amazing hotel, yards from the tropical beach
We stayed in this resort on the dates specified above. It was indubitably the highlight of our say in Thailand. On top of the features listed above there are other aspects of the resort that deserve superlative praise.
The location on a beach called Thong Nai Pan must be one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Although secluded, however, I was sorry to see the backpackers favourite, the legendary Star hut close to be replaced by a new four star resort the Buri Rasa so the resort is becoming slightly less secluded. We did manage one last sad meal at the Star Hut however. Do not panic though,I beleieve this institution is moving not far from its original location in Thong Nai Pan to more inside the village.
A lot of reviews bemoan the lack of night life at this location. Sure, the beach cafes close at 09.30pm til 10.00 pm, but until then you can eat at the excellent and reasoanbly priced Luna lounge, or dine at the similary economical Italian themed,"Better than Sex, sometimes open till 11.00pm. Then later you can chill at several of the bars behind the beach in the village itself. Due to the brevity of our stay we did not manage to eat dinner in the hotel although we spoke to another couple, staying in the nearby Sanithya who had ate at the Rasananda for five or six nights out of a seven night stay and swore by the food and service. In short if you like an idyllic beach holiday with warm tropical seas and a laid back vibe go!
คะแนน : 10 / 10
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