La Flora Resort Patong

Booked a sea-view room, but the balcony was completely blocked by trees on the beach. Couldn't see the sea at all, definitely not a sea-view room 🤣. The only advantage was having direct access to the beach via a spiral staircase, nothing else.

The overall environment was clean and impressive, and the front desk handled check-in very efficiently. The room was cozy, the bed was just right – not too soft, not too hard – and the hot water for showering was consistent. It was a very comfortable and pleasant stay.

The location is genuinely great, with direct beach access and close proximity to Bangla Road and all the entertainment. However, the air conditioning is incredibly loud, even on the lowest setting. The room was also very damp; I initially thought that was normal for the area until I stayed at Katathani, which wasn't humid at all. I specifically requested a direct pool access room, but be warned about noisy kids, as you'll be woken up early if they're around. The front desk staff were very friendly, and the service was good overall. I was quite startled by the large insects in the room, though.

The room's location is excellent, peaceful yet central. The hotel's main entrance opens right onto Patong's famous bar street, and the beach is just behind it. It's a seamless transition from bars to beach, and beach to bars. The hotel staff were very friendly and the service was superb. The air conditioning in my room was blowing directly on me, so I used a cloth to block it without even mentioning it to the front desk. The next day, when I returned, I found that the hotel had thoughtfully installed a wind deflector for me. It was a wonderful experience. The only downside is that the facilities are a bit dated, but they are very clean.