Even thou Coconut Island or in Thai, Koh Maphrao (Maphrao is the Thai word for coconut) is only 750 meters away from Phuket, at its closest point, the atmosphere on the two islands is very different.
Phuket is known for its full range of things to do for holidaymakers, tourist facilities, and bustling lifestyle, while Coconut Island is far more of a peaceful island set in natural surroundings. Fishing and farming were the two main occupations on the island: rubber trees, local fruits, and vegetables are grown in the central part of the island, now there are two large resorts that have introduced new work opportunities for the Coconut Island residents.
Coconut Island offers white sandy beaches and a stunning limestone coastline to explore rock pools and scrambling adventures and a thick tropical forest that is great for hiking and mountain biking. The small village that sits in the middle of the island is a fishing village with a few small very local shops and a small local school.
If you are staying on the East side of the island, you will also get to watch the sunrise over Phang Nga Bay.
Located on the idyllic Coconut Island, The Village offers true luxury and seclusion 500m off the coast of Phuket, Thailand. Jacuzzi suites, Grand Villas and Pool Villas have been built to cater for couples, families, groups, and singles with all of the options encapsulating the privacy and luxury that has come to define The Village. Despite the relaxed atmosphere at The Village, there is no need to slow down completely. They offer a selection of high-end restaurants and bars as well as many fun filled activities including Mountain Biking, Sailing, Kayaking, Thai cooking courses, Spa treatments, and boat trips.
Island Escape by Burasari is a luxurious private villa’s & 5 stars resort with direct beach access The Resort and Private Villas provides an ideal quiet getaway, romantic holidays, family gathering, and secluded corporate retreats, with a modern lifestyle in the historic charm of the Island life. You can enjoy the resort’s fabulous facilities of pools and beach, landscaped gardens, spa and wellness programs and adventure excursions, water slides, and wet and dry playgrounds. Fabulous food and an inspired dining ambiance are part of the unique holiday experience at Island Escape by Burasari as well as the array of activities that you can do, or relax in one of the most impressive pools in Thailand.
