Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Krabi hotels Thailand

*Reviews of recent stays*	*Comment on the hotel*	*The reservation service*
Dana MAREY 2009-04-23	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang A huge room,bathroom and balcony welcome after basic bungalows for a week. We were so happy to have a bit of luxury... BUT, 2 out of 3 days when we wanted to take shower (all evening first night and from 4 to 7pm last night) there was NO water at all. So no shower, no shave. We could have changed rooms first night,but we had already unpacked with stuff everywhere,and the downstairs room offered smelt mouldy and didn t have the nice outlook of top floor. So top floor better, but certainly less shower pressure (whenwe HAD water!!) All boardwalks are being repaired which is well overdue as my husband went right through one of the boards which could have resulted in a badly cut or broken leg. Air con in room is a bit slow, gets really cool after a few hours, until then it s just cool enough. Pool nice, not large but shaded and not many others using it though only about 9 chaise lounges around it. Not many mossies. Breakfast was fine and so was the staff, contrary to some other reviews we had no problem with either. Bathroom light bulb blown and never replaced, though requested.Due to the no water situation, I asked for a late check out, which was a bit grudgingly agreed to(this was the least they could do,I thought... I should really have asked for a partial refund)But at the Early Bird rate of 1950 for a deluxe triple we thought it was a nice treat for us, a family of backpacker/flashpackers! This is a big room, so would suit family of 4 with extra bed.It is VERY quiet, so a good sleep in good beds with nice linen. 5 minutes to beach, 2 minute to shops, laundry for 35 baht per kilo down street, great street food opposite near McDonalds; chicken, curries, Pad Thai, juices, all from 20 to 40 baht. Don t do too much shopping in Ao Nang if going to Bangkok, cheaper for same there. Hide from tailors! The most persistant and annoying tailors in whole of Thailand and that s saying something! Can get taxi to airport for 500B or air con bus for 150B each. Ocean was surprisingly rough for April, so we used the pool more than expected. Go there, they are doing a lot of clearing up, replanting, repairing to boardwalks which will only improve things.And hopefully there will be water for you!	All went through fine.
Greg Youell 2009-04-11	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang I could not recommend this hotel enough !! best hotel on our holiday by far ! The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the hotels grounds were amazing with a awesome pool. When we 1st arrived & walked down the long driveway we could hear loud music from the Bar next door but by the time you get to reception you hear nothing and the rooms were even more quiet (did not hear another sole while we were there). The rooms & bathroom were a great size and well furnished. The only things I would say is the TV reception wasn’t great but hey you hardly want to be in doors watching TV & The spa is a little overpriced compared to what you find on the street outside so would recommend rather getting a massage on the high Street.	very good
Jez 2009-04-04	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Friendly hotel, very nice room, average bathroom - poorly lit (and bath leaked onto floor). We had a pool view as the others were fully booked, but it was worth the extra cash - it was very nice. The pool is fantastic for young Children, lots of shade most of the day, all shopping and sea front not far away. Also has plenty of parking. Like I knew before I booked, the breakfast is fine, but really basic. Omlette, toast or ceral every day. The hotel and walkways are very attractive, obviously there are a few mosquitoes but not more than I expected. Walking back at night use a torch, one guy we met was bitten by a snake on the hotel grounds, they did however promptly tidy up and cut back all the plants and fix all the lighting.	Good booking service as usual.
Marlene Nilsson 2009-04-03	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Very nice rooms, the best rooms ever in Thailand. The waterpressur in the shower is very low, cannot even rinse out the schampoo in my hair during my stay! The hotel needs to cut open in the garden because the trees and bushes are everywhere and we saw tree snakes during our stay and thats not accepted! One of the other guests even got bitten and had to go to the hospital!!! Breakfast is not good, very little to choose from. The hotel staff is friendly and the hotel is only 10 minutes walking distance to the beach and thats really good. Will not stay here again if they not cut up the forrest and get rid of the snakes.	Very good as always!
Karina Stokholm Ottsen 2009-03-11	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang We got a room with mold on the wall and a very bad smell. Since our son has astma and bad air can be one of the things that provoke it we ask for a new room. It took them 3 days to get us a new room. They did not seem to take us very seriously and they were not very helpful. We felt like we were a pain to them. We have to be fair and say we met some friendly staff and the location and the garden of the hotel was very nice. Should we choose to go to Krabi again we would find a different hotel	Fantastic as always!
