Ko Kut District Beach Hotels

"We had a room in the furthest bungalow, on the second floor, with an amazing sea view. The room itself was very cozy. The view was ”a million-dollar view”! High ceilings. In the room, there were large umbrellas (which perfectly protected us even from the scorching sun), flip-flops, and comfortable kimono-style robes. The bed had a soft mattress, pillows, and a duvet. It was very comfortable to sleep. The air conditioning was modern, cooled excellently, and without interruptions. We were surprised by the absence of glass cups. At first glance, the breakfasts seemed meager, but in reality, everything and even a little bit more was plentiful. And from 3 PM to 5 PM, there was ”tea time” with free tea, coffee, sweet snacks, and egg sandwiches. The entrance to the sea is very shallow. During low tide, you have to walk quite a distance. It's advisable to wear appropriate footwear, as there are often sharp corals or shell rock on the seabed. A little further out, there are also a large number of sea urchins. Overall, we liked everything. Thanks to the friendly staff and the magical island for my vivid impressions!"

"This hotel is fantastic! This was our third time staying at Shanta, and we returned after a long six-year break. The hotel has gotten even better since then. It's quiet and peaceful, and the staff are incredibly efficient and discreet. We honestly haven't tasted better food anywhere else in Thailand. Beach towels are readily available, as is bottled water. There are always sun loungers free, even when the hotel is fully booked – you hardly see anyone, it's truly a place for relaxation. The bedding and towels are excellent quality. They've also started providing daily snacks like cookies and nuts (in addition to coffee, tea, and hot chocolate), plus sweet sodas. We will definitely be back to our beloved Shanta!"

"We've stayed at this hotel many times over the past 20 years. In the last year alone, we've been twice: 7 days in April (one room for two) and 9 days in January (two rooms with family). The hotel is quite old but well-maintained. Its main selling point is its central location, and it's a proper hotel, not just a guesthouse on the island. Breakfast is perfectly edible. The Wi-Fi is slow, but it works. Room cleaning is good and done daily. I've stayed in almost all room types. If you want to be right on the beach, the best are the Villa Beach Front rooms from S2 to S6. Q (Queen) and K (King) rooms are good for families with many children or if you prefer to all stay together. D (Deluxe) rooms are for couples or families with one child. All these rooms face the sea. There are also 4 smaller C (City View) rooms with windows facing the road, which are the most budget-friendly. Message the hotel before you arrive, and they'll pick you up at the pier for 20 Baht per person, and drop you off too. Check-out is at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM at the latest. If you want to check out later, it's best to book an extra day. A suggestion for the hotel: please wipe down the very top shelves in the closet where the umbrellas are kept sometimes. It feels like we're the only ones who do it in our room. But it's not a major issue; the other shelves are clean. Rooms have safes and kettles. Generally, rooms have one large bed and a small sofa. You can book through Trip.com or pay the hotel upon arrival. I've done both, but Trip.com is easier – book it and forget about it. If you pay at the hotel, cash is better as cards sometimes don't work. If you have any questions, email the hotel; they usually reply within a day."

"Excellent hotel. We've stayed here twice already and have booked it again for November. The beach is small but sufficient. The pool is fantastic. The bungalows are comfortable. The grounds are incredibly beautiful, and the sunsets are out of this world! The restaurant serves delicious food. The breakfast selection isn't huge, but everything is very tasty. There are 2-3 hot dishes and 2-3 side dishes, along with vegetables, fruits, and eggs prepared in any style, including omelets with various fillings. They offer cheese (4 types of excellent cheese) and ham. There's a variety of pastries (croissants, biscuits, waffles, pancakes) with jams, condensed milk, and chocolate. The coffee is decent. The staff is very attentive. On the beach, there are kayaks and paddleboards available. The low tides aren't a big deal. There are hardly any restaurants in the vicinity, just one in the neighboring hotel. You can rent scooters right at the hotel. I recommend it!"

