Ao Manao

Post by **canthai** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:10 am

I was wondering if anyone has stayed here. Are there bungalows on the beach for rent? What is the cost and if you have the address and telephone numbers would be appreciated.

Post by **buksida** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:48 am

Yes, but I haven't been for a few years so don't know what the accommodation is like now.

The main Ao Manao beach is on a military base which closes at 6pm. To the south and around the headland there is a small village with a couple of bungalows (though not much else) available for a few hundred baht a night.

Here is the beach:

Sorry don't have contact details.

Post by **canthai** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:16 pm

Do you need military permission to go to the beach?

Post by **buksida** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:34 pm

No, the beach is open to the public but as said they close it up at 6pm.

Post by **Jim** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:51 pm

It's a great trip the first time you ever go to Ao Manao. Go into Prachuap, turn right, keep going til you get into the military base, cross over the runway (checking both ways for planes), and its just past the golf course on your left.

Post by **STEVE G** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:55 pm

Last time I was down that way I remember seeing a quite reasonable looking hotel on the beach in Prachuap itself which is very close to Ao Minao; I can’t remember the name but I wouldn’t have thought it would be very expensive.

Post by **migrant** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:28 pm

Isn't there a military motel in Ao Minao??

I seem to remember reading that somewhere

Post by **rosso** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:59 am

so a nice place => Ao Manao

regards Rosso

Post by **Big Boy** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:06 am

Without a doubt - one of the prettiest beaches that I've seen in the area. Price of food is very reasonable as well from the food court. Definitely worth a visit.

Post by **Bamboo Grove** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:53 am

If you go to Ao Manao, don´t fail to try their hor mok, it´s one of the best there is in Thailand

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:37 am

Bamboo Grove wrote:If you go to Ao Manao, don´t fail to try their hor mok, it´s one of the best there is in Thailand

Is that her name? Mok?

Sorry!

Post by **margaretcarnes** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:50 am

Seriously BG - what is Hor Mok?

And who's that bald dude Buksi?

Post by **MrPlum** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:12 am

I was down at Dolphin Bay yesterday. How does it compare to Ao Manao?

Post by **lomuamart** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:40 am

Dolphin Bay's a good spot, but IMO Ao Manao beats it quite comfortably. The beach at Ao Manao is more inviting and the water is cleaner - also more "greenish/blue". The restaurants are great value and the food is excellent.
For golf buffs, there's a 9 hole course on a military bases close by. No caddies, only trolleys and a round for 100B.
I don't think you'll be disappointed if you venture down there. It's only about an hour's drive.