Monkey Island

Funky and happening

Photo of Monkey Island, Ao Kao, Ko Maak. , Ko Maak

What we say: 3.5 stars

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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Contact details:

Ao Kao, Ko Maak.  T: (02) 286 7983, (081) 447 8448 F: (02) 286 7983  


What 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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