Surin Islands Marine National Park hotels and hostels

Park accommodation is decent, but because of the island’s short, narrow beaches it can feel seriously crowded when full (around 300 people). Book online at www.dnp.go.th or with the mainland national park office in Khuraburi. The clientele is mostly Thai, giving the place a lively holiday-camp feel. You can camp on both Ao Chong Khad and Ao Mae Ngam. The former has the more spectacular beach; the latter fills up last, is more secluded and, with its narrow white-sand shallow bay, feels a bit wilder.

Bungalows on Ao Chong Khad have wooden floors and private terraces, as well as private terracotta bathrooms and fans that run all night. There are no bungalows on Ao Mae Ngam. Tents are available for rent at both beaches or you can pitch your own tent. There’s generator power until 10pm.

A park restaurant serves decent Thai food.