White Sand Resort villas among palms at sunset on Ao Kao beach
Featured stay · Ao Kao

White Sand Beach Resort

Koh Mak Village offers all kinds of accommodations. Choose between traditional Thai-style bungalows, long-stay residences, or beachfront villas.\nWe highly recommend booking directly with the resort to safe minimum 10%\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Location
Ao Kao Beach, Koh Mak
Guest score
9.1 / 10 — 1,280 reviews
Villas
25 with rooftop terraces
Established
1987 · low-carbon ethos
Overview

A small paradise on Ao Kao

White Sand sits directly on Ao Kao, the main beach on Koh Mak's western coast. No beach clubs, no jet skis, no high-rises — just palms, sand and the kind of slow quiet the island is known for. The Sunday Times named Koh Mak one of the world's top undiscovered islands; this is one of its longest-running addresses.

Accommodation

25 villas, two views

Every villa has a private rooftop terrace, air conditioning, fridge, bottled water, and an en-suite bathroom.

Sunset Beach Front

Seaview Villa

Sunset Beach Front Seaview Villa terrace with ocean view

Direct sea view from terrace and rooftop — the front row for Ao Kao sunsets.

Sunshine Pool Villa

Pool View Villa

Pool View Villa with rooftop terrace among the gardens

Quieter inland villas overlooking the shaded pool, set deeper in the palms.

Facilities

Everything on site

  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool, shaded, set among the palms, fitness gym, tennis courts, pickleball, tennis courts, kayaks — open daily.

  • Good View Restaurant

    Wooden terrace directly on the beach. Thai, international, vegetarian and fresh local seafood.

  • Rooftop Bar

    Sunset views over the Gulf of Thailand.

  • Massage

    On-site traditional Thai massage by the sea.

  • Tennis

    2 courts (1 indoor, 1 outdoor). Equipment included. Booking required.

  • Gym

    Fully equipped, large, open daily.

  • Working Areas at selected villas and common areas

    Working areas at the lobby — open all day, all year.

  • Fibre WiFi

    Free fibre internet throughout the resort.

  • Parking

    Free parking on site.

  • Kayaking & Beach Volleyball

    Kayaks available in partnership with Coral Gardeners Thailand.

Direct booking

We highly recommend booking directly with the resort to save at least 10% and receive better service. Please have in mind that the global enterprises, such as Booking or Agoda, charge the local resorts up to a 20% fee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

  • ·10% off any OTA rate — guaranteed
  • ·Free pier pickup from Koh Mak pier on arrival
  • ·Free breakfast for two daily, with ocean view
  • ·Contact the Management of the White Sand Resort for the best prices and services via this email: kohmakvillage@gmail.com
Summer package · May – Oct

5+ nights, included

  • ·Daily breakfast for two
  • ·Fibre internet
  • ·Gym access
  • ·Tennis courts (indoor & outdoor, equipment included)
  • ·Kayaking
  • ·Motorbike for the duration of the stay
  • ·10% direct booking discount

The green season is quieter, greener and considerably less expensive than peak.

At the resort

On-site

  • ·Kayaking
  • ·Reef snorkelling (with Coral Gardeners Thailand)
  • ·Swimming pool
  • ·Tennis & badminton
  • ·Gym & fitness
  • ·Beach volleyball
A short ride away

On the island

  • ·Thai cooking classes
  • ·Snorkelling & freediving (Thai Ocean Academy)
  • ·Muay Thai
  • ·Coral pottery & tie-dye workshops
  • ·Cycling & motorbike exploration
  • ·Disc golf
  • ·Local history museum
  • ·Weekly volunteer beach clean
What guests say

9.1 / 10 across 1,280 reviews

  • "This place is a small paradise. Delicious food, massive rooms with stunning views and super professional staff."

    Juan Martinez
    Google Reviews — stayed 2+ weeks
  • "The White Sand team were extremely welcoming and kind throughout the stay. A beautiful area right on a stunning beach with a host of activities."

    Luke Lovatt
    Google Reviews
  • "Perfect room service. Great restaurant. Super nice service. Nice pool, perfect beach. No wishes remained unfulfilled."

    Matthew F. Hahm
    Google Reviews