Naivacha Tent Koh Mak

The oceanfront tent had a wonderful view and was very spacious and comfortable, with great beds and a perfect bathroom. It's about a 10-minute walk to the next resort for a drink or dinner. The reception manager can help arrange boat tickets, rent an electric vehicle, or make breakfast. Scooters and bicycles are also available to rent. There are a few puppies and dogs around. They're harmless, but shouldn't be fed. Sometimes they bark at night, and I couldn't go sit by the ocean to do my night photography, but that's all right. The place is gorgeous.

Noi was the absolute highlight of our stay. She's great, caring, and made everything work. She arranged transfers to and from the dock, our boat to Trat, and the onward bus to BKK, and everything went smoothly as planned. Renting a scooter from her was a lifesaver, and we explored the whole island over our seven days. We also loved our tent's location and watched the sunsets each night. There are free bikes and kayaks, a fridge, free drinking water, and a toilet and shower in the tent. It has zippered doors, but the shower and toilet aren't fully sealed from the outside. The hot water on demand worked very well. The tent has air conditioning, though we never needed it because the fan was enough. WiFi was sometimes very good and sometimes very slow. We got quite a few bites but don't know if they came from the beach or the tent. The cabins seemed better sheltered from mosquitoes. A nice sandy beach next door belongs to the same people. We booked late after cancelling a resort on Koh Kood that seemed suspicious, and with Koh Kood full and Koh Mak nearly full, were lucky to find a tent here. Breakfast was simple, eggs cooked how you like them. There are cabins as well as tents.

The island is quiet and doesn't get many tourists, and the water is clean and nice. We spent four nights here. The owner and staff were lovely, helpful, and friendly. Our tent was clean, with its own bathroom, though ants or spiders can turn up. That's part of staying somewhere peaceful where nature is close by. The beach by the property is a mix of sand and rocks, but there are nice sandy beaches nearby. You can rent bikes, scooters, or even a melex. I’d go with a bike since the island isn't big. There’s inexpensive local food around, including Dum Noodles. It’s a good place for a three-day trip if you’re already on Koh Chang. We also enjoyed the Koh Mak Divers snorkeling trip as a change from beach time.

Onn and Noi made us feel like family and were incredibly helpful during our stay on koh mak. The tents have everything, even air con, so it felt more like glamping than camping. There were some bugs, but that's to be expected in a tent. Breakfast was simple and organic, and with around 180 or more hens, there were plenty of eggs. We could use kayaks for free. The spot is secluded, though there are local restaurants and a supermarket nearby, so there was no need to head to the main area. It's also close to the pier for trips to koh kit or trat. My brother and I would love to come back. Thanks for the hospitality.