Liz Anne
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My family and I stayed at this beautiful resort for about a week and absolutely loved it. The room was amazing, with a private pool overlooking the water and the Five Islands. It was very clean, and housekeeping would leave the sweetest handwritten notes every day. Even the turn-down service was superb, often with more notes and little snacks. The bed was incredibly plush and soft—we slept and dreamed so peacefully every night.
The only thing we noticed was the occasional appearance of Yellow Crazy Ants in the room. There weren’t many, but enough to wonder why they came in since the villa was spotless.
The resort amenities were also wonderful. The main pool was lovely and warmer than our private pool, though still very swimmable. The beach, however, was small and quite rocky, so not ideal for swimming. We had a lot of fun with the activities—jet skiing (twice!) and kayaking during high tide were highlights. We were told we could jet ski to the Five Islands and circle around, but we were too nervous about the waves, though it was fun to watch others do it. On Wednesday and Friday nights, the Fire Show is a must-see! I recommend arriving early because seating is limited. Front row is exciting but can feel a little too close when the fire jumps your way!
The Turtle Club is also a fun alternative for the kids especially on the hot days. [Shout-out to Oil for being so kind].
Food-wise, there are three restaurants, though for us it was mostly two since Jahn felt too intimate and fine-dining for the kids. We alternated between Aow Thai and Azure [Shout-out to Gift, AE, and YD!], which were nice, but it would have been great if the menus changed occasionally so we weren’t seeing the same options each night. Breakfast at Aow Thai [Shout-out to Taey, Minnie, and Marco!], however, was fantastic—we made a point to wake up before it ended at 10:30 a.m.
Getting around the resort requires calling for a buggy, and the wait was usually about 5–10 minutes depending on the time of day. We also visited the lobby a few times to book excursions, and the concierge staff [Shout-out to Dear and Nan!] were incredibly friendly and helpful. In fact, all the staff we interacted with were warm, welcoming, and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable.
One thing to note: this resort is very remote. It even has a guarded entrance, and it’s a long drive to reach any businesses—about an hour from the airport. Unless you plan outside excursions, you’ll mostly be on the property.
Overall, this resort is stunning, relaxing, and memorable, and we would absolutely stay here again in the future.