Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villa

Elly Jackson

Firstly it’s worth noting that we certainly had an enjoyable stay. However there are many short comings for this resort, you very much get what you pay for… in the sense that services you would except to be included arn’t - Iced coffee and tea at breakfast - extra towels/ beach towels (they are quite strict with only providing the allotted 2 per room and no more) - transfers to the town, they have a shuttle, it’s 100 baht per person per way. I understand there would be costs to run this, but every other isolated resort I have ever stayed, includes this for guests. Our check in experience was quite poor and even when we were obviously struggling with our bags, the staff showing us to our room, did not offer to help. The rooms - completely fine, dated but perfectly functional bathroom, bed was comfy and it was spacious enough for 2 people. Breakfast - this was poor, for a large resort, feeding hundreds of guests the quality of the food was extremely poor. From the pastries that were basically tough bread to the flys all over the fruit. After 2 days we actually went the surf shop next door and paid for breakfast rather than eating what was included. I understand the resort is somewhat remote but I’ve stayed in more remote resorts that have better quality produce. Surfing, if you have less that 3 years experience, memories beach will be great for you, I wouldnt hire anything through the resort, it was much better value to support the local small business’s at memories everything is available there, bar, restaurant, surf hire, shops,massage etc. Lastly, while it wasn’t an issue for us the resort feels like it’s about 90% German, to the point where a lot of information was in German and English, German flags were featured all around the resort and a lot of the staff spoke better German than English. If your an experienced surfer, you might want to head and stay at Cape Pakerang, there reef and rocks but if you know what your doing and the locals let you stay, it’s the best surfing in the area

Justin White

Fantastic stay. So quiet and little to no reason during the rainy season! We had a pool villa and it was spacious and our little haven. Good choice of food and lovely sunsets by the beach from one restaurant. Staff very helpful and welcoming. A little out of the way which was great for us wanting to relax but a short taxi ride gets you to a local market.

Ezra

If it rare for me to post a review. But as a regular family traveller, i decide to comment. What I am most disappointed with is the front line staff servicing the counters. I think the hotel mgmt needs to look into this. This goes from providing incorrect information about charges to the credit card, To attitude in service delivery as if we owed them a million dollars. There was also an insistance to charge additional $ for breakfast upon check out. And this is after we already close off the hotel bill, we were ask to go back pay more. Firstly, they did not inform us at the restaurant, and we have young kids that just ate a slice of bread and some cereal . With rooms coming inclusive of breakfast for adults, why there is additional charge for young kids? We have been to so many hotels from Bonvoy to Accor to IHG. None of them made such additional effort to charge young kids for breakfast. In addition. There were much confusion about being asked to walked back to reception to get beach towers changed. And different reception folks you get. You will get different to protocol. If this was protocol, fine. But if it is double standards - Then not fine. I also found staff sleeping at the job in mending counters at the beach. Didn’t bother me. But after the bitter experience. Here goes. FYI. The other ground stuff were great - valet - Luggage handlers. So kudos to them. Location has great access and proximity to surf beach. Room was decent and clean. Only fallback is if you go had the regular rooms and is given the end location rooms, it bloody far to walk (+no access to buggies) and there is also no lift, you have to climb 3 stories. Good luck if you have young kids. I actually had such a great time in Khao lak and also with the beach. It just to end off with one bad encounter which could be so easily avoided.

Valerie Casanova

Booked via Booking.com as a partner offer and I and paid for a room on the 29th of Nov (check in date for 30th of Dec) Have been really excited but today, I got a notification that the reservations been canceled and no other information/explanation as to why. I got refunded immediately, but now all of the other accomodation in the area has been fully booked or out of the budget so I essentially have nowhere to stay. Absolutely horrendous management of the booking.

Ging Pattra Artluek

This place is a hidden gem—so private, with a chill vibe and a good design. It’s perfect if you’re into surfing or just want to relax and enjoy the beach, the waves, and a stunning sunset. The staff here are super friendly and always ready to help, which made our stay even better. There are two restaurants and a café, so you’ve got some good options for food. But honestly, the pool is my favorite part—you can swim while looking out at the sea, and it’s just amazing. I also love that they’re really committed to being eco-friendly. They’re doing a great job with that. Definitely worth a visit!