Clive Gardner 2009-03-05	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Nice setting. Staff do not speak much English. Breakfast average.	Fast and professional.
Roger Jacobsson 2009-02-24	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Very nice & quiet hotel, very close to everything, Clean rooms, good service, good pool,so if i go to Ao nang again this is the hotel for me	nice and easy
Mrs Petri 2009-02-16	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang The hotel was wonderful we called it the garden of eden!! the staff was really nice and rooms very large Also the rooms are very quite	Great site no problems at all
Benny Bækmand 2009-02-04	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Very nice hotel - like living in the jungle - it s a green oasis. We stayed in two of the poolside rooms. Beautifull rooms with all we needed and the quality was perfect. Nice pool - a little bit more space around it would be fine. Restaurant and food god. You can sit outside under the trees and enjoy your dinner in the evening - very romantic. Quiet place - no noice form the main street. Near beach - central location. Go uphill and you ll find cheap and execelent small restaurants. The staff delivered a god service with a smile. Fourth time in Ao Ang - this has been the best hotel we have stayed on in Thailand. We ll come back!	Easy and qick responce. God and precise information in the eMail communication. We ll recomend yor services to people we know.
Gio P 2009-01-31	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Great hotel! The best choice in Ao Nang. Jungle feeling, nice rooms, close to everything. Would definately stay there again.	Very efficient
Paakkari Leena Kristiina 2009-01-18	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Very quiet and special kind of place in a jungle close to the Krabi mainstreets and 400-500m from the beach. Breakfast was ok, service quite ok, not splended. Rooms vere spacious but some small insects (smaller than moskitos) in the room. In the night you could hear many kind of animal noice from the outside, running on the roof. No alkoholic drinks in the minibar. Free fruits in the fridge every day. Sun did not shine to the pool very much, due to the lot of plants and palmtrees all over, but clean and nice pool it was. Romantic place.	ok
Marco Meur 2008-12-27	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang When we came to the hotel we did not know what to expect, it having a muslim owner) The hotel consists of cottages, a little from the busy road in a beautiful, tropic garden. Our mouths fell open at the sight of the room. Never saw a more beautiful hotel room before....( we stayed in room 2003; top floor). The size was amazing, about 7 meters long ( not countig the bathroom). Beautifully decorated, everything looked brandnew. Bathroom was huge. Perfectly clean. Big balconies with views on the pool and garden. The setting in the tropical garden is amazing, you woulden t know that you are only a few meters from the busy town life with many restaurants and shops. Wonderful pool, great restaurant. No alcohol in rooms minibar, but in restaurant is no problem and a nice welcoming fruit basket upon arrival. Highly reccomandable.	Good, no problems.
soeren loensmand iversen 2008-12-27	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Great to stay in this cool jungle-like place. We are travelling 2 adults and 2 children of 10 and 12 and had booked a triple room with an extra bed. It was great to have a bed each in this large and clean room. Pool was nice and breakfast ok.	superb - helped us out when we had to rescedule.
Elgin Ewe 2008-12-19	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Excellent location, 5 mins walk to the beach and plenty of good restaurants nearby. Quiet and natural (jungle-like) surroundings providing plenty of cool shade. Quite a different environment and atmosphere compared to similarly-priced hotels but in a good way. Rooms are spacious and clean. Breakfast buffet is adequate but a bit lacking in variety. Service is generally good and fast. What more can you ask for considering the price? Go for it!	Reliable and responsive. Enough said.
Leanne Rodgers 2008-12-19	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang this resort is beautiful...bit like being in the jungle,with wooden walkways everywhere. Nice pool but a bit shaded by trees and during our stay there were building works going on next door. The only thing that spoils this resort is the staff and the breakfast. Found the staff not very friendly. We stayed for 10 nights and not even a goodbye when we left. The breafast also needs to be vastly improved.	as good as ever
mr david beaver 2008-12-18	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang beautiful poolside villa,very clean and tidy,in excellent setting	excellent
Anders Pleijel 2008-12-13	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Very good, except from the workers slamering at the construktion building nearby.	No problems at all, always helpful and quick to answer, thumbs up!
