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Region: Eastern Thailand> Province: Rayong> Location: Ko Samet/Ao Nuan
Ao Nuan Bungalows
Basic but secluded
Ao Nuan, Ko Samet
Rayong Province
Description
Ao Nuan Bungalows is a old-style spot, ideal for escaping the crowds and relaxing on a small hidden-away beach. This is one of the few places on Ko Samet where you're more likely to hear the song of birds and the drill of cicadas rather than the noise of families or party-goers. Accommodation is very basic, but that only adds to the feeling of seclusion. The remote feel of Ao Nuan keeps many people staying here longer than they plan to and as a result it is often full. You may need to stay somewhere else until a room becomes available, usually in mid week. The resort has no phone and does not accept reservations. What a shame more of the accommodation on Ko Samet isn't like this.
Bungalow fan share b'room
600 THB (low season)
900 THB (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 19th January, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 14th March, 2008
Guest feedback
Pretty good - 
By sideflip1 ( total comments: 9 
) Stayed here 1/2007
Nice beach, nice bungalow, nice staff. The food was okay, some dishes were better then others. I really liked the beach, the quietness, and the layout of the bungalows and the beach area compared to other places I saw on Ko Samet. Three of us split a two person room for a total of 900B, so 300B per person.
Overpriced, but charming (in a way!) - 
By cyb023 ( total comments: 8 ) Stayed here 9/2006
The fee to get into Ko Samet is now an extortionate 400bt - extortionate because the the island is grossly overdeveloped and rubbish strewn in places. In general, Ko Samet is expensive - expect to pay above Bangkok prices for often substandard services.
Anyway, those gripes aside, the mixed reviews of Ao Nuan Bungalows are justified. It is a beautiful, quiet spot, the hosts are lovely and the food is good (if pricey). However, the accommodation is way too basic and overpriced. I paid 600bt (low season) for a hut on the beach, with fan and shared facilities. This is really about 3 times the price it's worth (and there are cheaper options further up the coast). But you pay for the location here.
Before you come here be aware that access is a little tricky and can be somewhat terrifying when returning in darkness. So bring a torch. There is an active mosquito population here, so come well prepared - and bear in mind this is a place where creepy crawlies, insects and lizards rule. So if that's not you, give it a miss.
Bring a air filled mattress - 
By pinofrombrielle ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 10/2005
Stayed here for nine days, doing nothing. Sipping away my Singhas. After travelling through SE Asia for a month this was exactly what we needed. Had a hut right at the beach, which is very relaxing when you wake up at sunset and can walk right in to the water from your almost private beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I do recommend you bring an air mattress as the "beds" can be uncomfortable. The best way to get there is to get a speedboat from Ban Phe, this way you'll get dropped of right at the beach. Enjoy.
Very basic and too expensive! - 
By rickjans ( total comments: 9 ) Stayed here 4/2004
Ao Nuan has very basic accommodation without private toilet facilities -- there's just the one shower unit in the entire resort -- and the toilet units don't have toilet paper! There is no water in the huts and you sleep on very basic mattresses on the floor. Three years ago I paid 250B and that was OK then, but I came back in 2004 and the price was 600/700B -- far too overpriced for what you get. The restaurant is nothing special, but the beach is nice -- perhaps the most beautiful on Ko Samet. The resorts to the north of Ao Nuan leave a lot of litter outside, which is a shame -- considering the island is a national park. At least the premises at Ao Nuan are clean. There are far more beautiful islands in Thailand (Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan etc) with far better beaches. The whole of the island is too expensive I think.
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