We booked the two "beachfront bungalows" from internet a few weeks before we trevelled to Koh Lanta. Arriving to Ocean View Resort took our breathe away after being in busy Phuket. There was a very friendly family ( mom, dad and the daughter Elle ) who gave us a warm welcome to the hotel. We had the best two bungalows they had. Beautiful view and from the terrace just about 15 metres to the shore.
Rooms were spacious and clean, AC also worked well ( which I don´t take for granted in Thailand ). There was one power cut during our stay which blackened the whole village, but this hotel had their own generator which started to work in just 2 minutes after the power cut. Swimming pool was small but nice. The shore at just this location was a little bit rocky, so i could recommend swimming a little bit more north at the same beach, but you can walk there very easilly.
The restaurant and bar was on the beach. When the tide became too high they had to move the tables and chairs further from the ocean. Service all together was awesome, this is some of Thailands famous hospitality. The food was so good. In addition to traditional thai food they have some western dishes also. We stayed there for 4 nights, and at 3 nights we ate at this restaurant,.
There were people who really cared for us and always friendly and we almost felt we were part or their family.
One day we went diving and we told that to one guy at the restaurant in the morning; when we came back and during the night almost everyone of the staff knew we were diving today and asked how was our trip!
This place was way better than I expected by their own web page or any other recommendations. We had amazing days and nights just watching the ocean and sitting in the bar with nice music and enjoying the atmosphere.
Thank you and we will be back!
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