Loh Jark Beach, also known as Loh Chak Beach, is one the last beaches on the south west coast of Koh Yao Yai. The beach has a secluded atmosphere and is home to Loh Jak Pier, which is convenient for taking boats to the nearby islands such as Phuket.
Loh Jark Beach is around 700m long, with white fine sand, clean and calm water. The beach is divided into parts by the Loh Chak Pier at the middle of the beach.
The southern part of Loh Jark has a quieter atmosphere than the northern part. There are a couple of beachfront restaurants and bars, jet skis trailers, and speed boats on the northern part while the southern part is almost empty with no facilities. The two ends of the beach are rocky areas.
The beach has a serene atmosphere with palm trees and tropical trees along the shore, creating natural shades. The beachfront restaurants also offer sunbeds and umbrellas for their customers.
Where is Loh Jark Beach, Koh Yao Yai?
Loh Jark Beach is located on the south west coast of Koh Yai Yai, 15 minute drive south of Loh Pared Beach, which is the tourist hub of the island.
It’s around 40 minutes drive south of Chong Lard Pier, which is one of the island’s main piers on the north coast, where speedboats from islands in the Andaman Sea arrive, such as Phuket, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, and Koh Lanta.
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How to get to Loh Jark Beach, Koh Yao Yai?
Loh Jark Beach is home to Loh Jak Pier, which has direct speed boats from nearby neighboring island, Phuket. To reach Loh Jark Beach from Phuket, you can catch ferries and speed boats from Jian Wanich Pier in Phuket Town to Loh Jark pier.
If you’re already on Koh Yao Yai, you can use local taxi songthaews or rent a scooter to get to Loh Jark Beach. Renting a scooter is the cheapest and most popular way to get to Loh Jark. The local songthaews can be very expensive if you take the private one.
You can rent a scooter for 250-300 baht per day to explore the island at your own pace. The main roads around the island are in good condition, with paved and relatively flat surfaces, making it easy and convenient to get around on a scooter.
Things to do at Loh Jark Beach, Koh Yao Yai
Swimming, sunbathing, strolling along Loh Jark Beach
Loh Jak has good conditions for swimming with white sand, shaded areas, and clean water. Like all beaches around Koh Yao Yai, it’s ideal to swim at high tide when the water is deeper and closer to the shore, but you can also swimmable at low tide.
Loh Jark has a peaceful atmosphere, which is ideal for relaxing and unwind. If you want to own the beach for yourself, you can head to the southern side of the beach, which has no amenities and you’ll hardly see people there.
You can bring your own beach towels to lay on the sand under the shaded trees, rent sunbeds at the beachfront restaurants for sunbathing, or take a leisure stroll along the beach.
If you want watersport activities, you can rent a jet ski to go to nearby islands in front of Loh Jark Beach such as Khai Nai island, Koh Kai Nok, and Koh Li Pe. The rental price is 3000 baht for an hour and 2000 baht for 30 minutes.
Watching the sunset
Located on the west coast of Koh Yao Yai, Loh Jark is a great spot to watch the sunset. The beach has stunning views of several islands in front of it, and on a clear day, you can spot the Big Buddha in Phuket island.
Eat and drink at the beachfront restaurants/ bars
Next to Loh Jark Pier is the Vibe sand white, and KohYaoyai White House restaurants and bars. These places serve traditional Thai food, drink, and provide sunbeds and umbrellas for their customers.
You can have cold beers, smoothies, fresh coconut water, and seafood meals on the beach with the sea views. The sunbeds and umbrellas are usually included in the drinks and foods in most places.
Additionally, there are several small street food stalls, shops, and massage places near the road to Loh Jark pier.
Taking photos from Loh Jark Pier
It’s good to check out Loh Jark Pier for a leisure walk and views of the whole beach from two sides from the pier. The pier is a concrete pier, so you can drive a scooter on it for a quick look.
Visit Ao Muong Beach
Ao Muong Beach is a lovely beach located 7 minutes drive south of Jark Beach. The beach is accessible from the main road via a small sandy path. It has a serene atmosphere with only one small restaurant on the beach. There are natural shades and some sunbeds from the beachfront restaurant.
The beach is a great spot for swimming and snorkeling. Great beach for snorkeling. You can see lots of fish and coral. Best to visit at high tide.
Where to stay in Loh Jark Beach: Best Hotels
There are no accommodations directly on Loh Jark Beach, but you can find some hotels and guest houses located 500m further from the beach. There is also a popular resort called Elixir Resort Koh Yao Yai located just on the bay just south of Loh Jark Bay.
There are several local restaurants, shops, and dive centers at the intersection with the island’s main road and the road to the beach. It’s best to rent a scooter when staying in Loh Jark if you want to explore other parts of Yao Yai island.
Best Hotels in and near Loh Jark Beach:
Banhalawee
This family-run hotel is located near Loh Jark Beach, offering comfortable rooms, and natural surroundings. If you want something budget-friendly and simple to stay near the beach, this is a good choice. It’s around a 30 minutes drive from the island’s main pier, Chong Lard, and you can rent a scooter at the hotel to explore the island.
Patcharin Homestay
This homestay offers a spacious bungalow with terraces, hot showers, as well as fans and air-conditioning. The owner can help organise renting a scooter and tours for you. I recommend tours to Hong island or Jame Bonds island. It’s very well worth it.
Elixir Resort Koh Yao Yai
This 4-star resort occupied a large section of Bo Le Bay, located south of Loh Jark Beach. The resort has beautiful grounds packed with palm trees and flowering plants.
You can have direct access to the clean beach, or swim at the resort’s outdoor pool. If you want a remote atmosphere, and relaxation, this is a good choice.
Bussarin Mansion Koh Yao Yai
This hotel is located along the island’s main road between Ao Muong Beach and Loh Jark Beach. It offers good-sized rooms with easy distance to several local restaurants and shops. There are basic facilities inside the room such as a fridge, a kettle, and a good AC system.
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So there you have it, a brief introduction to Loh Jark Beach of Koh Yao Yai. I recommend putting it in the list of places to visit on Koh Yao Yai when you are driving around the island on the scooter.