Koh Wai and Koh Mak

"Accommodation in Koh Wai and Koh Mak -–
some of the untouched islands and beaches in Thailand"

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"Koh Wai and Koh Mak" was last updated on April 15, 2012
All information below is subject to change

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If you want to get away from Ko Chang Island, you can stay at the more quieter islands: Koh Mak and Koh Wai.

There are no roads and fewer tourists, so you might like it here! But how long it will remain quiet, is unknown.

The reason why you will find more privacy on most of the islands of Koh Chang, is that they're privately owned.

Koh Mak though has in the past few years become more developed. Koh Kod is also becoming that way too.

The prices for accommodation can be expensive at some places (up to 4500 B), but you can get basic huts as low as 150 B.

There aren't many restaurants and bars on Koh Wai. So if you're a party-person, Koh Wai might not suit your taste.

I personally enjoyed Koh Mak and its crystal clear water a lot better than Koh Wai. It also felt a lot more relaxing.

Map of Koh Mak:

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Map of Koh Mak

Google map of Wai:


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Here are some accommodation options on the islands, but first: how to get to the islands!

Enjoy!

How to get to the islands




Want to splurge? Search for hotels in Koh Mak:
If you're just interested in a day trip to Koh Mak and Koh Wai, several resorts and bungalows on Koh Chang arrange boat trips to these islands.

Snorkeling tours from Ko Chang island usually includes snorkeling around these islands as well.

Koh Mak

From Ko Chang island: From Koh Chang, it's pretty straightforward.

Koh Mak is located 20 km from Koh Chang, and can be reached by wooden boats and speed boats.

Get on a boat from Ko Chang's Bang Bao pier to Koh Mak's Ao Soun Yai pier. The boat departs at 09.00 am and the ride takes 2 hours.

Price one-way: 400 B

From Koh Kod: speed boats leave at 10.00 am and 12.00 am from Koh Kood pier, and takes 30 minutes to Koh Mak.

Wai island:

The island is located 6 km from Ko Chang.

From Bangkok -- Trat: Boats leave Laem Ngop Pier near Trat and take 2,5 hours.

From Ko Chang island: The Island Hopper boat service leaves Bang Bao pier every day. The journey takes less than an hour.

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Accommodation on Koh Mak:

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Suchanaree

Suchanaree

Price per night: 700 B

If you want a peaceful place to stay on Koh Mak, Suchanaree is a good spot. They have simple bungalows with fan and attached bathroom right on the beach.

Where: Ao Suan Yai Beach

Email: suchanaree(at)kohmak.com

Read what other travelers have to say about Suchanaree

Baan Ing Kao Bungalows

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Baan Ing Kao Bungalows

Price per night: 350-450 B




Search for bungalows/resorts on Koh Mak:
Some of the cheapest bungalows you can get on Koh Mak island!

Simple bungalows with either fan or air-con. All have attached bathrooms, and bungalows come with hammocks.

If you want to snorkel, Bang Ing Kao arranges trips to the islands near by!

Where: Laem Tookkata on the west side, road to Ao Phra

Email: baaningkao(at)kohmak.com

Island Huts

Price per night: from 150 B

Simple huts right on the shoreline. They have a restaurant where they serve local dishes at reasonable prices.

Read what other travelers have to say about Island Huts

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Accommodation on Wai:

Pakarang (Coral) Resort

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Pakarang Resort

Price per night: 600-2500 B

This resort is probably the nicest one on the island because it has comfortable, clean and solid bungalows overlooking the ocean.

The bungalows with fan are the cheapest ones, and all of them have attached bathrooms.

Nice option for flashpackers!

Read what other travelers have to say about Pakarang Resort

Koh Wai Paradise

Price per night: 250 B

If you just want a cheap place to stay on the island, Koh Wai Paradise offers reasonably clean bungalows with fan and shared bathroom.

Good Feeling

Price per night: 300 B

Good Feeling is known for its seaside bungalows, excellent sea food and friendly staff.

If you can live without electricity after 11 pm, these beach bungalows are alright and basic. The bungalows have fan and attached bathrooms.

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Where do you want to go next?

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Click here for Ko Chang accommodation

Read about the food and restaurants on Koh Chang (Thailand food 2)

Click here for elephant riding in Thailand (elephants in Thailand)

Read my view of my Zipline Adventure on Koh Chang

What about snorkeling in Koh Chang?

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