Ravin Vickneswaran 2008-11-25	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang The resort is beautiful. It is surrounded by thick foliage and is very scenic. Our room had a good view. It can get tiring walking in an out from hotel to the shopping area as its a bit deep inside. Breakfast is average. On the whole is was a very pleasant stay.	Good. no hassle
Michael Patrick Rock 2008-11-22	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang I had a wonderful stay at this complex. The hotel grounds and swimming pool are beautiful and the accommodation is first class as are the staff. Somkiet Buri is a leisurely five minute stroll to the beach with lots of shops and restaurants on the way. WARNING: Do take mosquito repellant. Rooms and swimming pool are in dense vegatation surrounded by streams and man made lakes so this can be a problem but hey this is a little bit of paradise in a busy resort. Top class and very secure.	Perfect! Booking is simple and strait forward with all promises fulfilled.
Barnes 2008-11-14	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Very friendly and helpful. Well located and good value for your money. Highly recommend.	No problems with bookings or communication.
Mark Walsh 2008-11-10	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang NICE SMALL HOTEL, NICE CLEAN ROOMS, AIR CON WASN,T FANTASTIC,NO AIR CON IN BATHROOMS,BATHROOMS COULD DO WITH UP DATING. STAFF VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFULL,GOOD BUFFET BREAKFAST.	VERY GOOD , NO PROBLEMS
Flynn 2008-11-06	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Lovely hotel, beautiful flower display put on our bed as a honeymoon gift. Would recommend that anyone staying here brings really good mosquito spray and repellents as hotel is based in jungle style setting, and there are a lot of mosquitos. We got bitten a lot!	Great easy booking
MURIEL HAMONIC 2008-10-30	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Very nice place, like in the jungle. Lots of frogs and other animals singing at night. Big rooms, clean and nice. Ok breakfast, but i would not recommend to eat other meals there... I got sick...	every thing went on very well.
ulrika jason 2008-10-25	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang nice hotell.	no problem
Andreia White Tavares 2008-09-05	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Nice hotel set in a lush garden. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a nice little veranda. The bathroom was good - my only gripe was that the water pressure was on the low side. All in all, a very enjoyable stay.	No problems!
Jovanna 2008-08-18	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Loved this place!!! Great rooms, pool was very unique!! Location was perfect!!! Fantastic spa!! Breakfast needs a little work, as does the attitudes of the ladies working u front. I will stay there agin next time. Its just so lovely!!	great!!!
Victor Khoo 2008-07-30 until 2008-08-02	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang As described by most other guests, it is like living in a small tropical resort. The setting is lovely with lots of different plants. We even have a squirrel hoping along the balcony timber railing and seen beautiful tropical birds. Aside from that, we found the room quite basic, AC extremely noisy, lighting too dim for the bathroom, toilet bowl stained, shower hand rail very low (fortunately, we are not tall), and one of the reception staff (slightly older than the other girls) very unfriendly and abrupt without any smile (which is unlike Thai custom and hospitality). Also, the restaurant staff at breakfast time have poor customer service. They stood there and don t even bother to serve coffee or tea unless you asked them. The other negative comment is the room safe. Well, you better get it right the first time or you will have to wait a long time before they send someone to your room to fix the lock. The instruction on the safe is poorly written and hard to understand. We travelled a lot and have never come across such an ancient looking safe!	Fantastic and reliable. Have used this service in the past and will use it again in next trip.
Alison Jones 2008-07-29 until 2008-07-31	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Beautiful resort in a tropical setting. We stayed in a pool view room & it was devine. Close to everything. Shopping & many restaurants all right there & beach a 5 minute walk Would definately recommend. Value for money	Really efficient. Would definately use again
Deidre Morey 2008-07-10 until 2008-07-17	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang We enjoyed our stay in the tropical garden setting in a poolside room. The rooms are large and clean although no tea/coffee facilities. The accomodation is good value for money and the location excellent. The staff are pollite and helpful. Would definately recommend.
David Richardson 2008-06-13 until 2008-06-16	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Our first visit to Thailand was wonderful and our stay at the Somkiet Buri resort was a highlight. If you want luxury mixed in with local flavour then this is the place to stay. Perfectly located, clean and friendly we can highly recommend it. So good we extended our stay twice!!!	The booking service was simple and fast.
