Nirvana@Phala

It’s about a five-minute drive to the beach, and the rooms are very clean. The staff are professional. Water, juice, and snacks are available in the room for a small charge, while there’s other food and free coffee in the room beside the office.

A small, inexpensive hotel that’s quiet and clean inside, though the balcony was a bit dusty. It’s easy to get to and handy for driving to a nearby beach. There are plenty of restaurants around, but you’ll need a car. Towels and bath items are provided.

There isn’t much within walking distance beyond a local shop and a couple of small restaurants, so you’ll need transport. That’s fine for me, and the quiet setting suits me well. My room is large and modern, with a balcony, effective air-conditioning, a TV, a kettle, and everything needed for coffee. The large fridge is stocked with beers and other drinks, plus snacks, all at good prices. The room rates are very reasonable, and I think it’s exceptional value.

It’s a nice, clean, peaceful place, but there’s no breakfast. The good restaurant is quite far away, and the 7 - eleven groceries are 2km from the hotel.