The Resort Baan Tawai

The photos shown on the website were taken about five years ago. When we arrived at the resort, it turned out to be much farther than indicated, around 12 kilometers from the center. So it takes at least 40 minutes to get to the center from there. Everything looked abandoned, the rooms were dirty, covered in dust and cobwebs. The bathrooms were terrible, with mold. They posted photos from when the resort was at its peak and well maintained. Now the rooms are half-abandoned and smell like mold. Honestly, considering the location and the condition of the place, it was worth no more than 200–300 baht. As for the positives, the staff were polite, smiling, and tried to help, but that does not make the photos match the reality. The pool was clean. However, there was no lighting in the pool and no jacuzzi, but the pool itself was pleasant and we did swim in it. Overall, I can’t say anything else positive. Don’t fall for this scam and please read my review. I stayed there for more than a week, and I do not recommend paying this price for such a neglected resort.

The photos posted are old and the place is weathered. Getting to the spot can be difficult. Many street lights are out so it's dark. We initially got a family deluxe room on the second floor. The bathroom was a disappointment. When the shower is in use the water pools at the entrance so you are always stepping in water. The water heater for the shower was broken so it was cold showers for the first night. Maintenance came to assess and said they'd need to replace it but we we'd have to be available during that time because there is no safe place to put our belongings. We opted for a refund but they offered us the downstairs room instead. This was helpful because it was a much nicer room with an actual shower. This room connected to our previous upstairs room via a staircase which we tried to lock beforehand. Turns out it was easily opened from downstairs. Although no one was previously staying in th downstairs unit, having occupancy of both units calmed our worries. The pool was clean but the surrounding area was overgrown and dirty. Turns out there is an assisted living facility there in the back . We were unfortunate to endure a 1 hour black out as well that affected the water so no toilet and flowing water. Luckily we all just finished with our showers, and had a camping lantern to light the room. Overall the staff is friendly but I didn't feel comfortable but stayed due to the no refund policy.

Tucked away in a wood carving village, it was interesting to walk around to see all the crafts. If you need a little break from the city center. This could be good for you. The hotel however is a little worn, I didn't expect it to be squeaky clean, but they could have made a better effort on the sinks and bathroom. The pillows were terrible. The bed felt itchy, so we checked and found little bugs. We ended up staying just the 1 night instead of my 2 nights booking. When I asked the staff if there were any breakfast, instead of offering a solution or suggestion. Instead insisted that I didn't book breakfast I would have happily paid extra since there were nothing else around and I was traveling with my young toddler alone. Anyhow, I hope they improve.