Moroc Home Resort Koh Sichang — a bright Moroccan-style resort on Koh Sichang
Picture this: a roughly 45-minute ferry ride from Sriracha, you step ashore on Koh Sichang, then take a skylab up the hill to a tiny resort painted in bright clashing Moroccan colors — orange, deep blue, and white — Moroc Home Resort Koh Sichang is a small resort of about 18 rooms that brings a Moroccan feel to a little island in Chonburi · it was originally called Malee Blue, then renovated and reopened as Moroc Home in 2015 · what many people talk about is the bright, fun-to-photograph decor, the one-of-a-kind hip vibe, and the praised breakfast, but to be honest it's a small budget stay with no pool · from about THB 984/night, with a review score around 5.9 from 114 reviews on Agoda
Who Moroc Home Resort is for — to put it as briefly as possible, Moroc Home Resort Koh Sichang is a stay for people who want a quiet two-day, one-night trip on a small island near Bangkok on a budget, with fun, photogenic decor · it's not a luxury beachfront resort with a pool and spa, and it's not a big hotel with every amenity, but a small resort of about 18 rooms that sells the charm of bright Moroccan-style decor as its main draw · it was originally called Malee Blue, then fully renovated before reopening as Moroc Home in 2015, so it has a clearer concept than most small stays on the island · it sits on a hill in Tha Thaewawong, Koh Sichang, Chonburi · real reviews show the people who suit this place are couples after a budget trip, photo-loving travelers who like boldly colored corners, and groups of friends visiting Koh Sichang without much focus on luxury · those expecting a pool, pristine new rooms, or five-star hotel service may want to think twice, because Moroc Home is a small resort with its own charm but also limits that come honestly with its scale and price · what sets Moroc Home apart from other stays on the island is its distinctive decor character, which is the main reason people choose to stay here, more than the amenities
Location and getting there — Moroc Home Resort is on Koh Sichang, a small island off the coast of Sriracha district, Chonburi · the journey here has its charm because you have to take a ferry, which is part of the Koh Sichang experience · from Bangkok, drive or take a bus to Koh Loi pier in Sriracha, about 1.5 to 2 hours, then board a passenger ferry that runs on a schedule, with a fare of about 50 baht per trip and a crossing of around 45 minutes · once ashore on Koh Sichang, it's common to call a three-wheeled skylab, the island's signature vehicle, to run up the hill to the resort · the resort isn't far from the pier and the town, so getting to the island's key spots is convenient · from the resort you can tour the island — Chong Khao Khat, Phra Chuthathut Palace, San Chao Pho Khao Yai, and Tham Phang Beach — by hiring a skylab or motorbike for a circuit · one small note is that Koh Sichang is an island TripAdvisor rates fairly low for "walkability" and recommends using a vehicle, because the routes on the island are up and down hills, so having a regular skylab helps a lot · also, the last ferry back to the mainland is usually in the evening, so check the ferry schedule in advance, especially on weekdays, and on long holidays the ferries can be packed and you may have to wait for the next one, so allow extra time both ways
"The ferry took 45 minutes to reach the island, then a skylab up to the resort, and when I opened the door there were these bright walls done in Moroccan style — I had fun taking photos the whole trip · it's a budget stay with a vibe unlike anything else on Koh Sichang, really."
