Located on the way to and near the local fishing village, Klong Mad resorts and bungalows comprise some of most under-the-radar spots to stay on the island.
Despite there onely being a tiny beach, prices are perhaps a little lower here than elsewhere on the coast, so it’s well worth considering for those on a budget. Besides, you can also easily rent a motorbike, with the superb sand at Ao Tapao 10 minutes drive at most.
Prices given are for the peak Xmas period via booking sites, not the hotel websites. They are intended as guides only.
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In the Village
Down by the sea with that small stretch of beach in front, the old style Suanya Resort, attracts mainly Thai weekenders to its combination of huge villas and smaller bungalows. Prices start at 1,300bt a night.
Head on round from there into the fishing village proper and in amongst the locals’ houses on the jetties around the sea inlet, you’ll find a few homestays, Klongmad Hostel, Canale Boutique, Good View and Rabieng Talay. Here, rooms go from about 1,300bt to 3,500bt.
On the approach road into the village itself, Wave-F is a long running resort with around 15 bungalows in competing styles, prices from 1,500bt, with Yu Guesthouse shortly after, just a couple of rooms from 750bt a night. The cute and stylish Baan Bua Cottage, sits just after the bridge, offering half a dozen bungalows from 2,250bt a night.
Heading out of the Village
Leaving the area via the road behind Suanya Resort, the European owned Koh Kood Beach Resort, popular with couples and families alike, sit high up on the hillside with great ocean views, swimming pool and a beach area. It serves up a mix of uniquely designed cabanas on the lawn or double Thai style houses nearer the sea. Rates range from 2,500bt to 4,500bt.
Beyond this and continuing down the quiet forest road, Ban Por Homestay has just a few bungalows at 1,000bt a night, whilst next door, Good View House is available via Koh Kood Garden as one unit from 4,000bt . The actual bungalows of Koh Kood Garden House, meanwhile, rate at 1,000bt a night, with some glamping tents another option. The houses of Kood Life, across the way are priced at 2,500bt upwards in peak season.
Along the next stretch of two to three kilometres, you’ll find three cheap options:- Koh Kood Forest Camp (formerly Koh Kood Guesthouse by Nooky) has adjoining fan rooms at 1,200bt a night in a single building nestling back under the trees, whilst the aptly named Small Guesthouse offers a handful of simple bungalows from 700bt. Finally, Good Time Resort is a new 2022 addition with 10 fan rooms in the garden behind its noodle restaurant. Price here start at 900bt.
Recommended Klong Mad 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;
Koh Kood Beach Resort
Per Night: BBB – BBBB
By the Ocean
Just out of Klong Mad village on the hill, Danish owned resort with Bali styled bungalows (garden and sea view) in a row on a huge lawn area or double Thai houses, luxury family suites with amazing ocean views. Swimming pool, beach just beneath the resort, ocean view restaurant, mountain bikes and kayaks. WiFi.
Suanya Resort
Per Night: BBB – BBBB (packages)
Sea-side
Predominately but not exclusively used by Thai packages, the oldest of the Klong Mad resorts, with accommodation in older villas or newer a/c garden and ocean facing bungalows. Set in lawned gardens sloping down to a small sandy beach. New swimming pool, restaurant on site, good coffee shop across the street with the fishing village around the corner.
Wave-F Homestay
Per Night: BBB – BBBB (family)
On the back road
Sweet little bungalows resort as you drop down into the village, a/c or fan bungalows and family room, all in different styles, within a compact garden setting. Great restaurant and cafe on site. Best with your own transport but can walk down to the fishing village and its little beach in under 10 minutes. WiFi.
Baan Bua Cottage
Per Night: BBB
On the back road
By the bridge as you come into the village, 7 stylish (lots of wood and pastel colours) a/c ensuite rooms with smal outside decks, all laid out on one side of a pretty garden setting. Good restaurant on site, with meals available all day. WiFi and motorbikes for rent.
Klongmad Hostel
Per Night: BBB
On the back road
In the heart of the fishing village on the concrete walkway, stylish wooden house conversion over two floors which allows for double and quadruple rooms (shared bathroom) and double ensuite room. Sea views, very local, food available all day. WiFi and motorbikes for rent.
Koh Kood Garden House
Per Night: BB – BBB
On the back road
Heading north past Koh Kood Beach Resort along the peaceful forest road, a/c or fan bungalows on one side of the garden, glamping tents (with extra thatch roof) off a rasied walkway on the other. Whole house available too just down the road. Seafood restaurant, breakfast. Boat trips. WiFi. Renting a motorbike is best but you can walk to the village in around 10 minutes. Popular with Thai weekenders.
Other Klong Mad Bungalows and Guesthouses
Rabieng Talay
Per Night: BB
Opposite Klongmad Hostel, homestay on the jetty in the heart of the village, offering a handful of a/c ensuite double rooms. Breakfast in-house, seafood restaurant next door, 2 minutes to small beach at Suanya Resort.
Canale Boutique Homestay
Per Night: BBB
Another homestay in the village, on the corner a few metres after Klongmad Hostel, offering 2 tastefully furnished a/c ensuite rooms in a wooden house on the jetty. Breakfast, coffee, evening meals with host all available. Kayaks, WiFi, motorbike rental.
Kood Life
Per Night: BB
Opposite Koh Kood Garden House, large family house for holiday rentals with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and sitting area or single bedroom. WiFi. best with your own transport but very peaceful.
Good Time Resort
Per Night: BB
Shortly after Kood Life, on the same back road leading back towards the main Ao Salad road, friendly family resort offering ten fan bungalows neatly laid out in the garden. Restaurant on site, live music from time to time. WiFi, motorbike rental.
UPDATED MAY 22
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