This admittedly was the most I've ever paid for a hotel room - and this wasn't even for business - so I was praying that I wasn't blowing my dosh. I wasn't disappointed. It certainly is not for everyone, but if your aim was like mine to just get away from people and relax - then this is the place. It's about a 10min cab ride (THB 200 = GBP 3 or USD 5) from the main shopping areas with some good restaurants (dinner including alcohol will be less than USD 10 per head) - although I do recommend the inhouse excellent Thai restaurant where the food is excellent but the cost about 3 times what you'd pay in town. The villas are generally separate buildings, with the most spacious verandahs overlooking the private beach, bay and the freshwater pool. The verandah's have 4 poster bed with mosquito net, full standup bar, dining table, deck chairs, washing basin, bath / shower and still lots of room. The room inside (air conditioned perfectly) comes with 2 large queen beds, living room with DVD player, large changing room etc. The view and tranquility is to die for, and the freshwater pool is not for kids - it is very, very quiet, and the pool appears to drop away into the ocean. The beach restaurant is excellent, and theres a coffee / internet cafe etc. Most visitors appeared to be either honeymooners, couples in their 40's & 50's, and several gay couples (25 - 40yo). Children are welcome I presume, but there weren't that many there, and it added to the peace. All in all, despite the cost, I will definitely be a repeat visitor to this resort. Well recommended.