KRABI HOTELS

Phi Phi Island Thailand

A birds eye view of the scenic Phi Phi Don
Known as the ‘jewels of the Andaman Sea’, the six islands in the Ko Phi Phi group are Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Leh, Bamboo Island , Yung Island , Bida Nok and Bida Nai. The first is the only one inhabited; the rest can be visited on organised day trips from the mainland, or from Phi Phi Don itself.

Despite the island’s unceasing popularity – thanks in part to its starring role in the blockbuster movie The Beach - a visit should be a top priority on any Krabi holiday. In a province filled with amazing and dramatic scenery, Phi Phi is even more amazing and more dramatic! Picture towering green cliffs, rising up from a glittering turquoise sea, and endless white sandy bays dotted along the shore, and you begin to have some idea of what awaits you here. But even after seeing the photos, the reality never fails to blow people away.

Phi Phi Leh Island , the most beautiful of the six, is shaped like a piece from a jigsaw puzzle, with sheer walls concealing hidden lagoons, and the stunning Maya Bay - which has the Hollywood seal of approval, thanks to the film.

One of Phi Phi Ley’s many stunning bays
Bamboo and Yung Islands also boast some fantastic beaches; while Bida Nok and Nai are little more than large rocks, used mainly by divers, who say the underwater scenery here is among the most beautiful in Krabi. All around the Phi Phi Islands , marine life is abundant and snorkelling stops will be a feature of any tour. Visibility here is excellent - up to 20 metres - and the variety of coral and fish you will see is amazing.

If you wish to stay in Phi Phi to take full advantage of what the islands have to offer, this is possible in one of the many hotels and resorts on the largest island of Phi Phi Don. But it is highly sought after with limited accomodation, especially since the tsunami destroyed many hotels, and you’re advised to book well in advance. Many prefer the advice of coming for a day trip.

The Great Tsunami

Phi Phi Don probably suffered the most complete devastation of all the resort areas that fell victim to the tsunami of 2004. The thin, low-lying isthmus where most the development was, received waves from both directions, amplified by the two bays that sandwich it. The result was total ruin, nothing was left standing and the loss of life here particularly high. The tragedy aside, many considered it a blessing, because 20 years of rampant, unregulated development and sheer greed had spoilt this once pristine national park. Overcrowding and poor planning had turned some parts of the island into a shanty. Procrastination on agreeing to more sustainable development plans has limited rebuilding on the island, and although there is some accomodation and return to normality, much of the ithsmus remains undeveloped and more natural. For the day-trippers it’s a far more pleasant experience.

Travellers footage: Phi Phi Ley - Maya bay 360
While the days here may be sleepy and laidback, at night the island wakes up and goes crazy. Large beachside bars and clubs hold regular parties with DJs, fireshows and vast quantities of alcohol for their mainly young clientele.

There are also a few civilised corners of Ton Sai village, for those who prefer a quiet drink, as well as some top class European and Thai restaurants, and the ubiquitous internet café and souvenir shop.

Daytime activities, for those who are not hung over, include trips to the islands, sea-kayaking, rock climbing and, of course, diving. The majority of the dive sites in Krabi are located in or near the Phi Phi Islands and there are many dive schools that can organise trips and courses here. There are also several watersports available on the beach in Lohdalum Bay , including parasailing, banana-boat rides and pedalos.

The short hike up to the viewpoint behind Ton Sai village, which affords a breathtaking view over the twin bays of Ton Sai and Lohdalum, is also recommended but go early in the morning or at sunset to avoid the heat.

Getting to Phi Phi

Phi Phi Don is accessible by daily passenger ferries from Krabi Town , Ao Nang, Ko Lanta and Phuket. The islands lie around 45km from the mainland to the west (Phuket) and east (Krabi) and journey time is around 1.5 hours. The ferry stops at the main pier in the village of Ton Sai , where the majority of the resorts, shops and restaurants are concentrated. From here, it is possible to take a longtail boat to the more remote beaches to the north and west of the island, where there are also a few resorts.

As hotels in Railay become ever more expensive, the adjacent beach of Ton Sai is looking increasingly more appealing for the budget traveller, though the recent price hike at this resort means things may soon be changing here as well.

