The Garden Lodge

111/3-4 Bantai Moo 1, Koh Phangan
Surathani 84280

Location:Ban Tai Beach
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8.6 (20 reviews)

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The Garden Lodge is situated on the idyllic beach of Ban Tai wish is conveniently located between Tong Sala and Haad Rin, near the fishing village of Ban Tai on the serene south-east coast of Koh Phangan. Our Bungalows and Villas are building in unique styles and will give you a sensation of wellbeing in a totally private atmosphere, making it easy to rest and relax under palm trees or on the swimming pool inside of our quit and beautiful tropical garden.
All our well-maintained and spacious 5 Bungalows and 2 Villas come with air-con and European-style Bathroom with cold and hot water as standard. The décor inside the rooms is pleasing with soft cotton sheets and a range of furniture. Each room has a private terrace with deckchairs. Every room has full services which Mini Bar, Cable TV and DVD Player, Lounge Area and coffee or tea making facilities.

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Period of the stay : Aug 29, 2009

About the hotel:
My friends and I stayed in the Garden Villa, a 2 bedroom villa, with kitchen, adjoining dining room and bathroom. It suited our need because of the 2 bedrooms and was the main reason we stayed at the Garden lodge. All the great prior reviews sealed it for us. It was great having the comforts of 24 hour wi fi, a/c, decent bath/shower, tv/dvd and comfortable beds. The owner and his staff of one were helpful and friendly. Its just a short stroll to near-by bars/restaurants as well as the beach (just a minute away). The beach has hammocks, a shower, bar/restaurant and despite what I had heard it is possible to swim here even if it can be a bit shallow (down to knee high for us at times) when the tide is out. The Garden Lodge would be perfect for people seeking peace & quiet but we were left disappointed by this very aspect of it. Haad Rinn is definitely a more happening place and the beach is more lovely and places like Haad Yuan have that quiet vibe that the Garden Lodge enjoys while being more beautiful to boot. One complaint is that some guy was working on cutting foilage around the hotel from morning to afternoon everyday, which was quite a nuisance but then again I guess these things have to be done sometime and I didn t complain so naturally I can t expect there to have been anything done about it. All in all, our stay at the Garden Lodge was a pleasant one. Koh Phangan is beautiful. I will definitely be back but ill stay elsewhere next time.

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5.2
Period of the stay : Aug 09, 2009

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hotel is not on the beach; about 50-75 mtr. by walking through another resort

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9.6
Period of the stay : Jul 30, 2009

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I spend 2 weeks in Thailand. Staying 2 the garden lodge pushed my stay bejond expectation. perfect to relax. enjoy coastal living with all the luxury. Definatly my recomendation.

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10.0
Period of the stay : Jul 09, 2009

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We stayed at the Garden Lodge for 2 weeks and l must say it was a beautiful place to stay, very peaceful and quiet if thats what you are looking for. The rooms are very comfartable, clean and spacious with a lovely outside balcony overlooking beautiful well kept gardens and pool. Frank the owner was very helpful and a nice guy. Would highly recommend this accommodation. Many thanks Frank and hope to see you next year. Maria and Kevin.

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Very Good, no problems

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10.0
Period of the stay : Jul 09, 2009

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We stayed at The Garden Lodge for 2 weeks and it was a wonderful stay. It had beautiful garden surroundings with a pool. It was rigt next to Ban Tao beach which was also a beautiful beach with hammocks. Frank the owner was very helpful, we hope to return again next year. It was one of the most relaxing places we have ever stayed in Thailand. Maria @ Kevin

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Very good, no problems

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Period of the stay : May 13, 2009

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what a great place, i have travelled s/e asia alot, this was just a 2 week holiday in thailand, my girlfriend and i spent 10 days at the garden lodge and it was lovely. Frank is a good lad, helpful and rents motorbikes, the superior room is brilliant, to may reviews on this site are by people with no concept of thailand at all. for £30 a night you cant go wrong, huge bed, hot shower, good sports channels and films on the sky tv, sliding doors just 10 foot froom the pool,good air con and comfy seats, really private, no worries about peopke at the pool, even when full there is only 7 rooms and hey it s pang nang..everyones always out and about doing stuff, i fully recomend rzzing to had rin and back. if i find myself back on pang nang, i ll stay there again.. really nice..perfect for getting away from Chavs.

