Bounty Resort

The tiny private beach is incredible and was one of the best, easiest snorkeling spots we visited on the island. Highly recommended for this. The small pool is also really nice.Most rooms have a partial sea view from the balcony, though actually the cheapest rooms had the best view which we did not know until we arrived. Walking distance to a few great restaurants and a very short walk to secret beach (which is a REALLY nice sandy beach). also a short walk north to another incredible beach.

On top of a hill so requires a fair bit of walking to get around though this did not bother us and an easily rented moto fixes this anyhow. This was less of an issue. Our bungalow was just TOO barebones. We paid for AC and hot water and it really just felt like a shed. too sterile, no storage, absolutely minimal fixtures. This would not usually bother us but it somehow just felt miserly. Staff were also unfriendly when we checked in and for the first few days. You get the feeling they have had some bad experiences with guests so they were cold stingy and reserved. After some time they warmed up a bit which was nice, but it really is not the kind of hospitality that is often found in thailand. That said, the brother and sister who helped rent the motorcylcle on the property were so kind and smiley. They helped us a lot.