Koh Jum is easily my favorite island in Thailand. It’s the beach villas and chilled out accommodations that make it one of the best islands to visit. In life, it’s essential to stop and reflect from time-to-time, and sitting in a hammock, at a Koh Jum beach villa, overlooking the sea; it’s the perfect place, enabling you to really switch off and disconnect for a while.
Where To Stay in Koh Jum
There are two clear winners when it comes to choosing a place to stay on Koh Jum. Pick either the Koh Jum Beach Villas or The Jungle Hill Beach Bungalows, depending on your budget.
If your budget allows it, I recommend staying at the Koh Jum Beach Bungalows. If your budget is a little tighter then the Jungle Hill Resort offers similar hospitality at a lower price.
What’s The Accommodation on Koh Jum Like
The beach villas and bungalows found on Koh Jum are the perfect place to unwind. There are few places left in Thailand where you can still rent accommodation which is actually on the beach. There used to be a ton of beach villas cheaply available throughout Thailand during the 80’s, but as popularity for the islands grew. The smaller bungalows were mostly pushed out in favor of resorts. Somehow Koh Jum kept its authentic state.
These are the best places to stay on Koh Jum. There is a mix of beach villas and bungalows suitable for all price ranges. Plus a few budget accommodation options too.
Luxury Koh Jum Beach Villas
Koh Jum Beach Villas a Member of Secret Retreats
This resort is literally called ‘Koh Jum Beach Villas’ or the full name is ‘Koh Jum Beach Villas a Member of Secret Retreats‘.
It’s the ultimate chill-out destination and perfect for families and couples looking to get off the beaten track.
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If money is not an issue then the Koh Jum Beach Villas is the number one place to stay on Koh Jum. But you’ll want to book ahead of time because these villas sell out often months in advance. Booking at least 6 weeks in advance gets you a lower price and Agoda usually has the best rates.
Koh Jum Beach Villas are the only luxury accommodation option on Koh Jum island. The resort has 19 individual private villas all with unique characteristics. No villa at the resort is the same as another. The villas range from one bedroom to five bedroom properties. Some are located on the beach front while others are set further back in the luscious jungle. All of the Koh Jum Beach Villas have modest privacy from another.
Half of the Koh Jum Beach Villas have private swimming pools attached, and all the Koh Jum Beach Villas have access to the resorts main pool and all have individual private gardens and terraces.
If you are staying for a week in Koh Jum Beach Villas the current promotion means you’ll only pay for 6 nights.
| Villa Prices and Info | |||||
| Beach Villa Name: | Size | Private Pool | Bedrooms | Average Cost | Booking |
| Baan Noi Chai Ley | 110 Sqr.m | No | 1 | 5500 – 7000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Chai Ley | 110 Sqr.m | No | 1 | 5500 – 7000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Si Fah | 130 Sqr.m | Yes | 1 | 7500 – 9500 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Si Dang | 130 Sqr.m | Yes | 1 | 7500 – 9500 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Raj Noi | 35 Sqr.m | No | 1 | 4500 – 6500 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Nest | 180 Sqr.m | No | 2 | 7000 – 9000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Jai Dee | 180 Sqr.m | No | 2 | 7500 – 9500 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Thammachaat | 340 Sqr.m | Yes | 2 | 9500 – 11500 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Viva | 280 Sqr.m | No | 2 | 9500 – 12000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Raj | 290 Sqr.m | No | 2 | 9500 – 12000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Madeleine | 310 Sqr.m | No | 2 | 9500 – 12000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Ton Sai | 370 Sqr.m | Yes | 2 | 12000 – 15000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Sonja | 410 Sqr.m | Yes | 2 | 15000 – 19000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Sabai | 380 Sqr.m | Yes | 3 | 12000 – 15000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Don | 340 Sqr.m | Yes | 3 | 12000 – 15000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Chang | 380 Sqr.m | Yes | 3 | 12000 – 15000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Wajda | 580 Sqr.m | Yes | 3 | 15000 – 19000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Nai Faan | 470 Sqr.m | Yes | 4 | 15000 – 19000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Sharmar | 450 Sqr.m | Yes | 4 | 20000 – 25000 THB | Check Price |
| Baan Khating | 510 Sqr.m | No | 5 | 18000 – 24000 THB | Check Price |
🔼 The average cost for these Koh Jum Beach Villas is calculated per night in Thai Baht. The cost is the average price for a stay during the peak season that has been booked using Agoda, at least 6 weeks in advance. Villa prices fluctuate throughout the year.
