Ko Kut
Guesthouses, hotels and resorts
North of Khlong Mat beach
Further north of Khlong Mat beach there are two places we found worth a mention. One is our favourite on Ko Kut, the other the most famous.
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Bann Makok
Look no further
Khlong Yai Ki, Ko Kut
T: (081) 643 9488;Set on the southern bank of Khlong Yai Ki, Bann Makok absolutely charmed us -- we showed up planning just to do an inspection and promptly booked a stay for the next night. The eclectic rooms are all ... Read the full review of Bann Makok.
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Soneva Kiri
Living the high life?
Laem Pong Lak Uan, Ko Kut
T: (039) 61 9800; F: (039) 61 9808This astonishing resort sits to the north of Captain Hook Resort and offers around 30 super deluxe private villas overlooking a couple of semi-private beaches towards the northern end of Ko Kut. When ... Read the full review of Soneva Kiri.
Khlong Mat beach
This is the tiniest sliver of a beach, though there is a nice pier by the khlong at the fishing village here.
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Koh Kood Beach Resort
A good family-friendly spot
Khlong Mat Beach
T: (081) 908 8966;We rode past this sprawling resort a couple of times, writing it off as a tour group joint before finally venturing in, and we're glad we did. The main accommodation is in a single row of ... Read the full review of Koh Kood Beach Resort.
Taphao beach
This long, whitish sand beach has one of Ko Kut's main ferry piers on it alongwith a great resort nearby.
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Shantaa Resort
Gorgeous
Ko Kut
T: (01) 817 9648;We'd talked to a couple of Californian guests the day before we visited Shantaa -- they were gushing in their praise -- and we'll have to take their word for it as the resort was full when we visited ... Read the full review of Shantaa Resort.
Khlong Chao beachfront
This is one of Ko Kut's best beaches but all the beachfront accommodation is pretty upmarket and not great value.
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Away
Oversized rooms
43/8 Moo 2, Baan Klong Chao
T: (087) 136 4036;Away is first off the rank on your right as you enter Khlong Chao from the north and while some of the rooms and the khlong-side salas offer commanding views of the beach, the resort is unfortunately ... Read the full review of Away.
Khlong Chao off the beach
While the beachfront is given over to overpriced resorts, back off the beach, especially along the mangrove-lined river, are some good backpacker/flashpacker options.
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Cozy House for Backpackers
Backpacker crash pad
2nd on the waterfall road
T: (089) 094 3650;Cozy Corner is one of two backpacker crash pads on Ko Kut. It's right beside Mangrove Bungalows and the bungalows here are very similar. Regardless of fan or air-con you get the same hut (pay extra ... Read the full review of Cozy House for Backpackers.
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Mangrove Bungalow and Restaurant
Our pick of the khlong-side spots
3rd on the waterfall road, Khlong Chao
T: (08) 9936 2093;Mangrove is one of the better over the river mangrove type joints along Khlong Chao and while the mosquitos come free (and, according to staff, there are quite a few) this place could appeal to those ... Read the full review of Mangrove Bungalow and Restaurant.
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Ban Klong Chao Home Stay
A comfortable khlong-side option
1st on the waterfall road
This is more a typical bungalow operation than a homestay, with a bunch of quite sharp, wooden air-con bungalows looking over a lawn garden and the khlong beyond. The bungalows are of a good standard ... Read the full review of Ban Klong Chao Home Stay.
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Khlong Chao Garden View
An affordable off-beach basic spot
At the T-junction back off Khlong Chao Beach
These are the cheapest bungalows within easy walking distance of Khlong Chao beach, but they are cheap for a reason -- they're pretty basic fare. Bathrooms are cold-water only, open-air style with ... Read the full review of Khlong Chao Garden View.
Ngam Kho beach
This is a small beach to the south of the more upmarket Khlong Chao. Flashpackers or backpackers willing to put a little more coin down for close beach access will be comfortable here.
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Koh Kood Ngam Kho Resort
Flashpacker by the sea
Southern end of Ngam Kho Beach
T: (08) 1825 7076;Koh Kood Ngam Kho Resort is pushing things by calling itself a resort, but this old-style bungalow joint wedged between Dusita Resort and the southern headland offers sold wood and thatch bungalows ... Read the full review of Koh Kood Ngam Kho Resort.
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Dusita Resort
Top spot
Ngam Kho Beach, Ko Kut
T: (081) 945 9920; F: (02) 935 4166We were initially a bit put off Dusita when we walked by along the beach by strings of barbed wire in places and signs on coconut palms declaring don't steal coconuts, don't trespass and don't camp, ... Read the full review of Dusita Resort.
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Hin Dard Resort
Looked promising
Southern headland, Ngam Kho Beach
T: (039) 521 359; F: (039) 532 786Hin Dard Resort sits atop the southern headland that separates Ngam Kho beach from Bang Bao beach to the south. The bungalows here are oversized with air-con within and hot-water, ... Read the full review of Hin Dard Resort.
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Happy Days
Friendly and clean guest house
Off Ngam Kho Beach, Ko Kut
