Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ko Ngai
The long blonde wind-swept beach along the developed eastern coast of Ko Ngai (Ko
Hai) extends into blue water with a sandy bottom (perfect for children) that ends at a reef
drop-off with excellent snorkelling. Coral and clear waters actually encircle the entire
densely forested island - it's a stunning place. With no indigenous population living here,
several spiffy resorts have the whole island to themselves. There is one dive centre (dives
from 1500B). Snorkel sets and fins can be rented from resorts for 100B each, sea kayaks
for around 150B to 180B per hour, or you can take a boat tour around the island (550B)
or a half-day snorkelling tour of nearby islands (850B per person). Internet at the big re-
sorts is slow and costs 100B to 150B per hour. Wi-fi is iffy.
Even though it's technically a part of Krabi Province, the island's mainland link is with
Pak Meng.
Sleeping & Eating
Most places are decidedly midrange and come with restaurants and 24-hour electricity.
The boat pier is at Koh Ngai Resort, but if you book ahead resorts on the other beaches
will arrange transfers.
Ko Hai Camping
( 08 1970 9804; seamoth2004@yahoo.com; tent 500-600B)
Big fan-cooled tent-bungalows on the
beach have shared bathrooms and are run by friendly Tu, who also manages the adjacent
Sea Moth Dive Center.
CAMPING GROUND
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Thanya Beach Resort
( 0 7520 6967;
www.kohngaithanyaresort.com
; bungalows 1890-5775B; )
Ko Ngai's Bali-chic
choice has dark but spacious teak bungalows with indoor hot showers and outdoor
country-style bucket showers (don't knock it till you've tried it). Stroll to your seafront
terrace and gaze at the palm-dappled lawn, which rolls towards the sea.
HOTEL
$$
Mayalay Resort
( 08 3530 7523;
www.mayalaybeachresort.com
; r 2500-5000B; )
This charming resort has
huge bungalows, all with double beds plus day beds by the window, draped in mosquito
HOTEL
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