Sparrow
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Many Thai islands boast lovely resorts, stunning scenery, white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, palm trees, and delicious food. But trust me when I say I particularly enjoyed THIS resort on THIS island!
The staff were exceptional: friendly, helpful, yet unobtrusive. Whenever we requested something, the response was usually 'yes,' and it would be taken care of promptly, even during busy times. It was a delightful surprise to return to our room in the afternoon and find towels artfully shaped into swans with fresh blossoms adorning them! Such a beautiful and thoughtful touch.
The location is truly breathtaking, right on the beach with a view of the sea, framed by karsts and other islands. There are plenty of sun loungers available, but if you prefer, you can also enjoy the view from the pool.
Breakfast was good, though the coffee was a bit bitter. There was lovely fresh fruit, yogurt, an egg station, and more. We also had lunch at the hotel restaurant one day, and it was delicious.
Some might find the island too quiet – there are no roads, fire shows on the beach, nightclubs, and so on. Honestly, I was worried we might get bored. I was wrong! Besides relaxing on the resort's picture-perfect beach, we enjoyed a lovely 20-minute walk through the jungle to Paradise Beach. We also went on a boat-hopping/snorkeling day trip. There are enough restaurants and bars that we ate somewhere different for most meals (we were only there for 5 days, though). In comparison, on Koh Tarutao, there was just one restaurant, and we were the only customers! On Koh Ngai, there were enough people around to create a bit of atmosphere and provide variety for dining out.
There are no ATMs on the island, but we were able to use QR codes to pay. If you don't have that option, you'll need to bring plenty of cash. You might also be able to pay with a card, but I'm not sure about that.
Traveling to the island on the long-tail boat was fun and easy to arrange from Pakmeng Pier (and back from Koh Ngai).
Η οικογένεια έμεινε εδώ για 3 νύχτες. Μείναμε σε ένα μπανγκαλόου κοντά στο εστιατόριο, το οποίο είχε δύο queen size κρεβάτια. Το μπανγκαλόου ήταν λίγο παλιό (υπάρχουν νεοανακαινισμένα μπανγκαλόου πιο μακριά) αλλά πολύ ευχάριστο και άνετο. Η πισίνα είναι επίσης υπό ανακαίνιση, το οποίο ο ιδιοκτήτης σκοπεύει να κάνει του χρόνου. Αυτό το άκρο της παραλίας είναι υπέροχο, και όταν η παλίρροια είναι στο μέσο, μπορείς εύκολα να περπατήσεις/βουτήξεις στο κοντινό κοράλλι για κολύμπι, για να ελέγξεις τον πολύχρωμο κόσμο των ψαριών. Το εστιατόριο του θερέτρου προσφέρει μια μεγάλη ποικιλία πρωινού, καθώς και επιλογές για μεσημεριανό και βραδινό φαγητό (μείγμα «δυτικών» και τοπικών ταϊ