Baan Thong Ching Resort

After months of dodging bullets in Nigeria, we desperately needed a break from the chaos of everyday life. We craved somewhere peaceful, where we could kick back, unwind, and let the sound of birds and waves wash away the stress, but let’s be real, we also wanted top tier food and great drinks. After reading the glowing reviews, it was clear this was exactly the escape we were after. My wife hopped into her GRAB, a small Yaris Ativ, and the car glided smoothly down the entrance road, no sweat. Me, I'm always up for an adventure, I followed her from Surat Thani on my Aerox 155 scooter. Nothing like a little wind in your face. I finally reached the small entrance road and was expecting a dirt track but no, it was fine. I’ve seen worse roads back in the UK, especially in Devon (haha). Even after a rainstorm, we were zooming down the exit road and over the hill, scouting the area like a couple of explorers. Don’t let the negative reviews fool you. OK the bungalows might not have been built last week, but that just adds to the charm. Inside? Everything you need and even more, clean and all in perfect working order. The food? Mind-blowing. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we were looking for. My wife asked for no spice, and boom, she got it. Me, I love a good challenge, so I boldly requested "extra spice." After the runny nose and hiccups kicked in, I can confidently say... wow, it was worth it and so delicious. At 21:59 just before the bar closed at 22:00., we quickly ordered 2 more gin and tonics to keep the mosquitoes at bay I was up at 6:10 AM to catch the sunrise. There’s nothing like that moment of pure peace and tranquility, watching the day begin. We have four more nights ahead here, and we’re already certain they’re going to be epic. A big shoutout to TJ for all the tips on the resort and area.

Great location, lovely beach, amazing staff, remote and peaceful (we struck international school hols so lots of children, just bad planning on our part) Hands down the loveliest staff, so kind and helpful

We came from the islands and wanted to spend a few days in peace on the mainland, you search on google maps and find this gem in the middle of nowhere. Because that's what it is, the accommodation offers great value for money and they do everything they can to make it as pleasant as possible, it is truly unbelievable how attentive and willing the staff are, they pay attention to the smallest details and you feel more than welcome here. The food at this location is very good and they make delicious drinks for you, the breakfast is not extensive (as it should be) but therefore incredibly fresh and tasty. The beach and the nature everywhere cannot be described in words. You feel like you are on an uninhabited island, you are so alone on this beautiful beach surrounded by mountains and beautiful flora and fauna. You can easily walk to the nearby village where you can eat something delicious locally and enjoy local activities such as viewing the people fishing. One last word about the staff, we have never experienced this anywhere else. People are so kind and sincere here - it felt like a warm home. Good deeds will be rewarded. If you are looking for a quiet, beautiful small resort. Then this is the place to be.

The most awesome place in Thailand!!! I would rather keep it secret to keep all you tourists away so I don't have trouble booking again in the future. Unbelievable totally private beach (accessible by a very scary road - especially if it's raining) where the tide never goes out very far, there are no jelly fish, it's clean, golden sand and tropical palm trees like it came out of a dream brochure! Fantastic facilities, really comfortable, private chalets. And the most friendly, polite, accommodating staff anywhere I have ever been - and I spent a lot of time travelling all over Thailand from Chiang Mai to songkhla from Phuket to Zkanchsnabuti!!!

Very, very nice and friendly service personal. Excellent environment with beach, mountains and dschungel. Hotel has a restaurant for wonderfull diners at the beach and a beautiful garden with botanic arrangements. Very suitable for nature lovers and people prefer more privacy, peace and quiet to a party environment. We will come back. Thank all the resort people for hosting us. They help us completely to organise boat trips.