Circle Inn Ao Nam Mao

The hotel is quite new. The bed was great, and the sheets, blankets, and pillows were very good—new and clean. My only regret is that the bathroom door seemed difficult to lock. Also, the bathroom should really have a separate wet area or a partition, because when you shower, water splashes all over the toilet, making everything wet. The view from the back window was just rooftops. We stayed on the second floor, and there's no elevator, so if you have luggage, you'll have to carry it up. Most importantly, if you're Thai and have a car, there's no parking available; you'll have to risk parking on the main road. The upside is there's a 7-Eleven right across the street, and in the mornings, they offer bread in the lobby. 🥰🥰

This hotel is budget-friendly yet functional. The rooms are clean and quite spacious. It's also a short walk from the pier, which is convenient for getting to Railay Beach.

The day before our arrival, the hotel manager informed us that they had made a mistake and couldn't accommodate us. Instead, they offered us another hotel and complimentary breakfast as compensation. The alternative hotel was called Ancora Y&W Hotel. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the alternative hotel: the room was tiny with no space to move around, the furniture was worn out, and the breakfasts were meager. On top of that, we were given a room with one bed instead of two, and we had to argue to even get a second blanket. I cannot recommend this hotel; we were very disappointed with the experience. The only upside was the beautiful view from the shared balcony.

The room was comfortable, but they only provided large bath towels. The lobby has a good selection of board games, a snack bar, and drinking water. There's also free toast available in the mornings. It's a great value for the price, highly recommended!

The hotel isn't in the liveliest area, but it's directly across from a 7-Eleven, and a mini-Big C is a bit further down. There are cafes around, though I didn't find any particularly good ones 😬. The pier is close by, but the beach is only accessible at Ao Nang. There's scooter parking downstairs. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and check-in was quick. The room is small but perfectly adequate, with a fridge, TV, wardrobe, and bed. Hot water is available at reception (along with tea, coffee, bananas, and cookies). They provide two 0.5L bottles of water daily. The water supply is stable, and the hot water comes from an instant heater. There's also a balcony with a table, which is nice for relaxing. The air conditioning is super powerful – I set it to 27°C and still froze! 😂 Housekeeping is daily. For its price point, it's pretty good. However, it would be boring without your own transport.