We were a bit nervous when we arrived at Krabi Bus Station. We had asked the hotel to pick us up for the transfer but I had not heard back despite a number of emails. The time came and went to be picked up and there was no sign of anyone from the hotel. The cost of their transfer was 1200THB. At 1.10 we gave up waiting. We got a taxi to the pier for 300THB. We caught a longtail ferry boat across for 120THB and then a tuk-tuk to the resort for 200THB. It was a lovely journey across the island and at 620THB in total nearly half what the resort charges. We arrived at Reception where the staff took our luggage to take to our bungalow, handed us cold coconut milk drinks and took our passports while we sat and relaxed to check us in. We were walked to our bungalow- No 307 which we had booked for 3 nights. It was large, thatched and on stilts. The wonderful tropical gardens surrounded it. It was well equipped and totally lived up to our expectations. Minor criticisms: there was only one lounger on the balcony for two of us, we didn't have the advertised minibar, USB charger, Bluetooth speaker or radio. None of that affected our time there. There was a lovely infinity pool to lounge around and drinks were served there. A few tiles needed replacing and the jacuzzi wasn't operating. We had breakfast and other meals at the open sided restaurant. We chose a table overlooking the pond where staff came and fed the fish- giving food to my wife so she could feed them. The staff were friendly and a credit to the hotel. Breakfast was good with an egg station . Improvements: I would have liked freshly squeezed orange juice and some fresh bread rolls. We ate there in the evening and our meals were excellent. We enjoyed the Happy Hour for Chang beer! We saw the bikes and kayaks which looked good but we didn't have time to use them. There were lovely views to sea and the place was beautifully lit at night. We went there to relax and chill out and it was perfect for that. We went back to Krabi by tuk-tuk, longtail ferry and taxi. It was only after we had sat down that we realised we'd left a bag in the taxi- one with our passport and paperwork so quite important. We rang reception at the Resort, they contacted the taxi driver and he returned with the bag- all intact of course. Full marks to the Islanda Hideaway Resort!
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