"The environment is truly beautiful. Our room had a sea view, and there's a wooden boardwalk and a beach. The hostess is very gentle and thoughtful. It's about a 30-minute drive from the pier, with restaurants nearby, and a 15-minute walk to Ao Prao Beach. However, the hotel's downside is the significant amount of trash on the beach to the right of the wooden boardwalk. It's not visible from afar, but up close, it's quite off-putting. It's sad to see such a beautiful environment with such a neglected area. Additionally, the breakfast quality is not high, and the variety is limited. The seafood porridge mentioned in other reviews was also gone. We stayed for two nights, and on the second day, we ordered fried eggs, but they hadn't arrived even after we finished everything else. When the server cleared our table and asked if we needed anything else, we reminded them about the fried eggs. It took a long time for them to be served, despite there being only a few guests at the time. Overall, there's a lot of room for improvement with breakfast. Finally, I want to thank the owner. Our pick-up car was late, and our phone card couldn't make calls, so we asked the hostess to contact them. Later, the host also helped us, even waiting with us. The car was 23 minutes late, and I was anxious, worried about missing the boat back to Koh Chang. With the host's help and company, I was finally able to patiently wait for the car to arrive."

"Very good hotel, clean, neat, bungalows are located in the tropical jungle style area, huge butterflies fly on the territory of the bungalow. The area near the pool and bar is also beautiful, pleasant music plays. Breakfasts are good. The rooms are good, large, clean linen, no living creatures were found in the room, neither ours nor our friends'. Nice girls at the reception are ready to help if there are problems. The hotel is located in a beautiful bay, next to a picturesque reef. We took a bike from the hotel, rode on it, took it for 6 days, it came out to 220 baht per day. The menu in the hotel at normal prices, delicious cocktails in the bar. There are different cafes behind the hotel, but you need to walk to them. This is our third time on the island, the last times we were in the neighboring bay, but the hotel there was closed, we found this one that fully matches the price and quality. Koh Kood Island is an incredibly beautiful island where you want to return again and again."

"Although the hotel isn't huge, the grounds are well-maintained. The rooms are small (like most on the island, to be fair), but the bathrooms are massive, and both have been recently renovated. There are no TVs. Breakfasts are decent, almost homemade. The hotel offers scooter rentals and various beach essentials like inflatable mats and balls. There's a restaurant right next door and a roadside cafe not far away, and the prices were a pleasant surprise (not expensive for the island). S Beach is a short walk from the hotel, and the water there is incredibly clear. There's a massage service on the beach (prices are standard for the island, not cheap if you compare to Pattaya, Koh Chang, or Bangkok). The location is great because it's a short scooter ride to any of the beaches, waterfalls, etc. Highly recommend!"

"Best beach so far , no pool but understandable that the beach is perfect.  No welcome drink or impression over first time arriving ,not staff itself , I meant the view the office the entrance not attractive at all.  Breakfast was cold but nice Thai style. Many tourists , loads of Mosquitoes  , in my room can fits up to 3 people, funny that I can’t fall asleep because the air con made the weird noise all night until I switch off, I don’t like their hospitality but love the beach."

"Simply an excellent hotel, but keep in mind it's on an island. The hotel has 30 bungalows and 44 rooms in the building near the entrance. We called it a 'dorm' after one of the bloggers. The hotel is located on a gorgeous beach with perfect sand and crystal-clear water. The grounds are beautiful and lush with greenery. There's a swimming pool (we don't use pools). Plenty of sun loungers are available. Most guests stay for only 1-2-3 nights, so loungers free up quickly. The staff are polite and try their best. Housekeeping is weak; the bed linen wasn't changed once in 4 nights. A squashed mosquito on the wall was left to greet new guests. In fact, all the walls had mosquito marks. Breakfast is from 7 AM to 10:30 AM. No queues, items are replenished promptly, and there are always free tables. The selection is small. There are tasty pasta dishes, egg dishes, a coffee machine, and a variety of juices. The reception provides free masks and snorkels for swimming. You can also take a boat for an hour for free."

"A pleasant hotel. We stayed in the very last row of bungalows, which are practically brand new. The bungalow itself has everything you need: a refrigerator, a safe, and hot water. The beds are comfortable. Two minor drawbacks: the air conditioning is very noisy and powerful for such a small house, and the breakfast is very poor. The grounds are well-maintained. The beach and sea are magnificent."