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GregInBKK
Bangkok, Thailand

family paradise

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Jul 31, 2013
Just finishing a 2 weeks trip in Thailand. We 've visited Dolphin bay resort during our journey from BKK to Phuket. The resort is not in Hua-Hin but 40 kilometers south . It is a very calm bay ( different athmosphere from Phuket beaches ! ) and it was perfect after 3 days in Bangkok. The resort is very clean and the staff very good with kids. The restaurant is offering a great selection of dishes for kids and the prices are very reasonables. We rented bikes from the hotel and explored the area and discovered some little locals restaurants, tasty and relax. another day we tried the paddle board, the beach is very safe and it is perfect for beginners. We had 2 connected rooms but on the last day I asked the manager to show me the 2 bedrooms suit and I may booked it next year !??!!! great for family as you have a kitchenette, a living room and a large terrace/balcony : little bit more expensive but worthy.
Date of stay: July 2013
Trip type: Traveled with family
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Reviewed July 30, 2013 via mobile

The location is good but the management isn't friendly unless you speak French.If you are French they will greet you everyday if you aren't the y will literally ignore you. The deep pool was dirty for more than a week until someone wrote about it on tripadvisor. When I complained about it she ignored me.
While I was there other guests had the same feelings about the owners and their reviews are coming soon.

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Reviewed July 29, 2013

Owned and run by a French couple, this a a very family oriented resort with lot of focus on young kids. Lots of facilities for the juniors, garden with play areas that include slides, sandpits, swings, a room full of toys and a television with kids channels and programming. There are 2 large pools parallel and next too each other, one exclusively for kids with a water slide. Rooms are average, do not expect luxury here. However, very clean and well maintained with basic amenities and a well stocked mini bar with juices, sodas and beers. Wi-Fi is free only in the main lobby area next to the restaurant and there is no access to Wi-Fi in the rooms. There are a couple of computers in the lobby area connected to the internet for general use and free of cost.

There is just one restaurant serving all meals here. The breakfast spread is routine with egg station and choice of cereal, fruit and bread besides local fare of rice, sausages etc. The a-la-carte menu is quite diverse and the food is pretty decent ranging from continental to Thai cuisines. The live barbecue station that is setup for dinner is very good with fresh catch, specially the shrimp. Food is priced quite reasonably. The service is great, people do take care of your needs and specially the waiters are quite well trained. They do some decent cocktails as well, watch out for the daily specials - they are quite nice and very reasonably priced. They do a decent job of recommending local cuisine outside of the resort as well.

There's a lot of activity to be done, it's a great area for cycling and outdoors kind of activity. You can rent out bicycles from the resort at THB 50 for 4 hours, although I must admit the one I rented gave me a pain in the backside :) ... they aren't the most well maintained. But there are a few rental shops by the beach where you can rent out bicycles and scooters. The beach where this resort is located isn't exactly spectacular, however it is clean. You can probably only venture into the water during high tide. However if you explore the area you may stumble upon some virgin beaches. There are a few cave and rock formations in the area too which are worthwhile exploring - the one I climbed to was the Phraya Nakhon Cave and its absolutely stunning in its natural formations and beauty. Be warned, the climb is really steep and physically demanding and requires a certain degree of physical fitness.

Date of stay: July 2013
  • Trip type: Traveled with friends
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3  Thank AKS0817
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Reviewed July 23, 2013

Located near the center of Dolphin Bay, Sam Loi Yot, this is a great place for families, but don't go there as a romantic getaway. The pool area is great, with a water slide, kid friendly pool and a separate pool (that can be used for swimming at times). The play ground is also very good, safe and fun for the kids. The area is green, trimmed and pleasant.

The rooms are nice, clean and well-maintained. The bungalows are currently being renovated (and this was done exclusively when we were not around - nice), but our was in pretty good condition never-the-less.

The breakfast buffet is good, prices are reasonable. The dining place is right by the pool, which allows you to sit and enjoy its services, while keeping an eye on the kids or just using it as a resting place while playing in the pool.The service was very nice and helpful.

The only two let downs are 1) the beach is not great for swimming and 2) the pool water was not directly murky, but foggy. Since the pool part of the main attraction (for my kids) I would recommend an upgrade to the filter/pump-system.

Room tip: Get a bungalow, the apartment rooms on the right-side can have some noise from scooters driving by in the morning
Date of stay: July 2013
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Reviewed July 23, 2013

Perfect for a short break. Enough kids aroudn to keep your kids busy! You can relax, enjoy the spa or join the kids. Great food menu for kids and adults! a number of activities to do - from renting bicycle or motor bikes to watching movies.
You may find it a bit noisy with kids around, but its great when they are busy with their own stuff and thats what this place ensures!
Beach is calm , not great for swim but decent if you like one!
Definate worth more visits
Cautin - Not in Hua Hin , but at Pranburi - I hope Trip Advisor can rectifiy that !

Date of stay: July 2013
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3  Thank YTabs
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Reviewed July 9, 2013

We spent 9 nights in the 2-BR apartment next to the massage room. We have three kids under age 5, and we were able to relax and enjoy being there. My husband and I got massages and enjoyed frozen drinks, while the kids liked the playground and quiet beach. We all spent a lot of time in the two wonderful pools directly next to the restaurant. Being there is just effortless--the resort can handle any need you have, and you can just enjoy your time together as a family. I wasn't sure about returning to the same spot, when there are so many other places we haven't seen, but my husband was right. We love this place and are likely to return in years to come.

Room tip: The 2 bedroom apartments are definitely the best choice. The rooms are separated by a fairly large living room, so you can actually have some privacy from your kids! There's also a small kitchenette but we never used ours. The resort's restaurant is great and there are several other restaurants nearby.
Date of stay: June 2013
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3  Thank Lauren M
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