Hideaway Resort Banchang

You can tell a lot of care went into this place. The rooms are spacious, clean, and well equipped, the pool is beautiful, the menu has a great range, and every staff member we met was friendly, helpful, and attentive. My two complaints were about the food, not the rooms: in everything we tried, including pasta, rice dishes, and spring rolls, there was barely any protein. The pizza looked amazing, but the sauce underneath was so sweet we couldn't eat more than one slice each.

We booked because of the good reviews and had such a nice stay that we're going back. Craig and his kind staff were welcoming and helpful, and offered a good discount for booking direct. They brought towels to the pool and gave us a second room key so we could keep the fridge running while out. The resort is family-friendly and a little off the beaten path, with lots of free parking, a big pool, and a free shuttle to several beaches within 7 km. Our room was large and clean, with plenty of storage, a big fridge and freezer compartment, a comfortable bed, quiet AC, cute elephant towel art, and an open-air drying room with a sink and clothes line. A couple of small suggestions: the safe in room 206 didn't close quite right, and sheer curtains alongside the darker balcony curtains would be nice.

Fair price for a quiet place about five minutes from the street with all the bars. The rooms are clean and simple, with a large fridge. There's also a pool, bar, and restaurant open from early until late, plus a pool table, foosball, and more.

Friendly staff, spacious clean rooms, and the whole accommodation is very well maintained. Everything feels thought through and complete. A perfect hotel, highly recommended.