Relaxing getaway-not too far from Bangkok
Our deluxe room (see pics) was a smallish wooden chalet up on the hill, with a tiny bit of a seaview (much of it was obscured by the tall trees and surrounding shrubs).
We had our own little balcony furnished with a low table, two chairs and one wooden clothes hanger. (see below under "Memories are made of This" for more on this clothes hanger.)
If you have a larger budget, it would be worth your while to spring for a beach-front cottage/bungalow. Our friend who was with us on this trip had managed to book one of these. The bungalow/cottage was not only newer but also larger as compared to our wooden hillside chalets. The bathroom here was about the same size as in the Deluxe Room. The difference was that the balcony for this beachfront cottage/bungalow was right on the beach (see pics, which shows the resorts' own ferry landing here) and you can walk out directly out onto the beach - which is great ! In-room lighting here was also brighter. (The only downside, depending on your point of view and whether you're a night bird or early sleeper, was that some of these beachfront bungalows are located very close to the restaurant. The lounge singers could be heard practically all night, even from inside the bungalow. LOL )
Overall, if you ask me, yes, we would stay here again, but we'd opt to pay a bit more for the beachfront bungalow. Not so much for the view, but for the comfort.
Unique Quality: There is no pool at this resort, as compared to it's more upmarket sister resort, Le Vimarn. However, the stretch of beach is shared and accessible to guests of both resorts.
The beach here was gorgeous (see pics) - not very big, but the water very calm, warm and clear-making it perfect for swimming and also safe for kids. The sand was white, clean and fine. The beachfront on the far side tended to have some rocky bits such as coral and stones, but that was a very minor problem. As a whole, the beach here is lovely and for those who don't like too much sun, there are some beach umbrellas and coconut trees for shade.
Memories are made of This What I do remember was that the shower space was rather small and hot water supply was not even-brrrrr very cold because we were there during the rany season and after being soaked to the skin, we really needed some hot water! The wooden clothes hanger outside came in especially handy, but because our clothing were soaked right through, my t-shirt, denim skirt and my husband's shorts never did manage to get dry because the night air was simply too humid.
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breakfast at Ao prao resort
Chalets from Ao Prao resort
View from the beach of Ao Prao resort.
Ao Prao Beach
