The hotel is set in a beautiful setting but about 1km down a long drive and a 300 Baht taxi ride from town. Service was exceptional - friendly, professional and helpful. The hotel was quite quiet when we stayed which made access to all the facilities easy.

The air conditioning whilst efficient was quite noisy - we turned it off at night - and really needs to be updated.

A Christmas Retreat at Rayong Resort: A Hidden Gem in Thailand Our family of five spent the festive season at the Rayong Resort, staying from Christmas Eve through to New Year’s Eve. The resort, which has been around for some time, is well-maintained by its attentive staff and exudes a charming, colonial-inspired ambiance. Its sprawling layout features a variety of spaces to relax and explore, offering a sense of history and character rarely found in modern establishments. Upon our arrival on Christmas Eve, we were struck by how quiet the resort was—it almost felt as though we had the entire place to ourselves. Nestled beyond a small mountain range, the location feels wonderfully secluded, making the first few days of our stay feel more like a tranquil retreat than a bustling holiday resort. The staff were a highlight throughout, consistently warm and eager to help. They made booking excursions and offering local tips effortless. One of our favorite experiences was a boat trip to the idyllic island of Ko Samet, departing conveniently from the resort’s own pier. Another highlight was the resort’s private-feeling beach, which provided a serene backdrop for relaxation. For nature enthusiasts, we highly recommend a visit to the nearby Khao Laem Samet National Park—a true escape into Thailand’s natural beauty. While the resort had much to offer, we did find the food and beverage prices to be on the higher side. The inconsistency in pricing—such as a pizza costing more at dinner than at lunch—was particularly noticeable. That said, the breakfast buffet was outstanding, with a variety of fresh and delicious options to start the day. For other meals, we often opted to dine at local restaurants, and we’d like to give a special mention to Yummay Pizza, where we enjoyed authentic Italian flavors served by a wonderful team.

The view from our balcony was amazing. The hotel is a little outdated and you can tell that it’s been around for a long time. Staff were kind and fairly helpful. Location wise, it was a bit far from everything and you need a taxi or car to get around.

The prices of the bar drinks and restaurant were ridiculous. So so expensive for the area and it makes no sense as they would maintain more customers if their restaurant prices weren’t so bad.

The location on it's own beach was fantastic, the views of Koh Samed were beautiful. The restaurants and Bars were welcoming hover very very expensive for the quality and choice of food. We discovered better places to eat and drink only a short drive from the hotel. The rooms were very nice, simple and older in style, but clean and the staff were very helpful.

The Restaurants and bars were very pricey for the area. The property advertised a spa and when we tried to book we were told that it had closed down.

I was in paradise. Thank you for sharing your beautiful resort. I had a game of darts. And I won. Not often I win. 🤗 your design is so perfect. I hope all your guests enjoy it as much as I did. I shall return.

The peace. The staff. The quiet grandeur. My balcony. I look forward to my next visit with some friends so I can have a game of snooker 🎱 Has Eddie Charlton played there. I imagined that he had. Thank you again.

Nice big hotel right on the coast line with a beautiful view from our room spacious room with comfortable beds . The staff are very friendly and helpful . Breakfast buffet very good

We didn't like the noisy toilets and the fact the bathroom door didn't go all the way to the floor.the air conditioning unit was dripping water .the beach was really nice but ruined by the amount of litter left everywhere

Staff very very friendly and helpful although we stayed midweek was very quiet might be busier on the weekends.Excellent location with sea views all around little Beach was a bit dirty but the water was clear.Breakfast was ok and the pools were fantastic little one for the kids and the big one with a 3m depth goid for diving.

Hotel getting run down though in parts ,has potential to be a upmarket hotel maybe there still struggling from covid but would definitely stay again if we ever go back that way.

Breakfast was ok. The location was fantastic for a short stay with wonderful views. The swimming pools were very good although the large pool area was rather lacking in character. The highlight for us was eating in your Thai restaurant which has a lovely ambience and views. The food was very good and the staff were very friendly and welcoming

The hotel is clearly some years old and whilst efforts have clearly been made to maintain its quality ( for example our bathroom had been recently refurbished) the air conditioning was not as effective as we expected and rather noisy. The daily room rate was the lowest we experienced in our 2 weeks in Thailand which covered a week in Bangkok and 5 days on Koh Chang

Absolutely wonderful place to spend a few days or more just relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. The whole location and setting was perfect right by the beaches. The terrace restaurant with the beach backdrop was superb. Breakfast and daytime meals and snacks were available at a delightful beach 'café' setting. Also a pool café/restaurant. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Location was really excellent remotely located with marvellous views across the sea and adjacent coastline The beach also private to the hotel with none of the undesirables now living in Phuket by the thousands and also in Pattaya .

There was nothing at all to dislike although note that access may be a bit challenging in many places for anyone with compromised walking difficulties