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Period of the stay : May 12, 2009

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Lovely place to stay. Really near a stunning beach with a great bar for food or a quite drink. The guy running it is very nice & helpful & we ended up staying an extra night! It was great being able to rent his notebote for the night to book flights etc We stayed for the full moon party & it was close enough by taxi but far enough away so we had peace & quite too.

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Period of the stay : Apr 02, 2009

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Garden Lodge is a very beautiful and private resort, it s very clean and the staff is very helpful and so is the owner himself - everything is first class. We stayed at the villa which had everything you needed. The pool area and garden is very beautiful. The free coffee, tea and water was very much appreciated by us. We really recommend Garden Lodge as a first class place to stay in Koh Phangan.

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This was the 2nd time we used Sawadee. Efficient, fast and helpful. We will continue to use Sawadee in the future.

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Period of the stay : Mar 13, 2009

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Stayed at the Garden Villa. It was huge enough for the 4 of us. The Garden Logde is a very private setting and as there are only five (or six) villas in the whole resort, we were ensured with full privacy and safety. Even though there is no restaurant or breakfast, fear not, coz we found everything and anything at the nearby resorts and around Ban Tai. By the way, the kitchen is complete with microwave and toaster ovens. Full fridge and freezer to store all the booze!!!!! This is very hard to find in hotel rooms. Frank, the owner, personally took care of our personal needs. Really saves us the trouble of finding motorcycles, food, advice etc. The Garden Logde is a place to stay in Phangan as it made our vacation truly felt like home-stay. Thank you so much, Frank.

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Really fast & efficient. Even got an instant confirmation thru SMS on my mobile. Thank you.

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Period of the stay : Feb 04, 2009

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We originally booked a few nights here as we traveled to Koh Phangan for the half moon party which is situated closer to Baan Tai than Haad Rin. When we arrived to Koh Samui we discovered that the date of the half moon had been changed. This meant we had to amend our booking at the Garden Lodge and could only stay for one night. I emailed Frank, the owner, and he was very prompt in responding. I was able to amend the booking but had to pay a large cancellation fee for the nights that we did not stay. We were fine with this as the cancellation fees are stated when you book. The taxi driver dropped us at the top of the driveway and we needed to carry our luggage all the way down till we reached the lodge. We stayed in the Thai Garden Villa. This Villa was fantastic, there were a few ants in the bathroom but apart from that the kitchen has great facilities and there is plenty of space to move around. This place is perfect for families. Next time we travel to Koh Phangan we will stay in Haad Rin though, Baan Thai was a little to quiet for us. If your coming to Phangan to party I wouldn t bother with the half moon party unless you plan on attending the full moon party aswell. Phangan Beach resort is right next door. There a cute little bungalows here and there is also a great restaurant and bar. The beach is quite close by, beware of coral in the shallow water though. We were very happy with our stay here but suggest this place for couples, families and those who are after a more secluded beach.

