Guest User
November 16, 2024
This is a small, extreme friendly, full of character, beautiful hotel. Built up a steep hillside in dense rain forest, this isn’t all about a panoramic view from every room, it’s about atmosphere. Our room was a large villa suite up the hill and we couldn’t see the sea (though we faced it), but we were high in trees and it was a sanctuary. To keep the tropical vegetation as it is, not clear it to make space, is a choice the owners clearly made, and is a great one. The walk back to the room each night through the gorgeously lit forest, across raised bridges and walkways, was a highlight. Down at sea level it IS about view. There is a large pool, bar and restaurant, with a pond too. Orchids in trees. Lots of sunbeds, both on beach and by pool. This is the nicest stretch of the whole beach - uninterrupted sand whereas it gets rocky further along. The sea is perfect for swimming. Breakfasts are great, lots of choice, and evening meals are good too, served at tables on the beach. We actually had many meals next door at the Bamboo beach restaurant, which served (among other things) AMAZING Thai curries. Staff are so friendly in the hotel. Happy hour is a treat. The shops and more bars are a 10 minute walk along the road. Good supermarket. Cut left (at the supermarket) to access the beach and walk back that way. A superb 5 night stay to end two weeks in Thailand. Highly recommend.