8/10 Very Good
Mar 3, 2024
Perfect low key island to escape the crowds
Great little resort nestled away down a dirt track on this quiet island. Perfect to escape the crowds and make time to explore the rest of the island to experience how most of Thailand was 25 years ago. Dinner on the beach every night was great. Staff very friendly and kept the place clean and tidy. Bungalows getting a bit tired in places but added to the charm. Ours had fantastic sea views towards Phi Phi. The whole place had a very natural feel with a few friendly monkeys keeping you company.
I would recommend cocktails at sunset a short walk up the beach at Onlee Bungalows.
Not a great snorkelling beach but we kayaked down the island where it was a bit better but don’t compare with the other islands.
Hiked up Mount Pu with Ann the local mountain guide. Easy enough to do by yourself if you know the start point and can find your way through the rubber plantations but nice to support the islanders and they provided water, lunch and coffee at the top!
You meet lots of travellers who come back to Ko Jum regularly where you can still get away from the hoardes of people on the more popular islands.
A short picturesque long tail boat ride from Laem Kraut pier on the mainland and about 30 - 40 mins from Krabi airport so very easy to get to.
Hopefully the big 5 star resorts who are looking to develop on the island never do.
Alan
Alan, 3-night trip
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