Koh Ngai Kaimuk Thong
A family-run budget resort in the middle of Koh Ngai's main beach, with simple rooms, hammocks, a beachside massage sala and good reef a short swim out.
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About Koh Ngai Kaimuk Thong
Kaimuk Thong is a family-run resort in the middle of Koh Ngai's main beach and one of the cheaper beds on an expensive island. The rooms are plain, clean concrete bungalows set around the restaurant and garden, with hammocks on the terraces, and while they make little of the beach frontage, the lawn, the swings and the view do.
The reef here is some of the best for snorkeling straight off the sand, and the massage sala sits right on the beach. Reviewers praise the family who run it and its restaurant, which some rate the best they found on the island, and a few find the rooms tired for the price. It's the place to stay if you want Koh Ngai's beach without the resort prices.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Koh Ngai, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
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Koh Ngai Kaimuk Thong: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Koh Ngai Kaimuk Thong worth visiting?
Koh Ngai Kaimuk Thong holds a 4.3★ rating from 165 Google reviews — a strong rating for hotels & resorts in Koh Lanta.
What are the opening hours of Koh Ngai Kaimuk Thong?
Koh Ngai Kaimuk Thong is open 24 hours a day — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Koh Ngai Kaimuk Thong?
The best months to visit Koh Lanta are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & European school vacations — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (monsoon; many businesses close).
Where is Koh Ngai Kaimuk Thong located?
Koh Ngai Kaimuk Thong is at Koh Ngai, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand, in Koh Lanta. Getting around Koh Lanta: Motorbike rental (฿250–300/day; one main road runs the west coast); Tuk-tuks and songthaews along the beach road.
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