CHRISTOPHER STRICKLAND 2008-05-16 until 2008-05-19	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang HOTEL WAS IN A GREAT LOCATION - JUST ABOUT 5 MINUTES WALKING TO THE BEACH. THE HOTEL ITSELF WAS NICE AND HAD A SECLUDED/PRIVATE ATMOSPHERE. WE HAD THE DELUXE THREE BEDROOM WAS GOOD. BATHROOM WAS VERY NICE. THE FOOD AND SERVICE WERE GOOD. ONLY DRAWBACK AT THIS TIME IS THE CONSTRUCTION NEXT DOOR, BUT ONCE THAT S GONE-NO PROBLEMS. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TO OTHERS.	QUICK AND EASY. I AM NOT SURE WHY THOUGH THAT THEY MAKE YOU PAY IN TWO INSTALLMENTS.
CHRISTOPHER STRICKLAND 2008-05-16 until 2008-05-19	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang The setting was lush and tropical in an elegant old Thai style. The pool was clean and in a nice secluded setting. Our upper level room was large and clean w/ a nice balcony. The decor of apple green was a little tacky, but the bathroom was beautiful. However, the bath was shared by a few ants. Both rooms needed more overhead lighting. Breakfast was good and the staff attentive for the most part.... I don t like it when they hover over you...and they didn t. Construction next door was loud, but only noticed it at breakfast. If your just looking for a massage to break up the day and keep trucking...the Spa was over priced....pleanty on the street to choose from. If lounging in luxury is your style....it s very good. Overall, we would refer others and stay again ourselves. Our stay was in the low priced rainy season, but had perfect weather! Shopping and dining were a few steps away and the beach about 5 mins....street vendors could be a bit pushy...with a smile :)
MELISSA HARPER 2008-05-16 until 2008-05-19	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang The setting was lush and tropical in an elegant old Thai style. The pool was clean and in a nice secluded setting. Our upper level room was large and clean w/ a nice balcony. The decor of apple green was a little tacky, but the bathroom was beautiful. However, the bath was shared by a few ants. Both rooms needed more overhead lighting. Breakfast was good and the staff attentive for the most part.... I don t like it when they hover over you...and they didn t. Construction next door was loud, but only noticed it at breakfast. If your just looking for a massage to break up the day and keep trucking...the Spa was over priced....pleanty on the street to choose from. If lounging in luxury is your style....it s very good. Overall, we would refer others and stay again ourselves. Our stay was in the low priced rainy season, but had perfect weather! Shopping and dining were a few steps away and the beach about 5 mins....street vendors could be a bit pushy...with a smile
Ho Kee Fong 2008-05-12 until 2008-05-14	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Clean, friendly staff, quiet and perfect for relaxation. Recommended as the price is affordable.	Efficient and smooth
evelyn fletcher. bernard fletcher 2008-05-11 until 2008-05-14	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Really enjoyed my stay at this resort beautifull room, pool very shaded but it was cleaned every morning i have nothing negative to say about this resort it,s like being in a jungle i was a bit concerned of insects cause i am a bit scared of them all we saw was 1 frog and 3 lizards a really beautifull resort.We stayed 4days at this resort and then the hotels van transfer to Patong Beach	Everything ran very smooth no problems at all will use again. THANKS SAWADEE
Georgina Kenny 2008-04-09 until 2008-04-11	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Very nice rooms and the restroom was perfect! Clean and well located, friendly staff.
Nils Carsten Rueter 2008-04-07 until 2008-04-11	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Das Hotel war sehr gut für diesen Preis. Zimmer und Bad immer sauber, toller Pool und fantastischer Garten. Das Frühstücksbuffet hätte abwechslungsreicher sein können. Trotzdem ist das Hotel sehr zu empfehlen	Es hat alles prima geklappt.
Kaare Kyllingstad 2008-03-09 until 2008-03-12	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Hotel was extremly nice. It is close (5min walking) to the AoNang boat service and nicely hidden from the main street. A perfect base for island/beach safaries. The pool area and garden surrounding the hotel was very nice. We had poolside rooms which was very clean and comfortable. I would recommend this hotel to every one going to Ao Nang/ Krabi.	Very easy and quick confirmation.
Peter Winberg 2008-03-07 until 2008-03-12	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang We travelled with an infant and got a room on the second floor (long staircase). No possibility to change. Perhaps they should have give us a room on ground level since the infant was mentioned in the booking when it was made. The room was large and nice, but the view from the bungalow (stayed at cheapest room..) was a joke....there was none, but leafs. Hotel area very calm. The prices a bit high for what you get. Nice and very helpful staff!
