Koh
Mak island and it's satellite islands currently hold as
much as 24 resorts, hotels, bungalow parks and other types
of accommodations where you can spend the night in different
levels of comfort and luxury. However, none of these resorts,
hotels or bungalow parks on or near ko mak will be able
to claim that they can beat the location of the Makathanee
resort with it's impressive beach that gently slopes into
the clean and quiet sea with crystal clear water; the hundreds
of coconut trees all along the beach, it's beautiful landscaped
gardens with a perfect carpet of grass, a nature friendly
private swimming pool with bubble seat, truly impressive
panorama view beach bungalows, brand new Pool View hotel
rooms, Family Suites and, for the romantically involved:
the Honeymoon suites. The Makathanee resort is also one
of only two hotel resorts on Koh Maak to have it's own concrete
speedboat pier and fleet of speedboats which service Koh
Mak, Koh wai and the other islands around them year round.
Koh
Maak island is a beautiful and mostly quiet family island,
which is quite a bit more civilized than most of it's neighbors.
On Ko Mak electricity is available 24 hours per day, whereas
many of the resorts and hotels on Koh Wai, Koh Kradat, Koh
Kam and even Koh Kood run their own generators only during
the hours of the night, which makes basic comforts like
a TV and refrigerator nearly impossible to have. In the
Makathanee Koh Mak all of the rooms, bungalows and suites
have air conditioning, a refrigerator / minibar, a TV, hot
water shower, personal safe and coffee and tea making facilities.
There is an internet cafe in the reception area and motorcycles
or cars can be rented from the service desk in the same
room. You can also use the chauffeur driven Makathanee Minibus
to be dropped off and / or picked up from anywhere on Ko
Maak. For less local transfers (to other islands), trips
to Cambodia, snorkeling or diving trips and courses, or
other things to see and do, please visit the information
center near the road entrance of the beach resort. Turn
right onto the small main road to find a series of small
restaurants and pubs that provide nearly all of the nightlife
that you will find on this peaceful island. The best fresh
seafood Beach BBQ, however, stands right next to our famous
restaurant, on our own beach. Be sure to arrive early for
the best pickings.
Because
the owners of this Koh Mak resort and their families have
been living on this beautiful island for literally centuries,
they have a very strong bond with Mak island and it's nature
which is still mostly in tact. Knowing this, we hope that
you won't mind if we ask you to limit the use of the shower
heater and air conditioner as much as possible, so that
both future visitors as well as the next generation of Koh
Makians will be able to enjoy Koh Mak island, it endless
pristine beaches and it's crystal clear sea water with abounded
sea life, as much as we trust you will.
We
are still working on this new and fresh website for the
much underappreciated Makathanee Koh Mak Resort at this
time. Note, however, that the Makathanee resort and hotel
is fully operational and open for business while we continue
our work. 8 comfortable and luxurious beach bungalows with
panorama view of the beach and sea + 8 new Pool and / or
Sea View hotel rooms are waiting to welcome you, which will
soon be complemented by 6 large family suites, 5 honeymoon
suites, 10 Deluxe rooms, a library, a cocktail lounge, a
karaoke room and a seminar room which can seat 60 persons.
Completion is expected in July / August of 2009.
We
at the Makathanee Resort aim at giving you and your loved
one(s) that one holiday which you will dream back to, for
many years to come.
Pool
/ Sea view rooms on Koh Mak
The
Pool View Ground floor (G) rooms and top floor Sea &
Pool View rooms (B) at the Makathanee Resort on Ko Mak island
are ideal for families with one child or couples that prefer
to sleep in twin beds. These Poolside buildings both have
two ground floor rooms and two top floor Sea / Pool view
rooms and are surrounded by beautifully landscaped garden
and golf course quality gras carpets.
All
of the Poolside rooms have Twin Beds, Air conditioning,
a Refrigerator / minibar, a TV, warm water shower, Personal
safe and coffee and tea making facilities.
