Around the small village at the main entrance of Khao Sok National Park lie the jungle lodges: treehouses and cottages on the Sok River, with limestone cliffs as a backdrop and the rainforest literally in the back garden. We stayed there ourselves and were woken by gibbons in the morning; that alone is worth the stay. These are the 5 best jungle lodges.
Tip: This article is part of our larger guide to Hotels in Khao Sok. Read that guide too to choose between the jungle and a floating hotel on the lake!
Why stay near the village?
The lodges near the village are the practical side of Khao Sok: you are within walking distance of the park entrance, the hiking trails and the restaurants, and all excursions (canoeing, trekking, night safari, the lake tour) pick you up here. At the same time you sleep in the middle of nature; the river, the cliffs and the jungle begin where your terrace ends. For a first visit this is the logical base, even if you then spend a night on the lake.
Compare the best jungle lodges in Khao Sok
| Lodge | Segment | Location | Unique feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khaosok Boutique Camps | Luxury | Edge of the park | Luxury safari tents and villas with pool and panoramic cliff views |
| Our Jungle House | Upper mid-range | By the river beneath a cliff | The classic treehouses of Khao Sok |
| The Cliff & River Jungle Resort | Upper mid-range | Outside the village, by the river | Spectacular cliff face above the resort, pool |
| Anurak Community Lodge | Mid-range | Green valley near the park | Eco-lodge with a strong community focus |
| Khao Sok Riverside Cottages | Mid-range | By the river near the village | Wooden cottages with river terrace, sharp prices |
Khaosok Boutique Camps
Khaosok Boutique Camps is the luxurious standout among the jungle lodges: spacious safari tents and villas at the edge of the park, with air conditioning, a private pool and an open restaurant with panoramic views of the limestone cliffs. Less rustic than the other lodges on this list, but if you would rather recover by a pool after a day of trekking and canoeing, you are in good hands here.
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Our Jungle House
Our Jungle House is the place where treehouse sleeping in Khao Sok became big: wooden treehouses and bungalows in a stretch of forest by the river, right beneath an impressive limestone cliff. At night you hear the jungle through the open windows; by day you are at the park entrance within five minutes. Rustic, but exactly as you hope it will be.
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The Cliff & River Jungle Resort
The Cliff & River lies just outside the village, and the name sums it up: the resort sits between the Sok River and an enormous cliff face that turns golden in the afternoon sun. With a swimming pool, neat cottages and a restaurant with a view, this is the most comfortable mid-range option in the area. Your own transport or the resort’s shuttle is handy for getting to the village.
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Anurak Community Lodge
Anurak sits in a green valley near the park and does things a little differently: an eco-lodge that explicitly works with the local community, from the kitchen to the guides. The lodge has been awarded several times for its sustainable approach. If you want to travel consciously without giving up comfort, this is the right place.
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Khao Sok Riverside Cottages
Riverside Cottages is the best value-for-money choice by the river: wooden cottages with a terrace above the water, hammocks, and the sounds of the jungle all around. From your terrace you may, with luck, see macaques on the far side. Simple, atmospheric and within walking distance of the village.
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Frequently asked questions about jungle lodges in Khao Sok
Are the treehouses safe and comfortable?
Yes: the treehouses of the established lodges are solidly built, with mosquito nets and often a private bathroom. Do expect simplicity: wood, screens and jungle sounds come with the territory. If you want more comfort, choose a cottage or a tented camp.
Do you hear a lot of the jungle at night?
Certainly, and that is half the experience: cicadas, frogs, and toward sunrise the call of gibbons in the distance. Light sleepers should bring earplugs; we would not want to miss the sound.
Can I easily get to the lake from a jungle lodge?
Yes. All the lodges and agencies in the village sell the day tour and two-day trip to Cheow Lan Lake, including transfer to the pier (about 50 minutes to an hour’s drive). If you want to sleep on the lake, take a look at our guide to floating hotels on Cheow Lan Lake.
Conclusion
The jungle lodges near the village are the ideal base for your stay in Khao Sok: nature all around you, excursions at your door and in the evening a little restaurant within walking distance. Choose Khaosok Boutique Camps for the complete safari feeling, Our Jungle House for the classic treehouse, or one of the riverside cottages to sleep affordably in the middle of the rainforest.
