Sight guide · Pattaya · Thailand
Visiting Koh Larn (Coral Island)
About 7 km off the coast, Koh Larn has several beaches with clearer water than the mainland, including Tawaen, Samae, Nual and Tien.
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Quick answer
Koh Larn (Coral Island) is an island in Koh Larn, Pattaya. Allow full day; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Island
- Area
- Koh Larn
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- outdoors, kids and couples
- Best months
- December–February
About Koh Larn (Coral Island)
About 7 km off the coast, Koh Larn has several beaches with clearer water than the mainland, including Tawaen, Samae, Nual and Tien. Public ferries from Bali Hai Pier take about 30–45 minutes to Na Ban pier or Tawaen, and motorbike taxis and songthaews connect the beaches.
Tip: Take the public ferry rather than a speedboat tour, and head to Samae or Tien beach, which are usually quieter than Tawaen.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Full day.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Koh Larn.
Best time to visit Koh Larn (Coral Island)
Koh Larn (Coral Island) is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- December: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- January: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- February: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, very busy crowds.
When to visit Pattaya has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Pattaya itinerary visits Koh Larn (Coral Island) on day 2, together with Khao Chi Chan, Pattaya Beach and Thepprasit Night Market.
- No. 2 of the 18 sights in our Pattaya things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Pattaya.
- A family favourite in Pattaya with kids.
If you like Koh Larn (Coral Island)
- Jomtien Beach — Jomtien, Half a day
- Nong Nooch Tropical Garden — Sattahip, Half a day
- Ramayana Water Park — Na Jomtien, Full day
- Wongamat Beach — Naklua and Wongamat, Half a day
Staying near Koh Larn (Coral Island)
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Koh Larn (Coral Island)?
Plan full day.
+Is Koh Larn (Coral Island) free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Koh Larn (Coral Island)?
December–February for the most comfortable weather. Take the public ferry rather than a speedboat tour, and head to Samae or Tien beach, which are usually quieter than Tawaen.
+Do I need to book Koh Larn (Coral Island) in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Koh Larn (Coral Island) good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Pattaya. Pattaya packs a wide range of family attractions into easy reach of Bangkok: water parks, an aquarium, an illusion museum, a botanical garden, an open zoo and easy island trips.