Really had a great time at the...
Really had a great time at the Chewang Regent. My husband and I have two small children and I found the resort to be in a fantastic location. Yes, it is right in the hub of Chewang - but it was still quiet at night (except for fireworks) and you could have days where you could easily avoid the main street. You can walk straight onto the beach and walk up and down the sand and pick any restaurant that takes your fancy. Having the beach on your doorstep, shops, restaurants, massages all at your finger tips was perfect!
We stayed in a Premier room which was worth the extra money. We had to stay in the Deluxe (standard) room the first night and that was average. Worth the extra spend for a Premier. They made up the lounge as a bed for our son (aged 5) - it would be fine for a child to sleep on it but not an adult as it was very hard and not comfortable.
The breakfast was nice at the hotel (nothing beats the breakfast buffet at the Holiday Inn Phuket), the pools were good for the kids. Would definately stay here again or any resorts to the north of the Regent. It's not the most luxurious place you will ever stay in, but it is really nice, great location, good with kids and easy to enjoy!! the beach at the front was great - as it is a coral reef about 100 metres out the water isn't too deep which is perfect for kids. The water is slightly cloudy - but it was still beautiful and lovely to enjoy. I don't think it was from pollution, but rather being fairly shallow with the white sands it was a little cloudy. This did not impact at all on my impression of the beach. The resort wasn't exactly pram friendly (a few stairs) but as long as you know that in advance it is manageable. Staff were really great - you have to expect that english isn't their first language and have reasonable expectations. Would go back to Koh Samui and the Regent in a heartbeat.
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