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Jason Peterson
2008-05-10 until 2008-05-12 |
 Ao
Prao Resort
I love this place, even in the rainy season, which it definitely was. We
got a fantastic rate because it s the off-season and the hotel s pool was
closed for construction (who cares when you ve got the whole ocean to swim
in?) The only downer was that there was noticeably more trash on beach after
the tides. We saw none of this two years ago (though the sea was perfectly
calm then). I really love the little island and I hate to see become polluted.
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LAM Lai Yin
2008-05-03 until 2008-05-04 |
Baan Pae Cabana
A nice resort, room is cosy. Staff reacted to request promptly and were
helpful. It is a good experience living in a bunglaro rather than in a traditional
hotel. It gives a different feel.
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Petter Lindfors
2007-02-09 until 2007-02-13 |
 Hinsuai-Namsai
Resort Hotel
We stayed at the hotel a few days while looking for a house to buy in the
area. The location was good for the purpose and they have a clean pool area
with a wonderful view of the bay. The hotel is rather isolated and up a
steep hill so it is almost impossible to walk to other places you have to
use the hotel van. We got a enormous room with separate livingroom and bedroom.
The room wasn?t very clean and especially not the bathroom. We asked for
a babycot and they brought it but made the bed with only a sheet on the
wooden base so they don?t seem used to children at the hotel. The hotel
is manly used for different convents for Thai companies and organizations
this affects the breakfast, some days a big buffe other days a few thai
breakfast alternatives and one day served at the table. The restaurant should
be avoided!!! Expensive compared to the hotelrooms and adding the tax and
service charge. We also got food poisoning from one meal and had to spend
too much time in the not so clean bathroom. Thay also overcharge for taxiservice
to other places like Bangkok. So for a one or two day stop for business
the hotel is ok for the money but not for a vacation or longer stay and
you should have your transportations arranged from another place.
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Michael Freshwater
2006-12-27 until 2006-12-29 |
 Kanary
Bay Rayong
The hotel is ok, but be aware there is nothing near the hotel in the way
of restaurants etc. Also the hotel has a car you can book to take you to
nearby shopping centres etc, but the twice we used it we had to keep calling
the hotel to ask why we hadn t been picked up, the first time it was one
hour late and the second time we gave up waiting after 45 minutes and took
a local taxi back to the hotel.
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Xavier Bourdouleix
2008-04-18 until 2008-04-20 |
 Le
Vimarn Cottages and Spa
We normally stay on the opposite side of Ao Prau beach but we will keep
coming back to Le Vimarn. The rooms are beautifully decorated and the bedding
is so soft!! The pool itself is worth the extra money. Also, the little
extras like a DVD player in the room make the price worth it. Also, the
beach is much better at this end. The restaurant is quite pricey though
but it is not mandatory to eat there.
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DAWN LEWIS
2008-05-03 until 2008-05-06 |
 Malibu
Garden Resort
DO NOT STAY HERE! I stupidly ignored all the other comments left by other
people, I wish I hadn t! In a nutshell the staff are very, very miserable.
Unhelpful and generally look cheesed off with it all. I had the deluxe room
which was extrememly overpriced at 2600 baht per night. The place is dirty
and the breakfast even though it goes on until 10.30, everything had run
out at 9.50am and they didn t seem keen to put anymore food out. Try the
Silver Sands resort futher up the beach. Great reviews from there.
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Koen van Wielink
2008-05-01 until 2008-05-04 |
 Mooban
Talay Resort
Although a nice resort, it is not worth the money spent. It is a nice quiet
area, but the 4 to 5K baht that they charge is just too expensive. The resort
itself closes at 10pm (didn t mention this when we dropped off our keys,
so came home at 10.30 to a closed reception without our room keys...), there
are no tv s in the rooms, no bathtub, just the private outdoor shower (not
always convenient when it rains) and generally there is just not much to
do at or around the resort. The food at the restaurant, although not bad,
is too expensive for what you get, and better food can be had much cheaper
at other parts of the island. Has to be said that the service of the staff
is generally good and friendly. The resort is far away from the main bar/restaurant
area at Had Sai Kiew/Ao Phai, and with a taxi between 200 and 300 baht 1
way, it s inconveniently located if you don t want to spend the whole day
at the resort and not spend a big chunk of your budget on taxi fares. All
in all just not worth the expenses. Would consider going again if they would
lower their prices with 2/3rd.
