Ma Lay Resort
A 3-star resort on the coast of Don Sak, Surat Thani, with a private beach, air-conditioned rooms and ferry piers 1.8 km away.
Ma Lay Resort is a 3-star resort in Don Sak, Surat Thani, with a private beach on its own shoreline and air-conditioned rooms, several of which have a sea view. Guests rate the service and the cleanliness particularly highly, and the location is also well regarded.
The rooms have air conditioning, and several of them offer a sea view, a balcony or terrace and a seating area. Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and parking is free on site, while a convenience store and a playground are also on site.
Nangkam Beach is 150 m away, and the ferry piers at Donsak, 1.8 km from the resort, are where boats to the islands leave from. Check-in runs from 14:00 until 22:00 and check-out is at 12:00.
Highlights
Room types
All rooms at Ma Lay Resort have air conditioning, and the resort offers rooms for two to four guests. Several have a sea view, a balcony or terrace and a seating area, and the beds range from two single beds to a queen or king bed.
The Standard Twin Room and the Standard Double Room measure 32 m² each, and the Triple Room measures 40 m². Several rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a flat-screen TV, a coffee and tea maker and a refrigerator. The Quadruple Room with Lake View sleeps up to four guests, and the Standard Double Room has a queen bed.
Quadruple Room with Lake View
from US$118 per night
- Air conditioning
The Quadruple Room with Lake View sleeps up to four guests, with two single beds and a queen bed.
Standard Twin Room
from US$61 per night
- Sea view
- Balcony/terrace
- Seating area
The Standard Twin Room measures 32 m² and sleeps up to two guests in two single beds. It has a sea view, a balcony or terrace and a seating area, plus a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries. A flat-screen TV, a coffee and tea maker and a refrigerator complete the room.
Standard Double Room
from US$61 per night
- Sea view
- Balcony/terrace
- Seating area
The Standard Double Room measures 32 m² and sleeps up to two guests, with a queen bed. It has a sea view, a balcony or terrace and a seating area, plus a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries. A flat-screen TV, a coffee and tea maker and a refrigerator are also in the room.
Triple Room
from US$87 per night
- Sea view
- Balcony/terrace
- Seating area
The Triple Room measures 40 m² and sleeps up to four guests. It has a sea view, a balcony or terrace, a seating area and a sofa, plus a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a flat-screen TV, a coffee and tea maker and a refrigerator.
Hotel facilities & services
The resort's facilities centre on its private beach, with a playground and a terrace on the grounds. A convenience store on site stocks snacks and everyday essentials.
Free WiFi is available in all rooms, and internet services also reach the public areas. Parking is free on site, and the public areas are air-conditioned.
A family room is available, and the resort has both a smoking area and non-smoking rooms. Guests who prefer a smoke-free stay can choose a non-smoking room.
General facilities
- Air conditioning in public area
- Smoking area
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private beach
- Family room
- Playground
- Convenience store
- Terrace
Parking
- Free parking
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Location & what to see
Ma Lay Resort is in Don Sak, a coastal district of Surat Thani province in southern Thailand, on the mainland across the water from the islands. The setting is relaxed and centres on the private beach and on the boat crossings that leave from the Donsak piers. It is a setting for a beach stay, with island trips as an option.
Nangkam Beach is 150 m from the resort. The ferry piers at Donsak, about 1.8 km away, are where boats to the islands leave from, and the Donsak Seatran Station is a rail stop in the same area. The Prince of Chumphon Shrine and the White Buddha pagoda are close by, while Wat Khao Suwanpradit Temple lies 7.1 km away and the Coral Pagoda is an attraction a little further on.
Samui Airport is 42.6 km away on Koh Samui, so reaching it means crossing by ferry from Donsak, while Surat Thani Airport is on the mainland. For a longer day out, the city of Surat Thani offers the City Pillar Shrine, Khun Thale Park and the night market. A relaxed day can combine the beach with a boat trip from the Donsak piers, or a fuller excursion to the city's temples and markets.
What guests say
Travellers rate the service most highly (9.6), followed by the cleanliness, and the location and value for money also score well.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Ma Lay Resort cost?
Rates at Ma Lay Resort change with the season, the room and your dates, and the current price is shown on our partner's page with live prices.
How do I get to Ma Lay Resort?
Ma Lay Resort is in Don Sak, Surat Thani province. The nearest airport is Samui Airport (USM), 42.6 km away on Koh Samui, so reaching it means crossing by ferry from the Donsak piers. Surat Thani Airport (URT) is 70.2 km away on the mainland. The Donsak Seatran Station is 2.2 km from the resort, and the ferry terminals at Donsak are 1.8 km away. Free parking is available on site for guests who arrive by car.
What is near Ma Lay Resort?
Nangkam Beach is 150 m from the resort. Other places close by include the Raja Ferry Donsak Pier, 1.8 km away, the Prince of Chumphon Shrine and the White Buddha pagoda, both 1.9 km away, and the Seatran Donsak Pier, 2.4 km away. Wat Khao Suwanpradit Temple is 7.1 km away, and the Coral Pagoda is 7.7 km away.
Does Ma Lay Resort have a private beach?
Yes, Ma Lay Resort has a private beach on the Don Sak shoreline. Nangkam Beach is also 150 m from the resort, a short walk for guests who want more of the coast.
Is Wi-Fi free at Ma Lay Resort?
Yes, Ma Lay Resort offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas of the resort.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ma Lay Resort?
Check-in at Ma Lay Resort runs from 14:00 until 22:00, and check-out is at 12:00. Check-in is not offered after 22:00, so plan to arrive before then.
Are the rooms at Ma Lay Resort air-conditioned?
Yes, air conditioning is shared by all the rooms at Ma Lay Resort. The Standard Twin Room, the Standard Double Room and the Triple Room also have a sea view and a balcony or terrace.
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