| Reviews of recent stays |
Comment on the hotel |
The reservation service |
Raspiler
2008-04-18 until 2008-04-23 |
Phi Phi Viewpoint Resort, Phi Phi Island, Lo Dalam Beach
The choice of Viewpoint Resort could have been a very good one for many reasons : good location , at the end of Lo Dalam Bay where it could be very quiet although situated only 10 minutes’ walk from the Ibiza-like Tonsai village center , pleasant and efficient staff ( not to say friendly : the lady by the reception desk in charge of booking tours) . Our Deluxe 2nd row a/c bungalow was sufficiently equipped – 2 showers (the open air one is to be used preferably in order to avoid water smells in the room). Breakfast(menu) was OK although rather plain. You can order take-away. Very nice to relax in the small swimming pool in the evening, enjoying bay view. A big problem, though : a beach bar ( the Sunset bar) situated about 300 meters from the resort overwhelms the whole area with music turning to techno bass blitzkrieg till 2 a.m ( excellent when you have to get up at 7 for some excursion tour!) . Apparently everybody knows but nothing can be done to, at least, have them turn down the volume. In conclusion : good value , partly ruined by external disturbances |
Excellent. Useful and efficient .I always recommend it to colleagues preparing holidays in Thailand |
Gregory D Rodgers
2008-04-18 until 2008-04-20 |
Phi Phi Viewpoint Resort, Phi Phi Island, Lo Dalam Beach
Small pool a bonus. Views from it excellent. Tidal bay so be prepared for low water levels seaside. good booking service. Included breakfast nothing special really. Two types of hillside bungalows - un-renovated ( if you are looking for a cheapie ) and renovated ( on Sawadee). Even better views. Last resort on the bay to the northso a distance from town but nothing is far away on Phi Phi so not a real problem. You get met at the boat with a trolley & pusher for your luggage - no cars on Phi Phi. All in all about a 6/10. |
Sawadee is excellent. 1st time I have used a booking service and they were spot on. Properties on the higher $ side that what is available on the ground but reasonable value for money. |
Samantha Wee Sze Yuan
2008-04-15 until 2008-04-16 |
Phi Phi Viewpoint Resort, Phi Phi Island, Lo Dalam Beach
The hotel was lovely... excellent location as it was away from the main bustling town area so we managed to get a quiet night s sleep. The views were amazing both from the bedroom window and from the swimming pool. The staff were very nice and friendly, we loved the pool-side drinks we were able to order. The food was a tad expensive though but other than that we were very happy with our stay. Highly recommended!!! |
Great hassle-free service, I would definitely use Sawadee again! |
Elise & Roger
2008-04-11 until 2008-04-14 |
Phi Phi Viewpoint Resort, Phi Phi Island, Lo Dalam Beach
A resort with an amazing view over the bay but very overpriced and low standard. Stayed in a fan bungalow which was hot as a sauna 24/7. The mosquito net at the windows were damaged and the rest of the room was in a bad standard. The breakfast was extremly poor, a selection of 4 small menues; for example 1) tea/coffee & toast 2) juice & yoghurt/müsli. They have a small poolarea with the same nice view. Good location though, by end of the beach on the hillside. |
very good! |
matthew d ball
2008-04-10 until 2008-04-14 |
Phi Phi Viewpoint Resort, Phi Phi Island, Lo Dalam Beach
nice place, pool was nice and cheap fan rooms are clean and have great views. Only down point is they don t advertise taking your bags for you when arriving so we had to carry ours a long way in boiling heat. They need a clear sign. Island not all that, very crowded and abit intense |
good booking service |
Banu Ercin
2008-04-07 until 2008-04-10 |
Phi Phi Viewpoint Resort, Phi Phi Island, Lo Dalam Beach
we don t recoment this place to romantic couples.During the day there is a perfect sea view but in the afternoon everthing is change %100 cos of the tide.Rooms are simple and not clean enough.Pool is dirty and it s little bit bigger than bath tube.This hotel aiming high budget holiday makers but the servis and facilities are not adequate enuogh for the money you pay. |
sawadee was exellent for booking |
Jacqueline Feliciano
2008-04-01 until 2008-04-04 |
Phi Phi Viewpoint Resort, Phi Phi Island, Lo Dalam Beach
Absolutely wonderful!!! I didn t know exactly what to expect after reading some mixed reviews, in fact, what do people mean by room is basic ?? What needs to be in a room where you ll probably spend a couple of hours of your entire day?! We got there and were greeted by everyone on duty. The room (superior bungalow air con.) was clean, spacious, had breathtaking views of Loh Dalum, 2 english movie channels plus the news, a soft bed with clean sheets, a fridge with sodas and free water bottles and a furnished balcony. So I don t get what the fuss is all about. Breakfast is simple, yes, but they have 10 different combos, so if you re there for 10 nights, you could have 10 different meals. The thing about the shower having no roof - it was a wonderful experience to take a shower under starry skies, I ll remember this forever. A very sad thing, a short walk from the hotel there s a bar that looks like Universal Studios that plays music into the night though no one is there. I didn t hear a thing from my room as I sleep through the night and the air con. blocks it out, but I heard a few people complainting about it during breakfast. But fortunately it has nothing to do with the hotel, and there s nothing they can do about it. The hotel is situated far enough from the crowds and close enough to walk back and forth for a little action. It s also a money saver cause you don t have to take longtails just to get out of the hotel - they are very expensive, not at all like people say. You can t really swim in Loh Dalum cause the longtails leave a lot of dirt and the water is so hot you feel you re inside a soup. But it s very picturesque. Nui Bay is quite close and for 600 baht they ll take you there. We ended up staying an extra night, we had such a great experience. I will definetely stay there again, even if it s not the cheapest in the area, it s just worth the asking price. Do take into consideration the hillside problem if you have mobility issues. Even if you re fit, it s just too hard to climb the steps. Overall, an excellent hotel. And all y all fussy people need to unpack yo bags and stay home! |
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Heidi Smith
2008-03-26 until 2008-03-28 |
Phi Phi Viewpoint Resort, Phi Phi Island, Lo Dalam Beach
The room was small, drab and dirty. I am certain that we could have found a nicer room for the money. The only positive aspect was it did have a decent view and a nice pool. We paid too much and I would not recommend. |
Great booking and fast response. |
Kevin Moss
2008-03-19 until 2008-03-20 |
Phi Phi Viewpoint Resort, Phi Phi Island, Lo Dalam Beach
Viewpoint was a nice hotel located away from the hustle and bustle of Tonsai Bay but an easy walk. We really liked the view of the bay and the fact that it was tucked away. It would have been tricky to find if we hadn t been met at the ferry (great service) Breakfast was simple. |
no problems |
Gary William Bottomley
2008-03-17 until 2008-03-21 |
Phi Phi Viewpoint Resort, Phi Phi Island, Lo Dalam Beach
We had a wonderful stay at Phi Phi Viewpoint Resort. All the staff were very helpful, room was adequate, clean and serviced every day. Fantastic views of the bay from our room and from the beautiful pool. Just far enough out of town to avoid crowds. If diving at Phi Phi try the Blueview Divers located at the resort, they were very helpful and well run. Also make sure you try the fantastic cocktails at the poolside bar. Would definately stay there again on our next trip. |
Would always use this booking service for any accomodation in Thailand. No problems at all. |
