Varivana Resort Koh Phangan, The Centara Collection

Varivana Resort Koh Phangan, The Centara Collection is a 4-star resort in Srithanu on Koh Phangan, with an infinity-edge rooftop pool overlooking palm, mountain and ocean scenery.

Rooms range from 35 m² to 43 m² and pair private balconies or terraces with garden and mountain views. Each has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar; the largest Sky Suite also adds a bath and coffee machine and accommodates up to three people. The two smaller room types each accommodate two.

The resort combines spa and wellness facilities, yoga classes and a hot tub with its rooftop pool and sun terrace. Its restaurant serves American and Asian dishes, alongside a pool bar and coffee shop; continental and American breakfast options are available. Free bicycles are provided, free Wi-Fi is available in public areas, and free private parking can be reserved in advance. Guest feedback highlights attentive staff, while some travellers find a vehicle necessary for island outings. The peaceful, green setting frames views of the sunset over the Gulf.

All three room types provide a private bathroom, air conditioning, a minibar, a flat-screen TV and a balcony or terrace, with garden and mountain views across the range. Each has an extra-large double bed, a shower, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. The layouts suit couples, while the largest suite also accommodates a third person.

The 35 m² Deluxe Mountain View is the most compact option, followed by the 37 m² Junior Suite Mountain View; both accommodate two people and share similar features. The 43 m² Sky Suite Panoramic View is the only option with a bath and coffee machine, and it is sized for up to three. The extra floor area and additional bathing option distinguish it from the other rooms.

The on-site restaurant is paired with a bar, snack bar and coffee house, while breakfast in the room and tea and coffee makers add to the dining choices. Continental and American breakfast options are available, alongside special-diet menus on request, fruit, wine or champagne. Outdoor dining space, outdoor furniture, the sun terrace and garden provide open-air settings around the resort.

Leisure options include bicycle rental, cooking classes, mini golf, snorkelling, diving, hiking and fishing. A tour desk, concierge service, luggage storage and shuttle service are available, as is car hire. For relaxation, you can use yoga classes, spa facilities, massage, a hot tub and spa wellness packages. Free private parking is available on site with a reservation, and free Wi-Fi is provided in public areas. The resort also offers public transport tickets and daily housekeeping.

Srithanu places Varivana Resort Koh Phangan, The Centara Collection on Koh Phangan’s west-coast stretch, known for yoga and wellness venues, sunset-facing views and beaches. The surroundings are green and peaceful, although guest feedback notes that exploring the island generally requires a vehicle. Wat Phu Khao Noi is 200 m away, Wat Am Pha Wan is 450 m away, and Baan Wok Tum is 800 m from the resort. Ao Wok Tum, a nearby coastal bay, is 1.1 km away.

Koh Phangan has no airport, so visitors arrive by boat, usually at Thong Sala Pier. Ferries connect the island with Koh Samui and Donsak on the mainland; from Thong Sala, shared songthaews run towards Srithanu. A hired vehicle gives you more flexibility for reaching separate beaches and inland sights. Free private parking is available at the resort, with a reservation required. Thong Sala is the island’s port town, with a night market, banks and hospitals, and the resort is 2.9 km from its centre.

Hin Kong Beach is 1.1 km away, while Phantip Market in Thong Sala is 2.5 km away. Sunset Low Tide Viewpoint is 1.8 km from the resort, and Phaeng Waterfall lies 2.7 km inland. The west coast from Srithanu towards Haad Yao is the island’s yoga and wellness corridor, with beaches known for swimming and open views across the Gulf. The resort offers snorkelling, diving, hiking, fishing and bicycle rental, and its rooftop pool faces the surrounding scenery.