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Jep's Bungalows

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Jep's reception feels like a boutique hotel, with soft lighting and classy decorations. That feeling wears off once you see the rooms as while Jep's is trying hard to move upmarket, most of its rooms remain decidedly average. Each room is different... some with small single beds, some with large double beds... some dark, some with lots of light. Ask to see several rooms before you decide. The accommodation is well kept and clean, though some rooms are a bit scruffy. And though their top-end rooms are comfortable, they lack the style of top-end resorts elsewhere on the island, and aren't worth the splurge (avoid the VIP room). The restaurant is the most popular on the beach, and draws a keen afternoon crowd. Though service can be absurdly slow (20 minutes for a beer!), it's generally friendly. The menu boasts dishes from several continents and the results can be varied — stick with Thai cuisine if you want guaranteed success. In the mornings, a coffee bar offers fresh baked goods while a Thai-style breakfast area serves up som tam and kai yaang. In the evenings they have a large barbecue with fresh fish and meats, potatoes and corn on the cob. The mellow feel is aided by the jazz which is played over the beach.

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Ao Hin Khok, Ko Samet. T: (038) 644 112-3 Visit website

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Bungalow fan private b'room	500 THB	800 THB
Bungalow air-con private b'room	1,200 THB	2,000 THB	Upto 2,600B
Deluxe Suite	5,000 THB	5,000 THB

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Added to Travelfish on: 20th January, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 23rd January, 2010

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Mixed opinions! - 25th December, 2008
We arrived at Jeps without booking and stayed in the AC room for 1200b, which was way over our budget. Overpriced accommodation, and to be honest it was cold at night and we didn't use the AC. We moved to the shared bathroom rooms for 300b (which are not mentioned above - they only have 6) and the room was great. Good size, clean and with a TV and fan! The walls were very thin though and if you have mad neighbors like we did don't expect too much sleep. Great location, right on the beach. Food is good, though we tried an Indian dish, and it was over priced and poor. Great shakes and toasties. Internet overpriced. Would recommend.

Jep's Bungalows reviewed by pjandmichonthemove on 25th December, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2008
Total reviews submitted: 10.
pjandmichonthemove also reviewed: At Home Guesthouse, Baan Lotus, Lin Thavong, P.U. Guesthouse, Ploy River Kwai, Rambuttri House, Sam Sen Sam Boutique House, Shambara Boutique Hostel, Tok's Little Hut.

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