We loved the vibe of the hotel. It is clean and peaceful, conducive to rest and recharging. Our apartment and terase were huge and included everything we needed and more. The breakfast spread was generous, food was tasty and fresh. We especially enjoyed the assortment of fresh fruit juices. The staff is amazing. Everyone we met was helpful, always smiling and ready to help. The hotel offers 2 shuttle buses each way to and from the Lagoon, an area with shops and restaurants. Walking is also possible due to the short distance,and existence of side walks. It is very safe.
My only wish was that the beach was clean. Beach cleanliness is an issue that affects all Phuket beaches. Unfortunately, Phuket was not the paradise I was looking to find when I chose a place to vacation. The pictures I saw in the media/ www are not, in any way, the reality on the ground. We bought the islands tour as well, also hoping to find something clean and nice. although to no avail. Plastic bottles, fishing gear, bags, toys, flip-flops, glass, etc are littering every corner, beach, water, streets,everything. Did not get in the ocean as it seemed unsafe with the amount of litter. I heard from other tourists that Bali and other places in the region are just as dirty if not worse. Heart broken.
It seemed like there weren't a lot of tourists on the island. Seeing the environmental disaster that is unfolding, I can understand how people would avoid vacationing there. We will probably never return.