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Koh Kood: The ultimate island getaway

by Vincent June 9, 2020
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Located just South of the better known Koh Chang and Koh Maak, Koh Kood is a largely untamed, jungle clad island whose western coasts has been blessed with several spectacular laid back beaches. I’ll even go out on a limb and declare Koh Kut is one of the most beautiful islands I’ve had the chance to discover during the decade and a half of traveling in Thailand and hands-down my favorite on it’s Eastern seaboard. This is one of the places I always long to return when I’ve spent too much time in big cities like Bangkok or Pattaya and need to take a break from civilization to relax, chill-out and do absolutely nothing for a few days.

Relaxing on the beach

If you’ve only discovered Thailand recently but still would like to catch a glimpse of just how different islands like Samui or Phuket must have been two decades ago before over-development and mass tourism hit the kingdom, then a visit to Koh Kood should be high up on your bucket list.


Round-up of the best beaches of Koh Kood


Ao Tapao beach – Ngamkho Bay beaches – Bang Bao beach – Khlong Chao beach

Ao Tapao

Centrally located on the island’s western coast and stretching for over a kilometre, Ao Tapao is Koh Kood’s longest and most popular beach. Lined by five tastefully designed and unobtrusive resorts, the coastline runs from the old concrete jetty of Nam Leuk down to a wide and sandy point in the south. The sand here is soft and golden, and the clear and calm waters are ideal for swimming, a bit of snorkeling is also possible as the rocks formations around the pier attract a multitude of tropical fish.

Small pier along Ao Tapao Beach
The smaller and more recently built wooden pier near the Southern end of Ao Tapao Beach offers some great photo opportunities

Luckily so far development seems to have been handled in a smart way and there’s been an effort to preserve as much as possible the natural beauty of the area, all five beachfront resorts have taken the small footprint approach. Buildings are spread out and hidden among the trees in the back and do not directly encroach on the beach in any way. The only sore eye on this beautiful beach, although it offers some nice photo opportunities from it, is the old concrete pier which used to be the main arrival and departure for the travelers to the island before it was moved on it’s eastern coast.

Going in for a swim
The beautiful, although small beachfront area of the Shantaa Koh Kood and it’s lush green grounds in the background seen here from the old Nam Leuk pier. This was the first glimpse I got, by accident of Ao Tapao as a minivan dropped me off on the pier to hop onto a ferry heading back to the mainland after my first ever trip to Kooh Kood. I remember going straight to my phone to save the GPS coordinates and bookmark the location in order to come back on my next trip, a few months later.

Beachfront along Me Dee Resort
Well manicured grounds of the Me Dee Resort

Ao Tapao beautiful beachfront
Ao Tapao beachfront layout along the Me Dee Resort which gave me great impressions and is on my bucket list for my next trip

Small pier in front of Me Dee
Closer look at the laid back beachfront vibe around Me Dee Resort

Arriving in Ao Tapao
The start of Tapao beach seen from the old Nam Leuk pier with the Paradise Beach Resort seen hidden in the trees

Weird tropical fruits in trees
Some unknown tropical fruit in the trees along the beach in Paradise Beach Resort

Grounds of the Paradise Beach Resort
Beachfront bungalows category of the Paradise Beach Resort where I was staying this trip

Ao Tapao beachfront in Ko Kut
Resorts along Ao Tapao seem to have agreed to keep a low key approach on development and does not encroach on the beachfront

Ladies lazing around the pool
Ladies lazing around the Koh Kood Paradise Beach Resort pool on a perfect sunny day

Ao Tapao beach seen from the pier
The newly built wooden pier is the invisible line that separates Me Dee Resort on the left from the Sea Far Resort on the right

Exterior bar and restaurant area at  the Paradise Beach Resort
Outdoor seating for the restaurant and bar of the Koh Kod Paradise Beach Resort

Ao Tapao beach seen from the sea
View of the beachfront from the wooden pier where resort development favors an unobtrusive approach

Lunch break at Shantaa@Koh Kood
My lunch break inside the wonderful Shantaa Koh Kood Resort restaurant, definitely the best place to eat in Ao Tapao

Walking along the beachfront
Swing on the beachfront location of the Sea Far Resort

Beachfront at Shantaa Koh Kood
The crystal clear waters on each side of the pier are popular with snorkelers looking to see tropical fish and marine life

