Klong Prao Resort in Chang Island

The breakfast was excellent – a wide variety with daily changing dishes and live cooking stations. One thing that could really improve the experience would be a few extra fans in the breakfast area. It gets quite hot, and some cooling would make a big difference. It would also be helpful to have a QR code or some kind of information sheet showing what’s available at breakfast and what to expect in the coming days.

The hotel’s location is fantastic – right on a clean beach. The sunbeds were comfortable, and the pool was great. You can tell that a lot of thought went into the outdoor design – the trees and plants are placed smartly for both shade and visual appeal. Big compliments for the landscaping!

The hotel restaurant was also very good. Yes, it’s on the expensive side, and the portions were a bit small for my taste, but the quality was definitely there.

The staff throughout the hotel were incredibly friendly. During my two-week stay, I only came across one person who seemed to be in a bad mood – which is quite remarkable. Everyone else was consistently kind and cheerful. That kind of atmosphere is rare and deserves 5 out of 5 stars. I really hope the staff are treated and paid well – they’re doing an amazing job.

The on-site supermarket is very convenient – perfect for quickly grabbing a drink or some ice cream.

The room itself was totally fine. I would have appreciated more power outlets, though. Overall, the placement of outlets and light switches wasn’t very well thought out and not easy to reach. Still, since I was mostly just sleeping there, it wasn’t a big issue.

One downside was the bathroom. As a European, I’m used to a different standard of cleanliness – especially in the shower. I was staying in a villa, not just a regular room, so I had slightly higher expectations. A bi-weekly deep clean, especially focusing on grout and fixtures, would really help bring the bathroom up to standard.

Regarding the laundry service: I’d like to pass on that the laundry service unfortunately wasn’t good. Two items of clothing went missing – one of them was just a shirt, which wasn’t a big deal, but the other was a designer swimsuit that I had bought on sale and was quite expensive. I found it really disappointing that it went missing.