Ao Muong Beach, also known as Ao Muang Beach, is a serene beach on the south west coast of Koh Yao Yai. The beach has a tranquil atmosphere, calm water, and lots of shade, making it a great spot for relaxing and unwind.
Ao Muang is around 445m long with hillside and rocky area at the two ends of the beach. It has white fine sand and plenty of natural shades along the trees from the palm trees and tropical vegetation along the shore.
The beach has a different atmosphere at low tide and high tide. It’s best to visit at high tide for scenery, swimming, and snorkeling. At low tide, you can see a strip of small dark pebbles, rocks, and shells near the white sand shore.
At the time of my visit, there were no hotels, or resorts on the beach, just one small beach bar. The bar serves customers local Thai food, drinks, tables, beach swings, and beach chairs.
Where is Ao Muong Beach, Koh Yao Yai?
Ao Muang Beach is located in the Andaman Sea of Thailand, in the far south of Koh Yao Yai on the west coast. It’s around 7 minutes drive south of Loh Jark Beach & Pier, 20 minutes drive south of Loh Pared Beach, and 40 minutes drive south of Chong Lard Pier & Laem Haad Beach.
The beach runs parallel with the Loh Pa Lai River and the mangrove forests. It is easily accessible from the island’s main road with a few minutes drive on the narrow sandy path at the last bit to the beach.
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How to get to Ao Muong Beach, Koh Yao Yai?
The best way to reach Ao Muong is by scooter, but you can also hire the private local taxi called songthaew. The beach is very well connected with the main road of Koh Yao Yai island. From the main road, you need to drive around 350m on the narrow sandy track to get to the beach.
You can rent a scooter for 250-300 baht per day, and easily explore all beaches around the island. There are scooter rental shops on popular areas such as the main piers and main beaches. You can rent a scooter at Chong Lard Pier, Loh Pared, or Hin Kong. Many hotels will support you renting one.
Riding share services such as Grab, Bolt, or InDrive do not exist on Yao Yai, so if you want a taxi, you need to arrange it with your hotel for pick up truck songthaew. Using local taxis is relatively expensive in Koh Yao Yai, so be aware of this.
Things to do on Ao Muong Beach, Koh Yao Yai?
Swimming, relaxing, sunbathing, snorkeling
With shallow, calm, clear water and shaded shore line, Ao Muong Beach is a good beach for relaxing, sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling.
Like all the beaches around Koh Yai Yao island, Ao Muong is best for swimming at high tide when the water is deep. At low tide, the beach is wider, the water went far toward the shore, showing their pebbles, and big rocks at the seabed. This low tide time is not ideal for swimming.
Due to its clear water and rocky shore, the beach is great for snorkeling. You can see the color fish and coral. You can consider bringing water shoes to the beach.
You can bring your own towel to the beach, or use a beach chair at the only beach bar at Muang Beach. You can use it for free if you order food and drink from the bar.
The beach is surrounded by nature, with dense forested hills and palm trees. There are wild monkeys on the beach, so make sure to take care of your belongings and don’t feed them.
Enjoy a local Thai Meal or a cold beer at the beach bar
There are no tourist amenities on Ao Muong Beach, just a small beach bar & restaurant with good food. You can order smoothies, coconut water, cold beers, and local Thai food here. The price is around 100 baht for most dishes and drinks.
The restaurant has a lovely setting with wooden tables and chairs with umbrellas in the upper areas and small comfortable bed chairs on the sand. There is also a nice beach swing. All under the shade, creating a refreshing atmosphere.
Kayaking at nearby Mangrove forests
The Lo Pa Lai River and Mangrove forests run parallel with Ao Muang Beach, around 600m apart. You can consider taking the boat ride or kayaking activities to explore the wild animals and scenery of the mangrove forests while in the Ao Muong Beach area.
The kayaking tour usually lasts for 1-4 hours, where you can see monkeys, crabs, birds, water monitors, and observe tide changes. The price is around 500 baht for a tour. You can book at local agencies or through your hotel.
Where to stay in Ao Muong Beach?
There are no accommodations on Ao Muong Beach. You can find a handful of resorts and hotels in the area 1km north of Ao Muong. You can find resorts at Bo Le Bay, on the island’s main road, and at the Loh Jark Beach & Pier area.
Best Hotels near Ao Muong Beach:
Elixir Resort Koh Yao Yai
This 4-star hotel is located on Bo Le Bay, offering direct access to the beach. The hotel has beautiful ground with palm trees and an outdoor pool overlooking the sea. If you want a quiet environment with comfortable rooms and facilities in far south Koh Yao Yai, Elixir resort is a good choice.
Bussarin Mansion Koh Yao Yai
This budget-friendly hotel is located on the island’s main road, half way between Ao Muang Beach and Loh Jark Beach. The hotel has simple but clean rooms with basic facilities for a comfortable stay. You can rent a scooter to explore the other parts of the island.
Activities Resort
This accommodation is located in the southern part of Koh Yao Yai, near the mangrove forests and several beaches. It has spacious, comfortable, traditional Thai style bungalows in rustic and rural settings. The hotel has an onsite restaurant and you can rent a scooter for exploration.
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I hope you have found some useful information about Ao Muong Beach (aka Ao Muang Beach) on Koh Yao Yai. It’s a good stop when traveling around the island on a scooter. It’s an ideal spot for those who enjoy a quiet peaceful atmosphere away from the crowds.