Khao Sok Riverside Cottages

Staying at riverside cottages was a really cool experience. The accommodation is right in the jungle so it’s good to keep in mind that you will be surrounded by wildlife and insects. This was something I was nervous about but when you just accept that it’s the jungle you really get the most out of it. The room was super comfortable, had everything we needed. The bed was comfy, mosquitoes nets were good quality, bathroom was perfect. The balcony’s are really cool because if you’re sitting on them you are in the jungle and can hear all the jungle noises. Yes there were geckos and insects in our room but it’s expected and you are protected by the net when you’re sleeping. There was no AC but we found it fine, we were here in May when there was a bit of rain so this might have helped but it was manageable. The restaurant is lovely on site, does everything you need. We went to the local town for dinner one night and there are lots of options available. You can get to the town by the free shuttle bus that runs every three hours or can ask for alternative times for a small charge. We did a night time canoe tour and the overnight lake stay through the hotel and they were brilliant. The overnight lake tour was more than we could have ever expected - this is a must do if you’re visiting. Recommend booking through the hotel to ensure you get a good experience. If you’re looking for a jungle experience this is definitely a great option!

Everything. It was a real jungle experience since you're in the middle of it and we had a huge huge bungalow with hammocks to enjoy the nature sounds. The staff was outstanding and the food was really good. The bed was the most comfortable bed that we had in our month stay in Thailand. There are enough activities to book at the reception and there is a free shuttle from the town a couple of times a day. We regret only booking a couple of days because this was our favourite stay in Thailand. We would definitely come back since it was just awesome.

Beautiful and authentic property. They really have thought about everything we need during our stay. They have a shuttle that takes you into the little village 10 minutes away 4x per day for free, they have a myriad of activities available (including river tubing canoeing, night safari, cooking classes, hikes etc). they have a restaurant open from around 7.30 until around 10pm with lots of options available. They have lots of books and board games available if you’d like. I have seen a few comments about animals and insects, but you’re deep in the jungle and it is serene and beautiful, its nature in its entirety so what do you expect. I recommend wearing lots of sun protection and some mosquito protection. I cannot recommend this accommodation enough. One thing to note is that it is in the jungle next to the Khao Sok national park, so as you can imagine it’s not easy to get to - it does take appx 1.5 hours to get there from surat Thani airport (and I believe about 2 hours from Phuket?) but they offer a coach to bring and take you. Truly spectacular scenery!

The location is exceptional, right on the river. The bungalows are large and spacious. All beds have a mosquito net. Due to the open and airy design of the bungalows, there is no air conditioning but several fans which are perfectly adequate. The water in the room and in the restaurant is free of charge. Water bottles can also be refilled free of charge for activities. The hotel offers a free shuttle bus to the town (ATM) at set times. Outside of these times this service costs a few Baht. The staff is very friendly, attentive, helpful and courteous. There are different breakfast options, all suitable for Europeans. The choice for dinner is extensive. Everything we tried tasted excellent. Our favorite was the cucumber salad. The activities on offer, if we did them, were well worth the price. The river tubing was great fun. Unfortunately, we only did it on our last day, otherwise we would have done it at least a second time.

I loved the fact it was in the jungle and room was so neat and tidy surrounded by wild life. We had monkeys visit us in the morning, and a huge lizard was on our door at night. The tours were good, in my opinion, especially the trip to the cave [it's challenging but good]. The toilet was spacious and was always clean with all the facilities working.