The pluses. The view is lovely, the serenity wonderful, the pool beautiful, one of the best hammocks in history. The minuses. Far away from town, transportation is expensive. Staff is emotionally distant. A steep climb to the hotel and more steep climbs to the room. The clincher. Tantawan is French friendly, but if you are not French be prepared to... More

The owner picked us up at the pier, but when we arrived at the property, she basically just walked off and left us standing there in the main area. There's not a clear reception space, so we just stood there while two other guests relaxing by the pool stared at us. Eventually someone came out to get us checked in... More

I was lucky enough to stay here a few weeks ago and loved it. The setting is amazing, you can walk to the beach in about 5 to 10 mins (they have stairs down from resort opposite), however if that feels too much like hard work lounging around by the inviting clean pool is no hardship. The guys who run... More

i have been to thailand 5 times and every time i stayed in tantawan for the most duration of my holidays. i just love this place. its simple and no thrills but it has anything you need for a relaxing holiday: comfy bungalows, nice location, friendly stuff, delicious food and good atmosphere i recommend it for those who are not... More

Having read some reviews I had to have my say! I have spent a month staying here and I have to say that it's the one and only place I would stay on the island! For like minded people you couldn't ask for more, the guys know how to look after you and you can just kickback and chill with... More

We had had a few discussions before we went there.by e-mail, and asked if they could pick us up at the port, which was no problem. We were happy to finally have a place with a pool for the kids. Once we got to the island. They were nice enough to pick us up earlier than discussed and the good... More

2 of us booked into this so called hotel several months before arriving in Thailand and got several nice emails to confirm our booking. All this only to be told when we arrived just after midnight and several hours traveling that we don't have a room!! We eventually got the owners nephews room right at the top of some very... More

I stayed there for 3 nights, the location is good, by Haad Yao beach, you will need a motorbike to go to the beach since Tantawan is on a hill. The bungalow we had (charm bungalow) was very nice, with sea view and a balcony with hammock, clean and not so expensive (850 THB). For this Price I was actually... More