Baan Krating Resort, Khao Lak (Phang Nga)

The location is both its best and worst point. You ARE isolated and a long way from mini marts or internet access and need to prepare for that. Sadly, we found the resorts unwillingness to give information disappointing. We wanted to know how to get to the nearest shops and were told either wait a long time for a saengthaw, walk a long way to hire a motorbike, or walk a very long way. When we wanted to move on to Phuket, the receptionist called a (very expensive) taxi to take us into the bus station, which then informed us that there were no buses to Phuket, but we could hail a passing bus instead. The receptionist should have known this and we could have hailed a passing bus from outside the resort. The only food option available (unless you hire a bike) is a very nice Issan restaurant, but there is no Western food available so ensure you can eat Issan food for your duration, or come supplied ! However, the views and location are magnificent and we extended our stay.

Really friendly staff who will organise anything for you.