Bailan Hut

Grew on me - 7th April, 2008
At first this place was a bit polarising. The access road gives way to a sizable dirt parking area which because of overnight rain was pretty muddy and daggy. Then the guy said the price was 500 for one night, 400 a longer stay, which was no great deal compared to Family Hut which was booked out. There is no beach at Bai Lan bay (well I think the midrange joint may have small patches of sand) just stones - and when I arrived it was low tide making for a restaurant perched on piers over pretty ordinary looking stones. But hey, on the positive side, the bungalow area was heavily landscaped almost to the level of some of those real nice places in Bali, the fan bungalows themselves were super clean faux-rattan and thatched roofed jobs with lacquered timber highlights, funky brick and tile indoor-outdoor bathrooms with water pouring from bamboo pipes (they also have 600b aircon bungalows which seemed similar in style although with concrete walls), they supplied towels, toilet paper soap and shampoo and the restaurant was super cool once the tide came up and water went under the piers. Food was pretty good and at normal budget bungalow prices plus they did their own baking which meant super thick slices of toast at brekka and even saw tezza order a pizza for dinner, something I’ve never done in Thailand. The owner, his young family and staff were pretty laid back. So I warmed to the joint and decided to make it my base on Chang.

Bailan Hut reviewed by tezza on 7th April, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2008
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 28.
tezza also reviewed: Ao Toh Ko Bungalows, Bulon Lae Resort, Coconut Corner, Khao Lak Nature Resort, Kho Yao Lam Sai Resort & Seafood, Koh Ngai Villa, Koh Wai Paradise, Koh Wai Paradise, Lanta Paradise, Le Dugong Resort, Libong Beach Resort, Mai Pen Rai Bungalows, National Park Accommodation, National Park Accommodation, Paradise Resort, Phi Phi Hill, Pudsa Bungalows, Railay Cabana, Siam Beach, Silver Cliff, Sukorn Beach Bungalow, Thong Ta Kian Villa, Tiewson Bungalow, Viewpoint Resort, White Wind.

Solid - 17th February, 2008
The accomodations on this island, particularly on the SE coast between Lonely Beach and Bang Bao change rapidly due to the tourist boom. The description above is outdated. This place has been expanded and the bungalows appear to have been upgraded and are quite comfortable. The restaurant/deck is right on the water for great sunset views. You can take out a kayak (no charge) and go paddling up and down the coast or across the water to a nearby island. Staff is friendly. During high season, I got a fan room for 400B - a reduced rate because I stayed 3 nights. It's regularly 600B. A solid value if you stay several nights.

Bailan Hut reviewed by mdquizon on 17th February, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2008
Total reviews submitted: 7.
mdquizon also reviewed: Charlie's House, Garden House, North West Guesthouse, River Side Guest House and Resort, Sumit Hotel, V.N.Guesthouse.