limited hours, so coordinate late arrivals. We’d choose it for a short, activity-filled stay and skip it if spacious rooms or extensive facilities matter.
- Rooms
- Basic air-conditioned private rooms; standard rooms are around 12 square meters, with limited luggage space.
- Cleanliness
- Generally a strength, with repeated recent praise across booking sites.
- Service
- June’s welcoming manner, local advice and help with boat bookings are the clearest recurring highlights.
- Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi, private showers, room safes, laundry services and tour assistance; a simple guesthouse offering.
- Fees and surprises
- Booking sites list check-in ending at 7 p.m.; confirm arrival arrangements and payment terms directly.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Agoda · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
194/1 Moo 7, Krabi
Central Tonsai village on Koh Phi Phi, a few minutes’ walk from the pier and both bays.
Amenities and check-in
Free Wi-Fi, private showers, room safes, laundry services and tour assistance; a simple guesthouse offering.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Pets Not Allowed
- Laundry (extra charge)
- Dry-cleaning (extra charge)
- Accessibility features
Additional hotel policies
- Optional charges: Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
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Ivory Phi Phi Island — Phi Phi Don, Krabi, Thailand
Ivory Phi Phi Island is a small budget guesthouse with private rooms in Tonsai village in Phi Phi Don, Krabi, Thailand.
Address: 194/1 Moo 7, Krabi. Property ID: 1243378.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/phi-phi-don-krabi/ivory-phi-phi-island-1243378
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Axel's take: 8.3/10
A strong budget base for exploring Phi Phi, with standout service and compact rooms. A small budget guesthouse with private rooms in Tonsai village, scored for what it is.
Ivory is a small budget guesthouse in Tonsai village on Koh Phi Phi, not mainland Krabi. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want a private room and a convenient base rather than resort facilities. Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness and exceptionally helpful receptionist, June, particularly for restaurant advice and arranging boats. The pier, beaches and places to eat are just a short walk away.
The trade-off is space and simplicity: standard rooms are compact, furnishings are basic, and some guests report little daylight or stuffiness. Check your room’s window arrangement before booking. Despite the central location, several recent guests describe relatively quiet nights. Reception has limited hours, so coordinate late arrivals. We’d choose it for a short, activity-filled stay and skip it if spacious rooms or extensive facilities matter.
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Best for: Budget travelers wanting private rooms; Short island-hopping stays; First-time Phi Phi visitors
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Watch out for: Compact rooms and bathrooms; Some rooms have little natural light; Limited reception hours
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Location: Central Tonsai village on Koh Phi Phi, a few minutes’ walk from the pier and both bays.
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Rooms: Basic air-conditioned private rooms; standard rooms are around 12 square meters, with limited luggage space.
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Cleanliness: Generally a strength, with repeated recent praise across booking sites.
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Service: June’s welcoming manner, local advice and help with boat bookings are the clearest recurring highlights.
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Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, private showers, room safes, laundry services and tour assistance; a simple guesthouse offering.
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Fees and surprises: Booking sites list check-in ending at 7 p.m.; confirm arrival arrangements and payment terms directly.
Axel's opinion of Ivory Phi Phi Island, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Agoda · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Ivory Phi Phi Island
- Property type: Hotel
- 2-star hotel
- 194/1 Moo 7, Krabi
- Optional charges: Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
- Amenities: Restaurant, Bar, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Phi Phi Don, Krabi
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy room — room photo 1
- Economy room — room photo 2
- Economy room — room photo 3
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Deluxe room
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room — room photo 1
Deluxe room with city view
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room with city view — room photo 1
Deluxe Triple room
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
Deluxe Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 1
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
Luxury room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Luxury room — room photo 1
Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Studio — room photo 1
- Economy Studio — room photo 2
- Economy Studio — room photo 3
Economy Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Economy Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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