Sea Far Resort beach bar
The lovely Sea Far Resort beach bar at is open to all for refreshments

Beach bar in Me Dee
Here the same beach bar seen from the other side at Sea Far Resort

Ao Tapao beach in front of Paradise Beach Resort
Beachfront area at the end of Paradise Beach Resort with it’s bar on the left

Sunset over Paradise Beach Resort
Sunset seen from one of the sun loungers at Paradise Beach Resort

Sunset over Paradise Beach Resort
Pool sunset in Paradise Beach Resort

Koh Kood Paradise Beach Resort

Paradise Beach is one of the newer Ao Tapao resort that’s been completed only a few years ago, strong point is it’s amazing beachfront location, one of the best of the island. Set along a wide palm grove garden, accommodations come in two types: Premium free-standing bungalows close to the beach or a less expensive hotel rooms in a building at the back where I was staying, about a 3-4 minutes walk from the beach. Standards were surprisingly nice, even for their cheaper superior category came with decently sized bedrooms, comfy bed, flat-screen-TV, good air-conditioning with large bathroom and shower. Facilities include: Pool, fitness center, beach bar and restaurant. The Koh Kood Paradise Beach Resort will particularly please those who enjoy having long beachfront area with plenty of beach-chairs & hammocks just steps away has from the sea and not be confined in a smaller area.

Paradise Beach, Koh Kood
Inside the cheapest room category
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Pool along the beach
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You can look at the pictures of the room and resort in the gallery above.


Ngamkho Bay

Ngamkho is an area of great beauty and in my opinion the most picturesque bay of Koh Kood, you will find nestled on a rocky and palm covered headland between three gorgeous looking beaches. Accommodations here are more of the Robinson Crusoe type and less upmarket than in Ao Tapao or Khlong Chao, ranging mostly between budget to mid-range category. Travelers who favor raw tropical beauty and tranquility should definitely give this area a visit.

Northern Ngam Kho – Central Ngam Kho – Southern Ngam Kho

Northern Ngam Kho

Lovely empty beach

Ngamkho Beach is nothing short of stunning and looks like something taken right out of a movie set, at high tide only a thin sweep of powdery white sand remains bordered by a nature so dense, some of the coconut tress grow right out onto the sea from the beach. The long established Dusita Resort with it’s mid-range bungalows and immaculately tended garden occupies most of the space, it’s mid-range bungalows are hidden way back in the coconut grove so well that they are almost invisible from the beachfront, helping to preserve a untamed feel of the bay. At at the very southern end just before Horizon Resort lies the backpacker hang-out Koh Kood Ngamkho Resort, offering reasonably priced budget bungalows (800 to 1500 THB range) sitting under coconut trees. Although beautiful, this is definitely not the best beach for swimming, only it’s middle portion around the Dusita Resort‘s jetty is good barefoot, the rest can be tricky as it’s mix of either mudflats, rocks or coral in the water. Some decent snorkeling is possible in front of the resort and off the southern headland.

Dusita Resort Pier on Ngamkho Beach
The area around the small boat pier at the Dusita Resort is the best for venturing out in the water barefoot to swim

Walking along Ngamkho Beach
The gorgeous natural powdery white Ngam Kho beachfront

Dusita Koh Kood

The Dusita Koh Kood has beautiful lush grounds are set in a very natural environment. They have a strict “no trespassing” policy as you can see the sign plastered everywhere although the staff that I encountered, who were busy cleaning the beach were very friendly. The impression it left was of a very family-friendly and quiet place altogether, bungalows looked in the mid-range category. No package tourist vibe found, probably great for those in need of a beachfront location with a little extra comfort compared to the Koh Kood Ngam Kho Resort that shares the same beach.

The Dusita Resort grounds
Well manicured coconut gardens of the Dusita Resort Koh Kood

Swimming in Ngamkho Beach
Swimming at high tide on the northern end of Ngamkho beach

Koh Kood Ngam Kho Resort

The Koh Kood Ngam Kho Resort is the cheapest of the four beachfront option you’ll find in the Ngamkho Bay. This backpacker hangout is comprised of a number of small, rustic bungalows located on a gentle hill overlooking the beach. The huts are generally very basic, those with fan vary from 800 to 1000 THB and the ones with AC are at 1500 THB. All come with a little porch and hammock for lazing out. The grounds are well maintained, restaurant is pretty good and often visited by guests of neighboring resorts. Not a bad option for those on a budget looking for a relaxing, laid back right fan hut right next to the beach. Although if you plan on getting an AC bungalow at around 1500 THB, Horizon Resort next door are better. The NgamKho Resort is a little off the radar and bookings can only be made via their Facebook page, they do not have a website nor are they found on any of the conventional online booking websites but are quick to reply to all your queries via Facebook Messenger.