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rooms \| category \| season (rates per room, unless noted)	Mid Season Jul 01, 2009 - Dec 26, 2009	Peak Season Dec 27, 2009 - Jan 06, 2010	High Season Jan 07, 2010 - Mar 15, 2010	Low Season Mar 16, 2010 - Nov 30, 2010	Hot Deal Rates Jul 16, 2009 - Dec 15, 2009
Standard Room	1550 THB	2400 THB	1700 THB	1200 THB	1200 THB
Superior Room	1850 THB	2700 THB	2300 THB	1800 THB	1500 THB
Family Room	2100 THB	2950 THB	2500 THB	2000 THB	1700 THB
Studio Suite	3150 THB	4150 THB	3000 THB	2500 THB	2400 THB
Thai Garden Villa	3550 THB	4550 THB	3800 THB	3300 THB	2900 THB
Rates are incl. 10% service charge, incl. 7% VAT, excl. breakfast Rates are subject to availability, terms and conditions. extra bed surcharge. (see rate table) Special Promotion for year 2009 Valid: 01 Jan` 09 - 20 Dec` 09 - Pay 6 nights - get additional 1 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Pay 12 nights - get additional 3 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Pay 18 nights - get additional 6 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Promotion nights are not valid for Hot Deal Rates Hot Deal Rates: 16.07.2009 - 15.12.2009 - Minimum stay of 5 nights is required for Hot Deal Rates - Hot deal rates are not valifor any other promotions Special Promotion: Bonus Night Valid: 07 Jan` 10 - 26 Dec` 10 - Pay 6 nights - get additional 1 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Pay 12 nights - get additional 3 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Pay 18 nights - get additional 6 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Pay 30 nights - get additional 12 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Promotion nights are not valid for Peak Season Minimum stay - Full Moon Reservation: A minimum stay is 4 nights - Christmas Reservation: A minimum stay is 4 nights - New Years Reservation: A minimum stay is 7 nights Child policy: -One child under 13 years who share the room with parents is free of charge Maximal one child per double room, no extra bed -Baby cot is free of charge on request Book now

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The Garden Lodge is situated on the idyllic beach of Ban Tai wish is conveniently located between Tong Sala and Haad Rin, near the fishing village of Ban Tai on the serene south-east coast of Koh Phangan. Our Bungalows and Villas are building in unique styles and will give you a sensation of wellbeing in a totally private atmosphere.

The long beach at Ao Ban Tai has long been a favorite of many returning visitors to Koh Phangan and is part of the long unbroken stretch of white sand beach that runs from Ban Kai right the way up to Tong Sala.

Most of the land along the coastline has been farmed as coconut plantation and the area takes on a dreamy desert island feel with palms leaning in to the calm emerald sea. Ao Ban Tai has a broad beach that is protected from the high seas by the rich coral reef and harmless marine life and is a great place to go snorkeling.

Our resort is generously spaced on the long beach of Ban Tai, making it easy to rest and relax under palm trees or on the swimming pool inside of our quit and beautiful tropical garden. Don't miss the spectacular sunsets on the beach - especially between March and June. Nearly you will find a few beach bars if you fancy a drink under the stars. The fishing village of Ban Tai has some great places to try the local fresh seafood or the famous Thai food.

All our well-maintained and spacious 5 Bungalows and 2 Villas come with air-con and European-style Bathroom with cold and hot water as standard. The décor inside the rooms is pleasing with soft cotton sheets and a range of furniture. Each room has a private terrace with deckchairs. Every room has full services which Mini Bar, Cable TV and DVD Player, Lounge Area and coffee or tea making facilities.

Standard Room

Air-condition
European-style bathroom with cold and hot water
One double bed with soft cotton sheets

Minibar and coffee and tea making facilities
21' TV with 30 international channels
Separate sitting area, terrace with deckchair.

In room safe
Garden view
Free coffee, tea and drinking water.

Superior Room

Air-condition.
European-style bathroom with cold and hot water.
One king-size bed with soft cotton sheets.
Minibar and coffee and tea making facilities.

Microwave, Toaster.
21' TV with 30 international channels, DVD Player.
Luxury old-Thai style furniture with sitting area and extra coffee table.

In room safe.
Garden view.
Free coffee, tea and drinking water.

Standard Family

Air-condition.
European-style bathroom with cold and hot water.
Two double beds with soft cotton sheets.

Medium-size refrigerator and coffee and tea making facilities.
21' or 29' TV with 30 international channels, DVD Player.
Separate sitting area, terrace with deckchairs.
In room safe.

Next to our swimming pool, good to observe your kids while playing in the pool, garden view.
Free coffee, tea and drinking water.

