Koh Mook Travel Guide: The authorities have announced the closure of hotels and beaches on Koh Mook and Koh Kradan to tourists from June 1st to September 30th inclusive. This is the off-season in terms of weather, allowing the ecosystem to recover. The small island of Koh Mook, along with Koh Ngai and Koh Kradan, is one of the three most popular islands off the coast of Trang. They are no longer as well protected from mass tourism as they once were, especially due to a website that declared Koh Kradan's beach the most beautiful in the world (unjustifiably, in my opinion, as it's not even the most beautiful in Thailand). Koh Mook has no large hotel complexes, and the atmosphere is reminiscent of a small village with authentic, local life. Whether on the long Hat Sivalai beach right by the pier or on the smaller, charming Hat Farang beach (also known as Charlie Beach) on the other side of the island, Koh Mook offers white sand, coconut palms, and a beautiful turquoise sea. On the west coast, at Hat Farang, you can experience breathtaking sunsets. Especially from the Koyao Restaurant, which is situated on a slight rise at the end of the beach. Koh Muk is mainly inhabited by Muslim sea nomads who have managed to preserve their island while simultaneously opening it up to tourism. They earn their living partly from tourism (from mid-November to mid-April), but also from fishing, rubber tree cultivation, and coconut farming. The island is also home to the Emerald Cave, or Tham Morakot (Thai for Emerald Cave), which owes its name to the color of the water. It is only accessible from the sea by swimming through a long tunnel before emerging into an open tunnel with a magnificent beach. The curiosity of the local authorities has led to a flurry of boat traffic from the neighboring islands of Trang and Koh Lanta, and long lines of tourists in life jackets crowding into the tunnel. This disturbs the tranquility of this small, charming island, which is best enjoyed with an overnight stay. All the ways to get around Koh Mook can be found in our section on getting around Koh Mook.

Accommodation on Koh Mook: Koh Mook offers accommodation in all price ranges. Resorts directly on the beach offer better value for money, as they usually feature comfortable bungalows. Further inland, you'll find more affordable options. The most well-known resort on the long Hat Sivalai beach is the Sivalai Resort. The bungalows are located on the left-hand side when you arrive at the pier. On Had Farang beach, where you can experience stunning sunsets, the selection of accommodation, especially beachfront resorts, is somewhat smaller. Find accommodation on Koh Mook. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories less than 300 THB from 300 to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // grey Less prices not available in the city selection ("All prices are available at any time") function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for(var i=0;i<categories.options.length;i++) { var val=categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled=!(val=="all" || val=="-" || (Math.pow(2,parseInt(val,10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms=document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form=forms[forms.length-1]; if(form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Koh Mook. Mook Lamai Resort and Spa Hotel in Koh Mook 9.3/10 Book now More details Koh Mook Sivalai Beach Resort Hotel in Koh Mook 8.6/10 Book now More details Koh Mook Garden Beach Resort Hotel in Koh Mook 8.0/10 Book now More details Koh Mook De Tara Beach Resort Hotel in Koh Mook 7.1/10 Book now More details Koh Mook The Sun Great Resort Hotel in Koh Mook 8.5/10 Book now More details Mookies Bungalow Hotel in Koh Mook 7.9/10 Book now More details arrow_circle_right View all accommodations in Koh Mook

Practical information about Koh Mook: During the off-season (roughly mid-April to mid-November), Koh Mook sees very few tourists, and most resorts and restaurants are closed. Some claim the island is closed, but unlike Koh Ngai and Koh Kradan, Koh Mook has an authentic local atmosphere, so it's never truly closed. However, it is indeed quite quiet between May and mid-November, and I wouldn't recommend traveling there. The weather can be more unpredictable during the off-season. There is no ferry service between Koh Mook and the neighboring islands during this time; you must either travel via the mainland or hire a longtail boat. During the rest of the year, from November to April, it's easy to travel from Koh Mook to Koh Kradan, Koh Libong, or Koh Ngai. Boats from the mainland depart from Kuang Tung Ku Pier, but there are also van and boat packages available from Trang. Koh Mook is very popular during peak season, so if you're planning a visit during this time, it's highly recommended that you book your accommodation in advance! There is no 7-Eleven on Koh Mook, only two or three small shops in the village near the pier. While there is an ATM in the village, make sure you have enough cash for your stay in case it is out of order or empty.

How do you get to Koh Mook? You can reach Koh Mook from the nearby town of Trang by minivan and then boat. The journey connects the town center with pick-up from your hotel (350 THB) or Trang Airport (500 THB) and takes you to the island. During peak season, there are two departures daily: one in the morning and one in the early afternoon. During the off-season (May to October), it will likely be necessary to arrange a private transfer to Khuan Tung Ku Pier. Also during peak season, boats run daily between Koh Lanta and Koh Mook, as well as to and from the neighboring islands of Koh Ngai, Koh Kradan, and Koh Libong. Alternatively, you can always hire a longtail boat, although this is more expensive. [arrow_circle_right] See all travel options to Koh Mook

What's the best way to get around Koh Mook? You'll find accommodations in almost every price range on Koh Mook. Beachfront accommodations tend to be less good value, as they mainly consist of bungalows of varying comfort. Inland, however, you'll find more affordable options. The most well-known resort on the long Hat Sivalai Beach is the Sivalai Beach Resort. The bungalows are located on the left-hand side when you arrive at the pier. On Had Farang Beach, known for its sunsets, only the Koyao Bungalows and a few smaller bungalows at the far end remain since the Charlie Beach Resort was demolished following a court ruling. However, you'll find other resorts about 100 meters from the beach path. During peak season, there are numerous food stalls at the upper end of Had Farang Beach.

How do you ask for directions to Koh Mook in Thai? I want to go to Koh Mook / Yak pai thi Go mouk. Where is Koh Mook? / Go mouk yu thi nai?