Toh Ko Beach Resort felt like our very own bit of paradise.
Arriving from the madness that is Koh Phi Phi harbour - by long boat, we simply couldn't remove the beaming grins from our faces as we approached the beach and were warmly welcomed by the owner.
On a cheapie backpacking three week holiday, this was near the last leg of our tour of Thailand, and we were only booked in to stay for two nights - planning to head to Koh Lanta afterwards. But, we were so impressed by our beach front bungalow, the beach, the bar & restaurant and feel of the place, we booked an additional three nights (5 in total).
The bungalows are basic, but you really do have everything you need. With a hammock chairs and table on the veranda - overlooking the sea, a clean room with double bed and mozzie net and hot water and electricity 6pm - 7am. We really didn't need anymore.
The resort puts on boat trips to neighbouring islands - Koh Phi Phi Ley ('The Beach') Mosquito Island, and Bamboo Island. They also hire out snorkels and fins so you can do plenty of snorkelling at the resort itself.
The beach is lovely, and although has it's fair share of little crabs - they're scared of you - so run away very quickly!
In the day time, you can either pay 100bt and get the resort's longboat to Phi Phi town, or trek the one hour it takes on foot through the jungle. This isn't for the faint hearted, the trek is very steep...and hairy at times - we saw a big family of BIG monkeys - right in our path! But I have to say, the view at the top of the hill - known as 'viewpoint' is spectacular - and looks out over all of Phi Phi.
In the evening, unless you fancy venturing into Koh Phi Phi (a one hour jungle walk in the dark or a premium night fare on a longboat) you can hangout in the resort restaurant which serves fantastic thai food and cheap cocktails and beer. We did this every night, and loved it.
We were recommended this place by a work colleague, and now I couldn't recommend it enough. Specifically, I think couples, small groups of friends and back packers would enjoy it here. It's a little rough and ready, but not too extreme basic!