Seavana Beach Resort Koh Mak — A Beachfront Sunset Resort on One of Koh Mak's Prettiest Beaches
If you're choosing a Koh Mak stay that combines a beautiful sandy beach, sunset views and genuine quiet all in one place, Seavana Beach Resort Koh Mak is one of the names that comes up most · This beachfront resort sits on Ao Suan Yai Beach on the island's north-west coast — a long stretch of fine white sand, clear water, and crucially a west-facing aspect so you can watch the sunset right from your room · All 22 rooms are sea-view, and there's a pool, the Day Beds beach restaurant, a sunset bar, and free kayaks you can paddle over to Koh Kham island · From approx. ฿2,800/night, scoring 9.3 from around 25 reviews and ranked #2 of 17 hotels on Koh Mak on TripAdvisor
Seavana sits on Ao Suan Yai Beach on the north-west coast of Koh Mak, the small, famously quiet island between Koh Chang and Koh Kood · What sets it apart from other resorts on the island is the beach — fine white sand running almost a kilometre, clear water, and, importantly, a west-facing aspect that lets you watch the sunset from your room and the beachfront bar · Guests consistently say this sunset view is the main reason they come back.
There are just 22 rooms here, and every one is sea-view, ranging from the Superior Double with Sea View, to rooms with a spa bath, the Deluxe Beachfront, up to the Beachfront Suite closest to the sand · Rooms are fairly spacious with a balcony or terrace to sit and look at the sea · What guests love is opening the door to the sea right in front of them, and the privacy that comes with so few rooms · But to be straight about it, some rooms and bathrooms are starting to show their age, with dated decor and fittings — a point that comes up regularly in reviews.
"Beautiful beach, fine white sand, you can watch the sunset from your room every evening, the staff are genuinely warm, the food is great and the free kayaks reach Koh Kham — the prettiest-beach, best-atmosphere resort we've stayed at on Koh Mak."
Besides the beach, the stars here are the Day Beds beach restaurant and the sunset bar · The food draws a lot of praise — many call it one of the best restaurants on the island, with both Thai dishes and a sushi menu coming up again and again · There's an outdoor pool by the beach, sun loungers, and free kayaks — the highlight being that you can paddle straight across to nearby Koh Kham at low tide · Snorkelling trips and island tours can be arranged at the tour desk for an extra charge.
Another thing to be straight about is insects and mosquitoes · The resort is set in nature with plenty of shady trees, which comes with biting insects in the evenings that reviews mention a fair amount — bring your own repellent · Ao Suan Yai is a shallow bay, and at very low tide it can be hard to walk in for a swim, so watch the tides · Some rooms' terrace roofs can leak in heavy rain, and there can be some litter washing up on the beach depending on the season · None of this drags the score down, but it's worth knowing before you set expectations.
On location and getting there, you have to understand the nature of Koh Mak first — it's a small island with no big roads or convenience stores like you'd find in town · From the resort you can cycle or take a short ride to the island's other restaurants and the pier · Getting here from Bangkok means a road trip to Laem Ngop pier in Trat, then a speedboat across to Koh Mak, with the resort helping arrange the pier transfer · A score of 9.3 from around 25 Trip.com reviews, plus #2 of 17 hotels on Koh Mak on TripAdvisor, is high and steady — a sign most guests leave happy.
The honest summary: Seavana is the best fit for anyone who wants a pretty-beach resort with sunset views from the room, good food and genuine quiet on Koh Mak · A long private beach, a beachfront pool, free kayaks to Koh Kham · The things to accept are that some rooms are starting to age, the insects/mosquitoes are heavy in the evenings, and the shallow bay means watching the tides · If you can live with those three and you're coming to Koh Mak to rest and enjoy the beach, this place delivers real value.
A tip from following the reviews here for a while: if you want to be right on the sand with the full sunset view, book the Deluxe Beachfront or Beachfront Suite — don't grab the cheapest rate and end up in a back row without realising · Bring your own mosquito repellent and insect cream · Check the tide tables in advance and aim to swim at high tide · Use the free kayaks to paddle to Koh Kham in the morning when the water is calm for the most fun · In high season (November–April) Koh Mak gets busy, so book ahead and lock in a free-cancellation rate · In the rainy season many island resorts close, so check boat schedules and opening dates before you plan.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Beautiful private beach, fine white sand, sunset views from the room
- ✓ Genuinely warm staff, attentive service, easy pier transfer
- ✓ Tasty beachfront restaurant, especially the sushi and Thai dishes
- ✓ Free kayaks to Koh Kham, quiet and private atmosphere
- ! Some rooms and bathrooms are aging and need modernising
- ! Heavy insects and mosquitoes in the evenings — bring repellent
- ! Shallow bay; hard to swim at very low tide
- ✓ Beautiful, quiet beach setting, great for real rest
- ✓ Every room is sea-view with a balcony to look at the sea
- ✓ Food and service consistently praised
- ✓ Beachfront pool, sun loungers and a sunset bar
- ! Some of the room decor looks dated
- ! Koh Mak takes several connections, including a speedboat
- ! In the rainy season the island is quiet, with some shops/resorts closed
- 💡If you expect a brand-new, sleek room — some rooms and bathrooms here are aging, with dated decor and fittings → if a new room matters, check the latest room photos and reviews first, or pick a newer room type like the Beachfront Suite
- 💡If insect bites bother you or you hate mosquitoes — the resort is set in nature and insects and mosquitoes are fairly heavy in the evenings → bring your own repellent and insect cream
- 💡If you mainly came to swim in the sea — Ao Suan Yai is a shallow bay, and at very low tide it's hard to walk in for a swim → check the tide tables and aim to swim at high tide