I just returned yesterday! I found this hotel while in Bangkok by just surfing the internet and looking for 4 or 5 star properties. I was extremely nervous about this last minute planning but breathed a huge sigh of relief once I arrived!! I was greeted by name as I got out of my taxi and given a cold fuit juice, orchid lei and cold washcloth. I was also lucky enough to be upgraded (free) from a seaview room to a pond view. Although the views from the seaview rooms up on the hill are better, as other reviewers said, it's a bit of a hike. The pond view overlooks the gorgeous grounds and is right behind the pool essentially. I can't say enough about how beautiful this hotel, pool and grounds are. The pool is amazing, infinity edge overlooking the Andaman Sea. Other reviewers are correct, you can't reall swim right off the beach here, but you'll see if you go, it doesn't matter one bit.
The food is delicious, but not as inexpensive as in Bangkok or off the resort, but I don't think the prices are outrageous. I think I paid around $7 for a big plate of pad thai for lunch. Beer is maybe $4 at the pool bar.
The spa is wonderful too. I booked a 60 minute thai massage. It was fantastic and cost about $30. The hotel can also book scuba and snorkeling excursions which are also reasonable priced, maybe $50 for a day including lunch. Unfortunately, I didn't have the time to go on one.
Overall I would highly recommend this resort. The only drawback might be that it's a long way to get there. I spent about 3 hours in the car coming form Krabi airport (long delay at one of the ferries) and about 2 hours on the way back (took the speedboat, which they didn't offer as an option on the way down). But I suppose if you've come all the way to Thailand, you understand the time it takes to travel to wonderful places.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun