Needed a place to stay after my original booking was unacceptable. The front entrance is nothing special, but when you go through reception and down to the pool/beach, its a nice green area with views of the beach. Stayed in the main building - rooms are good - nothing flash. Comfortable and clean. Don't know what the bungalows are like. Shower is OK - you've got to press the button to get the hot water. Aircon has only one temp - full blast! That was the only annoying thing as got really cold, then when switched off, was too stuffy. Kept on getting in and out of bed to turn off and on!! Staff are really great and friendly. Breakfast is down in the restaurant near the pool and very good (I judge breakfast by bacon "crispiness" and this was 4/5!). Pool was great and right near beach. Great location at the quiter end of lamai. Pull up one of the lounge chairs and bake. Umbrellas have a tendency to run free so make sure they hammer them down into the sand. Good value for the price (1800b/night). Would definitely stay there again. Food at the little restaurant (sripak?) to the right of the hotel entrance is great. Family owned - cooked on spot and 50b for pad thai! Laundry facility to left of entrance, across road. Don't bother with the tailor opposite the hotel - more trouble than its worth!
- Golden Sand Beach Hotel
