If a Koh Larn island trip is the highlight of your Pattaya itinerary, choosing a hotel near Bali Hai Pier saves you crucial morning hours and reduces transport stress. The first ferry leaves at 07:00 and queues start by 06:30. T8 Exclusive Boutique Hotel sits just 12 minutes by car from Bali Hai Pier, with early check-in available so you can shower the saltwater off and rest the same afternoon you return.
Bali Hai Pier essentials
- First ferry: 07:00
- Last return ferry: 18:00 (from Koh Larn)
- Frequency: Every 60 minutes
- Ticket price: ฿30 each way (฿60 round-trip)
- Crossing time: 30–45 minutes
- Distance from T8: 8.5 km / 12 minutes
Perfect Koh Larn day from T8
06:30 — Leave T8 (Grab to pier, ~฿120)
06:50 — Arrive at Bali Hai Pier, buy tickets
07:00 — Ferry departs
07:35 — Arrive Koh Larn (Naban or Tawaen Pier)
08:00–13:00 — Beach time at Tawaen Beach (clearest water) or Samae Beach (quietest)
13:00–14:00 — Seafood lunch at island restaurant
14:00–16:00 — ATV island tour + sunset viewpoint
16:30 — Return ferry
17:30 — Back at T8 — pool, shower, rest
Why T8 is ideal for Koh Larn-bound travellers
- Early check-in at 11:00 — return from island and go straight to your room
- Free luggage storage before check-in — drop bags and go to the pier
- Easy Grab access — Bali Hai Pier 12 minutes / ฿120
- Pool-view rooms for after-island relaxation
- Easy seafood dinner options nearby — Naklua Seafood (15 min)
Smart Koh Larn travel tips
- Buy tickets at the official counter — avoid touts at the pier offering “private boats”
- Bring cash — limited ATMs on the island
- Pack dry clothes in a sealed bag — return ferry can be wet
- Avoid Saturday/Sunday — queues can stretch 90+ minutes
- Try less-known beaches — Samae and Tien beaches are quieter than Tawaen
Book Your Stay at T8
Superior Room from ฿1,300/night · 12 minutes from Bali Hai Pier · Free parking · Free luggage storage before check-in / after check-out