T: (087) 144 5945;Happy Days is set in a two-storey building just back off the non-beach side of the road between S-Beach Resort and Dusita Resort. Rooms are simple and well kept, with hammocks strung along the upper ... Read the full review of Happy Days.
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Jimmy Huts
Cheap huts good food
Well off the beach, south of Ngam Kho
Off the beach and just to the north of the turn-off to Koh Kood Resort, Jimmy Hut has a handful of old-school wooden bungalows right beside the Chiang Mai Restaurant. These are very much no-frills ... Read the full review of Jimmy Huts.
Sai Daeng beach
Just the one resort has access to this beach (though anyone can visit). Backpackers after a longer stay may want to try and haggle down one of the overpriced basic huts here to arrange some bargain beach access.
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A-Na-Lay
A mixed bag
Northern headland, Haad Sai Daeng, Ko Kut
T: (039) 52 0318;A-Na-Lay sits on the southern side of the northern headland occupied by Hin Dard Resort along with most of Sai Daeng Beach. It has a bunch of room options, from simple thatch huts with shared ... Read the full review of A-Na-Lay.
Bang Bao beach
Bang Bao is a very solid beach with a handful of midrange options. Backpackers are mostly priced out but flashpackers and families will be most comfortable on the northern rim of the bay.
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Koh Kood Resort
Solid flashpacker to midrange value
Bang Bao Bay
T: (08) 1829 7751;Koh Kood Resort is a sprawling resort at the northern end of Bang Bao Bay and offers solid and spacious though peculiarly designed wooden bungalows spread across the rise running back from their ... Read the full review of Koh Kood Resort.
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The Beach Resort
Quiet retreat with great staff
Bang Bao, Ko Kut
T: (086) 009 9420;This property needs to sort out their signposting as it's sometimes The Beach Resort and others The Beach Natural Resort. Regardless of which name you go with, this very popular joint offers ... Read the full review of The Beach Resort.
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Sand and Sea
Isolated backpacker option
Southern end of Bang Bao
The very simple and almost dollhouse-like bungalows at Sand and Sea sit on the southern headland on Bang Bao and while they can be reached by road it is an absolute shocker -- we'd recommend parking ... Read the full review of Sand and Sea.
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Siam Beach Resort
Bright rooms drab interiors
Bang Bao Bay, Ko Kut
T: (081) 917 2447;Siam Beach Resort occupies most of the real beachfront on Bang Bao and they've filled much of their landscape with orange-roofed bungalows in a variety of flavours. The cheapest fan-cooled bungalows ... Read the full review of Siam Beach Resort.
Ao Ta Khian
Down a very bumpy and rocky road, Ao Ta Khian is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. It's home to the very upmarket Cham's House and something more interesting at the northern end of the beach.
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Pa Hin Sai
Rustic flashpacker style
Northern end of Ao Ta Khian
The very rustic Pa Hin Sai runs along the northern edge of glorious To Khian beach and that is every bit what you are paying for -- the beach. The wooden bungalows are each a little different but ... Read the full review of Pa Hin Sai.
Khlong Hin beach
East-west running Khlong Hin beach is the epicentre of the Russian short-trip scene and things can get hectic -- at least within the main resort here, which we do not recommend. Luckily the beach has enough space for everyone.
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In Love
For lovers wanting to dodge the tour groups?
Eastern end of Khlong Hin, past the canal
T: (082) 131 3223;Koh Kood In Love sits at the eastern end of the beach, on the far side of the khlong and nestled back into the mangroves. We weren't able to see inside a room as we couldn't find anyone working here ... Read the full review of In Love.
Ao Jak
Home to a single resort (the A-frame huts to the east were not in business when we visited), this could be a solid family getaway, depending on how busy it gets.
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Koh Kood Neverland beach Resort
Charmed -- when not busy
Ao Jak Beach
T: (08) 1456 5486;While Neverland can be reached by road it can also be approached by walking around the headland from Khlong Hin -- that's what we did, and we think that is the best approach as it's a dreamy wander ... Read the full review of Koh Kood Neverland beach Resort.
Ao Phrao beach
The southernmost of Ko Kut's developed beaches, Ao Phrao has three options, two of which are firmly focussed on Russian tour groups.
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For Rest
Stay over the mangroves
Western end of Ao Phrao beach
T: (081) 959 5858;For Rest is wedged into the small fishing village at the western end of Ko Kut's Ao Phrao beach. It's set on stilts over water and surrounded in part by mangroves. We arrived with high expectations ... Read the full review of For Rest.
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Travelfish top 5 spots
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Top accommodation by review
Bann Makok

1 vote Khlong Yai Ki
Ko Kut
T: (081) 643 9488
Away

1 vote 43/8 Moo 2
Ko Kut
T: (087) 136 4036
Koh Kood Ngam Kho Resort

6 votes Southern end of Ngam Kho Beach
Ko Kut
T: (08) 1825 7076
Shantaa Resort

1 votes Ko Kut
Ko Kut
T: (01) 817 9648
Dusita Resort

1 vote Ngam Kho Beach
Ko Kut
T: (081) 945 9920
F: (02) 935 4166
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