The hotel was very responsive to emails and queries before my stay. It’s off the beaten track, which was exactly what I wanted for a more authentic, less touristy experience. Getting there takes some time — a short flight to Trat (or a 4-plus-hour drive), followed by a 45-minute transfer from Trat Airport to the pier, an hour-long boat crossing, and then a further 30-minute drive to the resort, with drop-offs along the way. The island itself is peaceful, with only a few small hotels and roadside restaurants — perfect for unwinding. The resort sits on a narrow beachfront plot in a small bay, with three villas just metres from the sand and sea. My room was large and airy, with windows on three sides, blackout and net curtains, an armchair, and a daybed inside. Outside were two loungers, two chairs, a table, and a useful awning for shade. The bed was wonderfully comfortable with two reading lights, though there were no power sockets nearby. The TV was internet-based and didn’t turn on during my stay. The air-conditioning worked very effectively in combination with a ceiling fan, and the small fridge was silent. There was a large sink area, a separate toilet with a wobbly seat, and a nice shower with a bench and clothes-drying area. Both the toilet and shower had slatted windows with mosquito nets, so they were warmer than the bedroom. Power sockets were limited — one near the vanity unit and another by the sink. Despite using repellent and keeping covered, I was still bitten quite a lot — the mosquitoes seemed able to bite through light clothing. Breakfast was extensive, with Thai and Western options, yogurt, croissants, bread, toast, and an egg station, plus a slow coffee machine using fresh milk — a welcome change from the UHT milk I’d had elsewhere, though coffee cups were tiny. The restaurant food overall was tasty with a wide selection. Staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and obliging. There was some light construction work on the first floor of the restaurant building — not constant, but occasionally distracting. The Wi-Fi was generally good, with only brief interruptions. Overall, a beautiful and peaceful resort with warm, attentive staff — ideal for relaxing and disconnecting from the world for a few days. The sea was calm & shallow & sandy underfoot with no rocks, sea **** or sea urchins.
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