“great experience, helpful owner and staff. A/C available”
I stayed at the 7th sky for 2 months in winter 09/10.
As far as the accommodation is concerned, there is nothing I could seriously complain about. Considering the prices and the promises made, the location right at the beach (almost literally on the beach), the owner and his staff didn't let me down a bit. The rooms were cleaned regularly, food, including fresh fish (literally, that fish was out swimming just an hour ago!) every other day was just fantastic but still cheap, and most of all, the staff is unbelievably friendly and polite. You can even catch your own fish and bring it to them, they'll cook it for you. Plus, if you're a surfer, you'll love the amazing left-handed reefbreak just outside your doorstep.
Another important reason for me to recommend you this guesthouse is how safe it is. To begin with, the owner has all the most important bonds to the local men in charge, including police officials. Considering we're talking about a country with a highly corrupt police system, it feels good to know this.
Even though there is no real threat whatsoever, there is a guard looking after the gate 24/7. Most of the time while I was staying there, his job consisted in getting rid of drunk locals who somehow got into the compound.
To conclude I'd like to emphasize that this is a simple guesthouse, but it is run with a lot of dedication to make you feel at home. It worked for me, and I'm quite sure it'll work for you, too.
P.S.: To the other reviewers, criticizing...
A: ...the lack of environmental awareness of the staff (i.e. burning of waste in the backyard): Seriously? I mean, this is a serious problem indeed, but obviously you did not open your eyes just once outside the compound walls. This happens in backyards all over the country, so these obviously are educational and awareness issues to be tackled on a much higher level. You can't blame single people.
B: ...having to change into another room during your stay. OK, that shouldn't be. But there are not too much rooms in the guesthouse and the owner sometimes tries to find solutions for everyone by moving people around, sometimes even by making the staff move and using one of their rooms for the clients (as in my case).
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