The tranquility, romance and kindness of the resort really blew my wife and I away. The rooms with their adjacent jacuzzi's, the sky room for the spa treatments, the genuine kindness of the staff and the great food made those 4 days splendid. We went to Hua Hin for 1 evening, but were very happy to get back to Aleenta. Read more about it on my blogs:
http://hhvo.wordpress.com/2008/06/14/a-perfect-start-of-our-dream-honeymoon-hua-hin-thailand/
http://hhvo.wordpress.com/2008/06/15/romantic-relaxation-at-aleenta-to-end-with-the-best-barbecue-ever/

My husband and I had just spent two weeks traveling through the giant shopping mall that is Hong Kong, Bangkok (hot, congested, polluted and confusing) and Chiang Mai in the north. Now it's not that we didn't love every moment of our travels and didn't stay in some lovely places, but we were ready for a change of pace.

Aleenta was a little piece of paradise. It's run by two Canadians who were born to do this. They are personally related to the staff and every guest and it shows.

We were greeted with a fruit juice cocktail and brought to our beautiful room that opened onto a white sand beach. The room was immaculate, carefully designed and perfectly appointed with every amenity you could imagine: pajamas, robes, slippers, wireless access, books to read, programmed iPod, beach bag, t-shirt, etc., etc. The shower opened to the sky. Someone was thinking.

The location is secluded, romantic, beautiful. The staff is pleasant, laid back and willing to do whatever it takes to meet your needs, including breakfast on the veranda, cooking lessons with the executive chef, full spa services, bicycles or jet skis or motorbikes or whatever brought to you upon request, rides into Hua Hin or all the way to Bangkok.

We only wished we had allotted more time for this leg of our journey.

Now, if you are someone like a previous poster who wants to be on the go all this time, this is not the place for you. This was more like -- breakfast on the veranda; inhale, settle down to look at the Bay of Thailand; walk on the beach; lunch; look at the Bay of Thailand, exhale, get massages, drinks, dinner, watch the moonrise.

We are already thinking about where we want to visit next in Asia. We hope to take at least three weeks next year so we can end our trip with a full week at Aleenta.

What can I say about our stay at the Aleenta Resort? From the moment we arrived until the (Sad) moment we left, the resort, the setting and the staff contributed to one of the best holiday experiences we have ever had. Everything about this hotel has chill out and relaxation written all over it, if you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then head to this resort, I promise you will not be disappointed. Then again if you’re looking for a lively resort then pass the Aleenta by as the emphasis is definitely on relaxation. We were in one of the lovely Palm Pool Suites and when you have the sea literally 10 meters from your bed it makes for a special setting indeed. The room itself has everything you would expect from a top class resort and the private plunge pools provide a great way to cool down if the sun gets too much for you. The Spa is amazing and offers every treatment you can imagine with the spa staff taking an honest interest in your well being and health. Not to be outdone, the rest of the resort staff are first class and give you the space you seek while still catering for your every need. With an excellent restaurant offering a wide choice of local and international cusine (With special menu’s on a daily basis), there is enough variety there to keep everyone happy. Myself and my girlfriend were truly saddened to leave Aleenta behind, but one thing is for sure, we will be returning.

Our second visit and simply the best small boutique hotel we have experienced. Don't expect to be doing much...this is the perfect place to relax and do nothing. The final touches, staff and food are something else....a no television policy, Ipod's and Bose docking system in rooms, canapes to your door at 6pm, a turn down service with fragrant oils burning upon your return in the evening , 15 rooms only, no children in main hotel ( seperate wing for families), a deserted beach and the friendliest locals. A wonderful fusion menu or tell chef Rose what you would like cooked ....with vegetables and herbs fresh from the Hotel's own organic garden . Staff with big cheesy smiles and time to talk and teach you Thai. A free internet service,, IF that's what you really want or take your own lap top and have free wi-fi available (Sad if you spend your time doing this..but hey that's your choice)....simply cannot be faulted.