Where to Stay in Koh Mak: Ao Kao, Ao Suan Yai or Quiet East

Koh Mak is a small island of about 16 km² in Trat province, and the choice of where to stay comes down to three areas: Ao Kao on the southwest coast, where koh-mak.com says most resorts and the small restaurants and shops are; Ao Suan Yai, Ao Pra and the headland between them on the northwest; and the quiet north and east shore, where only a few resorts sit. Each hotel here is reached by boat, then a pickup or a short ride, so the pier you land at matters more than on most islands. Our Koh Mak guide covers boats, piers, cash and seasons.

Use the quick answer above, then the table to compare areas. We show no prices because rates change with dates and room type, and the rate links open booking search with your own dates. We have not stayed at these hotels: every card shows facts taken from the hotel's own website and checked on 16 October 2026, after a separate verification pass. Facts that could not be re-found on the hotel's site were removed. Some of these sites are old: Makathanee still shows a 2014 promotion and Koh Mak Resort's boat times are marked 2019, so confirm important details with the hotel.

How to choose

1. Decide what the trip is for. Restaurants and shops within walking distance point to Ao Kao; long beaches and sunsets point to Ao Suan Yai and Ao Pra; seclusion points to the east shore. Koh Mak has no party scene whichever you choose.
2. Plan the boat before you book. Hotels name Laem Ngop (Krom Luang) pier, Boonsiri and 12Go use Laem Sok pier, and the three Koh Mak piers sit on different beaches. Tell the hotel your boat and pier so it can arrange a pickup, which several hotels offer on their sites.
3. Compare the final rate with tax, breakfast, transfers and cancellation terms, and check the cautions on each card: one resort takes direct bookings only with a five-night minimum, one states no pets, and the island has no ATM, so ask whether the hotel takes cards.

Area comparison

No hotel price is quoted here because we cannot verify a current rate for your dates. Each hotel card gives the source and the date each fact was checked.

Area guide

Busiest beach, shops and restaurants

Ao Kao, southwest coast

Vibe

The practical base with the most resorts and the road of small restaurants and shops

Noise

No verified noise data; the island has no party scene, but this is the busiest stretch, so ask the hotel

Setting / access

Long southwest-facing beach; koh-mak.com says most resorts line it

Rate

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Getting around

Makathanee has its own pier here; other hotels offer pickup from a pier

koh-mak.com says most resorts on the island line this long southwest-facing beach, and small restaurants, cafes and shops sit on the road behind it. Our list puts Makathanee, Baan Koh Mak, White Sand and Lazy Day here (the Lazy Day and Baan Koh Mak sites do not name the beach, so we follow independent guides), plus Good Time Sports Resort on a ridge between Ao Kao and Ao Pra. Nothing is far from the road, which makes it the easiest area for a first visit.

Choose it if: You want a few restaurants and shops within walking distance and a simple boat pickup.

Skip it if: You want an empty beach and no road behind you.

Mistake to avoid: Do not assume every hotel here is on the sand: Good Time sits on a ridge, and White Sand takes direct bookings only with a five-night minimum.

Our pick here: Makathanee Resort Check rates

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Northwest sunsets, Ao Pra next door

Ao Suan Yai, Ao Pra and the headland

Vibe

A long curving beach, a headland with bungalows and a quieter bay beyond it

Noise

No verified noise data; Ao Pra is described as nearly deserted, Ao Suan Yai has more resorts

Setting / access

koh-mak.com describes Ao Suan Yai as a long curving beach on the northwest shore; Ao Pra is a very shallow bay beyond a headland

Rate

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Getting around

Koh Mak Resort has its own pier here; hotels offer pickup from piers

Seavana and Koh Mak Resort sit on Ao Suan Yai, Mira Montra on Ao Pra, Cococape on the cape between the two bays, and Islanda on a hill above. koh-mak.com says a headland of dark volcanic rocks separates Ao Suan Yai from Ao Pra, which it describes as a shallow, usually deserted bay. Seavana's beach-facilities page describes a sunset spot with views to the northwest, and Ao Suan Yai is a 15-minute walk from Ao Kao according to koh-mak.com.

Choose it if: You want a long beach, sunset views and either a family resort or a quieter villa stay.

Skip it if: You want shops and restaurants on the road outside your door.

Mistake to avoid: Do not treat the headland as a beach: Cococape says its land is on the cape between the two bays, and Islanda sits on a hill, so check the pin for the walk to the sand.

Our pick here: Koh Mak Resort Check rates

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Ao Talong, Ao Pai, few resorts

Quiet north and east shore

Vibe

Darker sand, mangroves and tracks through fishing and rubber-farming hamlets

Noise

No verified noise data; the sources describe very few resorts and little development here

Setting / access

koh-mak.com says the northeastern sand is darker and the shore has more mangroves

Rate

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Getting around

Own transport or pickup; Koh Mak Retreat says the nearest resort is about 3 km away

koh-mak.com says tracks on the northeastern shore run through hamlets of fishermen and rubber farmers, and that most of the island's development has bypassed the area. Our list has Koh Mak Retreat on Ao Pai Beach and Little Moon Villa, which its site says moved to a private beach at Ao Talong. Both are far from the shops, so plan transport.

