really enjoyed our 2 nights here. felt v indulgent place to stay, cool, calm yet central. great deck from which to watch the comings a going at the pier and the women drying out the squid. the rooms were spacious, never used the bath but lovely position overlooking the sea. and good walk in shower. very clean and simple style... More

This hotel looks nice, great location and funky interiors however its the worst hotel in the world. We had no safe in our room, completely unheard of abroad. We asked at reception to be moved or have one installed that day however they said we could not move rooms unless we paid more. We didn't see why we should have... More

I first booked this hotel at the end of December for the beginning of February, staying for 4 nights. Mid way through January I was contacted by the reservations manager explaining that the reception team had put my booking in the wrong month and subsequently I had received a cancellation charge for a no show. The reservations manager offered to... More

The Mandalai is a beautiful building (by Stem Architects, I believe) with clever little design motifs peppered throughout. The rooms surround a small but elegant plunge pool in the courtyard. We booked a Beach View Suite (although the term "suite" is misleading though because there is no separate seating area). Terminology aside, the room itself was very well appointed with... More

I stayed here for 3 nights during the New Year's eve period (as its one of the few hotels that doesnt require a min 5 nights stay) and if accessibility to the full moon party is crucial for you, this is probably not the place to be, as it is close to 45mins away from Haad Rin where the full... More

We spent two nights at this hotel. It is in the middle of a sleepy fishermen village with superb beaches around. We felt very much at home there. It is new with very exquisite and tasteful interior design. The manager was incredibly nice and made our stay a wonderful experience. All people working there were very freindly and we felt... More