Monkey Island
Funky and happening
What we say: 
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 around the resort there's sure to be something to suit everybody. Basic accommodation is available and reasonably priced in the form of bamboo huts with ensuite, and there are also larger family bungalows, as well as single huts with air-con. The resort is perched in the middle of the beach on the southwest Of Ko Maak, with a multitude of resorts and restaurants to the north, which is ideal as Monkey doesn't serve food except for a light breakfast (included in room price for rooms over 1000b/night). Across the road from the entrance are also a cluster of local independent eateries, all recommended, The onsite Orangutan bar houses one of the islands most eclectic characters, Mr.T, a dreadlocked Thai rasta with a penchant for jam sessions. It's not uncommon to have half the bar playing some kind of instrument by the end of the night, whether it be guitar or just a humble shake of the maracas. The bar pumps out its groovy beats until about 01:00, so if you're a light sleeper you might want to make alternative arrangements. Koh Mak Divers have an office here if you want to book trips, and the resort runs a daily speed boat shuttle to and from Ko Chang and Ko Kut.
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Ao Kao, Ko Maak. T: (02) 286 7983, (081) 447 8448 F: (02) 286 7983What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family room | 1,500 THB | 3,600 THB | Gorilla Huts |
| Bungalow fan share b'room | 300 THB | 600 THB | Baboon Huts |
| Bungalow fan private b'room | 500 THB | 1,100 THB | Chimpanzee Huts |
| Deluxe- Double | 1,500 THB | 1,800 THB | Gorilla Huts |
| Bungalow air-con private b'room | 800 THB | 1,500 THB | Chimpanzee Huts |
Added to Travelfish on: 4th August, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 29th November, 2009
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Read Monkey Island reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5
Based on 4 ratings and 4 reviews
The kitchen could use a rebuild
We stayed in two different bungalows at Monkey Island. First in a very nice one with private bathroom for 600 B per night. Because there is no ATM on the island we had to switch to a cheaper one with shared bathroom. The toilets and showers were very clean and almost always you where alone in there. The woman who runs it wasn´t of the most cheerful kind, but she had totally control over the place and all the bookings rolling in. Mr T (aka Happy man) seemed fun at first, but I guess he is best in small doses..
Monkey Island reviewed by MariaN (Total reviews: 7) on
Very peaceful
Low season was beginning when we stayed there so the price was good at 400B. The restaurant was closed and we had good meals at Aimmee's. Beach was so-so. It rained every day and we left early. Liked the hammocks and free internet. Felt laid-back.
Monkey Island reviewed by jennette (Total reviews: 13) on
So laid back
The huts may need a bit of modenising, which is happening at the moment, but we had a great family holiday in one of the beachfront air-con gorilla bungalows. I think this is one of the best bits of beach with good shade and small coves between the palm trees. It's a very quiet island and this is one of the quietest spots. The food was a little bit more expensive than most places, but the quality and variety of the Thai food available was great. The Western-style food wasn't as good, but it was still ok. The beach bar was undergoing changes after the sacking of the DJ. His tendency to play Belgium techno at 4 in the afternoon wasn't compatible with the laidback vibe of the rest of the place. Koh Mak will go the way of Koh Chang, so grab a bit of peace and tranquility while it lasts. Everything is a bit vague and haphazard, but that's one of the charms of being somewhere before the developers.
Monkey Island reviewed by hugo6146 (Total reviews: 1) on
Most relaxing place
We stayed in the 'baboon huts' in October for 10 days. The view from the balcony and sitting in the hammock encourage you to stay longer. Didn't eat at the restaurant (bit pricey), but try Aimmee's up the road, which is great.
Monkey Island reviewed by ninaandsherri (Total reviews: 1) on