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John Harmon
2007-02-20 until 2007-02-22 |
 Nice
Beach Hotel
No one at reception can speak English so do not expect any help unless you
can find the one maid who speaks some English. There are no services available
near hotels on this stretch of beach between Rayong and Ko Samet. No buses
either. It is quiet but beache is not kept clean. There are a couple of
primitive stores where water can be bought and a couple of small local eating
places, but nothing else. Private taxis are only available if you pre arrange
through hotel or have your own contacts in Rayong or Ban Phe, the departing
harbor town for Ko Samet. The hotel s one computer is coin operated and
the connection is so slow you waste half your money getting connected. Even
when it does not work I was not offered my ten bahts returned. While the
young Thai staff are nice and eager to please, the Thai lady owner merely
smiles and shakes her head, saying no to any question asked her. English
speaking TV channels consist of BBC, Star Movies, and Discovery. The hotel
restaurant is mediocre. The free breakfast consisted of one hard, crisp
fried egg and fried lunchmeat, with instant coffee. Enjoy!
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Lynne Lush
2008-04-14 until 2008-04-16 |
 Nimmanoradee
Hotel
The rooms were lovely, very clean and the air con was very efficient. The
views were spectacular, the staff very friendly and helpful. Food was simple,
but good, and there was plenty of choice. The beach is not the best on the
island - very small and quite rocky, but much better when the tide is in.
We would definitely return, as it s so peaceful.
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Justin Smith
2005-07-26 until 2005-07-27 |
 P.M.Y.
Beach Resort
This hotel is absolutely nothing like the pictures shown on the website.
The hotel itself is old, run down, little security and not all that clean.
I checked and checkout in 30 minutes and paid for the night just to get
away. I checked on the Novotel 40 minutes away and it was well worth the
trip. Do not be fooled by the pictures on the website. This is an old run
down hotel on a horrible beach!
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Christer Axelsson
2008-04-19 until 2008-05-01 |
Palmeraie Beach Hotel
Excellent situated in a quiet area.Very friendly and helpful staff.Clean
Pool and Poolarea.Beautiful Palmtrees and flowers.Excellent food with many
options on the menu.Free transportation to Ban Phe for further ferry transportation
to the beautiful island Koh Samet
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Peter Johansen
2008-02-26 until 2008-02-29 |
 Paradee Resort & Spa
Just returned from a couple of wonderful days at Paradee. Stayed in a beachfront
villa w/pool. Lovely bedroom/livingroom, fantastic bathroom and the private
pool area is just the place to relax both during the dau and in the evening.
The beach is stunning. The service at the restaurant is second to none and
the resort even have a small, but decent gym. The roomservice works great,
and we enjoyed the complimentary afternoon tea. Agreed, the speedboat ride
is pricey but we enjoyed it. Cannot recommend Paradee enough. Be aware there
is not much to do for children, but the place is awesome for couples.
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Mr. Huy Do
2008-04-12 until 2008-04-15 |
Phala Cliff Beach Resort and Spa
Staffs are very nice. Room is very good, sea wind everytime. Sand and beach
are very bad, and very dirty. You have to swim in swimming pool rather than
in the sea. Hotel food are good and not expensive, compare to outsider s.
If you want to take a rest and enjoy sea air, this is your choice. If you
want exciting, or swimming in the sea, you should choose another place.
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Allan Peh
2008-01-01 until 2008-01-04 |
Purimas Beach Hotel
The rooms are large, clean and well furnished with a sea view and a balcony.
Breakfast is a good mix of both Western and Asian, and food at the restaurant
is tasty and reasonably priced. It s a great place to relax and to wind
down, but not if you re looking for excitement, shopping or night life.
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Kendra
2008-05-17 until 2008-05-19 |
Saikaew Beach Resort
Very nice rooms,...clean, spacious, hip and great price! The location is
good. The restaurants are ok but not on par with the rooms and service.
We d definitely go back!
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Anna Andersson
2008-01-24 until 2008-01-31 |
Saikaew Villa
Nice staff. The rooms were clean but to much ceramics if you have children
who like their sound. We had a bad view into an other bungalow and a bunch
of mosquitos. I will choose another place to stay next time on Koh Samet.
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Oblat Pe'ter
2008-02-12 until 2008-02-16 |
Samet Cliff Resort
The Samet Cliff Resort was a big FRAUD. what I saw on the net was not there
that was something else not even close to it. I was very dissapointed, with
the accomodation therefore didn t stayed there not even one night, of corse
they haven t reteruned any of my money. I suggest to everyone not to go
there !!!
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Mr Mika Osmo
2008-01-04 until 2008-01-07 |
Star Hotel
Nice clean rooms, poor swimming pool ( it is, but no chairs, no baar...
littel pool) Worth of money, location best. Local food market outside, WERY
GOOD FOOD, WERY GOOD PRICE, also local market area 200meter from hotel door.
Exellent location.
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