South and east coast resorts on Koh Mak include three boutique resorts, some mid-range bungalow resorts, a couple of backpacker or traveller options and even some glamping tents.
Despite this part of the island not having the same quality of beach as found at Ao Kao and Ao Suan Yai, the resorts and bungalows are still deservedly popular, with their wonderful seclusion, peace and quiet and ‘away from it all’ feel. This does perhaps mean they are better suited to couples and young families rather than to families with elder children.
Around most of the resorts, there is very little else going on, with no restaurants or shops, so you will be most likely dine in-house or hire a motorbike to give yourself a lot more flexibility. The resorts too have transport on hand as needed.
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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East Coast Resorts and Bungalows
For two of Koh Mak’s best boutique resorts, look no further than Koh Mak Plubpla Resort and Villa Allure, both way over on the east coast at Ao Pai and Ao Khanoun respectively, perfectly isolated on small private coarse sand beaches.
Koh Mak Plubpla Resort offers seaview villas from 3,900bt going up to 5,500bt for its deluxe beachfront villa. It does have a swimming pool. Villa Allure starts at 1,400bt for its standard villa, up to 3,000bt for its largest family bungalow (with 2 bedrooms).
Baan Lang Hillside
On the same coast, but nearer to Ao Nid, Bamboo Hideaway is indeed that, with its bungalows constructed entirely from bamboo, raised up and joined by walkways and a small swimming pool that looks out over the horizon. The 1 bedroom house starts from 1,400bt in high season and you have access to a shared kitchen.
Next door, Sea View Resort has 10 or so a/c bungalows from 1,400bt upwards. It also added a swimming pool in 2023. On the hill beneath Buri Huts attracts mainly Thai packages, prices from 1,200bt for a garden view room.
Corsita offers two large bungalows at 1,500bt with a minimum stay of 3 nights and 25%/50% discounts for 14 days or 1 month. There is a pool and BBQ area too. You can also rent a long stay house at 2,000bt a night (minimum 7 nights), with the same discounts available if you stay longer. Next door, Swiss Oasis at Baan Irenda offers accommodation for its in-house healing programmes which include Reiki, yoga and QiGong – see their website for more details.
Further back towards Ao Nid pier, Sea Breeze is a conventional resort run by a local family. Its large rooms – standard from 2,800bt, deluxe seaview at 3,400bt. The pool and the terrific ocean views make it definitely worth a look, popular with Thais.
Next door to Sea Breeze, Baan Zourite gives you a villa option. It has a pool, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, sofa bed, kitchen and sitting area. Prices are from around 4,700bt a night.
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;
PlubPla Koh Mak Reatreat
Per Night: BBBB
Sea-side
By the sea in the area known as Ao Pai, stylish, slick boutique resort offering well spaced-out a/c ensuite villas, some with jacuzzi, joined together by raised wooden walkways. Restaurant and feature swimming pool. Very private, a quiet space. Transport provided to the main beaches. One of Koh Mak’s premier resorts but do note the beach is east coast style. Recommended.
Villa Allure
Per Night: BBBB
Sea-side
Tucked away on the far north eastern tip in an area known as Ao Khanoun, Bangkok style boutique resort with a dozen a/c bungalows on a small beach. Good restaurant, boat trips to Koh Kradat, transport to the beaches. Very secluded with the deserted Laem Son Beach 15 minutes walk away. Used to be Little Moon, but now run by the landowners, the Makathanee family.
Sea Breeze Resort
Per Night: BBB – BBBB
Overlooking the Sea
More central than the above 2 south and east coast resorts, this is a 2 star resort up on the hill at Ao Baan Lang, east coast. A/c bungalows, restaurant and nice swimming pool, great views out over the bay. Transport provided to the main beaches, but hiring a motorbike or bicycle gives you more options. Secluded getaway. Own pier, base for M Marine Speedboat.
Bamboo Hideaway Resort
Per Night: BB – BBB
Overlooking the Sea
Long established affair (which has changed hands a few times) constructed from bamboo, the resort is now marketed as holiday houses (1 bedroom or two) with a shared kitchen. There’s 8 in total all on stilts running off a raised walkway. Swimming pool. Transport provided to get to the beaches or rent a motorbike/cycle. Again, away from it all, affable host too.