Nonetheless, Tonsai Bay Resort, opened in late 2005, still offers a viable, high-quality alternative for those who have been priced out of Railay. Its upmarket concrete bungalows are located less than a hundred metres away from the sand of Ton Sai beach, in the shadow of an impressive cliff. This is a real bonus, as most accommodation in Ton Sai is located up on the hillside, often a lengthy walk from the shore.

In terms of location, Tonsai Bay Resort is also ideal for those who may have preferred to stay in Railay itself. At the southern tip of the beach, it is actually closer to Railay West (Sunset) Beach than many parts of the much uglier East Railay (see map for a visual). You can simply scramble over the rocks that separate the two beaches (easier at low tide), or at high tide, take a longtail boat (40 baht per person) - a small price to pay considering you will be paying less than half the price of rooms only a few hundred metres away.

So what’s the catch? The only real downside is that Tonsai Bay has no swimming pool, and the sea is only swimmable at high tide. Other than that, you have access to a much livelier beach bar scene than Railay, which is becoming increasingly family and package-tourist orientated, as well as all the climbing activities available on Railay itself.

The rooms themselves are nicely decorated and tiled throughout. Superior villas come in pairs (semi-detached), whereas Deluxe villas are free-standing and slightly larger. All rooms come with double bed only and have a large terrace out front. TV with satellite channels, air con, fridge with complimentary drinking water, and hot water shower are standard.

The hotel also has a beachfront restaurant, tour information desk, Thai massage service, as well as a minimart and laundry service. Internet access (dial-up) is also available.

AS the quality and price of accommodation in and around Ao Nang inevitably increases, backpacking tourists are slowly but surely moving out to Ton Sai beach, next door to Railay West.

Potential visitors should be aware, however, that Ton Sai is far more inaccessible than its neighbour - which is just how the people who stay there like it. During the monsoon months, waves can be too big to ensure a safe passage, while all year round at low tide, longtail boats must moor far from the shore, leaving passengers to wade to dry land, with their luggage, over slippery rocks and mud.

The beach itself used to be beautiful and a nice place to relax on, but heavy traffic, both foot and boats, as well as an uninterrupted line of bars and cafes along its length means the only truly quiet and sandy part of it is at the far side towards Railay - at least during high season (Nov - Apr)*. The much nicer Railay West beach can be reached over the rocks at low tide, or by the clifftop path (some clambering involved) at any time. If you don’t wish to walk you can also jump on a longtail boat for 40 baht per person.

Climbing is the main activity in Ton Sai; the other is sitting around in the numerous beach bars getting stoned or occasionally playing frisbee. There are some dive schools also present here as well as kayak rental, so you can also paddle to Railay if you feel active. The vast majority of the people who stay in Tonsai Beach are twenty-somethings, or early thirties; there are, however, an increasing number of older people and families, as the ability to book rooms opens the market to these groups.

Only two bungalow operations are located directly on the beach in Tonsai; all other accommodation is situated at least a two minute walk up the hill behind the sand. Dirt tracks criss-cross the forest, passing smart resorts, rundown bamboo shacks, more coffee huts, makeshift staff housing and noisy generators. It is possible to keep walking on this hill and come to Railay East, although it’s a gruelling trek. In parts, up on the hillside, it is actually much more pleasant than down on the beach: quiet and green, in the shadow of the cliffs.

Restaurants are plentiful in Ton Sai, though both western and Thai food are very average, apart from a couple of decent pizzerias. Coffee shops and bars can be found almost every 10 metres. A couple of minimarts sell basic provisions; high speed internet access is also available; and there is now an ATM machine. For serious shopping, a trip to Ao Nang, or Krabi Town will be needed.

When to visit Krabi
Weather-wise, the ideal time to visit Krabi is in late January and February, when you will enjoy nearly perfect conditions: calm, glassy seas; clear blue skies; moderate temperatures; and only a tiny chance of shower burst. By coming at this time, you also avoid the peak season hotel supplements charged around Christmas and New Year.

This time is, naturally, extremely busy here, so you may find popular hotels and beaches full. Some people prefer to visit Krabi in the ‘rainy’ season, despite the risk of showers, as it is cooler, cheaper and much less crowded - it is even possible to have a whole island to yourself!

Booking a holiday in May-October remains, however, a gamble: while the typical rainy season pattern is of sunny days punctuated by short, heavy afternoon showers, you could just as easily end up with ten days of straight rain - or sun!

