Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 08 9895 7592;
www.baan-koh-mak.com
; Ao Khao; r 1000-1900B; )
Bright and funky, Baan Koh
Mak provides a respectable flashpacker abode with colourful paint jobs and soft mat-
tresses.
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Ao Kao Resort
( 08 3152 6564;
www.aokaoresort.com
; Ao Khao; r 2500-3000B; )
In a pretty crook of the bay, Ao
Kao has an assortment of stylish bungalows. Opt for a traditional Thai-style house com-
plete with carved wood flourishes and handsome balconies. Families congregate here as
there is front-yard swimming and the rocky headland harbours sea creatures.
Lazy Day Resort
( 08 1882 4002;
www.kohmaklazyday.com
; r 2250-2700B; )
This professionally run operation
has big bungalows stationed around an attractive garden; rates include breakfast.
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Koh Mak Resort
( 0 3950 1013;
www.kohmakresort.com
; Ao Suan Yai; r 2800-6800B; )
A self-contained resort,
with restaurants, a direct speedboat to and from the mainland (450B), and an amenable
bar. The best bungalows come with Jacuzzis and they line a stretch of pretty beach.
HOTEL
$$$
SPEEDBOAT TRANSPORT FROM KO MAK
DESTINATION
PRICE
DURATION
FREQUENCY
Ko Chang
one way 600B
45min
3 daily
Ko Kut
one way 500B
45min
2 daily
Ko Wai
one way 400B
30min
2 daily
Laem Ngop (mainland pier)
one way 500B
1hr
4 daily
Information
There are no banks or ATMs on the island, so stock up on cash before visiting.
Ball's Cafe
( 08 1925 6591; Ao Nid Pier; 9am-6pm)
Has internet access, travel agent and coffee
shop. Khun Ball is an active island promoter and runs
www.kohmak.com
as well as envir-
onmental initiatives.
Ko Mak Health Centre
( 08 9403 5986; 8.30am-4.30pm)
Can handle basic first-aid emergencies
and illnesses. It's on the cross-island road near Ao Nid Pier.
