Tonsai Beach is situated in Railay peninsula in Krabi, Thailand and can only be accessed by boat. This beach is surrounded by cliffs and offers visitors opportunities for swimming, rock-climbing, kayaking, and volleyball.
Food and drink options are available at beach restaurants, hotel restaurants, and a beach bar. Additionally, Tonsai Beach is known as a backpacker colony with budget-friendly accommodation, shops, and bars with a hippy vibe.
However, there are also two more expensive hotel complexes that cater to quieter, family-friendly options. The beach provides amenities such as toilets, bars, restaurants, and a parking area.
Visitors are allowed to bring their dogs along.
Tonsai Beach amenities include parking and toilet.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight that Tonsai Beach is a beautiful, isolated beach perfect for rock climbing and a short walk from Railay. Visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere and unique hippie village behind the beach, but complain about the rocks in the sea making it uncomfortable for swimming and the dilapidated condition of some of the resorts, restaurants, and bars in the village. Additionally, visitors should be aware of the flies and mosquitoes that become rampant around 5:30-7 pm and should bring insect repellent.
Most visitors choose to stay in Railay Beach, just a short boat ride away, to enjoy a blend of luxury and budget accommodations. Tonsai Beach itself offers budget-friendly options for backpackers who prefer staying close to the rock-climbing and vibrant beach scene.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 8.0180546 / Longitude: 98.8322457
Tonsai Beach is located in Krabi Province. The following map of Tonsai Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 25.1°C/33.1°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 39°C |
| Sea Temperature | 32.2 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.3 m |
| Rain Chance | 45% |
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| Rainfall | 0.7 mm |
| Rain Duration | 2 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:11/18:33 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 12.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 9.1 |
| Cloud Cover | 49% |
| Speed | 15.3 km/h |
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| Gusts | 38.9 km/h |
| Direction | S |
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