For more information about the rainy season, see our guide to the tourist low season in Krabi.

General climate in Krabi
Krabi is in a tropical climate zone, only 8 degrees above the equator. There are two seasons here: hot and dry; and ‘cool’ and wet - although the temperature rarely drops below 27C year round. These weather seasons roughly correspond with the tourist high season (from November to April) and low season (from May to October) - most people prefering to visit during the hotter, drier months.

But, unfortunately, the monsoon winds that control Krabi’s weather do not switch direction on time every year, which means that the rain (like last year) can start late in June, stop for a couple of months and continue well into January.

So there can be rain during the ‘dry’ season, particularly at the start, as well gloriously sunny spells for sometimes weeks at a time during the ‘rainy’ season. The only weather that can be almost guaranteed during the year is a dry heatwave in March and April (up to 37C) and prolonged rainy spells in September and October.

Yearly temperatures in Krabi average around 28-32C during the day, with a maximum of around 36C during March and April and a minimum of 20C - a temporary drop during a big rainstorm. During the night, the temperature drops around 5-10C and you may feel chilly if you have been out in the sun all day - you should pack a light, non-woolly sweater or shawl for the evenings.

Humidity levels are high throughout the year, from 75% to 100% - if you are sensitive to humidity, avoid going on any jungle treks or visits to National Parks where the greenery makes things worse.

The sea temperature is a very pleasant 28-30C all year round.

VISAS FOR THAILAND
Visitors to Thailand must hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of their arrival in the kingdom. Citizens of 41 countries qualify for a 30-day ‘permission of stay’ stamp, which is given out when you pass through immigration at the airport. There is no charge for this. Others are granted only a 15-day ‘Visa on Arrival’.

People who do not qualify for this permission of stay, or who wish to stay in Thailand longer than 30 days must apply for a visa at their local Royal Thai Embassy before departure. The standard tourist visa is a single entry, 60-day permit, which can be extended by one month while in Thailand, on payment of 1,900 Baht.

For a full list of countries that qualify for visa exemption (i.e. permission of stay granted at airport), ‘Visa on Arrival’ and further information about all types of visa, see the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

THAI MONEY
The only unit of currency accepted in Thailand is the Thai Baht, available in denominations of 1000, 500, 100, 50 and 20 (notes) and 10,5, 2 and 1 (coins). It is best to exchange money once you are here as rates are much better than those abroad. For the latest exchange rates, click here. Currency exchange booths in Krabi accept cash and travellers’ cheques in most denominations: dollars, euros and sterling being the most popular.

ATMs are another option for withdrawing cash in local currency as you need it from your bank account at home. Machines are widely available in Krabi Town and Ao Nang; however, offshore and in more remote areas you may have problems finding one.

Krabi is slightly more expensive than other areas in Thailand; however prices in general are much, much lower than in the West. So how much spending money to bring? Click here to see our new holiday budget planner.

PACKING ADVICE FOR KRABI
Pack lightweight clothes, unless you’re coming in the rainy season (May - October), in which case you should bring a light (non-woolly) sweater or cardigan. Laundry services are widely available at around 35-40B a kilo.

Sunglasses are a must - the sun is extremely strong. Cheap, original, designer sunglasses can be bought from opticians here. Bring at least one pair of flip-flops or slip-on shoes (or buy them here). As well as being cooler, they are also easily removed before entering a Thai home or temple. A small flashlight can be useful for occasional power cuts or to find your way back to your bungalow at night if you are staying at the beach or at a remote guest-house.

Other holiday essentials such as suncream, most types of camera film, mosquito repellent as well as brand-name toiletries such as Colgate and Nivea are widely available here, so there’s no need to panic if you run out!

If you plan to spend a great deal of time in the water, you might want to bring your own snorkel and mask - although these can also be purchased here. Some people may want to bring their own specialised equipment for diving and climbing.

ELECTRICITY IN THAILAND
The standard voltage in Thailand is 220V with a frequency of 50Hz. Most laptop computers do not require a converter but check with your manufacturer before you come. The type C (two pin, round head) outlet is universal in Thailand. This is the plug used by the majority of Europe, Asia and Africa, and adaptors are not needed for electrical equipment bought in these regions. Most standard sockets also accept flat two-pin plugs. Any other type of plug (UK, US) will require an adaptor.

