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I stayed in an ocean view villa at Amatara Welleisure Resort, and from a purely visual and comfort perspective, the experience was excellent. The location is stunning, with truly breathtaking sea views. The villa itself was marvelous, spacious, beautifully designed, and equipped with everything you could possibly need for a luxury stay. The resort is a very large, well maintained compound with strong security, plenty of staff, and a feeling of exclusivity and safety throughout. That said, what keeps me from giving this a full five-star review is something more intangible. Despite being located in Thailand, the resort feels like an international luxury enclave rather than a Thai experience. I missed the warmth of Thai culture, authentic Thai hospitality. Unfortunately, the restaurants are not recommendable. The food does not live up to expectations, especially given Thailand’s world class culinary reputation. If you stay here, be prepared to leave the resort to eat elsewhere. The overall atmosphere is also a bit impersonal. Everything functions smoothly and professionally, but there’s a lack of soul and local character that many travelers come to Thailand for.||In summary:|A very good stay with outstanding villas, views, and facilities, but somewhat impersonal and disappointing when it comes to food and cultural authenticity. Ideal if you want privacy and luxury, less so if you’re seeking a genuine Thai experience.