I am Paul C's wife, Tess, writing this review. I recently took a solo trip to Khao Lak where we have traveled as a couple many times. We are very familiar with the area and the standard of hotels. We have stayed in both high end and budget accommodation in the 15 years we have been going. Testament to how good Chong Fah is, is we have already rebooked for 2024! I stayed in a sea view bungalow. The room was big, clean and comfortable with all the amenities you could need. The room was cleaned twice a day, once in the morning and again a quick sweep through and bin empty at turn down time. The air conditioner unit outside is noisy and can be quite loud in the bathroom but the bedroom is well insulated from this noise, and combined with the background sounds of the ocean shouldn't affect sleep quality. I slept very well and I can be a poor sleeper. All the staff are absolutely delightful and I felt welcome from the moment I arrived till I left again. The food is good. Breakfast has plenty of options, some days it was buffet some days off the menu depending on how many guests were in the resort. The coffee is very good, probably the best I have had at any Thai hotel. Definitely good enough to have a second cup most mornings. The lunch/dinner menu also had plenty of options both Thai and western and I happily ate either lunch or dinner in the restaurant or with room service most days. There is also plenty of other food options with the main street of Bang Niang just a few minutes walk from Chong Fah. The pool was sparkling clean and so very inviting. A good size for a resort that only has 30 rooms and definitely long enough to swim a few laps. I spent many hours relaxing in the pool, gazing out over the infinity wall to the ocean beyond. The one downside is that access to the beach is difficult and only when its low tide. There are stairs that go down to the rocks below and with careful navigation it is possible. Coastal erosion has been an ongoing issue for many years in Khao Lak and many resorts are now affected by this. There are however plenty of beaches a short taxi ride away that provide sun loungers with beach bars and restaurants. If relaxation, warm service, and Thai charm is what you are looking for then Chong Fah is definitely the place to be and I for one am counting down the days till I am back!
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