3 days in Krabi
IF you’re rushing through (why? Look at all the things you’re going to miss below!), you can do no better than follow our action packed itinerary, which takes in the most popular tourist attractions in the province.

DAY ONE: Ao Nang and the 4-island tour. Book this with a tour agent (to get snorkelling equipment and lunch) or do it independently (to get your own schedule) - see Getting Around for details. Dinner in Ao Nang offers everything from pizza to sushi and the friendly nightlife is worth hanging around for.

DAY TWO: Visit the famous forest temple at Tiger Cave and climb the 1237 stairs to the mountain-top shrine - the views are breathtaking. Spend the rest of the day in Krabi Town shopping or trying the excellent local food.

DAY THREE: Day trip to the Phi Phi Islands. Known as ‘the jewels of the Andaman Sea’ or, more recently, as ‘the place where The Beach was filmed’, this group of six islands is exceptionally beautiful. Round off your stay with a seafood dinner.

7 days in Krabi
Staying a little longer? Add these suggestions to your list of things to do:

DAY FOUR: Hot springs and Khao Pra-Bang Khram Nature Reserve. Venture inland and discover Krabi’s green heart. This pristine forest is zig-zagged with easy-to-follow walking trails. Along the way you’ll find a crystal-clear pool for swimming and the perfect natural jacuzzi at the hot springs.

DAY FIVE: Day trip to the Hong Islands, located 25km north west of Ao Nang. Easily the most beautiful islands near the Krabi coast, boasting spectacular beaches and a hidden lagoon. Snorkel and swim to your heart’s content.

DAY SIX: Kayaking. This is a must-do activity, even for the lazy (guides who paddle for you can be hired at extra cost). Exploring vast and peaceful mangrove-lined canyons and caves in a silent boat gives you the opportunity to see birds, monkeys and lizards up close.

DAY SEVEN: Take time out to do some shopping. As well as trawling the hundreds of souvenir shops, spend an afternoon strolling around a local market (see practical info for times). For a true flavour of Krabi, sample some of the food on offer - it’s clean and cheap, so don’t be afraid to experiment.

2 weeks in Krabi
Now you have time to slow down and really get a feel for this magical region.

Rent a bike or car and simply drive around (suggested routes can be found in the Your Krabi Guidebook), stopping in the small villages and markets you pass.

Krabi under water is just as fascinating as above ground: beginners’ diving courses take four days to complete, or you can do a taster single day. Either way you will witness a rich marine life that takes in everything from tiny seahorses to sharks, turtles and even dolphins.

From the depths to the heights: Krabi is rated as one of the best spots in the world for rock climbing. Again, you can try anything from a few hours to several days.

There are any number of other activities to enjoy: golf, elephant riding, bamboo rafting and snake shows are just some of them.

After all this action, spend a day relaxing with a picnic in the cool shade of Had Nopparat Thara National Park. At low tide you can take a walk out to the islands close to the shore. Follow this with a traditional Thai massage and feel all tension melt away.

Finally, to keep your stress levels at an all time low, try a mini-break spent on the deserted beaches of Ko Lanta or Ko Jum (all around 2 hours from the coast).

Daily transfers by minibus and boat leave from Ao Nang and Krabi Town, see Getting Around for details.

Ao Nang Princeville Resort is a lovely little hotel in the same style as the popular Somkiet Buri Resort. What it lacks in greenery compared with the latter, however, it more than makes up for with a great location - although the recent huge price hikes here mean you certainly pay for the privilege of being on the beach front. Granted, there are only a handful of resorts actually on the main road along the beach in Ao Nang, but most of them offer more competitive rates.

There are 32 rooms in all, set back down a private 50-metre lane to ensure relative quiet, and decorated in a beautiful contemporary Thai style. A certain amount of care (relatively speaking, for Krabi) has gone into the furnishings, with a nice attention to detail. The rooms, and indeed the whole resort, are spotlessly clean. The 8 superior rooms have recently been redesigned (summer 2006) and all come with double beds and are located closest to the road in a single row. They are tiled throughout and offer air con, hot water shower (no bath), TV with satellite channels, minibar, toiletries and umbrella. They all have a view of the pool from the outdoor seating area.