Thai Garden Villa

Two Air-con bedrooms, each with 29'TV with 30 international channels, DVD Player.
1 x one double bed, 1 x two double beds.
European-style bathroom with cold and hot water.
Big refrigerator with separate freezer.

Coffee and Tea making facilities, Microwave, Toaster.
Separate dinning area with dinning table for six.
Small living area with sofa.
Luxury teak-wood furniture, original paintings from Thai artists.

Two terraces with deckchairs and coffee table.
In room safe.
Very big private garden area - ideal for kids, garden view.
Free coffee, tea and drinking water.

Studio Suite

One King size and one Single bed.
Air conditioning, Air Purifier System for your health.
Bathroom with Spa Whirlpool and washbasin, separate toilet with shower area and washbasin, cold and hot water.
32' LCD TV with 30 international channels, DVD Home Theatre System.
Luxury modern Thai style teak wood furniture with sitting area and coffee table.

Separate dinning area with refrigerator, coffee and tea making facilities, toaster, Microwave Oven.
In room safe.
Two terraces, one big-size on the pool side, one in back with view to a small waterfall, deckchairs and coffee table.
Close to our swimming pool, Garden view.
Ideal for honeymoon or families with younger children, fully privacy.

Free wireless internet access. Free coffee, tea and drinking water (unlimited). Personal notebook for rent.		The most popular Full Moon Party is just 15 minutes taxi ride away. And also nearly there are a couple of party venues including the Black Moon and Half Moon Party if you fancy dancing the night away on the white sand beach.
Other facilities include laundry and travel booking island tours and many other activities can be organized at the resort. We have motorbikes for rent and provide the resort area with a wireless internet access 24 hours.

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We will hold a booked bungalow for you for one night only. If you fail to show up or do not let us know of your late arrival, we will consider the bungalow cancelled.

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rooms \| category \| season (rates per room, unless specified)	Mid Season Jul 01, 2009 - Dec 26, 2009	Peak Season Dec 27, 2009 - Jan 06, 2010	High Season Jan 07, 2010 - Mar 15, 2010	Low Season Mar 16, 2010 - Nov 30, 2010	Hot Deal Rates Jul 16, 2009 - Dec 15, 2009
Standard Room	1550 THB	2400 THB	1700 THB	1200 THB	1200 THB
Superior Room	1850 THB	2700 THB	2300 THB	1800 THB	1500 THB
Family Room	2100 THB	2950 THB	2500 THB	2000 THB	1700 THB
Studio Suite	3150 THB	4150 THB	3000 THB	2500 THB	2400 THB
Thai Garden Villa	3550 THB	4550 THB	3800 THB	3300 THB	2900 THB
please choose roomcategory Rates are incl. 10% service charge, incl. 7% VAT, excl. breakfast Rates are subject to availability, terms and conditions. extra bed surcharge. (see rate table) Special Promotion for year 2009 Valid: 01 Jan` 09 - 20 Dec` 09 - Pay 6 nights - get additional 1 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Pay 12 nights - get additional 3 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Pay 18 nights - get additional 6 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Promotion nights are not valid for Hot Deal Rates Hot Deal Rates: 16.07.2009 - 15.12.2009 - Minimum stay of 5 nights is required for Hot Deal Rates - Hot deal rates are not valifor any other promotions Special Promotion: Bonus Night Valid: 07 Jan` 10 - 26 Dec` 10 - Pay 6 nights - get additional 1 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Pay 12 nights - get additional 3 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Pay 18 nights - get additional 6 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Pay 30 nights - get additional 12 nights free (request at time of reservation) - Promotion nights are not valid for Peak Season Minimum stay - Full Moon Reservation: A minimum stay is 4 nights - Christmas Reservation: A minimum stay is 4 nights - New Years Reservation: A minimum stay is 7 nights Child policy: -One child under 13 years who share the room with parents is free of charge Maximal one child per double room, no extra bed -Baby cot is free of charge on request please choose roomcategory