This property is in a stunning location on the beach just outside Rawai. We did not have transport and that was an issue as the property was on an extremely busy road and miles from anywhere in every direction. After the first night attempting to walk to Rawai unsuccessfully we used taxis throughout, some turned up some didn’t as the place is out of the way a little. With transport I’m sure this would not have been a problem. The pool, beach, bar and staff were great. The standard room that we chose was not so good as described in previous customer reviews. I’ve stayed at remote locations before and there has always been a curtesy bus service to the local town, I think this would go down well if introduced ( just add it to the cost of the room). I’ve given 3 due to the above as we did like the resort overall. I hope the comments are taken in the spirit intended as I think a few tweaks will make significant difference to the overall experience.

This property is in a stunning location on the beach just outside Rawai. We did not have transport and that was an issue as the property was on an extremely busy road and miles from anywhere in every direction. After the first night attempting to walk to Rawai unsuccessfully we used taxis throughout, some turned up some didn’t as the place is out of the way a little. With transport I’m sure this would not have been a problem. The pool, beach, bar and staff were great. The standard room that we chose was not so good as described in previous customer reviews. I’ve stayed at remote locations before and there has always been a curtesy bus service to the local town, I think this would go down well if introduced ( just add it to the cost of the room). I’ve given 3 due to the above as we did like the resort overall. I hope the comments are taken in the spirit intended as I think a few tweaks will make significant difference to the overall experience.

We walked in and walked back out, as the property was unclean and potentially unsafe. Dust, stained sheets and stained walls. Nothing like advertised. Spa? Joke. We contacted Expedia straight away and told them we were leaving and were promised that we would be contacted the next day via email as they were unable to contact the hotel that night. We booked accommodation as a consequence of being told that we should. We were not emailed and the hotel was not contacted. We went back to check six days later to be told there had been no contact. We have made a formal complaint with Expedia. We were left without accommodation that night until we found one of the very few hotels (our family had to stay in two different rooms in different blocks with in the hotel for one night before finding a wonderful place called Rawai VIP Villas (staff were great and good value for families with children - would highly recommend). Our children did not eat until midnight and even then all I could find was microwave pizza. We were so lucky. Instead of losing only one day we could have lost half our holiday (after travelling from Krabi - which again was lovely and good value for money). For the short while we were there we had to get an engineer to check air con due to smell and a towel being wrapped around a joint on it, only to be told that it was a wet moulding towel causing the smell. Doesn't that say it all?

We walked in and walked back out, as the property was unclean and potentially unsafe. Dust, stained sheets and stained walls. Nothing like advertised. Spa? Joke. We contacted Expedia straight away and told them we were leaving and were promised that we would be contacted the next day via email as they were unable to contact the hotel that night. We booked accommodation as a consequence of being told that we should. We were not emailed and the hotel was not contacted. We went back to check six days later to be told there had been no contact. We have made a formal complaint with Expedia. We were left without accommodation that night until we found one of the very few hotels (our family had to stay in two different rooms in different blocks with in the hotel for one night before finding a wonderful place called Rawai VIP Villas (staff were great and good value for families with children - would highly recommend). Our children did not eat until midnight and even then all I could find was microwave pizza. We were so lucky. Instead of losing only one day we could have lost half our holiday (after travelling from Krabi - which again was lovely and good value for money). For the short while we were there we had to get an engineer to check air con due to smell and a towel being wrapped around a joint on it, only to be told that it was a wet moulding towel causing the smell. Doesn't that say it all?

Very nice. I will likely stay here again.

Fairly unprofessional staff that took our money for airport cab reservation but never reserved the cab. We had to rush last minute to get to airport and also still waiting receive refund of my cab money that hotel front desk staff took

Very nice. I will likely stay here again.

