Bangbaobeach Resort

Everything was superb! We received a really warm welcome upon arrival. A big shout out to Tena! They communicate in both Thai and English. My English isn't conversational, so I used my phone. But honestly, even if you don't understand, the locals are so friendly they'll pull out a phrasebook and explain everything to you. The place is clearly well-maintained. Every day, staff are out with rakes, cleaning the beach and grounds of fallen leaves, and planting new things. The beach is simply wonderful, with soft sand and natural shade from the trees. Regarding getting into the sea – you'll need aqua shoes! (In some spots, the reef has rather unpleasant sharp stones.) But this is a minor drawback, as the sheer beauty of the nature here completely outweighs it. The bungalow we rented was actually quite good – a large double bed, plus both air conditioning and a fan, and a fridge. The local restaurant, just a 1-minute walk away, has magical cuisine. It's really nice that you can order dishes not on the menu – they'll make it for you. On the 10th day of my vacation, I really craved boiled potatoes – and they made them! There's a waterfall about a 30-40 minute walk into the jungle. Also, about 30-40 minutes from the resort, there's the famous abandoned liner, though nothing much is left except the lower decks – it was dismantled a year ago. But for fans of abandoned places, it's still worth a look. The fishing village is not far – a 20-minute walk – where you'll find a pier, more restaurants, and a 7/11 (can't live without it!). Local tuk-tuks have QR codes on their doors to contact the driver via Telegram – 50 baht per person to Bang Bao if you don't want to walk. Not far, about a 10-minute drive towards Bang Bao, there's a transfer service to neighboring islands and also to Bangkok (which is important if you don't want to return to bustling Pattaya after this island and prefer to head straight to the airport). And laundry was no problem either – you drop off your clothes at reception, and the next day you get them back clean and in a sealed package.

Private beach, quiet and peaceful. There is a massage service on the beach. The massage is very good. However, there is no restaurant in the resort. However, there is a shop on the beach. To get to the resort, it is located at the end of the island.

The hotel is located right on the beach. It's a 5-minute walk from the bridge. That's why the hotel offers luggage delivery: guests come to reception, and then a staff member on a motorbike and sidecar brings their luggage. The staff is very friendly. You step out of your bungalow, and the sea is just a few steps away. Sun loungers are assigned to each bungalow. This year, the sea was a bit cloudy, and there were some nippy midges in the evening. There's a cafe nearby where you can have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A 10-minute walk away is a Thai shop with an awning with reasonable prices. You can take a tuktuk to Bangbao Pier.

A beautiful beach unfolds as soon as you open the door. The beach and surrounding scenery are beautiful, but there are not many customers. When I entered the room, something happened. They told me to pay extra because the room price was wrongly raised. I was asked to pay an additional fee in addition to the deposit of 1000 baht. I paid the total cost of 1510 baht on Trip.com and received a reservation confirmation. After arguing about canceling my room, I ended up being able to check in without an additional charge, but I felt quite bad. The air conditioner is not cool, and there is no refrigerator in the room. You must use the shared refrigerator at the reception.