Sea View Resort
Per Night: BB – BBBB (Family)
Overlooking the Sea
Just along from Bamboo Hideaway, this Italian/Thai owned resort has 11 large a/c bungalows, doubles or twins, in 2 rows with well kept garden between. Italian restaurant and bar on site, good views, bikes for rent. Good cheaper option in this area. Central swimming pool added in September 23.
Corsita Resort
Per Night: BB – BBB
Overlooking the Sea
The newest of this line of resorts on the east coast hillside (Bamboo Hideaway, Sea View, Buri Huts beneath). Offers a couple of well appointed large concrete bungalows with a/c, ensuite bathroom and terrace. Also a long stay house for rent (or sale). Bar, restaurant and swimming pool.
Buri Huts Resort
Per Night: BB – BBBB
Overlooking the Sea
Esoteric resort of 30 a/c concrete huts set on the hillside underneath Bamboo Hideaway. Swimming pool, small beach, kayaking, restaurant and cocktail/karaoke bar. Transport to other areas. Formerly Russian packages only, now a mixture of them and Thais.
South Coast Resorts and Bungalows
On Koh Mak’s south coast, there are a couple of cheaper alternatives to those in the east that might suit backpackers and travellers.
Heading down to Ao Nid Pier, Koh Mak Homestay is just four a/c rooms in a modern single storey motel style block set back from the road – 1,100bt a night and a cannabis shop out front.
Tucked away on its own small beach near the pier in Ao Nid, the Polish/Thai run Ao Pong Resort has a seaview bungalows at 2,200bt per night. Nearby, The Hut Koh Mak is 2,000bt a night for the whole appartment (sleeps 2).
Taking the road away from Ao Nid down to that southern part of the island, first up you come to Ao Daeng, home to Naivacha (Tents), a combination of glamping with more straightforward bungalows. The safari style tents are raised up on decks with rooves, complete with bathrooms and a/c – prices start at 2,100bt for a double and up to 2,750bt for the triple.
Continue on and another track brings you to The Coral, which took over Banana Sunset in 2023/24 as part of the Koh Mak Campus project (co-working and digital nomads). With the addition of a small swimming pool, the accommodation is essentially as before but spruced up – simple concrete beach huts in a separate cove to its restaurant and popular bar, seaview bungalows nearer to the action.
Pano Resort is wonderfully out of the way in the far south corner, unique stilted rooms from 750bt, whilst the charming Talay Time at the very southern tip overlooking Koh Kood, has various bungalows from 1,900bt to 2,600bt. Look out too for its hillside restaurant with the amazing views, well worth a stop.
Pano Resort
Per Night: BB – BBBB
By the Sea
Over in the area known as Laem Chan, a unique selection of huge wooden bungalows high up on stilts, which are then split into two halves for the fan rooms. Charming restaurant on an inlet from the sea. Rocky coast, friendly, hang-out atmosphere, great views, sunsets and snorkelling. Transport available, but best with own transport to get to the beaches.
Talay Time
Per Night: BB – BBBB
By the Sea
Off the beaten track in the far south of the island, Thai resort with 15 standard, comfort or deluxe a/c bungalows by the sea, with Koh Kood on the horizon. WiFi, small restaurant by the sea, large one up on the hill above (amazing views), boat trips, can snorkel offshore, kayaking. Best with a motorbike. Good getaway, very friendly.
The Coral
Per Night: BB – BBBB
By the Sea
Hidden away on the south east coast in Laem Chan, a/c bungalows by the sea in the main area, with a further group of simple fan bungalows in a separate cove behind. Swimming pool, bar and restaurant (pizzas) known for its sunset hang-outs, laid-back atmosphere. Expect the odd party, live music. Motorbike and bicycle hire, kayaks, pool table, WiFi. Book direct with Koh Mak Campus
Naivacha Tent
Per Night: BB – BBBB
By the Sea
On the east coast at Ao Daeng, accessed from the road to Banana Sunset, glamping a/c tents, with fridges, TV’s and ensuite bathrooms together with an increasing number of bungalows…possibly phasing out the tent aspect? Small restaurant, kayaks, no beach but nice coastline. Motorbike hire, WiFi.
Ao Pong Resort
Per Night: BB-BBB
By the Sea
Polish/Thai owned long running resort, with uniquely styled a/c bungalows, all set above a small red sand beach which is fine for swimming – sand here always very clean and free of sandflies. Small restaurant area, mainly for breakfast but other meals available. A friendly and relaxing spot.
UPDATED July 24 for 24/25 Season
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