Fairly unprofessional staff that took our money for airport cab reservation but never reserved the cab. We had to rush last minute to get to airport and also still waiting receive refund of my cab money that hotel front desk staff took

I really enjoyed my stay on this resort. I really recommend it

I really enjoyed my stay on this resort. I really recommend it

Great stay!! We spent 10 days here and loved every minute of it. The grounds are peaceful and clean. The resort is located right on the beach and there’s plenty of space to find a peaceful spot. The food from the restaurant was great. The breakfast included was almost served fresh and hot. The service is fantastic. Everyone is very friendly and accommodating, they’ll always try their best to help with any of your need.

Great stay!! We spent 10 days here and loved every minute of it. The grounds are peaceful and clean. The resort is located right on the beach and there’s plenty of space to find a peaceful spot. The food from the restaurant was great. The breakfast included was almost served fresh and hot. The service is fantastic. Everyone is very friendly and accommodating, they’ll always try their best to help with any of your need.

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Very good , quiet, ( only our room was bit noisy , some water pump was working loudly in nights!!) good Massage in SPA! Just one , but big issue…. We like swimming !!! On fotos You can see nice beach—)) but there’s very shallow, and sticky, even if water coming it’s not swim able-((( It’s foto from my room-)))

Very good , quiet, ( only our room was bit noisy , some water pump was working loudly in nights!!) good Massage in SPA! Just one , but big issue…. We like swimming !!! On fotos You can see nice beach—)) but there’s very shallow, and sticky, even if water coming it’s not swim able-((( It’s foto from my room-)))

All was wonderful Just needed to clean a little more on the beach Not there fault that the tides bring in garbage mostly plastic But maybe clean in the afternoon a little They did have it clean in the morning when we would go to breakfast

Friendship beach is just a fantastic place, convient, quiet and the food is light, healthy and tasty. Right on the beach, with pool restaurant, bar, fitness, wellness everything you need for a week or two.

I liked the smallness of the place and the friendliness of the staff. I didn't like having to ask for coffee and sugar to be replenished on most days for my room. The location is quiet and by the beach but if you don't wish to rent a vehicle then you are a bit isolated. The local bus service is very erratic. Fortunately there are a few shops local which served my needs and a market across the main road a few times weekly.

This resort was absolutely perfect! It was very clean, the staff were wonderful and and helpful and booking tours/transportation. The spa experience was incredible, best massages we have ever had. Location was great and The price was extremely reasonable, especially over New Year’s. Overall we had an amazing experience at this resort. Zero complaints!!

This resort was absolutely perfect! It was very clean, the staff were wonderful and and helpful and booking tours/transportation. The spa experience was incredible, best massages we have ever had. Location was great and The price was extremely reasonable, especially over New Year’s. Overall we had an amazing experience at this resort. Zero complaints!!

Great place excellent location nd very friendly stff

Great place excellent location nd very friendly stff

Upon arrival we were a bit disappointed as the sea was out and it did not look like the picturesque photos we had seen. This is not a 4 or 5* corporate hotel belonging to the big chains but it had its own distinct feel to it that made it feel like a real holiday paradise. The room was spacious and quirky with the bamboo style ceiling and outdoor shower. The electric shower was in fact the only negative thing as the power was not great but sufficient. The room was clean and comfortable. The quirkiness continued in the outdoor area with the ornate Thai sculptures and pictures. The pool and the view was nice during the day. The table service breakfast made a nice change to buffet’s that seem to be the norm nowadays, although I have to say the portions were on the small side. This hotel seemed to cater for small groups of fitness clients and there was a small gym. The location is not the greatest with the beach offering nothing and a little sore on the feet with the small shells, but it was lovely to stroll on with appropriate foot ware. It’s also a 2 min walk from a busy main road, although you would not know it from inside the hotel. There is nothing of note there except for a couple of bar/restaurants and a convenience store. If you walk up to the main road and turn left, walk about 50m, you’ll come across a delightful street food restaurant. It’s a shame there is no shuttle service to nearby towns as it cost us 300 baht from the port 3km away. Overall it was almost perfect