Choose it if: You want to be well away from other guests and do not mind relying on the hotel or a bike.

Skip it if: You want a walk to restaurants or a pale-sand swimming beach.

Mistake to avoid: Do not book here without checking how you will get to the beach and shops: the Retreat's own site says the nearest resort is about 3 km away.

Our pick here: Koh Mak Retreat (Plub Pla) Check rates

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Hand-picked places to stay

Examples of established Koh Mak hotels, spread across areas and budget bands. Every fact below was checked against the hotel's own website or a reputable source on 2026-10-16 and links to that source. We have not stayed at these places and give no ratings; we show no prices because rates change daily. The band is the property class (hostel or guesthouse, mid-range, upscale), not a live price.

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Seavana Beach Resort

Ao Suan Yai, Ao Pra and the headland Upscale

• The site gives its address as 1/23 Moo 2, Koh Mak, Trat 23120 (the address line also names Koh Kood district). [Source]
• The home page says the resort has its own private beach about one kilometre long. [Source]
• The beach-facilities page describes a swimming pool facing the sea, 1.2 metres deep. [Source]
• The FAQ says all its bungalows are along the beach, close to the sea and set apart from each other. [Source]

Suits: It suits couples who want a quiet, romantic beachfront resort with its own beach and a sea-facing pool.

Keep in mind: The FAQ says the island has no real nightlife: some bars stay open until midnight to 2 AM and most are chilled bars.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Koh Mak Resort

Ao Suan Yai, Ao Pra and the headland Mid-range

• The site says the resort is in Ao Suan Yai on the west side of Koh Mak. [Source]
• The home page describes a 1.5-kilometre private beach and says the family has lived on Koh Mak since 1910. [Source]
• The facilities page lists an outdoor pool with an adult pool and a kids' pool. [Source]
• The policy page says pets are not allowed. [Source]

Suits: It suits families who want beachfront bungalows, a pool and a long beach at Ao Suan Yai.

Keep in mind: The policy page says there is no penalty to cancel within 14 days before arrival but also that the first night is charged if you cancel in those 14 days, and the speedboat times on its getting-there page are marked as updated in 2019. Ask the resort to confirm both.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Mira Montra Resort

Ao Suan Yai, Ao Pra and the headland Upscale

• The contact page gives the address as 113 Moo 1, Koh Mak, Trat. [Source]
• The about page says the resort sits on the sandy stretch of Ao Pra. [Source]
• The experience page lists an outdoor pool overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. [Source]
• The experience page says guests can dine on site at the Clubhouse. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a quiet beachfront villa stay on Ao Pra with a pool and sea kayaking.

Keep in mind: Not every room is on the sand: the rooms page also lists a Hilltop Sea View Room, so check the room type, and the site suggests a motorbike for exploring the island.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Makathanee Resort

Ao Kao, southwest coast Mid-range

• The home page gives the address as 63/14 Moo 1, Ao Kao Beach. [Source]
• The home page says it is one of only two resorts on Koh Mak with its own concrete speedboat pier. [Source]
• The home page lists 8 beach bungalows with a view of the beach and sea. [Source]
• The home page mentions a private swimming pool with a bubble seat. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a choice of beach bungalows, pool rooms and family suites with its own pier on Ao Kao.

Keep in mind: The home page still shows a 'Spring / Summer 2014' promotion, so the site content is not recently refreshed; confirm room types, facilities and boat times directly.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Koh Mak Retreat (Plub Pla)

Quiet north and east shore Upscale

• The home page gives the address as 50/5 Moo 2, Ao Pai Beach, Koh Mak. [Source]
• The home page lists 5 beachfront villas, 8 deluxe sea view villas and 5 superior sea view villas. [Source]
• The home page describes an infinity pool that appears to flow into the sea. [Source]
• The home page says the nearest resort is about 3 kilometres away. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a secluded villa stay with an infinity pool and almost no neighbours.

Keep in mind: The site says the nearest resort is about 3 km away, so you will rely on the resort or your own transport, and its footer shows the website was last updated on 2023-11-11.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Little Moon Villa

Quiet north and east shore Mid-range

• The home page says the villa moved after ten years to a private beach at Ao Talong. [Source]
• The accommodation page describes a beachfront villa of 99 square metres. [Source]
• The accommodation page describes a hilltop sea-view villa of 85 square metres. [Source]
• The home page lists kayaking, paddleboarding and island hopping and an on-site restaurant. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a quiet north-east shore with a private beach, villas and a restaurant.