The deluxe rooms are housed in the new, 2-storey wing, offering sumptuous furnishings in silk and hand-carved wood; individually designed polished sandstone floors; and granite bathrooms with separate bathtub and walk-in shower. They each have a private balcony overlooking the pool; the top floor rooms also have a sea view - although if you request one of these, bear in mind that there is no lift service.The deluxe rooms offer extra facilities in the form of bathtub, IDD telephone, hairdryer, kettle with complimentary tea and coffee, and an electronic safe.

Deluxe rooms are available with double or twin beds, and for families, Ao Nang Princeville provides connecting rooms.

The swimming pool is average-sized with a children’s splash pool and jacuzzi area attached. The resort also has its own restaurant, White Orchid, which serves seafood and Thai food, as well as your morning breakfast - please note that no pork will be served here as the resort owners are Muslim, from the neaby village of Klong Haeng. There is also a small massage area, close by the reception, offering Thai, foot, aromatherapy and oil massages.

The staff at Ao Nang Princeville we found to be very friendly and helpful - many have been working there since the resort opened nine years ago, so they have an attachment to the place. A tour service can be found on the main beach road at the entrance to the resort - and of course, all the other amenities of Ao Nang, including the beach, are right on your doorstep.

From its relatively modest entrance on the beach road, Andaman Sunset Resort (or Wanna’s Place as it used to be known) opens out back into a vast, green tropical garden with many winding paths leading to the mainly bungalow accommodation.

Wanna and her Swiss husband, Stephan, have been running this place for more than 15 years and it shows. The staff are capable and friendly and the service smooth and efficient. The place has a welcoming family feel and children are well-catered for with a special pool area and menu in the resort’s recently refurbished beachfront restaurant.

Rooms are spacious and clean and have all recently (summer 2006) undergone a revamp, with new paint, furnishings and matresses. The pictures in our gallery were taken in November 2006 and show the new-look rooms.

Andaman Sunset also enjoys a near perfect location. It is one of only a handful of hotels situated directly on the beach front, allowing you access to all the shops and restaurants as soon as you step out the front door. Please note: no accommodation in Ao Nang, no matter what the brochure says, is directly on the sand as there is a road that runs the length of the beach.

Rooms
There are 23 individual bungalows set all over the tropical garden. Each is comprised of a bedroom and bathroom with shower and an outside verandah.

There are also two buildings within the resort, each with one floor. The first is located right at the front and houses 4 deluxe seaview rooms (all with balcony, double beds, bathtub and bathrobes!) and two standard rooms; the other is in the garden and contains 2 deluxe, 2 deluxe seaview and four standard rooms (with balcony/ verandah, double beds, shower only).

Rooms near the front of the resort have the advantage of being closer to the ‘action’; however they can be slightly noisy, particularly in high season. Rooms further back require a short walk, but are more peaceful.

Facilities All accommodation has air-con, hot water, satellite TV, fridge, IDD telephone, safety deposit box and can be supplied with an extra bed for 300B per night. There is a swimming pool and an excellent Thai - Swiss restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other services include laundry, motorbike rental and tour counter, internet facilities and business centre. Airport transfers from Krabi and Phuket also available.

A new breed of hip hotel, Alis would not look amiss on the pages of some global style magazine, with its visible influences from Morocco, Thailand and elements of unfinished, shabby chic

As this is Thailand, this deep trendiness is not intimidating, however. Alis welcomes all guests and with only 34 rooms (including 9 suites) the hotel manages to retain a friendly and personal service.

As well as some great design features, Alis Hotel also offers thoughtful facilities, such as a a pool table and 100″ projector screen showing the latest live sports and movies in the lobby bar - café, as well as chill-out reading and library corners on every floor.

There’s also a small rooftop infinity pool and bar, plus a pretty spa with sea views.

Alis is not a ‘resort’: there are no gardens or bungalow rooms. It’s a city-style hotel, but with the luxury of being in Ao Nang, the architects have kept public spaces as open to the air and elements as possible. Its location does mean, however, that although balconies exist, views tend to be of other buildings (usually hotels nearby - Alis is on the main ‘five-star street’, alongside Pakasai, Ao Nang Bay, Pavilion and Thai Village Resorts, around 400m from the beach). Sea views, while spectacular, are also impeded by roofs.

Ao Nang Beach with its many restaurants and bars is also only a short walk away.

