Sri Lanta

Aldo said, "This hotel was just beautifull. The restaurant, pool and all activities center are just front of the beach. All rooms (bungalow) are located in the jungle beyond the main coast road who go to the national park in the south og Koh Lanta. The first rooms are quite near the road, when we arrived, we got one of this room, but we were not happy with it as it was too near the main road and the front of the bungalow jungle was not really clean (trash and papers)... So we asked for another room, we had to insist to get a good room more up in the jungle. This one was better and more quiet, but it still was not a best located one... We had a Terrace bungalow, it was nice, but not as nice in the photos we saw on the website, as the room had no floral decoration, and it wasn t very clean. So we had to clean it ourself, by chance my girl friend made some nice floral decoration with some flowers found near the room. From this time, we where like home but in jungle!! :) Anyway, this place was very nice, the staff was really kindly and good. Service @ restaurant was very good and very nice. Food in the restaurant was also very good, thai & international. The day before leaving, our room was cleaned up by the staff and we got real flover decoration.. the room looked like the photos we saw. It was hard to leave this beautifull place... Another important thing. We asked for a transportation from Krabi Airport to the hotel, so we get a Minivan at airport with 2 very kindly staff person, then we take a speedboat to Koh Lanta (ca 30 minutes) and we then again take minivan to the Hotel. This was priced 1400 THB per person, it s a bit expensive, but this was much more simple than taking a taxi or minivan to Krabi Pier, get in Ferryboat to Koh Lanta and then take again Minivan in Koh Lanta Pier... All this is less expensive, but all in all, it was a very good solution for us. We recommend this hotel to every one who d like a pleasant and quiet stay. By the way, if you d like to have a look to Koh Lanta, simply rent a Motorbike to the Hotel, the price is really cheap and this is the beat way to discover the Island... Respect the Island, as mass tourism is not the best thing for it!!!"

Mr said, "Second visit to Sri Lanta, on reflection wish we had gone elsewhere this time. Service levels have dropped significantly even though hotel was not full - nobody seems to be in charge, staff lying around in common areas smoking and looking less than interested.Great public areas but service and rooms let this hotel down"

Sylvain said, "Excellent location. Rooms were as described, as expected: natural surrounding, one with nature, respectful of environment, etc. No disappointments there. Don t fall for the extras: although it has a great view, the high path is rather far from the beach and unless you plan on taking a bath on your balcony, it is utterly useless to spend the cash on it. As for the veranda, it is nice and closer to the beach (the west wing), but I never used the chairs on it, as I preferred to go directly on the beach (which is across the narrow main road; don t let that bother you by the way, it has its charm believe me!). The hotel is very quiet, and sleep was peaceful (I was in room 313, a very good choice). Beautiful pool, awesome beach at high tide, scenic at low tide because of some rocks. The hide tide hides them all and did not affect my swimming. The restaurant is expensive and nothing special. Go next door to Miami, or Cook-kai further down the road, or Otto further down the beach. Everything is North of you, as Sri Lanta is the last resort on that strip of beach, which I found convenient for my needs (I needed privacy!). So... the food is expensive, and so are the massages! 1400 Baht, when 300 Baht everywhere else on the beach. No regrets on this pick, expect plan to have massages, lunches and dinners somewhere else. Worth it!!!"

Jens said, "Not at all like the pictures you see on their homepage. Had a fat rat in the room the first 2 days. After that we had a mouse.It is not worth the money.They try to be something that they are not.My recomendation is to go for something else. Relax Bay is a good suggestion. But there s plenty of other options on the super Koh Lanta. If you go diving I recommend Flip Flop diving company."

Julie said, "Very beautiful hotel, located on a quiet part of the island, with some good restaurants around (you might want some directly on the beach). Rooms are quite simple, some bugs around. Service is friendly, but not always efficient. Common parts of the hotel are beautiful. The common spaces are beautiful and very well-tended. The pool is gorgeous, but small. One negative comment is that there were a lot of families and young children when we were there, not very compatible with the serene atmosphere the hotel wants to promote. One very positive point were the fantastic yoga lessons. Despite what is said on several website, they are NOT free (200 THB)but worth every penny of it. Would definately go back."

Steven said, "Only pictures are not quite the same as reality,The restaurant is horribly overpriced, much nicer and cheaper food is on offer just down the beach.Not a ba place to stay just don t expect too much"

Felicity said, "Sri Lanta was a wonderful place to stay in Koh Lanta. It is a little more expensive than some other accomodation but well worth the money as the other places never looked at the same standard. It is located a 15 minute drive from the town/port probably almost the last hotel located that far south but perfect in our opinion. We wish we had been able to stay longer as it was very peaceful and friendly but not over the top or intrusive. It is a classy/modern place situated right on the beach, there is a small but gorgeous pool but with more than enough lounges along the property s beach front. The only thing with Sri Lanta is they don t always do the smaller things to make the stay extra special but for the price it was exceptional, my husband and I will definitely recommend it to family and friends and stay there again next time we go to Lanta. The only advise, you can arrange a minibus to/from the airport from many of the travel agencies for 300B per person which is heaps cheaper than the hotel."

