Down on the south west coast, the wonderful beach at Ao Jak is home to just a couple of places to stay.
Neverland Resort once again picks up the J.M.Barrie connection so beloved of Koh Kood, though this time it’s a much more smaller, standard bungalow resort unlike the luxury over at Tinkerbell, Wendy the Pool and Peter Pan on Klong Chao Beach and Captain Hook up in Klong Yai Kee.
Neverland downsized post-pandemic, abandoning the old restaurant/reception building and all its the bungalows by the river. Those it has kept, about 10 in total, come in a range of different styles, with prices from 2,650bt a night.
In the space vacated by Neverland, Koh Kood Club has sprung up instead with its 8 modernist design bungalows – 3,300bt a night in high season.
At the northern end, Rim Talay provides either brushed concrete bungalows in one row on the beach with prices from 2,400bt or rooms in the row behind, a little cheaper at 1,900bt.
Ao Jark Homestay, a large colourfully painted fisherman house on the river, is normally sold as part of a package for Thai groups but should you want to try it, prices range from 900bt upwards.
Along the long back road which leads to the beach, Walk In Homestay continues to expand and improve. It comprises fan and a/c bungalows rooms, 1,800bt a night. Shortly before, another homestay, Pink House, offers three rooms in the garden behind the main building, similar prices. Kood Exotic, the cannabis outlet nearby, also has a bungalow for rent, long term preferred.
Finally, up on the main road near the turning down to the beach, Ban Choeng Kao, a small roadside restaurant, offers accommodation too – 1,100bt a night for the economy fan in the main building or 1,450bt for one of the smart a/c bungalows.
Prices given are for peak season (but not the Xmas/New Year period) via booking sites, not the hotel websites. They are intended as guides only.
Recommended Ao Jak Resorts and Bungalows
Pricing Code/Per night in Baht (B):
B= under 500; BB= 500 to 1,500; BBB= 1,500 to 3,000; BBBB= over 3,000;
Neverland Resort
Per Night: BBB
By the Ocean
Now reduced in size, around 10 bungalows running from the back down to the sea. Fan or a/c, all ensuite, with either garden views. Restaurant in excellent vantage spot on the beach for all food, coffee and drinks. A very scenic and relaxed spot. WiFi.
Koh Kood Club
Per Night: BBBB
By the Ocean
In the garden area formerly occupied by Neverland, new resort of 8 minimalist design cube bungalows, a/c and ensuite, each with a small terrace and nicely spaced out in the garden. Beach bar but no restaurant yet, not a problem as the two resorts next door (Rim Lay and Neverland) have all you need. WiFi.
Rim Talay
Per Night: BBB
By the Ocean
At the northern end of the beach, family resort with accommodation available either in garden view a/c rooms (twin) or in a/c brushed concrete bungalows on the sand. Cafe, WiFi.
Walk In Homestay
Per Night: BB – BBB
Inland
On the back road to the beach, selection of large wooden style well-equipped ensuite bungalows (fan or a/c doubles, family), all with terraces. Set in a well kept garden area rolling down to the creek, it’s no more than 7 minutes walk from the beach. Breakfast, WiFi, Minimart and Laundry. Connected with Rim Talay.
Other Ao Jak Resorts and Bungalows
Ban Choeng Kao
Per Night: BBB
Just a couple of brushed concrete a/c, ensuite rooms and a room in the house, set back from the road near the turning to Ao Jak. Great little restaurant on site, friendly hosts. Best with own transport so you can head to the nearby beaches.
Ao Jark Homestay
Per Night: BBB – BBBB (packages)
Charming homestay in traditonal wooden Thai house on stilts in the creek at the far end of the beach. Fan and a/c options, doubles, triples, normally booked as tour packages. Connected with Rim Talay.
UPDATED July 24 for 24/25 Season
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