An incredible resort, delicious breakfasts, super friendly and wonderful staff. The lunches and dinners weren't very expensive but they were so delicious! The rooms we stayed in were small pods with beds and a shared bathroom in the middle, but for being in the middle of a jungle the number of bugs was so low inside the rooms. The beds are soft and they give you free water and coffee every day and have refreshments at very fair prices at reception. Amazing snorkeling - you're at a coral reef already! They rent out snorkels , but it would be better if you brought your own. And it's in Tanote Bay, so you can swim out and jump off the rock all you want! Renting a scooter was very simple and inexpensive. The beach isn't very long and it's a Pebble beach so make sure you wear your sandals. But the island is small and boat tours around the island to other beaches aren't expensive.
I had a great experience acquiring my diving certifications. The admin and staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Joe Lievre who was my scuba instructor. When it comes to learning a new skill the right instructor makes all difference and I couldn’t have been more satisfied. 5 stars
素晴らしい小さな静かなホステル。主要なドラッグから離れて簡単に見つけることができ、スタッフはフレンドリーで上手な英語でした。無線 LAN はとても良く、部屋は専用バスルーム付きでとても快適でした。エアコン、ファン、タオルが用意されています(とにかく個室です)。また泊まりたいと思います、良い夢のホテルに感謝します:)
I stayed here for 3 weeks in 2024. The rooms themselves are quite nice, given the price point. The onsite convenience store was in fact, quite convenient. It stocks everything from toothpaste, to beer to mosquito repellant. On site laundry is a blessing. There is also a bank machine and ATM right outside the store. On the flip side, the views from the room are problematic. If you get the 'sea side' view, you overlook single story concrete huts. You also get to smell the freshly burned garbage from an open bonfire, next door to the motorcycle repair shop. The pool is a bit small and frequently in use by scuba diving courses and now children's swim lessons. All in all, it was a good stay and I have little to complain about.
ゲゲストThis place is a little rustic but has some real charm. Set in the rocks on the side of the bay, it is a little steep getting up to the restaurant and back down to the rooms but there are plenty of steps about and you soon get used to the short climb. The site may need a little touch up here and there but the views from the restaurant, the quality, value and flavours of the meals available as well as the efficiency, attentiveness and sheer friendliness of the staff makes up for it. We hired a bungalow which was two separate rooms (both with an ensuite) and with a shared balcony. The property also had a gate for privacy. This was ideal for us as a family of 5, although my youngest (10) had to sleep on a mattress on the floor which she wasn't initially impressed with. However, we had views of the bay from the balcony and, generally, the beds were comfortable and the place quiet. Infact, my husband and I slept with our bedroom doors open, as we could see the sea, and were woken by some beautiful sunrises each morning. We then dozed off again until breakfast. The staff were hugely accommodating and bent over backwards for us all. We were able to borrow the kayaks and life jackets to explore the bay and, for a small fee, the team were able to drop us wherever we needed to go on the island. My husband and I did some diving with Roctopus Dive School and my girls did some try dives but it was no-issue for the Taootoh staff to take and collect us from Sairee Beach. The bay has numerous turtles and each time we snorkelled we saw at least one. It was also highly amusing watching visiting tourist boats come to the bay as you could always tell when someone had spotted a turtle as suddenly a sea of orange (from the life jackets) would move around the bay together. The location of Taatoh is great. It's off the main road and away from the rest of the guesthouses/hotels but within walking distance (10 minutes tops) of the beach, bars and seafront. Just around the corner in the opposite direction is Freedom Beach. You pay a small fee to enter but it was worth it. The beach is small and secluded but the bar has many tables to chill at (overlooking the bay) as well as comfy beanbags. There are so many fish in the waters here and we were lucky enough to see some turtles. We absolutely loved it here and are so pleased we chose it over our other choice on the opposite side of the bay. My girls have asked to go back which is always a good sign! PS - They love cats and have quite a few pets, all well cared for and very friendly.
IIsla FranklinLocation is really good, right on the beach and right in town. Would recommend getting a bike here as you can park directly in front of your little bungalow.
The bungalows are quiet but very small, the bathroom is also tiny and has a little shower right next to the toilet.
The locks on the doors are also weird.
I do think it’s slightly overpriced but overall we had a nice stay here.