Martin said, "Very charming reception area zen-style . The bungalows were across the main road and up the hill (in the jungle). We had alot of guests in our room and checked out 2 days early because of cochroaches and a giant spider in our first room (we changed after one night). The staff were very helpfull and friendly but if you dont like living with bugs you should consider another resort. The bathroom is open air and this kept ud from using it at night because of we didnt now what to find out there."

Kirsten said, "This was our second visit at this marvelous resort. 48 bungalows indicates that there is never a lot of people (i.e crowded)and not only the tempo but also the tone of voice is pleasently low. A japanese touch in the styling and soft music in the background adds to the total picture. Lovely staff, a fine restaurant, high quality spa and daily yoga sessions really makes you calm down in a two-week stay. Unfortunatelly though 2006 peak-season was very slow due to Tsunami-anxiety among tourists(i.e the common opinion). Obviously this puts a strain on the whole community and the employmentlevel is far to low."

Mr.Ben said, "Reception area, pool, restaurant all very stylish and the price reflects this. Food x3 the price of 100 yards down the beach at Miami Bungalows. However the food was reall really good. Rooms were a bit of a shock, the fear of insects getting in was awful. The bathrooms were terrible, open and bare concrete walls, it really let the place down and would stop me going back. Paid for the starpath which really wasn t worth the added cost apart from giving you wonderful views. Would not recommend to the faint hearted or people who dont like showring with slugs, lizards etc"

Jennie said, "Oh dear. I have a lot to say about this resort. I had no expectations on luxury whatsoever, but this place is overrated. Negatives: The staff s english is absolutely appouling. They didn t even know the difference between hot and cold, a litte or a bit more, instead of quality this resort have invested in quantity, a quantity of headless chickens! The rooms are really dark, we asked for a change of light bulb but nothing happened, my partner couldn t even have a shave, on top of that, the villa we you don t get enough food. You can have Continental or American breakfast, or Thai Breakfast. We found a staple (can you belive that) in our breakfast and were invited to free dinner, but we had to pay for the drinks. First time I experienced having a half dining experience. Stingy, that s all I can say. There were many more half unpleasant incidents that wouldn t fit in this comment box, things that just left a bitter taste in your mouth. Positives: Great business idea, great location, great venue, great layout, but when the wrong brain is behind it, it does come through. Shame, great shame."

Christine said, "Beautiful, serene accommodation, close enough to amenities but set aside from the rest enough to feel privacy. Wonderful zen setting with scenic common area and restaurant. While the restaurant is and modern, the food is not fantastic, especially for the price. Daily yoga better than expected - great teacher and wonderful way to start the day! Bungalows nice, but could use an outdoor terrace for reading. The wind causes dust to fall on everything inside. Otherwise, well recommended place to stay, albeit much more pricey than the bungalows on the same strip. Note: transportation booked through the hotel could be more expensive than through local tour agencies!"

Siah said, "Extremely beautiful facilities, very natural and extremely well decorated and comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Srispa was heaven in itself, such beautiful surroundings and amazingly relaxing with water trickling and soft music. The yoga was a challenge, but much appreciated!"

Lucia said, "Beautiful grounds, great service. The restaurant was a little expensive, and our room was full of lizards, but overall, it was a great experience."

Frances said, "I must admit having arrived after dark our room was a real shock. Everything was so dark. was concerned about the bugs as the bathroom was open but they supplied a mosquito net over the bed on request. After the initiual shock we actually liked this place. The restaurant & bar was excellent & very romantic. Location couldn t be better. I would recommend this hotel but be prepared for rustic!"

Fiona said, "A beautiful hotel with few tourists around. Funky beach bars nearby. Sri Lanta pool is amazing. great day-beds. Beware the huts are all set back in the hills (not on beach) and you must cross a road to get to the beach (not good for children)."

Andrew said, "A nice compact mid-range hotel, good basic rooms and a good range of facilities. The bar in particular provided a perfect evening setting for cocktails while the sun went down. The only challenge is transfer time and cost!"

Lim said, "The hotel is situated far south of Koh Lanta. Secluded and very beautiful. Very friendly and helpful staff. Accommodation slightly pricey but a real feeling of a getaway resort. Free yoga lessons every morning! Transport to and from the Krabi Airport to the hotel is convenient. Recommended."

M said, "Excellent food, staff, service and spa treatments. Would highly recommend to everybody."

Stephan said, "Beautiful quiet place with atmosphere of nature, wellness and relaxation. Very good service, kind and friendly employees. We have had a wonderful time and will certainly return one day!"