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The Place honestly feels like a hidden gem that we almost don't want to share! 🙈 But we would feel wrong not leaving a review because it truly deserve every bit of praise!
This was hands down our favorite stay in Thailand and it completely exceeded our expectations! We were so happy with our experience, and it really set the bar high for the rest of our trip. Every thoughtful detail made this stay unforgettable.
From the moment we arrived, we felt so taken care of. The team arranged our transfer from the pier and greeted us with a sign with our name on it, with staff waiting to escort us both on arrival and departure. They made sure to coordinate with us in advance of our stay.
Ksenia was amazing and walked us through everything upon arrival, with great recommendations that made our stay even better.
Our pool villa was absolutely stunning. The views were unreal, the room was super clean, and everything felt calm, private, and thoughtfully designed to the detail. The bathroom had the prettiest setup and shower was lovely with some indoor plants.
We were a little nervous about the hill and walk into town at first, but we did it a few times and it took about 10 to 15 minutes to get to Sairee Beach where the main hustle and bustle of town is. The walk back up was definitely a workout, but doable with some elbow grease! The Place also offers scooters at a very reasonable rate to get around, and as someone who used to be afraid of scooters, I can officially say I have been converted. Once we tried them, getting around town was WAY more easy and fun, and my feet were grateful. The hill is honestly worth it for the views alone, though, and being so close to town was perfect.
There were some bugs, but that is just part of being in the jungle! The Place provides everything you need to keep them at bay, and the sounds of nature actually made it feel even more special. It was a bit rainy in the morning, but we ordered brunch delivery, listened to the rain and sounds of nature by the pool with a glass of wine and some card games until it passed. Food delivery from town was quick, easy, and affordable, which made relaxing that much easier.
Guy, Ksenia, Emily, and the entire crew truly thought of everything. Their customer service was incredible, genuine, easy. We felt so well taken care of the entire time. This is the kind of service you simply do not get at big, commercial hotels. They made us feel completely at home and at peace. Communication was super convenient and quick through WhatsApp, which we really appreciated.
Overall, we cannot recommend The Place and their team enough! When we return to Koh Tao, there is no question at all that this will be where we stay again! 🩷 Koh Tao now has a special place in our hearts! Thank you so much to the whole team!