"Mun Nork" is a small island of 17 rai in Rayong province. It is owned by the Royal Thai Navy and leased to a single private company. The island is home to a single resort, Koh Munnork Private Islands.
I've been wanting to go for a long time, but somehow I never got around to it. Until I forgot about it.
Then I saw a review that someone shared.
So I clicked on it and saw a review from early 2015. The thing I had forgotten about suddenly made me want to go again.
The time we went was during the island's high season, which was November 2015.
There were no promotions, and the price per night was quite high.
But I really wanted to go, so I had to give in. Let's go on November 14-15.
I booked Villa J because everyone's reviews said that Villa J was probably the best.
Let's go, let's go on a trip to Koh Munnork with us.
Our journey begins in Bangkok, where we head straight to Rayong and the Laem Tal Pier.
We set the GPS at the Sunthorn Phu Monument because the pier is located in that area.
Upon reaching the monument, there will be signs leading to the Koh Man Nok Pier all the way.
There is an island office there. There is parking available for 100 baht per car.
The boat will pick you up at 1 pm only.
If you are late, you have to hire a boat yourself. It costs several thousand baht.
The large passenger boat felt safe. There were life jackets available. The boat ride wasn't long, less than an hour, and we arrived at our destination.
However, the boat will not take us all the way to the island. It will anchor offshore, and a smaller boat will come to pick us up.
The water around the island is shallow, with rocky outcrops and coral reefs.
I don't know where we saw the boat that took the customers to go snorkeling near the island.
At the office, we will receive the bag tag.
Please tie it up and place it at the designated baggage drop-off point. Staff will be there to collect it for you.
When the time came, she walked out to the pier. Very punctual.
Not this one, I just took this picture on the way to the pier.
This is the boat (this was taken on the way back)
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride, taking in the sights along the way.
I'll be there in a moment.
Another boat will come to pick us up.
Land on this island
There is also a sand washing basin, which is cool.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a refreshing glass of chilled wood apple juice and check in to receive your key.
The bags were brought to the room by the staff. Let's talk about our room, we got villa J4.
It's a pity I want J1 or J2 because it has a balcony.
However, both rooms were occupied by Japanese guests who seemed to have been staying there for several days.
Let's take a look at our rooms. Our rooms are not luxurious.
It's just an ordinary room.
No TV, no refrigerator, electricity is turned on and off at certain times, there is no wifi in the room, and the common area is sometimes available and sometimes not.
If you ask why the price has to be reasonable
I guess it's the price of beauty on this island.
It's so beautiful, more beautiful than the price. The sea water is as clear as a blue crystal ball.
White sandy beaches, tranquility
Privacy without any distractions.
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Let's see what's in the room.
As mentioned, there is no TV or refrigerator, but there is air conditioning, so you don't have to worry about being hot.
Please turn off the lights and air conditioning when you leave the room to save energy.
This island generates its own electricity, so the power will be turned off between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Two bottles of drinking water, two sets of towels, a sarong and a loincloth are provided for your use.
The bathroom is fully equipped with a hairdryer.
Water for bathing and general use is available as usual, but please use it sparingly.
Because he brought water from the shore.
The sink has two sides, left and right.
The bathroom and the toilet are on opposite sides.
The bathroom smells bad from the drain. I don't know if other rooms are like this.
One set has already been used.
Looking out will be a small balcony to the beach
On the balcony, there is another shower for the villagers to bathe in, probably for those who have just come up from playing in the sea.
View from our room and Villa J zone
This is what Villa J looks like from the outside.
We really like these small flowers.
This is Villa Q, located behind Villa J. It seems to be newly opened, as it looks newer than the other rooms.
Let's take a look at the common areas. There are many places to sit and relax here.
The central area will be the center of everything, including the swimming pool, restaurant, and library.
The swimming pool is very quiet. There are hardly any people swimming.
It was a day with very few customers, only about 4-5 rooms, and most of them were foreigners.
As far as I can see, they prefer to go and soak in the sea.
Two birds came to play in the water. So cute!
Here you can see both the sunset and the sunrise.
However, we only got to enjoy the sunset atmosphere because there were some light rain clouds in the morning, so the sun didn't come out.