Keep in mind: The accommodation page footer still gives the old Ao Kanoon address while the text says the villa moved to Ao Talong, so use the map pin for the new location.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Lazy Day The Resort

Ao Kao, southwest coast Mid-range

• The home page says the resort is on Koh Mak island, Trat. [Source]
• The home page lists 12 beachfront bungalows with complimentary breakfast. [Source]
• The Thai text says the resort's highlight is watching the sunset from 17:00 to 18:30. [Source]
• The Thai text says the entrance is through an organic coconut garden. [Source]

Suits: It suits couples and families who want a small beachfront bungalow resort with breakfast included.

Keep in mind: The home page does not name the beach, and the inner pages did not load for us, so open the map pin before booking. An independent guide places it at the eastern end of Ao Kao.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Islanda Resort Hotel

Ao Suan Yai, Ao Pra and the headland Mid-range

• The site gives the address as 81 Moo 2, Koh Mak, Trat 23120. [Source]
• The home page says the hotel is on top of a small hill overlooking White Sand Beach and Big Garden Bay. [Source]
• The home page lists eighteen rooms in four types. [Source]
• The home page lists five Pool Terrace Rooms among them. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a hillside hotel with pool terrace rooms within a few minutes' walk of two beaches and shops.

Keep in mind: The hotel sits on top of a hill, so expect a climb back from the beach, and the site names the beaches White Sand and Big Garden Bay, which differ from the names on most maps, so check the pin.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Koh Mak Cococape Resort

Ao Suan Yai, Ao Pra and the headland Mid-range

• The site gives the address as 1/8-1/9 Moo 2, Koh Mak, Trat 23000. [Source]
• The story page says the land is on the cape between Ao Suan Yai and Ao Pra. [Source]
• The story page describes a Thai-village layout with many bungalow designs. [Source]
• The pool page says the swimming pool is open 08:00 to 18:00. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a choice of bungalow styles on a headland between two bays.

Keep in mind: The pool is open only 08:00 to 18:00, and the Thai contact page asks guests to state the boat time they want 15 days before travel.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Baan Koh Mak

Ao Kao, southwest coast Mid-range

• The home page gives the address as 17/1 Moo 1, Koh Mak, Trat 23120. [Source]
• The page says there are 18 rooms, all double beds for two people. [Source]
• The page says every room is designed for the best view of the beach and sea. [Source]
• The page says a free pick-up is waiting at the Koh Mak pier. [Source]

Suits: It suits couples and pairs who want simple beachfront air-conditioned bungalows with a restaurant.

Keep in mind: The site says Wi-Fi is free at the restaurant, not in the rooms, and every room is a double for two people.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Good Time Sports Resort

Ao Kao, southwest coast Mid-range

• The About page says it sits in a tropical garden on a low ridge between Ao Kao and Ao Phra beaches. [Source]
• The About page lists rooms and villas for families or couples and a swimming pool. [Source]
• The About page lists Muay Thai, tennis, massage, gym and yoga. [Source]
• The page says the resort is open all year. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a health and fitness stay with yoga, gym and Muay Thai in a garden setting.

Keep in mind: The resort is on a low ridge between two beaches, so expect a short walk down to the sand rather than a beachfront room.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

White Sand Koh Mak

Ao Kao, southwest coast Upscale

• The home page says the resort sits on Ao Kao Beach. [Source]
• The home page says it has twenty-five private villas. [Source]
• The home page lists two tennis courts and a gym. [Source]
• The home page says direct bookings include breakfast and pier pickup. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a villa with a rooftop terrace on Ao Kao Beach and are happy to stay several nights.

Keep in mind: The site says direct booking only with a 5-night minimum stay, so the live-rate link on this page may not show this hotel.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

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Day trips and planning from Koh Mak

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• Koh Mak travel guide: boats, piers, cash and seasons
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Getting there and getting around

Koh Mak has no airport; most visitors reach a mainland pier near Trat and take a boat of about 50 minutes. The button opens the 12Go Bangkok to Koh Mak page for the van and catamaran combination; check the pier on your ticket (hotels name Laem Ngop, Boonsiri and 12Go use Laem Sok), the departure time and the luggage rules before you book. Our Koh Mak guide lists the sources and the places where they disagree.

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Before you book

• Open the map link for the area and then check the hotel's exact pin. A neighbourhood name can cover a wide area.
• Check the final rate with tax, payment timing, cancellation terms and what the room includes.
• If arriving late, confirm the check-in method and the last transport that actually runs.
• Koh Mak has no ATM according to Wikivoyage and koh-mak.com; ask your hotel about card payment and bring cash from the mainland.
• Koh Mak Campus (kohmakcampus.com) offers coworking with accommodation, but its stay page says it does not accommodate short-term tourists, so we do not list it.
• Check seasonal closures and boat schedules with the hotel, especially from June to October when koh-mak.com says services between Koh Mak, Koh Chang and Koh Kood stop.

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