A tiny fishing village built either side of a small sea inlet, Klong Mad is one of Koh Kood’s most under the radar spots with a few great places to stay squeezed in amongst its local life.
As there is only a tiny beach, prices are lower here than elsewhere on the coast, making it well worth considering for those on a budget. You can also easily rent a motorbike to get to the superb sand at Ao Tapao, 10 minutes drive at most.
Down by the sea with that beach area in front, the old style Suanya Resort, attracts mainly Thai weekenders to its combination of huge villas and smaller bungalows, where prices start at 1,300bt a night.
Around the inlet facing onto the jetties, you’ll find a couple of homestays, Baan Raw and Rabieng Talay, where a room is 1,300bt.
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. The highly recommended Baan Bua Cottage, just after the bridge, offers half a dozen bungalows from 2,250bt a night.
Leaving the area via the road behind Suanya Resort, the European owned Koh Kood Beach Resort is the premier boutique resort in the Klong Mad. Very popular with couples and families alike, its uniquely designed cabanas sit high up on the hillside with great ocean views, swimming pool and a beach area. Rates range from 3,500bt 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 as one unit from 4,000bt. Kood Life, across the way, is priced at 2,500bt upwards. The bungalows of Koh Kood Garden House, meanwhile, rate at 1,000bt a night.
Lastly, another couple of kilometres further on, Koh Kood Guesthouse by Nooky has adjoining fan rooms in a single building nestling back under the trees, 700bt a night.
Recommended Resorts – Klong Mad – Koh Kood Resorts, Bungalows
Koh Kood Beach Resort
Klong Mad
Per Night: BBBB
Just out the village on the hill, European owned resort with Bali styled bungalows and luxury family suites laid out in a row on a huge lawn area. Swimming pool, beach nearby and restaurant, mountain bikes and kayaks.
Wave-F Homestay
Klong Mad
Per Night: BB-BBB
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. Restaurant/cafe on site. Best with your own transport but can walk down to the small beach in under 10 minutes.
Ban Bua Cottage
Klong Mad
Per Night: BB-BBB
By the bridge as you come into the village, 7 good value clean a/c ensuite rooms laid out in a pretty garden setting. Good restaurant on site, with meals available all day. WiFi and motorbikes for rent.
Suanya Resort
Klong Mad
Per Night: BB-BBB
Predominately but not exclusively used by Thai packages, a large old style Koh Kood resort set in lawned gardens sloping down to a small sandy beach. Accommodation in older villas or newer a/c garden and ocean facing bungalows. Restaurant on site, small sandy beach, good coffee shop across the street.
Rabieng Talay
Klong Mad
Per Night: BB
Homestay on the jetty in the heart of the village, offering a handful of a/c ensuite rooms. Breakfast in house, seafood restaurant next door, 2 minutes to small beach at Suanya Resort.
Koh Kood Garden Resort
Klong Mad
Per Night: BB-BBB
Heading north past Koh Kood Beach Resort along the peaceful forest road, a/c and fan bungalows in a pretty garden area among the rubber trees. Whole house also available, see below. Seafood restaurant. Will need your own transport but can walk to the beach in Klong Mad in around 10 minutes.
Good View (Elephant) House
Klong Mad
Per Night: BBBB
Owned by Koh Kood Garden Resort, whole house to rent, ocean views with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and sitting area. Rent your own bike to get around. Resort restaurant next door.
Kood Life
Klong Mad – back road
Per Night: BBBB
Opposite Koh Kood Garden House, large family house for rental with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and sitting area or single bedroom.
Koh Kood Guesthouse by Nokky
Klong Mad – back road
Per Night: BB
Further down into the forest towards Klong Yai Kee, small guesthouse of double fan rooms in a single building set back from the road. Friendly host, good restaurant, socialable spot. WiFi, motorbikes available for rent.
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