(Info: Baan or ‘บาน’ in Thai, means home or villa)
Mid-Range Koh Jum Beach Villas
Jungle Hill Beach Bungalows
Jungle Hill Bungalows are my favorite place to stay, out of anywhere I’ve ever travelled to. Seriously, I cannot recommend this Koh Jum beach villa enough. Don’t expect too much from the rooms. There is no aircon, no TV, no kettle. The beds are a bit hard and the shower is luke-warm. But the thing that makes this hotel unique is the location.
The beach villas are old-school styled. Wooden huts right on the sea-front. Each hut has its own porch, large enough for two. And the huts have plenty of privacy. Hammocks are strung out on the porch that are so comforting they make you never want to leave. If I’m being honest I fell asleep in the hammock on the second night. The sound of the waves was so peaceful and waking up with the sunrise was bliss.
The Jungle Hill beach villas are not a cheap place to stay on Koh Jum, but the resort is still affordable. Prices for the Superior Bungalow with Sea View range between 900 to 1500 Baht depending on the season. But the hillside bungalows here can be rented for as little as 400 Baht, (check the current price here).
Jungle Hill really is the perfect place to stay in Koh Jum for anyone looking for mid range accommodation in a great location.
It’s a little cheaper than the ‘Koh Jum Beach Villas a Member of Secret Retreats’, but it’s the location that makes this resort unique.
Tip: If you decide to stay at Jungle Hill on Koh Jum, make sure to choose the bungalow with a seaview. This is the more expensive of the two room types, but you won’t regret it. The other bungalows are set on the backside of the hill and like I said, it’s the beach front location that makes this place great.
Budget Koh Jum Beach Villas
Koh Jum Hostel
This is the only hostel available on Koh Jum but the location is a little far from the pier. You’ll definitely need a scooter rental if you stay here. The rooms are clean and modern and the dormitory sleeps 10 guests. You can book a bed in the mixed dorm here for about 300 Baht a night. The hostel is a great place to stay for solo travelers looking to meet like minded others.
Mr. Boy Guesthouse
Ah Mr.Boy, a legend on Koh Jum Island. Mr.Boy’s guesthouse is small, with only three rooms. The guesthouse combines with a café built on a wooden pier, so you’ll have a view of the ocean from the window. This is the cheapest place on Koh Jum, if you don’t want to splash out on a private villa or a beach bungalow, but still want a private room. A room at Mr.Boy’s costs about 1,000 Baht a night. And even if you don’t stay here; I definitely recommend going to visit the café. You can even fish for squid off the pier.
Mr.Boy has minimal online presence so to book you’ll have to head to his café and book when you arrive on the island, or call on message using +66 61 229 3355.
Other Popular Koh Jum Hotels
- Cha Cha Koh Jum Beach Bungalows
Cha Cha means slowed and relaxed in Thai which is what you’ll experience here.
(Check on Agoda.com) - Banyan Bay Koh Jum Beach Villa
Low cost private beach villas
(Check on Agoda.com) - Koh Jum Beach Villas
The ultimate luxury private villas on Koh Jum.
(Check on Agoda.com) - Oon Lee Bungalows
Beautiful and clean garden bungalows.
(Check on Agoda.com) - Koh Jum Delight Beach
Affordable accommodation with swimming pool and close to the beach.
(Check on Agoda.com) - Koh Jum Jungle Hill Resort
Wooden Thai Bungalows with sea views and hammocks.
(Check on Agoda.com) - Koh Jum Ocean Beach Resort
Beach front location where luxury crosses with the authentic Koh Jum style
(Check on Agoda.com) - Piman Pu Koh Jum Villa
Private Koh Jum beach villas suitable for larger groups.
(Check on Agoda.com) - Horizon Beach Resort Koh Jum
Newly Built Reasonably Priced Luxury Koh Jum Resort
(Check on Agoda.com) - Golden Pearl Koh Jum Beach Villas
Open planned brick beach villas with nice location.
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