Down on the south west coast, the wonderful beach at Ao Jak is home to 3 standard bungalow resorts, augmented by a few homestays on the long access road to it.
On the Beach
Neverland Resort is the longest running spot and though it has changed and downsized over the last few years, it keeps chugging along. Located towards the back of the main beach area, there are two to three different styles of bungalow which in no way compliment one another but each is reasonably priced from 1,900bt a night – great beachside restaurant too.
Koh Kood Club dominates the middle area with 8 or so modernist design bungalows (and one standard one behind) – 3,400bt a night in high season, also with beach restaurant and bar.
At the northern end, the family run Rim Talay provides either brushed concrete bungalows in one row on the beach with prices from 2,900bt or rooms in the row behind, a little cheaper at 2,400bt (check for rises in peak).
On the Way to the Beach
Up on the main road near the turning down to the beach, Ban Choeng Kao Homestay, a small roadside restaurant, offers accommodation too – around 1,200bt a night for the economy fan in the main building or 2,000bt for one of the smart a/c bungalows.
Once you turn in, Zerohouse is a Thai style homestay, often booked as 3 night 2 day packages but available at 2,800bt night for either garden or mountain view – breakfast and motorbikes available, it’s a good 10 minutes walk to the beach. See Thru Cafe and Bistro and Compass Bar are both in the immediate vicinity too.
Another homestay in the same area, Pink House, offers three rooms in the garden behind the main building, 1,000bt a night outside of peak.
Continuing seaward, next up is Walk In Homestay which has become a very dependable option in this area – very clean and well managed, it comprises fan and a/c bungalows rooms, 1,500bt to 2,500bt a night in peak.
Nearby Ngopha Kohkood also has a few fan and a/c options from 1,200bt to 2,200bt (low season) – check too their restaurant and bar on the beach, just a few minutes walk from the accommodation itself.
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
Reduced in size from its heyday a few years back, a/c bungalows in different styles with garden views. Restaurant in excellent vantage spot on the beach for all food, coffee and drinks. . WiFi.
Koh Kood Club
Per Night: BBBB
By the Ocean
In the garden area formerly occupied by Neverland, 8 minimalist design cube bungalows, a/c and ensuite, each with a small terrace and nicely spaced out in the garden. Beach bar and restaurant. WiFi.
Rim Talay
Per Night: BBB
By the Ocean
At the northern end of the beach, family run resort with accommodation available either in garden view a/c rooms (twin) or in a/c brushed concrete bungalows on the sand. Cafe restaurant, WiFi. Recommended.
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.
UPDATED May 26 for 26/27 Season
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