Nai Yang Beach Resort and Spa

The hotel is about 100+ Thai Baht for a taxi to the airport, making it suitable for those with early morning flights. Right outside the hotel is Nai Yang Beach, surrounded by many restaurants and Thai massage shops. The hotel itself is very large, with numerous villa rooms, a swimming pool, and kids' entertainment facilities. We were given a room in the innermost part, and the facilities were a bit dated. The breakfast noodles were just okay, but the fruit was good.

This was my second time staying here, and it was even better than the first. We got a room upgrade and stayed for 4 nights, mostly just relaxing at the hotel and on the beach. It was super chill and laid-back. The beach chairs outside the hotel were priced at 150 baht, so we paid 200 baht for two of us and spent the whole afternoon there. This area has very few Chinese tourists, and there are many more shops around compared to two years ago when I first stayed. A new 7-Eleven and two Toy stores have opened, making it really convenient for shopping. We probably went to the supermarket ten times a day!

The hotel's location is pretty good, right in the lively area of Nai Yang Beach, close to the national park side. You step right out the door onto the beach. There are plenty of supermarkets and snack stalls nearby, though Nai Yang Beach is really just for relaxing – there's not much else to see or do. The hotel itself is full of greenery, which is quite beautiful, and it has several swimming pools. My room had a balcony right overlooking a pool. As for the facilities, they're just okay, but the bedding was clean. I think if you choose this hotel, you should opt for a slightly more expensive room type; the cheaper ones are in buildings further from the main pool area, and both the room type and the view will be a bit less desirable. I found the bathroom door opening inwards to be impractical, and their cleaning service wasn't great – the floor was still dirty every day with quite a lot of sand and mud. There were absolutely no Chinese guests at the hotel; 99% were Russian. The staff's attitude towards Chinese guests was quite indifferent, in my opinion. I stayed for three days, and while there wasn't overt discrimination, not a single person smiled at me, whereas they were very enthusiastic with the Russians. The hotel is really close to the airport, a 5-minute drive.

I booked this hotel near the airport last minute for my flight on the last day. First off, the value for money is really good. Hotel location: The beach is right outside the door, you can just grab a seat at any restaurant and gaze at the ocean, haha 😂. There's also a TOPS DAILY convenience store right by the entrance. This area seems to be mostly frequented by Russians; I didn't see any Asian faces. Room facilities: The bed is huge, and there are plenty of charging outlets. The bathroom drain had a slight issue. Hotel environment: Be aware that the hotel does extensive pest control in the afternoon, and the smell can seep into the rooms. There are several swimming pools, and you can borrow gray beach towels for free at the hotel entrance, which is a nice touch.