Beach
bungalows
The
Panorama Beach Bungalows are probably the most popular of
all types of accomoodations that we have on offer in the
Makathanee Resort on Koh Mak. These 8 lovely bungalows are
all facing the sea and stand directly on the beautiful Ao
Khao Beach on Koh Mak. These still new panorama bungalows
offer a nearly 180 degrees view of the beach and sea, even
from the comfortable beds. Beach Bungalows number 7 and
8 are joined by a double sized terrace and interconnecting
doors, especially great for families with old children or
two couples that travel together and like to spend their
evening with a beer or nice cocktail and a friendly game
or good converstation, while being only a few steps removed
from the Makathanee restaurant and the cocktail bar.
All
Beachfront bungalows have a great sea view, air conditioning,
a refrigerator / minibar, a TV, hot water shower, personal
safe and coffee and tea making facilities.
How
to get to Koh Mak
From
Laem Ngop pier on the mainland to Koh Mak By Speedboat: Lelawadee Speedboat company is closely
related to the Makathanee resort. Besides a possible stop
on one of the few islands that lie between the mainland
and Koh Mak, the Lelawadee speedboat will take you directly
to the pier at the Makathanee resort. Departures from Laem
Ngop are daily at 10:30 and 14:00 and from the Makathanee
Pier back to Laem Ngop departures are at 08:00 and 11:00.
The journey takes apr. 45 minutes and the current fare is
450 baht per person for a one-way ticket. During the low
season other schedules apply.
By
Slow boat: For those that are not in a rush to go get
to the islands or that carry a lot of luggage, there is
also a much slower big boat. This converted fishing boat
departs from the same pier in Laem Ngop. The slow boat to
Koh Maak departs at 15:00 from the Laem Ngop pier and sails
in the opposite way at 08:00. Tickets are 300 baht per person
one way and this journey lasts about 3 hours. Pick up from
the Ao Nid pier to the Makathanee Resort Koh Mak is available
at no extra charge to guests of the Makathanee resort.
From
Bangkok to Laem Ngop pier By private Car: Find the quickest way to the new
Suvarnabhumi airport, but continue to follow the Highway
No. 7 (Tollway) until you find the exit to Highway number
344 in the direction of Baan Bun and Kleang. This exit lies
about 2 km. after the second Toll booth. Follow this road
until it joins Highway number 3 in the direction of Chantaburi
and Trat. Continue until you pass the combined army and
police checkpoint that stands apr. 25 km's before Trat city.
After this you turn right at traffic lights next to the
gasoline station. There is a huge sign directing you towards
Koh Chang on the opposite side of the road. Follow this
road, passing both the Ao Thammachat (Koh Chang ferry) and
Centerpoint ferry piers. Approximately 5 km's later there
is a right turn to the last Laem Ngop pier from where the
speedboats and slow boat depart. Unload and ask for the
secure parking lot where Parking is 50 baht per day. Total
distance is 350 kilometers.
By
Minibus or Taxi service: Chauffeur driven minibuses
or taxies are available year round for pick ups from anywhere
within the Thai borders.
Current
rates for the most popular pick up points
Location
Car
(Toyota Vios or Similar)
9
person Minibus
Suvarnabhumi
Airport
4300
baht
5000
baht
Downtown
Bangkok
4500
baht
5200
baht
Pattaya
3500
baht
4000
baht
Koh
Samet
3000
baht
3500
baht
Please
note that these rates are subject to change without prior
notice. Payments to be made to the driver in cash, but deposits
are required depending on pick up location.
By
Bus / Coach / Shared minibus:
Bus
9908 (or 999) Government operated air conditioned coaches
from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Laem Ngop or Trat city. Bus
directly to Laem Ngop arrives at the airport's bus terminal
at 08:15 and 10:15. Departures to Trat city from the airport
at 6:40, 10:10, 11:40, 13:10, 16:10, 18:10, 8:25 and 10:25.
In the opposite direction departures are from Laem Ngop
at 14:00 and 16:00 and from Trat at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30,
12:30 and 16:00. Current rate is 270 baht per person one-way.
Shared
minibuses can be booked from most travel agents in Bangkok.
Departure is usually from the Police station on Kao Sarn
Road. In busy times there will be coaches and rate may vary.
By
Air plane: Bangkok
Airways is also the owner of Trat airport, so only they
are allowed to fly there. During the low season there are
flight twice daily, while in the high and peak season this
number will increase to 3 or even 4 flights a day. Check
out www.bangkokair.com for fare and availability. They also
provide a "limousine" service, to take you to
the pier.
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