Rooms: Use of colour and attention to details is what is striking in all of Alis Hotel’s accommodation. Rooms are furnished in a mainly neutral palate of beiges, greys and white, with splashes of vivid colour - on one wall, a cushion, a vase, or a bed-runner.

While every room has its own colour scheme, there are some features in common. All the rooms have a glass-walled bathroom, with a protective screen out front and a curtain that can be drawn for the bedroom. There’s a walk-in shower, with a super-sized ‘rain’ attachment. Bathtubs, which we’ll come to later, are only available in the Club rooms.

The Superior rooms are located on the first and second floors. They feel spacious and come with a double bed, twin beds, or one double and one single bed (triple). Beds are high with old-fashioned bedposts.

In-room, you’ll find a small, narrow balcony, TV with satellite channels, a fridge / minibar, IDD telephone, wardrobes as well as robes and slippers.

The nine Club rooms are small suites located on the top (spa) floor. As well as the regular bedroom (balconies with restricted sea view), there is also a mezzanine level (unfurnished), with its own balcony and outdoor wooden tub, for a soak with a view. Connecting rooms are available in all categories.

On this floor there’s also a honeymoon suite, an even nicer version of the club room, with a red themed decor and a very cosy feel.

Facilities: In-room facilities are described above. In addition, Alis Hotel has a small infinity pool on the second floor (no children’s area), a pool and lobby bar, a restaurant - cafe, lobby internet access, tour counter, newspaper delivery service, library and reading areas, big screen with projector and pool table.

Dive centres, ATMs, as well as many shops, restaurants and bars etc are all located very close by the hotel.

Welcome to Sunrise Tropical Resort, a small private empire hidden under the shade of lush tropical gardens in Railey East. Sunrise Tropical Resort offers you happiness and comfort with its impressive service. Inspired by northern Thai style homes, Sunrise Tropical Resort has created and decorated 28 tranquil shelters situated in harmony with their natural surroundings. All of the resort’s luxurious rooms are tastefully designed with modern facilities and ameneties specially selected for our exclusive guests.

Rooms
We offer 28 single storey accommodation units as follows:

Our Tropical Villa consists of 12 semi-detached units, 60 sq.m., one bedroom, one bathroom, with either double bed or twin bed, small dressing area and private patio in front of the villa. The 3 connecting Villas feature an interior door allowing access between the two bedrooms; all pairs of connecting Villas feature one bedroom with queen-size bed and the connecting bedroom with two single beds. Large families may fine the connecting Villas very convenient – But will have to pay for two Tropical Villas.

Our Tropical Villa Plus Junior consists of 5 free-standing units, 60 sq.m., one bedroom with only double bed, one bathroom with bathtub, small dressing area and private patio in front of the villa.

Tropical Villa Plus is our best-value accommodation for honeymooners. There are 11 units, 60 sq.m., one bedroom, one large bathroom with bathtub and small private outdoor shower, small dressing area and private patio in front of the villa.

The difference between Tropical Villa Plus Junior and Tropical Villa Plus is only in the outdoor shower area.

Facilities All accommodation has air-conditioning, hot water, satellite TV, fridge, IDD telephone, safety deposit box, tea / coffee making facilities, hairdryer and bathroom toiletries as standard. There is a 80sqm swimming pool, bar and restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other services available include internet and fax access, massage, babysitting service, tour desk, minimart and souvenir shop. Airport transfers from Krabi and Phuket can be provided.

Your Krabi’s review of Sunrise Tropical: The accommodation at this resort is excellent value for money, providing similar standards and quality to next door Railay Bay Resort, in a more intimate setting and at half the price. However, it could be argued that it also has half the location, being stuck on the east side of Railay - a mud beach that is essentially the goods entrance for evey hotel on the peninsula.

Nonetheless, Sunrise Tropical is worth considering, as it is really only a short walk (less than 5 minutes) to get to either the beautiful west beach, or the even more stunning Phra Nang Cave beach. Once inside the rooms, which are set back from the grubby “beach” area in front of the resort, in a pretty garden, you will feel in a different world. The villas are beautifully appointed, with polished wooden floors, with the Villa Plus having an additional wooden headboard behind the bed. The fashionable outdoor shower in these rooms is a must for honeymooning couples.

Staff in this resort are very good: attentive without being overbearing and seemingly always smiling.