500Rai Floating Resort

Surrounded by the jungle and mountains of Khao Sok National Park, this laid-back resort, accessible only by boat from the Ratchaprapha Marina, floats on the Ratchaprapha Dam. Featuring bamboo walls, the TV-free accommodations range from casual rooms to homey cottages with living rooms, balconies and whirlpool tubs. All have air-conditioning and sleeping lofts, as well as private docks with kayaks and life jackets.Parking and breakfast are included. There's also an open-air lounge, and an outdoor pool with sunloungers. Meals are served in-room or in a restaurant that has a bar. Nature, hiking and wildlife-watching tours are available.