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Don’t be misled by the budget price for a stay at Ryan’s-this Resort punches far above its weight. Owners Gary and Nok have created what’s arguably the best resort in its class in the whole region of Issan. Yes the rooms are clean, spacious and contain the basics-but that’s expected. It’s what I didn’t expect that surprised this long-time Thai resident ex-pat. The surroundings are beautifully laid out and maintained. The pool area is immaculate…to quote Darryl Kerrigan (The Castle, 1997) “How’s the Serenity?” Phil is the part-time Chef, Barman and all round Raconteur who cooks great meals and if pressed, will even drop you his ‘Full Monty’ English Breakfast-outstanding! The roomy bar (with poolroom) is well stocked, offering draft beer and even spirits by the glass-a welcome change from the usual Thai style of being required to purchase the whole bottle. Just about every imaginable TV station is available in the bar as well as in the covered outdoors dining area. This is where the local ex-pats gather to exchange the day’s tall tails-and what a great bunch they are… more than willing to welcome any guest into their clan. Ryan’s Resort is a family friendly stopover that offered me more ‘bang-for-my-buck’ than I’d hoped for. Don’t go through Prasat/Surin without stopping by at Ryan’s; even if only for the best European menu in town-you’ll be glad you did.

Basic, institutional rooms are kept clean, and were recently painted, and supplied with in-room coffee maker (coffee packs resupplied daily). Quiet location along route 214, just one K south of the busy 24. Best dining options, however, are north of 24 in the center of Prasat, or at the second filling station to the west along 24 (no kidding!). Note that the staff does not speak English, and the mark-up from on-line booking services like the one you're now on render this property a borderline prospect.