Koh Kood Ngamkho Resort
The Koh Kood Ngam Kho Resort is located right on the southern end of the beach

Grounds of Koh Kood Ngamkho Resort
The farthest huts are only 100 meters from the water so it really is still quite of a bargain for Koh Kood at 800 Baht

Ngamkho Beachfront
On my latest trip I noticed the Ngam Kho Resort added a few sun loungers along the beachfront here seen at low tide

Beachfront location of Kood Ngamkho Resort
View of the grounds at the Ngam Kho Resort facing the sea

Bungalows at Koh Kood Ngamkho Resort
One of the basic fan huts at the Koh Kood Ngam Kho Resort

Ngamkho Beach, Koh Kood
Ngam Kho beach at high tide

Low tide on the Ngamkho Bay
Ngam Kho beach at low tide

Kayaking to Ngamkho Beach
Another of the things I really like of staying in Ngam Kho Bay is it’s location between both Klong Chao Beach and Bang Bao Beach, so this make it relatively easy to just grab a kayak and paddle your way to them without even needing to rent a motorbike.

S-Beach Resort

Sitting just after Ngam Kho Beach, is a cute little strip of sand bordered by rocks that is home to the S-Beach Resort. Sand is very soft and the sea is safe for swimming during high tide but just like the rest of the bay gets very shallow in the afternoon. Didn’t stay here but just stopped for a drink after a bit of paddling on the kayak.

Beachfront at  Resort S Beach Resort
Leaving my Kayak at the beach
Beachfront location of S beach Resort
Beachfront is quite pleasant in S-Beach Resort

Southern Ngam Kho

Sai Daeng Beach

Just after the headland lays the tiny cove of Ao Tuom and it’s beautiful 80 meters long Sai Daeng beach. The emerald colored waters are particularly attractive and perfect for both swimming or snorkeling. This little golden strip of sand is home to only one resort, the 3-star A-Na-Lay. A long boardwalk, attractively sculptured along it’s rocky shore connects the beach to the resort’s pool, bar and restaurant. Sadly, unless you chose the higher tier bungalows it’s hard to recommend the place for anything else than grabbing some food or a drink at the bar. You can see there has been some neglect over the years at what could be otherwise a fantastic resort due to the exceptional location, some of the common areas and especially the cheaper wooden bungalows seemed like they were in need of some TLC. Personally I find the Horizon Resort next door much better value for accommodations, where you can easily walk to the beach during the day in just a few minutes.

Good catch
Catch of the day laying on the rocks

Boardwalk leading to the A-Na-Lay Resort beach
A-Na-Lay Resort elevated walkway leading to the beach

The A-Na-Lay Resort bechfront
The beautiful little strip of sand of Sai Daeng Beach

Beach in front of A-Na-Lay Resort
The peaceful grounds along the beachfront

A-Na-Lay Resort beachfront at low tide
Sai Daeng Beach at low tide

The A-Na-Lay Resort boardwalk
Some of the higher end bungalows at A-Na-Lay Resort

Closer look at the bungalows of the A-Na-Lay Resort
Closer look at the higher end accommodations offered in A-Na-Lay Resort
More Bungalows types at the A-Na-Lay Resort
Some of the cheaper bungalows
Some of the bungalows at A-Na-Lay Resort Koh Kood
More A-Na-Lay Resort bungalows

Front row sun loungers around A-Na-Lay Resort boardwalk
Sun loungers along A-Na-Lay Resort

Back on the A-Na-Lay Resort boardwalk
The pathway leading to Horizon Resort

Central Ngam Kho

The Horizon Resort

Perched on a grass covered hill between two beautiful beaches, the 3-star Horizon Resort is my favorite place to stay in the Ngam Kho Bay. What it lacks in the luxury department, such as pools with swim-up bars it easily makes up with it’s super chilled atmosphere and fabulous views over the NgamKho beach and sea. Grounds are well kept, staff is extremely friendly and the bungalows, which don’t look like much from the outside are in fact very nice and cozy. Have a look below for pics.

