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Region: Eastern Thailand> Province: Trat> Location: Ko Maak
Koh Mak Coco Cape Resort
Atmospheric location, idle staff
Ao Suan Yai, Ko Maak
Trat Province
Tel: (081) 810 2679
Fax: (02) 711 2059
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Description
You're definitely paying premium rates at the picturesque CocoCape Resort. The cheapest accommodation starts at 500B for a basic bamboo bungalow with shared bathroom, and the prices rise from there on in, so if you're looking for a bargain this isn't the place to find it. However, even the simplest accommodation has a lovely natural feel; the basic rooms look out to sea through mangroves, while more upmarket options surround a manufactured sea water lagoon teeming with colourful sea fish. The premium-rate rooms are hidden inside large boats, and have full amenities, but not TVs. All of the rooms are themed and are individually priced, so if you want to stay here, the best idea is to check out the options on the website and book ahead -- the prices below are a general guide only. The more expensive rooms are suitable for families and groups. If you're looking for uninterrupted seclusion this could be the place, but those who crave pampering from friendly staff are urged to look further a field as the dour manager would do worlds for improving the atmosphere if she and her staff were to be a little friendlier.
Total rooms: 28
Bungalow fan share b'room
300 THB (low season)
500 THB (high season)
Bungalow fan private b'room
800 THB (low season)
800 THB (high season)
Upto 1,800B
Bungalow A/C private b'room
2,500 THB (low season)
2,500 THB (high season)
upto 10,000B
Added to Travelfish on: 4th August, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 30th July, 2007
Guest feedback
Great Spot and nice staff - 
By chihyingbb ( total comments: 3 
) Stayed here 1/2008
I stayed there in the cheapest bungalow built with stilt in mangroves with shared bathroom. The view is great but a little smelly. At night, the high tide brings sea water just under my room. It's a wild experience. Great, helpful, friendly staffs. It's a fantastic resort with various kinds of rooms. I like it. Recommend.
not that nice - 
By flyyy ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 2/2008
we stayed at the coco cape for one night in a middle range priced room (2500 Baht). Did not like it for various reasons. Staff very unfriendly and unhelpful, check-out time 9.30, one of the beaches next to the resort is very, very dirty. Bar seems to close at 8.30. After one night we went to another resort (lazy days) where we had a nice stay.
enjoyable experience -
By anandap ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 12/2007
We enjoyed our 5 day stay here. The empty beach just west was wonderful. The food was fantastic, although quite expensive. Skip the breakfast and walk to the other side of the island instead. We found the staff helpful and nice, although language barrier was sometimes a problem. Recommended!
Great staff, horrid mosquitos - 
By wimbledonian ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 10/2007
My experiences of this resort echo some of the comments above but overall my impression was very different. I stayed there alone, therefore the room prices were rather high. I agree about lack of space in the cheap rooms. The vegetation and the pool also attract mosquitos, and in common with most of koh Mak, the beaches have sand flies. However, the staff could not have been more friendly. Even had a party for me on my last night, and gave me gifts when I left. The location is very pleasant. As a falang I found some of the food too spicy, so you can't please everyone. Overall the food was excellent. I did not find the food overpriced.
lilu - 
By lilu ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 11/2006
we hated it.....very expensive for what you get... sullen staff , messy grounds and sewage that goes straight into the sea... you can ssee it floating in the water... not nice. food was rubbish too.
Great spot, bad food -
By forbesyone ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 11/2006
Ok so yes it expensive and we stayed in the cheap room, which i wouldnt recommend as not enough room to swing a dead sea parrot, but for sheer location it cannot be beat. You have your own private beach around the corner,your own private wharf with canopy and luxury deck chairs to sit and watch sunrise/set at your leisure and the restuarant area is right on the beach and,again a wet dream, BUT, the food is waaay overpriced and waaaay to falang tasting for us. Better to take a trek into town for cheaper eats and alcohol.
So if its that crazy, romantic, island postcard thing you want then splurge on the 1200 or 800 baht rooms and enjoy. If you get tempted to stay on Ko rayang, a small island resort just opened opposite ko maak they go for the experience as the bungalows are great, but once again bad, overpriced, falang food.
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