WHY NAM BEACH BY BEAM BUNGALOWS
Life is Good
Why Nam Beach Resort is your quiet hideaway on Koh Phangan — a place to slow down, wake up with the sound of the waves, and feel surrounded by nature.
We’re an eco-friendly, adults-only (15+) resort, created for people who love simplicity, good food, creativity, and a relaxed, playful island rhythm.
People arrive for different reasons — to work remotely, to recharge & heal, or simply to be.
You shape your own experience here by just being. Most days you’ll catch a yoga session or movement class, some days spontaneous music gatherings, a sound healing, or you can join a retreat with us. Sometimes it’s just the ocean. Either way, the energy is magical and blissful.
There’s always something to enjoy at Why Nam. Our restaurant has a large and varied menu, with plant-based and vegan dishes, healthy options, and plenty of choices to suit different tastes and appetites.
Life here spills naturally onto the beach. Paddle out on a kayak or paddle board, find your balance on the slackline, grab a floatie and drift in the bay, or simply settle in by the sea.
Once a week, the beach comes alive for our popular daytime dance party — music, dancing, colourful people and that unmistakable Why Nam energy.
Come for the food, stay for the beach, and join in as much — or as little — as you like.
Reachable only by boat or jungle road, this bay feels gently removed from the world. Time slows down, the sea feels close, and the island shows her softer side.
Mornings begin with warm light over the water, days drift between ocean and palm trees, and spectacular moonrises await you at night. It’s a peaceful, playful place where breathing feels easier.
We’re not a typical resort — we’re a small, handcrafted space shaped by jungle, ocean, wood, bamboo, and a lot of heart.
You may hear music from daytime jam, someone playing instruments or a sound healing floating through the bay. At other times, there’s only the waves.
Nothing is forced — the bay sets the tone, and we flow with it.
The Beach & Restaurant are open to the public.
Where the Jungle meets the Dance Floor!
Hidden between lush jungle and turquoise sea, Why Nam is a secluded beach escape with its own rhythm — barefoot days, beautiful people, creative plant-based cuisine, and the freedom to do as much or as little as you please.
Swim, paddle, explore, stretch, unwind in a hammock or simply let the day unfold. And once a week, our beach turns up the volume with our legendary daytime dance party — music, movement and that unmistakable Why Nam energy.
Beach Rooms
BEACH AREA – right at the ocean. -WHY NAM beach resort
Chalet Bungalow Jungle View
Renovated wooden chalet surrounded by greenery and close to the beach. Peaceful, simple, ideal for nature lovers.
Chalet Bungalow Sea View
Renovated wooden bungalow with sunrise and ocean views. Cozy, warm, handcrafted & natural design combined with magical
beach atmosphere.
Chalet Bungalow Sand
Located right on the beach, ocean view. With a Hammock, bright wooden charm, this is the room for you if you want to wake up and immediately feel the sand under your feet.
Beach Sunrise Suite VP1
Spacious beachfront villa with sunrise views. Steps from the restaurant. Natural light, handcrafted furniture, and ocean scenery.
Sand Sunrise Suite VP2
180-degree sunrise seaview from your bed. Spacious porch, hand-woven makrame’s, mural art, plants, and peaceful island comfort. Great for morning yoga or relaxed afternoons.
Monkey Villa
A light-filled bamboo villa among the treetops, inspired by Indonesian design. Large glass wall, natural textures, cozy furnishings, big porch, and private jungle views.
Monkey Villa with Kitchenette
Indonesian-style bamboo villa with kitchen for longer stays. Full glass wall view into the jungle, a large balcony, seasonal waterfall view, quiet, peaceful & magical.
Chalet Bungalow Jungle View
Renovated wooden chalet surrounded by greenery and close to the beach. Peaceful, simple, ideal for nature lovers.
Chalet Bungalow Sea View
Renovated wooden bungalow with sunrise and ocean views. Cozy, warm, handcrafted & natural design combined with magical
beach atmosphere.
Chalet Bungalow Sand
Located right on the beach, ocean view. With a Hammock, bright wooden charm, this is the room for you if you want to wake up and immediately feel the sand under your feet.
Beach Sunrise Suite VP1
Spacious beachfront villa with sunrise views. Steps from the restaurant. Natural light, handcrafted furniture, and ocean scenery.
Sand Sunrise Suite VP2
180-degree sunrise seaview from your bed. Spacious porch, hand-woven makrame’s, mural art, plants, and peaceful island comfort. Great for morning yoga or relaxed afternoons.
Monkey Villa
A light-filled bamboo villa among the treetops, inspired by Indonesian design. Large glass wall, natural textures, cozy furnishings, big porch, and private jungle views.
Monkey Villa with Kitchenette
Indonesian-style bamboo villa with kitchen for longer stays. Full glass wall view into the jungle, a large balcony, seasonal waterfall view, quiet, peaceful & magical.
Village Rooms
WHY NAM beach resort -VILLAGE AREA – up the stairs with jungle views.
Please only book a room in the Village if you are able to walk up a but steep set of stairs.
Traditional Bungalow
Classic “old Koh Phangan” feeling — wooden, simple, peaceful, and surrounded by jungle calm.
Modern Jungle Bungalow
Located in Why Nam Village on the hill. Air-conditioned, modern, quiet, and surrounded by tropical trees.
Magic Chalet Villa
A unique wooden chalet tucked into the quiet jungle, offering a more open and airy island living experience.
Big House Dorm
A large hillside home now set up as a shared dorm, ideal for friends who want to stay together and share a house.
Nest Villa
A spacious jungle villa perched high in Why Nam Village with a full panoramic view over the bays.A comfortable oasis for guests wanting privacy, space, and beautiful views.
Traditional Bungalow
Classic “old Koh Phangan” feeling — wooden, simple, peaceful, and surrounded by jungle calm.
Modern Jungle Bungalow
Located in Why Nam Village on the hill. Air-conditioned, modern, quiet, and surrounded by tropical trees.
Magic Chalet Villa
A unique wooden chalet tucked into the quiet jungle, offering a more open and airy island living experience.
Magic Chalet Villa
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Big House
A large hillside home designed for groups, families, or longer stays. Surrounded by soft jungle light, it feels like a welcoming home within Why Nam.
Nest Villa
A spacious jungle villa perched high in Why Nam Village with a full panoramic view over the bays.A comfortable oasis for guests wanting privacy, space, and beautiful views.
Charlie Cooper
Front-End Dev
Location
We are located away from the rest of the beautiful island of Koh Phangan.
The journey to this oasis is by boat from Had Rin beach or with a 4 wheel drive
over the mountain. No access by car or motorcycle.
Address
153/131 Moo 6, Baantai,
Koh Phangan, Thailand 84280
Phone Number
+66 94 534 7761
Business Hours
Monday - Sunday
8:00am - 10:00pm