There are four north coast resorts – The Mak and Little Moon Villa on Ao Talong, Cinnamon Art Resort and Spa and Koh Mak Green View Resort on Ao Taan.
All sit in splendid isolation at the end of their own narrow roads.
Prices given are for the peak period (excluding the Xmas/New Year weeks) via booking sites, not the hotel websites. They are intended as guides only.
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Ao Talong Resorts
The coastal area known as Ao Talong has sprung to life in the last couple of years with the opening of two new resorts – The Mak and Little Moon Villa – which sit side by side on a previously undiscovered stretch of beach.
Pitched at the top end of the luxury market, The Mak offers a wide range of very stylish villas connected by walkways, all overlooked by a terrific swimming pool. Rooms start from 4,950bt for the deluxe double all the way up to 13,500bt for the family suite.
Much smaller but also very hip is the boutique Little Moon Villa, (formerly over on the east coast resort at what is now known as Villa Allure). Like The Mak, Little Moon Villa‘s spacious and stylish villas run down the stepped hillside to the sea, rates from 5,700bt to 6,600bt.
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;
The Mak
Per Night: BBBB++
By the Sea
On the coast at Ao Talong, Koh Mak’s newest ultra high-end resort which is stepped down the hillside towards the sea and private beach (when the tide is right). Wide selection of villas – sala, sky-view, 2 bedroom, family villas but no pool villas – all IG stylish in brushed concrete, bamboo furniture, wooden finishes, muted colors. Infinity swimming pool at the top, spa, restaurant, kayaking, motorbike hire, WiFi. One of Koh Mak’s premier resorts.
Little Moon Villa
Per Night: BBBB
By the Sea
Next door to The Mak, modern boutique resort laid out on three levels, with a/c ensuite rooms in a combination of whitewash and wood, seaview terraces, tall ornamental grasses and a vast lawn area. In-house restaurant down by the sea, cafe. Kayaking, motorbike hire, WiFi. Recommended.
Ao Taan Resorts and Bungalows
Popular with Thai packages, Cinnamon Resort in Ao Taan, has a vast array of different styled accommodations, starting from 1,800bt for its seaview rooms and going up to 11,900bt for the pool hut villas.
Also in Ao Taan, Green View Resort stands as the sole traveller option along among the north coast resorts, offering fan rooms from 750bt up to family rooms for 3,500bt – minimum stay in high season.
In our opinion, these north coast resorts would tend to suit couples, though perhaps Cinnamon might work for families given its pool. We would certainly advise renting a motorbike to enable you to visit the rest of the island.
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;
The Cinnamon Art Resort and Spa
Per Night: BB – BBBB
By the Sea
A real curiosity, with eco-friendly boutique villas in the garden, pool villas down by the sea or double ocean view rooms in a two storey hotel building, all set on its own north coast style sandy/stony beach. Swimming pool, restaurant and bar, famous long long pier with great views to Koh Kradat. Very secluded. Popular with Thai packages. Kayaking, WiFi.
Green View Resort
Per Night: B – BBBB (family)
By the Sea
At the end of its own road on the north coast, wooden fan and a/c bungalows by the sea, set amidst the volcanic rocks. Restaurant now up at the initial turning to the resort together with some extra rooms. Very remote, so will need a motorbike or bicycle. Ideal located for walking the tracks on the northern coast. Kayaking, WiFi.
UPDATED July 24 for 24/25 Season
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