Ao Takian, a lovely wild stretch of beach on the south west coast of Koh Kood, now has just one resort down on the sand itself – the 3/4 star Ajinta Resort, formerly Cham’s House. Next door, the old style bungalows of Pa Hin Sai have been abandoned, an economic victim of the pandemic.
Ajinta Resort has accommodation either in rooms in the three storey hotel block at the rear, prices between 3,400bt and 4,700bt or in villas dotted around the garden, 6,750bt for standard, 7,500bt for the pool villa, 9,500bt for the beachfront.
Back up at the main road, a few popular backpacker operations are also available – the excellent Eve House, the reggae inspired Wooden House next door and the small, friendly Kuba . Simple fan rooms with cold shower start from 700bt. Rueng Aroeng has shut down.
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 Takian 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;
Ajinta Resort
Per Night: BBB – BBBB++
By the Ocean
At the northern end of the beach, luxury boutique resort of octagonal villas with plunge pools in the gardens and a small hotel style block at the rear. Infinity swimming pool, restaurant, beach bar, Spa. A peaceful sophisticated spot. Formerly Cham’s House.
Eve House
Per Night: B – BB
By the Ocean
Backpacker bungalow resort set back from the main road from the just around the corner from the turning to Ao Takian Beach. 19 rooms, mixture of fan with cold or fan with hot water, plus a couple of larger style with a/c and a dorm, tv and fridge. Taleh Bar and Restaurant, motorbike rental. 10 minutes walk to the beach. Friendly Thai host, a nice hangout.
Other Ao Takian Resorts and Bungalows
Wooden House
Per Night: B – BB
Next door to Eve House, backpacker accommodation comes via basic fan and a/c rooms in collection of buildings in the back garden near the creek. Graffiti strewn restaurant, with lots of reggae tunes, provides the chill-out area. WiFi.
Kuba Lounge
Per Night: B
A little further along from the other two backpacker spots, handful of large fan ensuite bamboo style bungalows in the garden behind the popular restaurant. Tents too. WiFi. Motobike rental.
UPDATED December 24 for 24/25 Season
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