Room types and decor — Moroc Home Resort has about 18 rooms in total, a scale that makes the resort feel friendly and private · the main selling point that people remember is the Moroccan-style decor with bold, vivid colors — orange, deep blue, and white clashing together, with patterns and decorative pieces that mix a Middle Eastern feel with the modern, turning almost every corner into a photo backdrop · the rooms are simple in keeping with the price, but each has the basic amenities covered — air conditioning, flat-screen TV, fridge, and free Wi-Fi · some rooms and corners of the resort look out to sea views and cargo ships floating in the bay, which is the charm of a stay on a hill on Koh Sichang · many reviews praise that the atmosphere and decor are the highlight that's worth the price, and make you feel you're staying somewhere with character, not just a plain empty room · but in fairness, since it's a small budget stay open since 2015, some reviews note that the condition of the rooms and some of the fittings are starting to show wear with age, and the polish isn't on par with a newer hotel · those who care about a sea view or a specific decorated corner should ask and specify the room type when booking, because each room has a different feel and orientation · overall, the rooms at Moroc Home are rooms you pay for "atmosphere and character" rather than luxury, which matches the people coming to Koh Sichang for an easy, relaxed stay on a modest budget
Amenities and common areas — let's be straight from the start: Moroc Home has no pool, which is something to know before booking if you're planning to swim at the resort · what it does have is common areas and a garden decorated to match the bright color theme, an outdoor lounge area, and a BBQ corner for groups to socialize · there's free Wi-Fi in all rooms and in the common areas, 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and free parking for those who bring a car · the thing to set expectations on correctly is that Moroc Home is a small resort that focuses on atmosphere and decor rather than having a gym, spa, or water activities like a big resort · for people coming to Koh Sichang to chill, take photos, and use the resort as a base to head out and tour the island, what's on offer is plenty for the concept and price · but if you intend to spend the whole day at the resort and expect a variety of activities or amenities, this may not be as fitting a choice as a resort with a pool and larger common areas · the upside is that the charm of Koh Sichang already lies in heading out to viewpoints and visiting temples around the island, so staying at a small place and going out isn't a disadvantage for those who plan to sightsee as the main goal
Food and dining — though it's a small resort, the food turns out to be a point that earns clear praise in real reviews · especially breakfast, which many people say is done better than expected for a stay at this price · there are reviews on travel sites saying the cook's skills are good, the pumpkin soup is tasty, and you can order specific dishes like fish congee on top, making it feel more like home cooking than a typical hotel buffet · the breakfast atmosphere in the brightly decorated resort also helps make the meal more fun · for other meals, since Koh Sichang is a small island, heading out to find restaurants in the town near the pier is a choice many people make, because there are several seafood restaurants and cute cafes, such as the restaurants and cafes in the pier area popular with tourists · what's worth knowing is that many shops on the island close earlier than in town, so planning dinner ahead and checking opening hours helps you not miss out · overall, the food at Moroc Home is a positive surprise, especially the breakfast that impresses many people more than they expected from a budget stay
Service — being a small resort of about 18 rooms, the service at Moroc Home leans toward a warm, close-knit style rather than the standard service of a big hotel · many reviews mention the warm welcome from the owner and staff, making it feel more like staying at a friend's place than checking into a hotel · the staff help with getting around the island, recommend spots to visit, and can arrange the skylab, which are useful details for first-time island visitors · but in fairness, Moroc Home's overall review score sits in the middle, around 5.9 out of 10 on Agoda, which reflects that each guest's experience isn't entirely consistent · some reviews are impressed by the atmosphere and welcome, while others feel the value and polish still fall short of what they hoped · this is normal for a small budget stay where quality depends on the upkeep at any given time · the advice is to come here with the expectations of a small resort that sells atmosphere and friendliness, and the chance of being impressed will be greater than expecting chain-hotel standards
What real reviews say (praise and gripes) — gathered from Agoda, TripAdvisor, and several Thai travel sites, the picture is fairly varied and sits in the middle-to-good range · on the praise side: the bright Moroccan-style decor that's photogenic and unlike other stays on the island, the hip and friendly vibe, breakfast done better than the price, the warm welcome from the owner, a location that makes getting to the island's spots convenient, and an accessible price for a budget trip · on the things to note: what comes up is no pool, which disappoints people set on swimming at the resort; the condition of the rooms and some fittings starting to show wear with the age open since 2015; the polish and value that some reviews feel still fall short, leaving the overall score in the middle around 5.9; and the tap-water quality on the island, which is a general limit of small islands, not just this resort · most of these gripes are about setting expectations correctly for the price and scale of the stay, rather than problems that make people not want to come to Koh Sichang · those who understand they're booking a small resort that sells atmosphere and decor tend to be more satisfied with what they get than those who expect a fully-equipped resort
"I came because I saw the photos of the Moroccan-style colors and liked them — the atmosphere really is photogenic, and breakfast was tastier than I thought · the only knock is no pool, but if you know beforehand it's fine, because we came to tour the island more than to stay in the resort."
