The review was written 2009-07-07 by: Matthew Shilton
How was the booking process handled?: the booking service was very smooth and easy to do
Other comments about the hotel: the rooms were not worth the money we paid, location was very nice but a long way from haad rin (15min taxi journey = 100baht per person during full moon period), the private beach is not great as the tide is partially in the whole time so not great if u want to lie on the beach, pool was very nice and did look over to the sea and ko samui, tv in the room was terrible as there was only about 6 channels and most of these were religious channels - even in cheapest hotels we had HBO or star movies which showed western television. This hotel would be great to stay in if you were a couple or perhaps a family lokking to stay near to haad rin but far enough away that you get your own glimse of paradise. I would not recommend this for travellers on a budget, we were on a budget and although we enjoyed our stay here, if we were to stay again we would have stayed in a cheaper hotel in haad rin.
The review was written 2008-08-23 by: si-Wan Cheung
How was the booking process handled?: Quick and Easy! no Problems!
Other comments about the hotel: This hotel was fantastic!!! Having stayed here during the Full Moon period, it was so relaxing wih a gorgeous pool, and not too far from all the action! Foor is also great and the staff were amazing! There was even one member of staff that slept in the reception area during Full moon incase any problems occured, which was great considering my friend lost a key! Highly reccommended!!
The review was written 2008-08-07 by: Nicholas Fox
How was the booking process handled?: no problems, as usual.
Other comments about the hotel: For the price First Villa was ok but i think i was a bit spoiled after staying in new places previously. The beds were lumpy and the pillows where like rocks, the restaurant served average food and there was no beach to go and sit on. But we hired scooters and there was no need to eat at the restaurant anymore after this. The pool was a lot smaller than what it looked but was very deep and seeing as we were the only ones in it most of the time, the size didn t matter too much.
The review was written 2008-07-15 by: Angus Marshall
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Other comments about the hotel: We had a small semi-detached bungalow right on the beach. However, the beach is not that great. Water comes right in when the tide is in. When it goes out, it goes out miles and miles. So its best to laze by the pool which is small but ok. Its a taxi drive or scooter ride to get to the main beach for the full-moon party.Bungalow was very basic, with chinzy curtains and bedding. Very dated.The restaurant was a revelation. Very good food at incredibly cheap prices. Very good range of food available and everything we tried was really excellent. My girlfriend is Thai and she loved it all too. Breakfast was good too.Best thing about this place is the nice people running it. Very friendly and nice. And its cheap too.Overall we had a nice time.
The review was written 2007-12-11 by: Catherine PARTRIDGE
How was the booking process handled?: No problems booking, all good thanks.
Other comments about the hotel: The setting is beautiful, right on the sea. There s not too much going on locally though so for a good night out head into Haad Rin. It s approx 10-15 minutes taxi ride but I would recommend walking out to the road and flagging 1 down as the hotel charges more for a proper air-con mini-bus and it can be a bit intermitent (probably better high season). If you re brave enough to ride a scooter (I wasn t) this must be the best way to get about. Whatever you do don t hire a jeep though, the roads are a nightmare and you need a scooter or a proper sturdy vehice to tackle them, it s a bad move believe me. We went for the Full Moon party then booked another hotel in Haad Rin for a few days after but all in all First Villa was nice, tidy and although it can sometimes be a little difficult to comunicate with the staff, they were all friendly and helpful and the thai food and breakfast was good.
The review was written 2007-05-06 by: James
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Other comments about the hotel: The accommodations were excellent. It was a bit of a scary trip to get there with the hills, but all in all worthwhile. Additionally, the food was excellent and the staff very courteous. I would definitely go back if the opportunity arose.
The review was written 2007-03-08 by: Sarah Vears
How was the booking process handled?: OK.
Other comments about the hotel: Situated down a very bumpy dirt road and run by people that can barely understand English (reception couldnt even give me Bangkok Airport s phone number!!) and quite a distance from Haad Rin which if going to full moon party it is expensive to get to by taxi, I WOULD NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL AGAIN!! The in room TV also only has 3 religious channels and a fashion channel so if you spend a day in bed sick like i did, its not much good to you. Lovely view of the sunset and nice pool but thats about it.
The review was written 2007-02-17 by: Peggy Lee-Husband
How was the booking process handled?: Great! No problem at all. Very efficient. Will use again. :O)
Other comments about the hotel: This place is sooo overpriced! First let me start with positives:1) Rooms were big with a nice view to the ocean. 2) Beautiful property with a great poolNow the negatives:1)Cable never worked2)Service was horrible! On our first day we ordered lunch...ended up waiting for an hour! There were 3 of us...so our dishes came one at a time! And the restaurant wasn t even full! Two days in...I ordered a coffee by the pool. The lady (perhaps the owner and the only one who spoke english) took my order. After 20 minutes..I still didn t receive my coffee. Meanwhile..she s serving lunch to the other guests! (who also complained that the food took too long). So you can see there s a backlog of orders. I finally received my coffee only because I flagged her down. When it did arrive...she forgot the sugar!We never ate at the resort for this reason. Food in tong sala was much better and cheaper!3) Resort needs to replace all deck chairs. Half were broken and held together by ocean rocks to keep them standing!4)The road leading to the resort desperately needs to be paved!Thank goodness our stay was only 3 days. It s a shame...this resort almost had it all.
The review was written 2007-02-14 by: Lara Ofsowitz
How was the booking process handled?: Very impressed with ThailandHotels-24.com booking service.. thank you.
Other comments about the hotel: We do feel First Villa was a bit overpriced for what you got but it was pretty.. the gardens and pool area made it very special specially at sunset. The food and service left much to be desired. Overall we did have a lovely time there.. very quiet and relaxed atmosphere.. good to get away from Haad Rin after the fullmoon party to a tranquil vibe. Thanks...!
The review was written 2007-01-22 by: Rohan Kent
How was the booking process handled?: Great - no problems at all
Other comments about the hotel: This was another gem that we found. A beautiful tranquil outlook over the straights to Koh Samui, but far away enough from the other resorts to be quiet and relaxing. Staff were very pleasant, especially the owner, who was very caring and motherly when advising us on the way of the land at the Full Moon Party. The hotel massage service was also great. Would definitly stay there again.
The review was written 2007-01-02 by: Matthew Michels
How was the booking process handled?: Excellent--quick and courteous responses.
Other comments about the hotel: If you re looking for a calm and serene setting, look no further; if you re looking to party, keep looking. This is the ideal spot for a young family or couple to come spend a week at. The food is good but not cheap, and same with the cocktails, so First Villas has effectively priced backpackers and college students away (which is exactly what some people want). The rooms were very well maintained and the pool was immaculate. Friendly staff, too.
The review was written 2007-01-05 by: Thomas Karlsson
How was the booking process handled?: Booking Service is excellent
Other comments about the hotel: First Villa is a lovely place where nobody seem to know how to run a hotel business. The capacity of the kitchen is very poor, if you order the dinner you ll have it just before breakfast.We have to keep in mind that we where 11 people in our group, including 5 children, from 8 to 15 years old.
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