Hoefs Thomas 2008-03-04 until 2008-03-05	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Nette tropische Anlage ca 300m vom Strand entfernt.Das Hotel können wir weiterempfehlen!! Wer Massentourismus mag der ist hier in Ao Nang genau richtig, viele Menschen, Longtailboote, und mächtig was los, für uns war eine Nacht zur überbrückung genug!!!
Johanna Torkkel 2008-02-24 until 2008-02-29	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Somkiet Buri Resort was as beautiful & nice & jungle as near all visitors has mentioned on their reviews. Those who want to sunbath by the pool or on the balcony maybe should consider some other hotel.	Sawadee.com works fine!
Mårten Otherus 2008-02-19 until 2008-02-21	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang It was a very nice hotel, felt like we were in the jungle, even though close to shopping, with big clean rooms (very large beds!) and a very nice, shady pool. Good service, and ok breakfast.In fact, we thought it was so nice that we booked the same hotel when coming back to Ao Nang in the end of our holiday.	No complaints, worked very well.
John & Lori Julian 2008-02-18 until 2008-02-20	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang The hotel was very nice. We felt very secluded, like we sere staying in a tropical forest, but when we walked just a few hundred yards up their driveway, we were right there in town and just a five minute walk to the beach. The service was excellent and the staff was very nice and helpful. The rooms were beautiful and the complimentary breakfast was very good. I would definitely stay there again!	Booking service was excellent.
vivienne smith 2008-02-10 until 2008-02-16	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang I absolutely loved the Somkiet Buri. It s was like escaping into a tropical jungle - a delightful experience. The restaurant food was excellent, the breakfast was simple - but perfectly ok. Ask for poolside rooms or first floor rooms (some ground floor rooms have v limited visibilty because of the vegetation). The triple rooms (even if you are just two) are well worth the little extra	excellent
Karin Wiberg 2008-02-02 until 2008-02-06	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Great! Very friendly staff, good breakfast, clean big rooms, nice pool area. Quiet. They had a spa, which was nice (but rather expensive). Not far to the beach /longtail boats. Would definately stay there again!	excellent!
Franz Haeni 2008-01-26 until 2008-01-31	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang very nice and clean rooms, top level service. quiet but not far away from beaches and shops. I would book it again	no problem like allways
Maurizio Ros 2008-01-26 until 2008-01-30	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Nice resort in the forest, near from main road and 200mt from the beach. Big rooms and clean, very nice swimming pool, good breakfast. Only one little problem, the resort is in the forest, so, in the evening there are mosquitos in open areas (reception and restaurant) Il resort è molto carino, immerso nel verde ma vicino alla strada principale e a 200 mt circa dalla spiaggia. Le stanze sono grandi e pulite e c è una bella piscina. La colazione è buona, dicono che sia buono anche il ristorante, ma tenete presente che all aperto di sera ci sono le zanzare...	good service, good price (better than direct reservation) Servizio valido, il prezzo pagato è inferiore a quello richiesto direttamente dall hotel.
Melissa Tanner 2007-12-04 until 2007-12-06	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang Room was very nice and spacious, lovely view over the pool. Good central location to bars and restaurants. Staff weren t as friendly as other hotels. The sun loungers around the pool were in the shade. The hotel setting was nice, very jungly...but this also meant that there were a lot of creepy crawlies in the room (including cockroaches! we found 4 of them). No alcohol in the minibar. Breakfast wasn t great.	This is the first time we have used Sawadee, and we found it a very reliable service. We d definately use it again :o)
Raimund 2007-11-13 until 2007-11-18	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang absolutely nice place, wonderful tropical garden, rooms clean+nice, service could be much faster+stuff could be more friendly especially at restaurant+breakfast area it doesn t work pretty good;taking a look at the resort area you can relax+enjoy your stay very well.Construction Zone in neighbourhood were stopped during our stay	working great, thanks for your service
Wolf 2007-11-11 until 2007-11-16	Somkiet Buri Resort & Spa, Ao Nang perfect place to stay in a phantastic tropic environ, not far from the beach, really a highlight of our stay in Krabi-Aonang. We can recommend this place 100 percent be sure. Ideal gelegenes Hotel in topischer Umgebung , unweit vom Strand, ein absolutes highlight unseres Aufenthaltes in Krabi-Aonang. 100 % empfehlenswert.	we had problems with the booking when we asked different (!) times to get a room in this hotel