Price and value comparison — Moroc Home's starting price is about THB 984/night in the normal range, and it can climb on weekends or long holidays to around THB 1,300–1,800+ per night depending on the time and room type · compared with other stays on Koh Sichang, Moroc Home falls into the budget-to-mid-range group, cheaper than boutique resorts with a pool and polished design like the bigger resort chains · what you get back at this price is decor with character, breakfast done well, and a friendly welcome · for people looking for a budget two-day, one-night trip to tour the island and have fun taking photos, this price is reasonable · but if the goal is a pool, pristine new rooms, or full amenities, you should consider a higher-priced boutique resort instead · what makes it feel worth it is the difference in decor that's hard to find elsewhere on the island, and a breakfast beyond expectations for a stay at this price · overall, Moroc Home is a stay you pay for "atmosphere and character" rather than luxury, which fits the people coming to Koh Sichang just right for an easy, relaxed stay on a modest budget
What to know before booking — there are several things that help make the stay smoother · one, know from the start that there's no pool here; if you mean to swim at the resort, consider another stay on the island that has a pool · two, if a sea view or a specific decorated corner matters to you, ask and specify the room type when booking, because each room has a different feel and orientation · three, check the ferry schedule from Koh Loi pier in Sriracha carefully, especially the last ferry and long-holiday periods when ferries can be packed · four, be ready to use the skylab as your main vehicle on the island, both up to the resort and to tour around, because the routes are up and down hills · five, plan dinner ahead because shops on the island close early, and pack personal items as you would for any small stay just in case · six, book ahead during long holidays and the travel season, because the resort has few rooms and fills up fast · seven, you can contact the resort directly by phone or Facebook to ask about availability and the latest details, because it's a small stay whose info on booking platforms may not be as up to date as asking directly
Summary — from all the real reviews, Moroc Home Resort Koh Sichang is the stay that suits best for people who want a budget trip on an island near Bangkok, with Moroccan-style decor that's fun to photograph and unlike anywhere else · the bright decor, breakfast done better than the price, and the friendly welcome of a small resort make it a choice with its own charm on Koh Sichang · if you're looking for a pool, pristine new rooms, or the full amenities of a big resort, this may not be the answer, and you should consider a higher-priced boutique resort instead · but for a two-day, one-night trip where you want an atmosphere with character, an accessible price, and a base to head out and tour Koh Sichang — Moroc Home Resort is a choice that meets that need in its own way, selling its different decor and friendliness as the heart of it
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Bright Moroccan-style decor, photogenic and unlike anywhere else
- ✓ Breakfast done better than the price, praised in many reviews
- ✓ Budget price, ideal for a two-day, one-night trip on an island near Bangkok
- ✓ Friendly welcome; a small resort that feels close-knit
- ! No pool; those set on swimming at the resort may be disappointed
- ! Some rooms and fittings starting to show wear with age
- ! Requires a ferry crossing and a skylab ride up the hill
- ✓ Distinctive decor character unlike other stays on Koh Sichang
- ✓ Location convenient for getting to the island's spots
- ✓ Accessible price, good value for photo lovers and budget trips
- ✓ Warm welcome from the owner and staff
- ! Polish and value still fall short of what some reviews hoped
- ! Mid-range overall score; experience isn't consistent each time
- ! Island tap-water quality is a general limit; be prepared
- 💡If you're set on swimming in a resort pool — Moroc Home has no pool → if you want a pool, consider another boutique resort on the island that has one instead
- 💡If you expect pristine new rooms and high-end value — it's a small budget stay open since 2015, with some spots starting to age and an overall score in the middle → set your expectations on the atmosphere and decor as the main thing
- 💡If multiple transfers don't suit you — you have to take a ferry then a skylab up the hill → check the last ferry's schedule and be ready to use the skylab as your main vehicle on the island