Ban slow life Koh Libong

I spent nine days here and loved it. Poo runs a great homestay, and it looks just like the pictures. At low tide, it’s an easy walk into the village. Poo can arrange a scooter, day trips, onward travel, and laundry. Breakfast came with eggs, toast, sausages, fruit, and endless coffee. The island’s beautiful beaches are easy to reach by scooter. Highly recommend.

I visited in the off-season, in late May, and the neighbors were so kind. Even with no staff around, they got me checked in by 10 am and let me help myself to the beer fridge when nobody was there to serve me. Really cool, generous people, and the best value property in the area.

The lovely aunty who runs the accommodation made our time on Koh Libong wonderful. I forgot to ask her name, but I won’t forget her kindness and hospitality. From the moment we arrived, she was welcoming, friendly, and helpful, and she went out of her way to make sure we had what we needed. Our room was spacious, clean, comfortable, and well kept, so it was a relaxing stay. She arranged a motorbike rental and offered laundry service. Breakfast was delicious, too, and a lovely way to start the day. She treated us with such genuine warmth that we felt at home. I rarely write reviews, and this is my first, but this place deserved one. Hospitality like this is hard to find. If you’re visiting Koh Libong, I highly recommend staying here. Thank you for making our trip so memorable. We’ll always remember your kindness and hope to return someday.

The room was spacious, had a sea view, and the bedding was comfortable. But the beach is full of stones, so swimming isn’t possible. There was no housekeeping during our five days, and our towels were never changed. We had nowhere to put our luggage or hang towels. The air conditioning leaked into the bathroom, so our feet got wet every time we used the toilet. The bath mat was extremely dirty at check-in and stayed that way for all five days. Breakfast was light and exactly the same each morning. A single, ultra-thin slice of watermelon for two people is outrageous given the price per kilo. There are no restaurants nearby, and portions are tiny if you eat at the hotel. It’s best to rent a scooter to get to the small village, but that isn’t possible for everyone. In that case, you’ll have to make do. I think it’d be easy to find better accommodation on Ko Libong.