I arrived at this hotel around 11:30 AM–12:00 PM. When I entered through the garden, I tried to find the lobby but couldn’t see any clear reception area. After walking inside, I noticed a wyoung guy relaxing in a hammock and told him I was there to check in.
He said check-in time was at 2 PM. I asked if there was any available room I could get earlier, but he said I would need to pay an extra $5 for early check-in. For just a couple of hours, that didn’t feel reasonable to me, so I decided to come back later and left my bag there.
I returned around 2:30–3:00 PM. The staff had changed, and the new person was polite and helpful. It seemed they were already informed that I would be coming. He gave me my room key without any issues and even mentioned he was only temporarily helping there.
As for the room, I personally don’t prefer ground-floor/garden rooms in this region because of insects. Even though I didn’t have much food in my bag just some small snacks—ants quickly found their way inside after I opened it. I also noticed small ants on the floor, and there was a gap under the door where insects could easily enter.
There was no TV in the room, and Wi-Fi was not available either. I had to use my mobile data during my stay. Hot water was available, which was a plus. However, I found the dark red bed sheets and brown towels a bit unusual and not very appealing.
Later, I realized I was the only guest staying at the hotel. Considering that, I didn’t quite understand why they insisted on the strict check-in time earlier instead of letting me in a bit sooner.
In the evening, when I returned and parked my motorbike in the garden, the staff advised me to move it inside for safety, which I appreciated.
I originally booked for two nights, but due to the reasons mentioned above, I didn’t feel very comfortable and decided to cancel one night and move to another hotel. Interestingly, the new hotel was even cheaper and in a more central location.
On the positive side, this place might suit those who are specifically looking for bungalow-style garden rooms. It is also located by the river, where you can find some floating restaurants, which is a nice feature.
However, overall, it didn’t really meet my expectations, so I can’t say I had a very positive experience here.