Enjoying the atmosphere before dinner
Dinner will start around 6 pm. Let's talk about the food.
Our two-day, one-night package includes three meals: dinner on the first day,
The next morning and lunch before returning
The resort will set up food for each guest room.
This is not a buffet, no matter what meal it is.
The taste is okay, but not great. This is just my personal opinion.
I think he must have made the dish spicy for foreigners, as most of the guests are from abroad.
Quantity
For the two of us, it was okay. We were full and satisfied.
However, if you have a big appetite, you might need to order more, as the portions are a bit on the small side.
Food and drinks are quite expensive.
A medium-sized bottle of plain water costs around fifty or forty baht, I can't remember exactly.
Please support him, he carried it all the way from the shore, it's difficult.
No drinks are allowed here.
For snacks, it is recommended that you bring them with you. They are not sold here.
Let's take a look at dinner. It's as pictured. I was hungry, so I took a quick picture for this meal.
Please note that drinking water is not included in the package. You will need to order it separately.
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Breakfast is served from around 6:00 AM to around 9:00 AM.
You can choose between ABF or rice porridge.
We chose different sets, one ABF and one rice porridge.
It's a good breakfast, looks great.
The food is good. Drinks, tea and coffee are self-service.
There are fruit juices, yogurt, milk, and various cereals.
You are welcome to enjoy as much as you like. This meal is on us.
We had to stage a photo shoot before we could eat. It was really hard.
Lunch before returning, as shown in the picture.
Clear chicken wing soup, Quail egg salad, Spicy stir-fried seafood, Ginger stir-fry
Let's take a look at the atmosphere.
The sea is so beautiful, the sand is white and clean, and the atmosphere is very peaceful.
There isn't much to do on the island, mostly just swimming.
Sit, lie down, or explore the island.
Or read a book
Or you can go snorkeling or kayaking.
However, there is an additional service charge, but I don't know how much.
Please inquire with the island.
P.S. We have reduced the color saturation in some photos because the actual color of the sea can be very vibrant and bright, which can be hard on the eyes when viewed on a screen.
Peacock footprint
Practicing taking photos of the misty sea at dawn from the front of my room.
During our exploration around the island, we walked in the late morning. It was very hot.
I'm not sure if it will be less hot in the evening.
There will be a walking path with signs along the way.
The walking time is about an hour or an hour and a half.
The walking path is a circle from one side of the island to the other.
It is a forest trail that runs along the banks of the river.
Most of it will be rocky, so be careful when walking.
The island is home to a wide variety of exotic flowers and trees.
And of course, there are peacocks lounging in the forest, looking happy.
The path starts from this house.
There are signs at regular intervals. If there is a sign that says "No Entry", please do not enter.
We walked until we reached the other side, where we had boarded the boat.
There is still time to sit and play before lunch.
But the lights in the room were off, it was hot.
You can take a shower and relax in the common area.
And check out your belongings.
After lunch, I slept in the common area because there was electricity and a fan.
Waiting for the boat to pick me up.
The island is home to a large population of peacocks, which are quite tame and friendly. They are a delightful sight to behold.
There are two cats too, named Sukhi and Sukho. So cute.
As we walked around exploring the island, we came across a thicket of cat's claw.
So I lured the two cats with catnip.
And then tell the staff what it is and how much the cat loves it.
Then I'll be able to withdraw it to pamper them. 5555
Sleeping fat all day 555
The boat will pick you up around 3 pm.
As I mentioned earlier, after a satisfying lunch, we relaxed and waited for the boat in the common area.
Watching the waves, watching the sea go by
Let's take a look at the price. As I mentioned earlier, there were no promotions during our visit.
And it's high season now.
We bought directly from the resort at full price. Villa J room for 11,925 baht per night.
Includes 3 meals and roundtrip boat fare for 2 people.
We are unsure about the prices of the other villas. Please inquire with the resort for more information.
In terms of service, it was quite good. We were quite impressed.
Do you like it here?
Of course, it's so beautiful, so peaceful and clean, I love it.
But I secretly think that if the food was more substantial, it would be better. 5555
This concludes the review thread. Thank you for visiting.
Paramee Na Prasri
Friday, September 27, 2024 10:06 AM