Ao Prao Resort

The room was quite basic, but the beachfront setting was beautiful with crystal clear water. However, there were too few beach loungers. We paid per person, and the extra bed they provided was poorly placed right by the window with the curtain practically on top of it, making me wonder if it had even been cleaned. After dinner at the restaurant that night, I started feeling unwell – headache, vomiting, bloating, and diarrhea. I asked the staff for two painkillers. Later that night, my child started vomiting and had diarrhea as well. The receptionist's English was very poor; communicating what we needed was always difficult. When we told them our child was sick, they simply said we could go to the hospital after checking out, showing no concern at all about whether it was a food issue from their hotel or about our child's condition. The service for a five-star hotel was truly disappointing.

The hotel service was excellent. From the moment we arrived at the pier, the transfers were seamless, with a speedboat taking us to the island and all arrangements handled perfectly right up to the hotel lobby. The room we booked this time was a bit high up; next time, I'll look for a lower-floor room.

We traveled with a rather complex group: my mother plus two children (ages 9 and 14). During our stay, we were very impressed with the high quality of service: we were met at the pier with sun umbrellas, and the housekeeping was excellent. The room was in good condition, everything was clean, and there wasn't much wear and tear. We handled meals this way: we had dinner at the restaurants (there are 3, one for each hotel), and both times it cost us around 1500 Baht for all three of us, which was comparable to what we spent in Pattaya, where we also saw a show (on Fridays). If you don't have kids, you can rent a scooter and go to the other side of the island where there's a huge selection of places to eat. For lunch, we had fruits, yogurts, salads, snacks, etc., which we bought once at 7-Eleven on the other side of the island; the round trip cost 400 Baht. Compared to Pattaya, the sea here is incredibly clean and clear – true relaxation. I was worried the journey would be difficult, but we traveled in the middle of the day when you can't do much anyway due to the heat. It was 1.5 hours from Pattaya, 2 hours to Bangkok, and then a quick 10-15 minute boat ride. The hotel has its own pier, which is cool, clean, and offers inexpensive drinks. For those who are panically afraid of lizards, snakes, and other critters, it might be best not to go to this island, as they can crawl into the room. And mosquitoes (!) – there's a fumigator and repellents in the room, but I still got bitten (though I always do; for example, the children weren't bitten). In all other respects, it was a magnificent trip, and the boat ride to the island was an attraction in itself. I plan to repeat this experience and stay for 4-5 days next time.

The room and staff service were excellent, living up to many reviews I'd read. However, I have one suggestion: the bathroom was too damp, the shower pressure was weak, and the sink felt too low, requiring a significant bend to use. The breakfast was good, delicious, and offered a wide variety.

Beautiful stay, very relaxing. The food at the hotel was of very good quality.

The service was great and very helpful. The accommodation is peaceful and private. The beach right in front is beautiful and a fantastic spot to watch the sunset.