When we where in Bang Niang last year we stayed at a resort near Cousins. We liked bang niang a lot and felt that we would like to come back so we went exploring fore a cheaper and cosier accomodation. And we found Cousins. We hade a look and back in Sweden I found cheap fligthts and reserved cousins fore nearly three weeks. I alsaw booked transfer from the hotel. Everything was super from day 1 till we left. Small misschievs happend but where quikly sorted out. Our bungalow was faceing the pool and roomey and nice. We really couldnt ask fore a better palce to stay at a fair price. Already dreaming of going back next year. Like somebody wrote before me a lot of people return to this little gem and that says a lot I think. It was lovely and quiet, a perfect place fore a relaxing holiday

We have just returned from our second stay at the Cousin resort Bang Niang celebrating Christmas & New Year. Although the weather was not as good as 2009/10, we still had sunshine nearly every day. We were made so welcome on our arrival we felt like we were returning to family.
We stayed at both the Cousin Resort (inexpensive and welcoming) and the Ramada Resort (a touch of luxury and class!)
The Cousin Resort is not long on facilities, it does have a courtesy airport pickup, a reasonable restaurant if you do not want to be adventurous and an excellent small pool. Motor scooters can be hired, but I would advise anyone driving in Thailand to exercise extreme caution as there is little road discipline. Since last year an on site tailor shop has been added. The gardens are well laid out and the clean, air conditioned bungalows all have a very private feel. It is within easy walking distance of the beach and plentiful local shops and restaurants, but if you want more choice of food and shopping then the main Khao Lak town is a taxi ride away. Trips can be arranged by the Cousin to local attractions such as the Similan islands and scuba diving, but we had the advantage of a hire car, which allowed us access to the numerous un-spoilt beaches along this coastline.
I would advise anyone contemplating staying at the Cousin over Christmas or New Year to book early as it is becoming popular!

This bungalow style resort has friendly staff with genuine smiles. The owner is more than willing to assist in any way she can. Nice pool, good rooms - extra, extra clean. Close to the beach and restaurants, yet back from the busy road means this resort is conveniently situated, yet quiet. Excellent tailor on the grounds.

Wow what a lovely small boutique resort set back in Bang Niang. If you are looking for luxury 5 star then its not for you. If you are looking for a great friendly,clean, very comfortable bungalow style rooms for a decent rate this place has it all. No tv ,hairdryer ,or kettle but all these I can live without. What it does have is very spacious rooms loads of wardrobe space and the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in. Nice bathroom with shower. The room had both fan and aircon and also free wifi. I had a garden room with a very nice patio and garden furniture and it was a pleasure to sit out in an evening. The pool was just the right size and never crowded always a sunbed when needed. Pool and beach towells were provided every day. Breakfast in the restaurant was very good.The staff were friendly and helpfull and could not do enough for you. The beach is just a few minutes walk away and plenty of choice in the area of some great restaurants. I like the fact that Cousins is placed in a quiet spot and was very peacefull. Given a choice of all the hotels in this area I would still come back to the Cousins.