beautiful location, close to national park

We enjoyed our stay at Khao Sok rainforest resort. I think your choice of room is crucial here as the riverview rooms overlook a smaller river which does resemble a canal and rooms are lined up close together. We did want a riverside room but on closer inspection on the website the mountainside rooms overlook the Sok river and are absolutely wonderful, although further away from reception area. We had torrential rain while there and were able to watch the river change dramatically which was fantastic. Bordering the national park - we could see our room from the walktrail to waterfalls one and two - the forest surrounding our room was amazing. The room was comfortable with aircon and hot water. No room safe or resort safe but staff are very aware of movements on the grounds. No kettle but I would get hot water in a thermos. The resort itself is a rather casual affair; you need to ask for the room to be cleaned, clean towels, daily water etc but all was provided. The tour guide was very knowledgable and we enjoyed our trip to the dam although we were persuaded to go on a very rainy day which made it a bit more of an 'extreme' adventure and the trip home in a songtaw after a very long day was really too much - we could only think they didnt want us messing up the minivan as we were dripping wet. Nevertheless we visited the guides home afterwards and were treated to coconuts and rambutan and a taste of suburban living thai style which was a bonus, particularly for the young german couple we were with. What I would say is dont get talked into what you dont feel right doing - there are plenty of tour companies in the village, so you have bargaining power as well. The village itself is really lovely and the resort is central in this so a good position from which to explore.