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Reviews of recent stays |
Comment on the hotel |
The reservation service |
Ulla Hytti
2008-10-12 |
Koh Talu Island Resort, Bangsapan, Talu Island
We stayed at the Pearl Bay at Koh Talu, and as far as I understood we were the only foreigners there as they were mainly placed at the Big Bay. We really loved the Pearl Bay, it felt like having been washed away to this sleepy and small village (with excellent food available three times a day and good opportunities for snorkling etc. though). The accommodation was uncomplicated but clean. The only minus was that the electricity was off daily for a couple of hours and there were no fridges in the rooms. Otherwise excellent. We walked also to the Big Bay but it seemd too fancy for us... the Pearl Bay was much more down-to-earth and romantic.
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The booking service was fast and efficient, worked very well. It was also the only place where we could book the more affordable Pearl Bay accommodation, as all the vendors offered as the more expensive Big Bay resort.
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Anthony Michael Holt
2008-09-27 |
Koh Talu Island Resort, Bangsapan, Talu Island
We booked a deluxe room on Pearl Bay beach. We were the only people booked in to this beach. The rooms are extremely basic. Bed was very hard, smelly and covered in sand (not by us). No fridge and only cold running water. No information about facilities, the island or whats on etc. We were in the middle of eating breakfast at 9am (after a really uncomfortable night) when a member of staff approached us to ask us if we wanted to go snorkelling with the boat. When we asked what time, she said 9am!
We found out too late that Pearl Bay is mainly set up for the Thai people (their words, not mine) and Big Bay is for the tourists and is, apparently more comfortable.
We were booked in for 2 nights but gave up after the first night. The prices of the speed boat to the island (20 minute trip - 900baht per person), food, drink and activities were very expensive (snorkelling trip was 200baht per person).
There did not seem to be any way of exploring the island that we could find - just the 2 main beaches and a small beach just south of Big Bay.
We didn t find the staff particularly helpful or friendly and we were very concerned at one point to find a couple of the staff pouring some foul smelling liquid into the beautiful azure waters of Big Bay, just by the restaurant. I dread to think what it was but, going by the smell, I don t think it was very nice.
This place should be paradise but we were very disappointed.
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Booking was very smooth but maybe not 100% honest about the different resorts/beaches. After we complained and said we were leaving a day early, we were told by a member of staff, who seemed to be someone in the know
(?management), that Pearl Bay is not designed for tourists and that Big Bay is more suitable for Farangs I suggested that it needed to be made clearer on the website and he agreed with me. I doubt, though, that anything has been done about it on the website.
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Leif Wicklund
2008-06-26 until 2008-06-28 |
Koh Talu Island Resort, Bangsapan, Talu Island
The resort was excellent. Friendly staff, excellent food, good snorkeling and an interesting walk around the island. We will certainly come back. 2-3 nights is an optimal stay.
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Booking service was quick, accurate and flexible. We changed our arrival one time without hussle.
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Mrs Nairn
2008-04-25 until 2008-04-28 |
Koh Talu Island Resort, Bangsapan, Talu Island
Simple accommodation, with air con. The island has VG food. It will suit people looking for an away from it all atmosphere. Popular with Thai people and main activities are water based, with lots of snorkleing. The staff were very helpful. If you need shoping & entertainment on tap then this may not be the place for you. You can get a massage, eat well & relax. The beaches are good but some areas have some washed up flotsome which needs to be cleared up. A very simple natural place.
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I had difficulty with the booking service.
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