This is a nice place to stay. Much quieter than Patong Beach, and the closest beach (Merlin beach?) has good sand and lovely clean water, not to mention excellent massages at family massage at the far end of the small cove. There is nothing much Thailand about the hotel, it is modern and worldly I guess. Not huge on ambience, but a very good place to recharge your batteries. The pools are also particularly lovely. :-). Kay from Australia