Takiab Beach Resort

Amazing beach (5 minute walk) with fantastic beach restaurants; The pool is lovely and basically deserted! GREAT wifi connection Close to Cicada and Tamarind markets

Here goes: -3rd bed was an uncomfortable mattress on the floor with an old blanket for which they wanted an extra 500baht/night at the last moment. I slept on that mattress (can't call it a bed) and had strange dreams both nights... (see photo) -crappy breakfast buffet, overpriced, no selection to speak of -funky smell in the elevator and bathroom (see photo) -rusty bathtub (see photo) -partially repaired an painted ceiling (see photo) -ancient TV -peeling, crumbling lamp shades -stained and peeling wallpaper -rotten/dangerous banister on terrace (see photo) -ancient/dusty curtains -drawers don't open or close properly (see photo) -summary room clean-up: the bins were not emptied -no second key which means that power cuts out if you take the key and someone else is in the room... -we had to pay for a bucket of ice -the hotel appears to cater to Chinese tourists and they get preferential treatment