Koh Munnork Private Island
A Thai island of twenty-three rooms with turtles nesting and no roads at all.
Koh Munnork lies off Rayong on Thailand's eastern seaboard, about forty minutes by boat, a small island of forest, rock and two beaches with one property on it. There are no roads, no vehicles and no village. The island's name means bird island, and its beaches are a green turtle nesting site.
Around twenty-three rooms and tents make up the accommodation, simple rather than polished, in a mix of beachfront bungalows and glamping. The register places it in the collection because it is a genuine private island in a country that has almost none, while noting the product sits below the level of most entries here.
A private island close to Bangkok. Three hours by road and boat from the capital, which almost nothing else in this register can match.
Turtles nesting on the beach. The island's nesting site is monitored and the property's guests are kept off it in season.
Who it is not for
Koh Munnork is wrong for guests expecting luxury or extensive facilities, which do not exist here. It is wrong for travellers wanting clear water, as the eastern seaboard is seasonal. And it is wrong for those needing air conditioning throughout. And it is wrong for guests who want a spa, a dive centre or a choice of restaurants. Those wanting Thai private islands with comfort should look at Cape Fahn.
Sources
- Open sources — around twenty-three rooms and tents, Koh Munnork, Rayong, Thailand
- Room count and turtle programme unverified. Confirm before publication.
Booking
Private Island Resorts arranges each stay on request, quoting the rates available for the island and dates. No benefit should be assumed unless it is confirmed in writing for the individual reservation.
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