The hotel itself is far from the city center, which is great for peace and quiet with fewer people. However, the downside is inconvenient transportation; it's tough to hail a cab if you want to go shopping or dining. Essentially, you're disconnected from seafood markets and large shopping malls.
1. First, let's talk about breakfast. It's a buffet, but you can also order from a QR code on the table. The variety is good, with different rice and noodle dishes. Every meal I had was excellent, and for me, it really suited my Chinese palate.
2. Although not mentioned during booking, the front desk proactively informed us upon check-in that we had a 1,000 Thai Baht credit per night, which could be used for food and drinks. This felt like a really good deal.
3. The staff at the front desk and breakfast restaurant were wonderful. Whether checking in, having breakfast, or checking out, someone always greeted us and offered assistance. There was also a young, tall, and slim security guard who smiled warmly every time we crossed the road, which left a lasting impression.
4. Although the hotel has its own beach, the water conditions are pretty mediocre. The color isn't very blue and it's a bit murky. It might be a windy spot because there were waves all day, so swimming was pretty much out of the question. Also, perhaps due to it being the off-season, while the lounge chairs were out, the umbrellas weren't opened proactively, so my initial idea of 'lying on the beach' quickly evaporated.
5. The rooms themselves are spacious, and each villa has a private pool with excellent privacy. This might be why the hotel's only public large pool was almost always empty.
6. There are many trees in the villa area, so the ecosystem is thriving. We saw squirrels outside, geckos on the outer walls and indoor ceilings, and even a cockroach inside.
7. There were quite a lot of mosquitoes throughout the resort. Although the hotel sprays twice a week, the effect seems short-lived. We got bitten pretty much everywhere, even indoors. Also, during dinner, we often saw flies on the food, which really spoiled the experience. I had planned to sunbathe and relax outside or on the beach, but with so many mosquitoes, I had to retreat indoors to the air conditioning, which was a shame.
8. Dinner was decent. The waitstaff would hand you an iPad to order, and the menu was quite extensive, but the quality control was very inconsistent; sometimes the food was good, other times it was terrible. I recommend the fried chicken and fries.
9. The lighting in the room was extremely dim! I really disliked this. By nightfall, it felt like I couldn't see anything.
10. There were hardly any power outlets in the room, and the few that existed were far from the bed.
11. Overall, while the hotel's public area facilities were a bit lacking, the service and other soft amenities were good and compensated for it. If you don't have high demands for dining and aren't looking to go shopping, but just want a very quiet place to relax, then I would recommend this hotel. If you want to occasionally go out and explore, I'd suggest looking at hotels in the city center, as transportation would be more convenient.
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