Stairs leading into Horizon Resort from the beach
The entrance on the Ngam Kho Beach side leading to the Horizon Resort

Path to Ngamkho Beach
Nestled on a gentle slope the grounds are nicely groomed and have a variety of tropical plants

Great chilled atmosphere at Horizon Resort
Some of the places you can sit back, chill and order a drink

Horizon Resort grounds facing the bay
The resort goes down to the water’s edge and have setup various vantage points where you can enjoy the view

Breeze Bungalow category at Horizon Resort
My Breeze category bungalow seen from the outside at Horizon Resort

The interior of my Breeze Bungalow at Horizon Resort
Breeze Bungalow was equipped with a nice and comfy bed

Interior of the Breeze Bungalow at Horizon Resort
Bungalows were pleasantly decorated and came with all the essential amenities: fridge, Aircoin and small safe

Bathroom inside the Breeze Bungalow at Horizon Resort
Basic but functional bungalow bathroom with shower or more specifically what they call in Thailand a wet room

Chilling on the balcony
The nice little private terrace on my Breeze Bungalow category

View from the balcony in the morning
Best part was the view that opened up over Ngamkho Beach from my bungalow. One of the strong points of choosing Horizon Resort is over other resorts in this bay is that all their 20 or so bungalows have private terraces that open up to very scenic views

Walking around Horizon Resort
The pathway that leads all around the gentle hill and link up both beaches

Horizon Resort layout
Some of the hammocks setup for guests in the gardens

Tropical bliss at Horizon Resort
Seating around the sunset bar

Chilling on the terrace at Hotizon Resort
Coser look with view over Ngam Kho beach from the bar area

Main restaurant and bar at Horizon Resort Koh Kood
Restaurant where the free breakfast and meals are served during the day

Ngamkho Beach seen from Horizon Resort
Scenery from the rocky shores of Horizon Resort

Crabs on the rocks
Rocks are populated with a fair number of crabs

Bungalows setup on the hill at Horizon Resort
Here the Natural Bungalow category, as you can see each is setup to have unobtrusive view over the Ngam Kho bay

Bar area overlooking Ngamkho Bay at Horizon Resort
Chilling around the bar with a drink and waiting for the sunset

Me at Horizon Resort

Self portrait


Horizon Resort bar area
The Horizon Resort bar where most guests come to enjoy the sunset

The little pier at Horizon Resort
Enjoying the sunset from the wooden pier

Sunset by the bar in Horizon Resort
Sunset from Horizon Resort

Chilling by the bar
Perfect place to have a sun-downer

Klong Chao Beach


Klong Chao is another of the best-known beaches of Koh Kood, this gorgeous 750 meters long stretch of powdered white sand is home to four upscale beachfront resorts that attract mostly wealthier foreigners. Oddly enough three out of four were named after characters in the Peter Pan novel: You have the TinkerBell Resort, Wendy The Poo & Peter Pan Resort. At it’s northern end, opposite to the Away Resort occupying the headland, a deep narrow bay a river surrounded by mangrove trees flows into the sea. The Khlong Chao beachfront resorts are great option for those who want to splurge out a bit for a few days and be pampered but you can just as easily find guesthouses 5 mins away or just kayak your way from neighboring Ngam Kho bay.

Tinkerbell Resort beachfront
This wide beach is one of the best in Koh Kut for both sunbathing and swimming due to it’s calm blue waters

Tinkerbell Resort
The beautifully laid out TinkerBell Resort

All seasons Resort beachfront
The sun loungers facing the sea of the High Season Pool & Villa Resort

Away Koh Kood Resort at the back
On the northern end, laying behind the rivers mouth, 20 to 30 meters wide are the gardens and grounds of the Away Resort

Tinkerbell Resort beachfront bungalows
Some of the beachfront accommodations of the TinkerBell Resort

Klong Chao Beach from the northern end
The Northern part of Klong Chao Beach where sea meets rivers

High Season beach bar
The High Season beach bar is a great place to sit back and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, a 2 for 1 happy hour runs from 4 to 7pm

