Ko Maak
Guesthouses, hotels and resorts
Ao Suan Yai
Arguably the prettiest bay on the island, there are two islands offshore, Ko Phi to the west and Ko Kham to the north, the later of which has one bungalow operation. This area is great for sunsets.
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Koh Maak Resort
Beautiful isolated location, a little overpriced
Ao Suan Yai, Ko Maak
T: (039) 501 013; F: (039) 501 013A large range of bungalow varieties are on offer at Koh Mak Resort. Stretching along a 2000 metre expanse of powdery sand and facing out over a shallow bay of turquoise water, the private beach is ... Read the full review of Koh Maak Resort.
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Suchanaree
Budget bungalows on a killer beach
Ao Suan Yai, Ko Maak
Suchanaree consists of six basic but clean bungalows on possibly the best bit of beach on Ko Maak, particularly if you appreciate seclusion. Nestled to the northern side of Koh Mak Resort, nothing ... Read the full review of Suchanaree.
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Koh Mak Coco Cape Resort
Atmospheric location, idle staff
Ao Suan Yai, Ko Maak
T: (081) 810 2679; F: (02) 711 2059You're definitely paying premium rates at the picturesque CocoCape Resort. The cheapest accommodation starts at 1000B for a basic bamboo bungalow with shared bathroom, and the prices rise from there ... Read the full review of Koh Mak Coco Cape Resort.
Ao Kao
Easily the longest beach on the island and also the dirtiest. Although the section immediately in front of each resort is cleaned, the remainder is often strewn with plastic bottles and other refuse.
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Palm Beach Resort
A beautiful spot
Ao Kao, Ko Maak
T: (084) 659 7437;Located directly on the sandy beach are eight lavishly furnished modern bungalows with all mod cons such as cable TV, WiFi, room service, mini bar, king size bed... the list goes on. The bungalows ... Read the full review of Palm Beach Resort.
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Makathanee Resort
Convenient and classy retreat
Ao Kao, Ko Maak
T: (087) 6000 374;One of the latest additions to Ko Maak, this resort opened Christmas 2006 and has been full ever since. The classic bungalows are typical Thai in appearance but contain all the mod cons including ... Read the full review of Makathanee Resort.
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Baan Chai Lay
Superbly located mini-resort
Ao Kao, Ko Maak
T: (087) 970 4633;With only four beach front villas and a couple of rooms at the back, this miniature resort is probably one of the most attractive places to stay, in main because of its great location. Wedged between ... Read the full review of Baan Chai Lay.
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Baan Koh Mak
Cosy rooms and friendly staff
17/1 Moo 1, Ao Kao, Ko Mak
T: (089) 895 7592; F: (02) 965 7615Possibly the best value resort on the island, Baan Koh Mak is a collection of small white concrete bungalows circled around a small hand-built lagoon. Pleasantly decorated, they have an open and ... Read the full review of Baan Koh Mak.
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Lazy Days
Modern, airy and expensive
Ao Kao, Ko Maak
T: (039) 501 064;Lazy Days had a complete remodel in the summer of 2007, to the extent that literally nothing of the original resort remains, except the dilapidated toilet block which for some bizarre reason survived ... Read the full review of Lazy Days.
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Monkey Island
Funky and happening
Ao Kao, Ko Maak
T: (02) 286 7983; F: (02) 286 7983Monkey Island Resort is run by the Monkey Shock Thai restaurant chain of the same animal moniker based in Bangkok. Bungalows are attractively built and furnished and with over 50 different rooms ... Read the full review of Monkey Island.
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Big Easy
Classic Wooden Chalets on the shore
Ao Kao, Ko Maak
T: (087) 353 9643;Big Easy is one of the latest additions to Ko Maak, and a fine one it is too. A handful of hard wood bungalows are staggered and stretch back from the white sand beach, ensuring each one has a great ... Read the full review of Big Easy.
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Holiday Beach Resort
Good value at the end of the beach
Ao Kao, Ko Maak
T: (02) 319 6714; F: (02)319 6715A reasonable value low-scale resort a few minutes walk north from T.K. Hut on a particularly scenic part of the beach. Holiday Beach Resort is a group of white, weatherboard bungalows set around a ... Read the full review of Holiday Beach Resort.
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T.K. Huts
Shady spot by the beach
Ao Kao, Ko Maak
T: (087) 134 8435;T.K. Huts offers comfortable, but rather plain bungalows amid a shady forest canopy. It's been run by a German man and his Thai wife for years and they had a steady flow of regulars passing through, ... Read the full review of T.K. Huts.
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Ao Kao Resort
Plain but clean
Ao Kao, Ko Maak
T: (039) 501 000-1; F: (039) 501 022Ao Kao Resort is one of the oldest and most respected resorts on the island, offering a selection of clean but dated bungalows ranging in price according to size and amenities. The latest additions ... Read the full review of Ao Kao Resort.
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Koh Mak Villa
Stunning location, beautifully executed
Off the beach, Ao Kao, Ko Maak
T: (081) 925 6591;Perched at the top of the hill between Ao Suan Yai beach and Ao Kao beach, Koh Mak Villa is a resort house made up of two separate buildings. Unfortunately what was once one of the flagship resorts ... Read the full review of Koh Mak Villa.
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Bamboo Hut
Cheap and cheerful
Ao Kao, Ko Maak
Just to the rear of Lazy Days is Bamboo Hut, six basic bungalows sitting in pleasant jungle style gardens. The rooms are no frills but have decent mattresses and acceptable bathroom facilities for ... Read the full review of Bamboo Hut.
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Baan Ing Kao
Forgotten hideaway for the reclusive
North-western end of Ao Kao, Ko Maak
Over a hugely steep hill at the northern end of Ao Kao beach it's often the forgotten resort of Ko Maak, despite having been here for years. The stunning secluded bay is nestled alongside an old ... Read the full review of Baan Ing Kao.
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Island Huts
Simple but decent
Ao Kao, Ko Maak
T: (087) 139 5537;A small and simple operation, Island Hut has a number of decent basic wooden bungalows right on the shoreline, with a hammock and deck chairs out the front. With colourfully painted doors opening ... Read the full review of Island Huts.
Ao Nid
The south-eastern bay of Ao Nid is virtually devoid of sandy beaches, but is quite picturesque nonetheless and is a great place to catch the sunrise. There's just the one place to stay.
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Kooh Mak Buri Hut Natural Resort
Stunning views, average rooms
Ao Nid, Ko Maak
T: (039) 524 049; F: (039) 524 050Buri Hut is one of the alternatives to staying directly on the beach, with a selection of lower and midrange bungalows built on a steep slope on the east of the Island, overlooking the tranquil Ao ... Read the full review of Kooh Mak Buri Hut Natural Resort.
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Big Easy

1 votes Ao Kao
Ko Maak
T: (087) 353 9643
Holiday Beach Resort

1 votes Ao Kao
Ko Maak
T: (02) 319 6714
F: (02)319 6715
Baan Koh Mak

1 votes 17/1 Moo 1
Ko Maak
T: (089) 895 7592
F: (02) 965 7615
Lazy Days

2 votes Ao Kao
Ko Maak
T: (039) 501 064
Baan Chai Lay

2 votes Ao Kao
Ko Maak
T: (087) 970 4633
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