Koh Phangan Tours & Travel

If you want to be surrounded by a lot of people, shopping and restaurants Koh Kood is not the place for you. But if you are looking for tranquility and total relaxation this is it. The fourth biggest island in Thailand is yet one of the least developed. A haven for people who is dreaming of spending evenings watching the stars and listen to the sound of the waves, some crickets and the odd gecko. There are no discos and tourist shops (in fact not many shops at all), no jet skis and sun chairs in lines but good possibilities to go kayaking, snorkeling or diving.

Away Resort Koh Kood (formerly Bai Kood Shambala Resort) is one of those relaxing places, located on the west coast of Koh Kood at Klong Chao Beach, just 01 hour by speed boat from the mainland and Koh Chang.

Unfortunately, the beach has been fenced off by stones and breakwater between the hotel and the sea. Consequently the Away Resort has no beach just outside the resort, but there are two lovely beaches nearby.

Within 10 minutes walking distance you will find the lovely Ao Noi Beach, and opposite of the Away Resort, is the Peter Pan Beach, only 20 meters ways, which you can access by canoe & kayak.

The resort has undergone a lot of changes since it opened in October 2007, and offers today 42 different room categories, 10 huts, 13 tents, 10 Sea View Bungalows and 9 Deluxe Beach Bungalows.

The best rooms are the Sea View- and Deluxe Beach bungalows. The later are located close to the sea and the Sea View bungalows are higher up on the hills, behind the Deluxe Beach bungalows. Both have a wonderful sea view from their balconies.

The rooms are nicely decorated and feature air-con, fan, TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The bathroom has shower only. Hot water and air-con is available from 17.30 until 08.00.

The huts and the tents have no air-con or TV.

Breakfast and all other meals are served in the restaurant by the sea.

There is no swimming pool. The resort has the largest activity and dive centre on the island, so guests can enjoy everything the island has too offer; Scuba Diving, Fishing, Snorkeling, Canoes, Kayaking, Bike – and motorbike rental.

A good workout is to rent a bicycle to go and see the waterfall when there is water in it! Resorts from very basic to higher standard are scattered in various bays around the island. They are mostly located on a distance from each other which gives a feeling of almost having a beach of ones own.

Guests are enjoying a sense of space nowadays rarely to be found in Thailand. This also means that there is not much of a choice when it comes to wining and dining. Service is sometimes more friendly than efficient. Away resort is more suitable for couples and romantics than families with children.