Hi,
I think about spending some days at Ko Talu Island Resort for snorkeling. It is located near Bang saphan, 200 KM southward of HH.
The costs are extremly high (in my opinion), and I am not sure if it is worth it ! Has somebody got experiences in staying at the Island resort ?
Thank you for your postings
Ramczy
Experience Koh Talu Island Resort ?
Have never stayed at the resort but have been to the island many times. If you want to stay at the resort you can book it here.
Personally I would stay in Bang Saphan and take a boat out to the island, its only 40 minutes away and very small with two main snorkelling spots (that get very busy with locals at the weekends).
More information can be found on these pages: Koh Talu boat tours and Koh Talu marine life.
Personally I would stay in Bang Saphan and take a boat out to the island, its only 40 minutes away and very small with two main snorkelling spots (that get very busy with locals at the weekends).
More information can be found on these pages: Koh Talu boat tours and Koh Talu marine life.
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My experience on Koh Talu
I spent 3 days on Koh Talu back in June & I did stay on the island. It took just over 2½ hours by car to reach the ferry port, which was actually a beach near Bang Sapan, & then we had to wade out to the small boat -- don't come wearing designer clothes! There are 2 resorts on the island, the smaller & cheaper Mook Bay (very popular with day trippers) & the larger, more expensive but much more attractive Big Bay resort. We stayed at the later & were glad we did. Not only is the beach bigger & cleaner, but folk using the Mook Bay hotel usually came to our place for lunch & for excursions -- which must say something!
I did enjoy our time there, especially when we went out snorkeling near the truly spectacular cliffs (the island's name means hollowed-out cliffs).
If you stay there, the 'guest relations' guy is a nice chap named Lek & he will see to all your needs -- look him up if you go there.
The resort is very nice & as we were the only guests (the rainy season was coming up & it was midweek), we were spoiled by the staff. However, take a mosquito coil with you, as the rooms don't have mosquito nets & the electricity isn't 24-hour on such a remote island. However, it's worth a trip, though a day trip might not be so worthwhile -- you only get to spend about 4 hours on the island!
I did enjoy our time there, especially when we went out snorkeling near the truly spectacular cliffs (the island's name means hollowed-out cliffs).
If you stay there, the 'guest relations' guy is a nice chap named Lek & he will see to all your needs -- look him up if you go there.
The resort is very nice & as we were the only guests (the rainy season was coming up & it was midweek), we were spoiled by the staff. However, take a mosquito coil with you, as the rooms don't have mosquito nets & the electricity isn't 24-hour on such a remote island. However, it's worth a trip, though a day trip might not be so worthwhile -- you only get to spend about 4 hours on the island!
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