This hotel seats on a hill and it is about 5 min cab ride to Kamala Bay, they offer shuttle service from the hotel to the beach but you have to reserve the time. Walking from the hotel to the bay is not far, but it is not that safe as there is not really sidewalks. The view from the pool, restaurants and some rooms are incredible. Food is good but pricey compared to regular food in Thailand. But prices are similar as USA restaurants. My room was clean and had a bathtub on the balcony overlooking the bay. My husband and I went there for our anniversary and this hotel was great with good A/C. We got the breakfast added but we really only used it twice. The rest of the days (4) we had to leave early for excursions to Phi Phi islands and the pick up time for that is 4:40 am or so. We were gone the whole day. When we came back we had dinner at the hotel and really yummy food and cocktails. All was very good. The staff were nice for room service, concierge but kind of busy at the reception area. The pool has an infinity hot tub and a pool surrounded by chairs and chaise lounges. There is a roof top terrace and bar for an evening drink. If you go up there I recommend to dress up a little.