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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.

  • Koh Maak Resort

    Koh Maak Resort

    Beautiful isolated location, a little overpriced

    Ao Suan Yai, Ko Maak
    T: (039) 501 013; F: (039) 501 013

    A 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 ... View details

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    4 stars 600B to 1,500B 2 votes Flashpacker
  • Suchanaree

    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 ... View details

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    3.5 stars Under 600B 9 votes Backpacker
  • Koh Mak Coco Cape Resort

    Koh Mak Coco Cape Resort

    Atmospheric location, idle staff

    Ao Suan Yai, Ko Maak
    T: (081) 810 2679; F: (02) 711 2059

    You'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 ... View details

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    3 stars 1,500B to 4,000B 6 votes Midrange

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 ... View details

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    4 stars 1,500B to 4,000B 1 vote Midrange
  • Makathanee Resort

    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 ... View details

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    4 stars 1,500B to 4,000B 1 vote Midrange
  • Baan Chai Lay

    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 ... View details

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    4 stars 600B to 1,500B 2 votes Flashpacker
  • Baan Koh Mak

    Baan Koh Mak

    Cosy rooms and friendly staff

    17/1 Moo 1, Ao Kao, Ko Mak
    T: (089) 895 7592; F: (02) 965 7615

    Possibly 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 ... View details

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    4 stars 600B to 1,500B 1 vote Flashpacker
  • Lazy Days

    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 ... View details

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    4 stars 600B to 1,500B 3 votes Flashpacker
  • Monkey Island

    Monkey Island

    Funky and happening

    Ao Kao, Ko Maak
    T: (02) 286 7983; F: (02) 286 7983

    Monkey 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 ... View details

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    4 stars 600B to 1,500B 4 votes Flashpacker
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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 ... View details

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    3.5 stars 1,500B to 4,000B 1 vote Midrange
  • Holiday Beach Resort

    Holiday Beach Resort

    Good value at the end of the beach

    Ao Kao, Ko Maak
    T: (02) 319 6714; F: (02)319 6715

    A 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 ... View details

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    3.5 stars 600B to 1,500B 1 vote Flashpacker
  • T.K. Huts

    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, ... View details

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    3.5 stars Under 600B 1 vote Backpacker
  • Ao Kao Resort

    Ao Kao Resort

    Plain but clean

    Ao Kao, Ko Maak
    T: (039) 501 000-1; F: (039) 501 022

    Ao 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 ... View details

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    3.5 stars 600B to 1,500B 3 votes Flashpacker
  • Koh Mak Villa

    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 ... View details

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    3.5 stars 1,500B to 4,000B 3 votes Midrange
  • Bamboo Hut

    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 ... View details

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    3 stars Under 600B 1 vote Backpacker
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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 ... View details

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    3 stars Under 600B 2 votes Backpacker
  • Island Huts

    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 ... View details

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    3 stars Under 600B 6 votes Backpacker

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.

  • Kooh Mak Buri Hut Natural Resort

    Kooh Mak Buri Hut Natural Resort

    Stunning views, average rooms

    Ao Nid, Ko Maak
    T: (039) 524 049; F: (039) 524 050

    Buri 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 ... View details

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    4 stars Under 600B 2 votes Backpacker


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