Upon arrival we were a bit disappointed as the sea was out and it did not look like the picturesque photos we had seen. This is not a 4 or 5* corporate hotel belonging to the big chains but it had its own distinct feel to it that made it feel like a real holiday paradise. The room was spacious and quirky with the bamboo style ceiling and outdoor shower. The electric shower was in fact the only negative thing as the power was not great but sufficient. The room was clean and comfortable. The quirkiness continued in the outdoor area with the ornate Thai sculptures and pictures. The pool and the view was nice during the day. The table service breakfast made a nice change to buffet’s that seem to be the norm nowadays, although I have to say the portions were on the small side. This hotel seemed to cater for small groups of fitness clients and there was a small gym. The location is not the greatest with the beach offering nothing and a little sore on the feet with the small shells, but it was lovely to stroll on with appropriate foot ware. It’s also a 2 min walk from a busy main road, although you would not know it from inside the hotel. There is nothing of note there except for a couple of bar/restaurants and a convenience store. If you walk up to the main road and turn left, walk about 50m, you’ll come across a delightful street food restaurant. It’s a shame there is no shuttle service to nearby towns as it cost us 300 baht from the port 3km away. Overall it was almost perfect

We staten for four nights as a calm start on our month in Thailand. The hotel was amazing, staff friendly, the pool are calm and lovely. We swam in the sea, relaxed in the spacious bar area, worked out at the gym. The restaurant is pricey but we still spent quite a bit of money there and the food was great - the atmosphere wonderful and the staff attentive. The Atmanjai spa had good massage but there were masseuses up the road just as good, but for half the price. The area is not really for walking, we tried but had intense traffic and rats ran along the road. So I guess taxi is recommended to get elsewhere. Quiet area and I recommend this place highly to anyone who want to have a peaceful stay in a beautiful environment. Perfect from start to end.

We staten for four nights as a calm start on our month in Thailand. The hotel was amazing, staff friendly, the pool are calm and lovely. We swam in the sea, relaxed in the spacious bar area, worked out at the gym. The restaurant is pricey but we still spent quite a bit of money there and the food was great - the atmosphere wonderful and the staff attentive. The Atmanjai spa had good massage but there were masseuses up the road just as good, but for half the price. The area is not really for walking, we tried but had intense traffic and rats ran along the road. So I guess taxi is recommended to get elsewhere. Quiet area and I recommend this place highly to anyone who want to have a peaceful stay in a beautiful environment. Perfect from start to end.

Very nice staff who were knowledgeable and helpful. The suite was great but the living room was basically unusable because it wasn’t air conditioned. The open air bathroom was very neat, but really hot. Great value for the money.

Very nice staff who were knowledgeable and helpful. The suite was great but the living room was basically unusable because it wasn’t air conditioned. The open air bathroom was very neat, but really hot. Great value for the money.

Comfortable and clean accommodation. Spacious deluxe room with ample toiletries, water & fresh towels etc. Lovely pool and bar area to relax in . You can swim in the sea when tide is in, and enjoy a walk along when tide is out . Very quiet at night , away from road . Breakfast fresh and plentiful. Staff fine , apart from evening receptionist who wasn't particularly welcoming or helpful . Would recommend staying here though . Nice restaurant nearly opposite entrance called Nang Naan for local food . Hotel restaurant expensive, but lovely view by the sea

Comfortable and clean accommodation. Spacious deluxe room with ample toiletries, water & fresh towels etc. Lovely pool and bar area to relax in . You can swim in the sea when tide is in, and enjoy a walk along when tide is out . Very quiet at night , away from road . Breakfast fresh and plentiful. Staff fine , apart from evening receptionist who wasn't particularly welcoming or helpful . Would recommend staying here though . Nice restaurant nearly opposite entrance called Nang Naan for local food . Hotel restaurant expensive, but lovely view by the sea

The room was lovely and the price couldn't be beat for having beach access! Great views... the restaurant was very expensive and only so-so. Location was decent, but rather far from many of the popular destinations. Hard to communicate with the front desk plus. limited hours. Also, I didn't like the tours they were trying to sell from various vendors.... many of them were part of scam tourist agencies, overpriced and allowed for unethical tourism!! For a resort that is boasting eco-friendly, wellness center it's sad they promote tourism that is bad for Thailand.