Cheap hotels in Ko Ngai

This camping is in gorgeous location! You are literally few meters away from the water and there are not many people on the beach. Beds are comfy, the fan is enough instead of AC. Very tasty breakfasts and tasty green curry (didnt try more). Friendly staff :) highly recommended and would come back!

Very nice comfortable design. It's more a 4 star than 3 star hotel. Very enjoyable

To me, this is the best hotel on Ko Ngai. My partner and I spent three nights here and felt like we were living an island fairytale. The island is a small slice of paradise—a pristine white sand beach with crystal-clear water and a serene, magical tranquility. Best beach in my life. The property is literally on the beach, with sleeping huts set back slightly for privacy. After trying food at several other resorts for variety (there are no native community or standalone restaurants on Ko Ngai), I can confidently say Mayalay Resort is the most atmospheric place. Resorts closer to the ferry pier felt overly polished and commercialized (with too many kids), while those farther down the beach became increasingly basic (with beach only accesible at low tide). Mayalay strikes the perfect balance: all the amenities you need with an alaways accesible beach, while maintaining a laid-back, elegant vibe. The open, airy design of the dining area—with white sun shades and white furniture—gives the resort understated elegance. It’s easily the islands most aesthetically pleasing resort. The coral reefs and beach (though unfortunately mostly dead) seemed better than at other parts of the beach. We noticed that longtail boats tend to anchor closer to the pier, making those sections of the reef busier, while resorts farther down the beach often attract large groups of day tourists. Mayalay’s beach, in contrast, felt like a tranquil enclave, perfectly suited for relaxation and adding to its recharging atmosphere. The staff were attentive yet respectful, giving us a sense of privacy that helped us fully unwind. They were always friendly and talkative when engaged but never intrusive, creating an enchanting, stress-free experience. Having arrived with an early ferry from Ko Lanta, the staff made our room available even before check-in. My girlfriend and I are already planning to return with our parents to share the joy of this magical place.

Everything was awesome, Beautiful, green, peace and quiet i recommended this resort. Thank You Thapwarin!

This place is simply magical - best location on the island in terms of the sea entrance, the food is exceptional (although they do tend to muddle up your order so you need to double check all is correct). The family who run the resort is lovely and we felt very well looked after. You can borrow a kayak or snorkelling equipment for free, there is a massage service right on the beach and foot massage is amazing. Out of our 3 weeks of Thailand travelling this was the most relaxing stays and I can’t recommend it enough.

The staff was super nice and friendly, they take care of everything. You can book a scooter and they even organized a helmet which is not the standard on the island. You can book trips right there and the organiser of the trips are also amazing. There is one of the best restaurants right next to the resort (Team restaurant). And the resort itself looks lovely. You can see birds, butterflies and dragonflies every day. The AC was new and working amazing and wifi worked fine as well.

The rooms and common spaces are beautiful, clean and spacious. Beds are very comfortable. We needed some days to rest and this place was just perfect for it. You can easily spend all day in the hammock or the terrace contemplating the sea rising and falling with high and low tide. Position is good if you want to spend some days in the old town, but you are quite far from the beaches that are on the other side of the islands. They have scooter rental option. The host is really nice. There is no water refill station but since we asked for it, she was making sure there was always a jug with water in the fridge that we could use to refill our bottles. We really recommend this place

A nice, friendly place. Local cats and monkeys an extra plus.

Bird and Dek are two of the nicest people you will ever meet .. they attend to your every need …Bird will drive you around and Dek makes sure your room is comfortable ..Bungalows are Thai style Bamboo with comfortable beds ..and a mosquito net …the Reggae bar is a fun place to be at night ,but doesn’t go on to late …close to many restaurants

- Peaceful place in Kohmook, we had a bungalow with a view on the sea. - Very clean place and very kind host. - Amazing family restaurant right next to the bungalows. - I recommend this place for people who are looking for calm and nature.