Guest Houses in Ko Mak

Awesome owner, and caretaker, that we hung out with. Plus really good food at the Restaurant! And there is so much to do when you stay with these guys :) they showed hikes, boat rides, e-bamboo-bike rent and crafts!

Deng (and her niece) were the best hosts I have ever encountered on my travels. They were so accommodating to every wish we had and provided everything we needed to get the most out of our stay in Koh Kood. Breakfast was so delicious, the view from the dining table was phenomenal and the room was adorable! Our stay was nothing short of magical. The fact that so few people can stay at Canale made it great for us to interact with other guests as well and share stories and tips during coffee or tea in the evening. This is the first time during all of my travels that a place I went to felt like home. Once again, thank you Deng (and niece), you played a huge part in making our stay amazing!

Such a nice place! Attention to every tiny detail! First of all very well located, many restaurants around, beach at 3 min with scooter. The room is spacious, with a private place in front. On the balcony there is a fan! On the top of that you can borrow for free a beach towel, snorkel or flippers. The breakfast was very good as well.

Everything was so clean. House was very cozy. We enjoyed our stay.

Super friendly staff, beautiful, quiet area, the tent was super well equipped. Hot water in the shower, free water, coffee, and tea. Aircon working well, also a fan in the room. We could rent scooters for very affordable and use snorkeling masks for free. Close to restaurants and cafes and the beach.

We originally booked just two nights because we were a bit unsure – mainly due to the limited number of reviews and the fact that it’s called a “hostel.” But we ended up extending our stay by another four nights and had a wonderful time! The few reviews are simply because the place only opened last year. The term “hostel” is actually a bit misleading – there are just three private single rooms (with shared bathrooms), so it’s much quieter and more private than you might expect. The host also plans to build a shared dorm on the other side of the building in the future. One of the best things is the price – it’s very affordable compared to most other places on Koh Kood. Despite the low cost, everything was always clean, especially the bathroom. The host was super friendly and always responded quickly to messages. There’s a fridge and a small kitchenette with dishes downstairs in the shared area. Each room has a shelf for your stuff and a fan, and the doors are fitted with extra insect screens. (If you’re sensitive to bugs, you might want to bring a mosquito net – there’s room to hang one over the bed.) We had one of the two rooms upstairs and loved the terrace – it was perfect for hanging our hammock and gym rings, and we had plenty of space to dry clothes. Every evening, a few tokay geckos would show up, which – as you might know – are considered good luck in Thailand! The location is also great – relatively quiet, with a few restaurants, small shops, a laundry, and a pharmacy all nearby. Ao Taphao Beach is just 1.5 km away, and the whole island is easy to explore by scooter, which you can rent directly from the host at a fair price. In short: this is a budget-friendly place that delivers exactly what it promises. If you’re looking for more luxury, you’ll probably need to spend a bit more. But for what it is, we thought it was great – and we really don’t understand the negative reviews!

Silent spot in the jungle. Matteo is very attentive, helpful and friendly host. Very rich breakfast. Beach and fisherman's village in 2 minutes by motorbike. Motorbikes are directly available with the house.

I love it. Felt like at home. Quiet, clean place with wonderful breakfast and amazing owner Amm and cute girl working there ✨

Jay the owner was amazing, he helped us with all our inquiries, very friendly, the place is in a very close beach and a restaurant right on the corner, the place was very spacious and comfortable.

Very nice place, excellent location,very quiet.