Koh Maak Resort

Beautiful isolated location, a little overpriced

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What we say:

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 truly picturesque. There's perhaps 60 rooms here, but repeat visitors will find that the prices have jumped up somewhat, with the majority of the rooms now upgraded to air-con. It can take a good 10 minute walk to get from your bungalow to the pool or restaurant, depending where you're located. The huge positive to come from that is the privacy and seclusion that each hut has.Over the past few years the resort has been extensively renovated and the latest additions are 10 beach villas and half a dozen or so two floor mini homes, complemented by an new swimming pool.Tastefully built with modern materials they are a sign of the way the island is headed, particularly at a starting price of 3,000B/night in the low season! Although beautiful on the eye, closer examination of the rooms highlights the fact that the bathroom is outdoors, with a shower curtain as a wall! Perhaps stunning for a midnight shower in the moonlight, but not so pleasant when the mosquitoes come to visit during sunrise and sunset. For 5,000 a night you'd expect a sealed bathroom. Activities include kayak rental, diving or snorkelling boat trips, while a restaurant, bar and internet shop provide off-the-beach diversions. The resort operates a speed boat service to and from the island (450B one way) which runs from their private pier.

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Contact details:

Ao Suan Yai, Ko Maak. T: (039) 501 013 F: (039) 501 013
Email them at: info@kohmakresort.com
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What we were quoted

Type of room	Low season	High season
Bungalow fan private b'room	1,000 THB	1,400 THB
Bungalow air-con private b'room	1,800 THB	2,800 THB
Deluxe bungalow	3,000 THB	4,600 THB

Added to Travelfish on: 4th August, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 29th November, 2009

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Rated 4 out of 5

Based on 2 ratings and 2 reviews

Very nice but vibe no so great in low season

We came in low season (July-June) and we only bumped into 2 other tourists on the whole island! The rooms are gorgeous! Truly stunning - got low season deals and a room right on the beach - you fall asleep to the sound of lapping waves. The atmosphere though was non existent. The hotel restaurant was pretty much the only restaurant open and the prices were very high (e.g. 150THB for pad thai) with meal quality not that great. There were others but they kept saying they were closed. It was nice for a wee bit of seclusion but if you are after a wee bit more variety then don't come here in low season. Would love to come back in high season to see what it's like!
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Koh Maak Resort reviewed by nessmonster (Total reviews: 3) on 27th November, 2008
Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 7/2008
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My wife and I stayed there for 1 week early march and had a great time. Bungalow was clean and very comfortable. Only 20 mts from the clear sandy beach with safe swimming.Resort was staffed by very helpful and professional people. Fabulous bar on the beach with two great ladies to make any drink you required. Beer always ice cold and very reasonably priced,55bht per sml Singha. Great place to watch the sunset every evening before dinner.Restaurant food was fantastic with plenty of freshly caught seafood on the menu,lovely Thai dishes including soups,squid,deep fried fish, rice dishes especially good. Pichet the manager and all staff made us feel very welcome and we have booked to return for a week next march.

Koh Maak Resort reviewed by swag (Total reviews: 7) on 4th May, 2007
Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 3/2007

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