High Seasons Resort sun lounger
Beachfront location of the High Season Resort

Beach front loungers
This is what a busy beach looks like in Koh Kood


Bang Bao Beach

Set in an enclosed bay and surrounded by lush green hills covered with thick vegetation, Bang Bao beach is another one of Ko Kut’s superstars. Due to it’s long-reaching headlands on both end, this approximately 800 meters long strip of powdery white sand is caressed by exceptionally calm crystal clear waters. Separated by a small rocky patch at it’s center, Bang Bao’s better beachfront area is located in it’s southern half, along Siam Beach Resort. The Northern area, home to more upscale Beach Natural Resort, To The Sea & Koh Kood Resort is more rocky and offers only a slim beachfront areas that almost completely disappears at high tide.

Siam Beach Resort Pier
The 1st glimpse you’ll get of Bang Bao beach when arriving by ferry walking down the Siam Beach Resort it’s 200 m long wooden pier

Beach along Siam Beach Resort
The beautiful tropical beach and sea right in front of the Siam Beach Resort

Relaxing on the beach
Walking towards the peaceful southern end of the Bang Bao beach

Bridge linking to the Sand and Sea Resort
The rickety bridge connecting Bang Bao to the Sea and Sand backpacker joint

At one end of Bang Bao beach
The view from from the Southernmost tip of Bang Bao beach

Sand and Sea resort just over the bridge
The Sea and Sand here seen from southern tip of the beach is the only backpacker haunt in Bang Bao. The almost doll house looking bungalows vary in price from 600 -1200 baht depending the category can only be booked in advance via their FB page

The end of the beach of Siam beach resort
Arriving at the middle of the Bang Bao bay and it’s small rocky patch at it’s center

The Northern end of Bang Bao beach
Looking from the start of the small rocky patch back south of Bang Bao beach

Sunset beer along Bang Bao
Having a drink and watching the sunset over the Bang Bao Bay in Siam Beach Resort bar
Beachfront setup along The Beach Natural Resort Koh Kood
Beachfront setup with chairs and loungers along the 4-Star Beach Natural Resort
The Beach Natural Resort Koh Kood beachfront
Ban Bao Beachfront in the Northern portion is quite slim and cut by various little rocky patches as seen in the picture above


Siam Beach Resort

The Siam Beach Resort has enormous potential but for now it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The prime location and grounds sitting along 450 meters of Bang Bao best part of this stunning beach is greatest asset. All of the huts are decently spread out for privacy and within 20 metres of the beach, wide laws filled with coconut trees give the property a very Robinson Crusoe vibe. The accommodation part are a little disappointing, the ‘A’ type fan huts, conveniently just a few steps from the beach are old and a little too basic for the price. The newer C type bungalows located just behind them are bigger, equipped with air conditioning and nicer inside but the concrete construction looks god awful from the outside.

In the end/TLDR : 5-Stars Location with only 2.5-Stars accommodations

Arriving at the Siam Beach Resort
The 200 meters long wooden pier sitting at the center of the Siam Beach Resort out providing an excellent jumping ground at low tide for those who want to go in for a swim in Bang Bao bay’s turquoise waters.

Sun loungers of Siam Beach Resort
Sun beds laying along the the 450 meters long portion of the beach occupied by the Siam Beach Resort

Category A Bungalows (Beachview) at the Siam Beach Resort
The type “A” huts at Siam Beach Resort are smaller but the ones closest to the beach

Grounds of the Siam Beach Resort
Grounds and beachfront along the Southern end of the Siam Beach Resort

View from the bed at Koh Kood Resort
The interior of my type “C” bungalow at the Siam Beach Resort

Exterior of Bungalow Type C at Siam Beach Resort
Seen from the outside, the type “C” newly built concrete blocks in blue and white are far from appealing

Bedroom area inside the Bungalow Type C of Siam Beach Resort
My type “C” bungalow bedroom area at the Siam Beach Resort

View from inside the Bungalow Type C of Siam Beach Resort
Inside type “C” bungalow not much to go with as far as amenities

Bathroom and shower of Bungalow Type C at Siam Beach Resort
The type “C” bungalow bathroom and shower

Beach strip in front of the Siam Beach Resort
Quiet beach under 20 meters from your bungalows at Siam Beach Resort
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