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The Sanctuary Island Resort

Had Tien Bay, Koh Phangan, Thailand
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Ranked #21 of 91 hotels in Koh Phangan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Haarlem
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

For the last 4 weeks I have been re-thinking my stay at Sanctuary. And I really have some mixed feelings. My main reason to come was to do a 5.5 day detox/fasting. And I have to say the detox was very effective and worth all my time and energy. I was very happy with the 10.30 am Yoga sessions and... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013 via mobile

Well, I am still currently at The Sanctuary. I am on day 5 of my 7 days cleanse. This is my second trip here in 4 years and the place is still magical. I suffer terribly with a low immune system and the cleanse here is the only thing that has ever helped. Moon, the wonderful man who runs the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013 via mobile

After my 6th visit of The Sanctuary my husband and me decided to have our wedding ceremony there- and it was a dream come true! The manager Tasha made organizing everything so easy and wrote apprx 100 emails to make everything just as perfect as it was! Michael, the other manager was always around, supporting and helping us in every... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 via mobile

When on vacation I prefer air conditioning, a nice pool, and a menu with meat on it. I'm not huge into yoga and I think liquid-based cleanse diets are fads and hokey. This resort just wasn't for me. The people there are largely self-interested, on their various self-journey to wherever. Not a very social place... most people in the evening... More

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SanctuaryThailand, Guest Relations Manager at The Sanctuary Island Resort, responded to this review
May 22, 2013

I must confess that I get upset when I read poor reviews of The Sanctuary on this website. We take pride in doing a good job and making people happy. However, I am a great believer in the truth that you can't please all the people all the time, and people who like swimming pools, aircon and meat were definitely... More

ljubljana
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33 reviews 33 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I spent 8 days in the Sanctuary and have very interesting experience. The Sanctuary is a very complicated place. It has vast variety of accomodation, which is not very well explained on their web site. So, I am not giving excellent rating only because of presentation, as we have expected something else. This is not to say that we have... More

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SanctuaryThailand, Guest Relations Manager at The Sanctuary Island Resort, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

hi sergej, and thanks for your feedback, which made us smile. we do indeed have a vast and complicated array of accommodation: its enough to drive us all crazy! while on the one hand it means there is something for everyone, if you haven't been here already its very hard to imagine how it all works. we are currently working... More

Horsham, West Sussex
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013 via mobile

I fell in love with everything Koh Phanang had to offer and this beach on the east side of the island (Haad Tien to be exact) was the perfect getaway for paradise. The people are so friendly, it's not the cheapest on Thailand standards but well worth the extra money. The bungalows are relaxed and pretty. The food well don't... More

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Koh Phangan, Thailand
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

We went to see and experience the sanctuary for just a day and our experience lasted about 5 hours, of which 2 were because the food was taking so long. For some people this might be the ideal getaway, but we were clearly not those people. The only good thing was the choice of menu in the restaurant. Lots and... More

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SanctuaryThailand, Guest Relations Manager at The Sanctuary Island Resort, responded to this review
April 22, 2013

Hi and thanks for your review. For us this is indeed a very helpful review, for as you say, ‘for some people this might be the ideal getaway’, but we acknowledge we are not for everyone. Yes, there is some hugging and folk playing guitars – for the lovers of these things, we are a paradise! For those who prefer... More

Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

really good group of people at this resort. the staff is friendly (mike, nowlan, alicia, tasha, and the locals of course) and the crowd this place attracts is really unique. its not your typical "resort retreat", i would say its more a place to hang out and meet people. i wouldn't recommend the place to my parents per say, but... More

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Guangzhou
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

My husband and I spent 6 days at this resort and found the service very good and the staff, especially those at the Wellness Centre, very attentive to our needs and all went out of their way to assist with our detox programme. A great place to relax on the beach or in your hammock but with great options of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

My 2nd time here - the charm is gone a little. I wasn't here over the weekend before, so did not experience the nearby party that they warn you about. Granted, it's not super loud (although earplugs are supplied in all rooms), but you can hear the distinct pulse of the house/techno from every part of the resort - in... More

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SanctuaryThailand, Guest Relations Manager at The Sanctuary Island Resort, responded to this review
March 31, 2013

Oh my goodness, we'd all go mad if that was the case! The party in our bay begins around 11pm on Friday night and goes on till around midday on Saturday. There is another party from Saturday evening to Sunday morning, but that is on the next beach along and the noise does not travel to us. At Christmas and... More

 
 
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  • Air Con(5)
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Address: Had Tien Bay, Koh Phangan, Thailand
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Region: Thailand > Surat Thani Province > Koh Phangan
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Established in 1991 The Sanctuary is a unique beach front resort offering beautiful houses, comfortable bungalows and budget dorm beds & boasts a 300 + vegetarian and seafood menu & bakery. Offering a diverse Spa menu & Detox fasting center, day trips, Kayaking, snorkelling and our gym to encourage you out of your beach front hammock. An eclectic mix of guests ensures a special beach holiday. ... more   less 
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