The rooms have a slight old-fashioned charm, but they're very well-maintained and comfortable to stay in. The hotel's buffet isn't as bad as some people on Xiaohongshu say; it's about 900 baht per person without drinks, which you order separately. (On a side note, whether it's the pool bar, restaurant, lobby bar, or the sand restaurant, they all use the same drink menu with identical prices). The Kai Spa in the hotel is a bit pricey; a standard single treatment will easily cost you upwards of 300-500 baht, but the environment, I must say, is truly excellent.
The hotel staff are all very professional and have a good attitude. Check-in time isn't strictly enforced; it seems arriving a bit early is fine. The outdoor pool behind the lobby, while open-air, is quite clean. It's rarely used at night, mainly by families with children during the day. It closes at 9 PM, so after dark, it's pretty much empty. The beach pool is open until midnight; the one by the beach is for all ages, while the one near Christina's is adult-oriented.
Overall, for an average price of around 1200 baht per night during holidays, the experience is generally worth it. A similar hotel in the same location, like Tawaravadee, might not offer the same value for money. If you can stay for an average of less than 750 baht during off-peak seasons, it's an incredibly good deal.
Also, this hotel has a lot, a lot, a lot of Koreans, almost all of whom are on family vacations. You can walk directly from the hotel to the beach, and along the beach, there are shops and businesses. Most of the beach restaurants recommended on 'that app' are in this area. The one with fire dancing is Osias, and it's cheap and offers large portions.
Upon check-in, the hotel, including the information sheet, states that breakfast starts at 6 AM. However, breakfast is actually available from 5:30 AM, with some simple bread, food, and drinks. The hotel does not offer 'breakfast to go'. If you need to catch an early island hopping tour, just go down early to eat, and you'll have no problem filling up.
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