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Evany Chang -
2 weeks ago
Unfortunately four stars is being generous. We stayed for a little under a week in a beach front villa.
Getting there: As reaching Koh Phangan requires a ferry, you can either pay high prices on arrival for taxi transfer, or pre-arrange with the hotel. In either case, there is no ride-share on the island so you will pay above average prices. We decided to pre-arrange with this "resort", however, and there was confusion which may have stemmed from language barriers. It is also off the beaten path, so if you are renting a car, be careful with your tires.
The room: As mentioned, we stayed in a beachfront villa, second floor (there are only two floors). The room was spacious, with a balcony that faces the ocean. Keep in mind the upper floor bathrooms is open air. However, the room was very clearly dusty and I had to wipe all the surfaces I was going to use. The walls are thin and screaming children on the beach will be a constant companion.
The service: I didn't interact with the staff too often. The only strange thing I encountered was that there is supposed to be a breakfast buffet, but when I arrived, they said they didn't have enough guests to warrant that set up, so I was redirected to their beach Cafe where I could order a simple breakfast.
The beach: The tide is low in the mornings, so you can't go for morning swims, but it is a relatively private beach.
All in all, I wouldn't call this a resort, by any stretch. It's nice, that's about it.