For a first time visit to Thailand I really don't think that we could have done better!Firstly I must mention the amazing overall hospitality, kindness and good humour of all Thai people. This included the vast majority of the staff members. Shockingly uninterested by tips and constantly desirable to help I must first mention the man at the night desk, my wonderful Marie in reception and the charming Mrs Wan. I sincerely thank them for trying to make our stay as agreable as possible! All I can say is that they suceeded! The room as I said was large, modern, with an emperor size bed, cooking and eating facilities, a confortable balcony AND an open air jacuzzi !! Ideally situated 15 min walk from the beach and 5 min from a wide collection of restaurants bars and supermarkets we were really spoiled for choise. 4 restaurants stood out: Online, Moon and above all Sunset and its neighbour beautiful, clean, inexpensive Thai food with cocktails at the Margarita tuc-tuc! Search NO further. On the down side the breakfast, like the breakfast staff was not good and very often cold. However it is not included in the room price and can be replaced very easily 5 minutes down the road at any shop/resto. Yes the staff dont speak very good english but I assure you what they lack in fluency they more than make up for in service and care. We had some teething problems with housekeeping which were completely resolved after a patient meeting with all concerned. The result was total satisfaction !