Sanctuary

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Rated 3.5 out of 5

Based on 7 ratings and 7 reviews

• Good budget choice

  We stayed at Sanctuary for 3 nights after a not-so-nice experience at another place. Our bungalow cost 900 baht, was clean and pleasant. Original outdoor bathrooms, cold water only but that's ok in the heat, and water pressure is good. Mosquito net was mended but did the job. Hammock on the porch. Nice breakfast with homemade bread and nice muesli. Right next to a sandy beach (just a few rocks) and close to some bars and restaurants. A bit of nighttime noise: Music from a club until 2 am, and lots of noise from the bamboo growing next to the bungalow and moving against the roof in the wind. Take earplugs, and you will like this place! Morning yoga sessions every day. Room was cleaned after 2 nights.

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  Sanctuary reviewed by epfa (Total reviews: 5) on 11th December, 2009
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2009

• The Name Fits!

  We stayed at Sanctuary for 7 nights (and saw not one single rat). The staff were wonderful, the sunsets were beautiful, the dogs and horses were delightful and the food was scrumptious. I would definitely come back. It's a rustic place, some vines growing on the ceiling, but not dirty. I really liked the bit of nature that crept into the bungalows and the outdoor, but private, bathrooms.

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  Sanctuary reviewed by libbyaugarten (Total reviews: 1) on 4th November, 2009
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 10/2009

• Little piece of paradise

  To each their own!! I have been staying on and off at Sanctuary for several years now and with the exception of a little ambient noise from a couple of nearby clubs, haven't found any of the above problems. Sanctuary is still a little piece of Paradise on an island that is developing really fast. Set at the southern end of Long Beach, Sanctuary is a well run establishment, with friendly staff and great food. The bungalows are basic but charming and overlook a great piece of beach. Proximity to Phra Ae town give easy access to good eating options, supermarket and several late night clubs.

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  Sanctuary reviewed by grazee (Total reviews: 2) on 9th September, 2008
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 10/2007

• Many happy returns

  Have stayed at Sanctuary several times over the years (last November 07) and it is not the place described by the above posters. No Rats, good staff, great ambiance, good reasonably priced food and rustic but well set up bungalows. Set on the Southern end of Long beach and close to the facilities of Pra Ae Town, Sanctuary is a little bit of Paradise on what is becoming a rapidly built up Koh Lanta. Yeah, yeah, there can be some ambient noise from the local clubs, but not enough to worry most travelers.

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  Sanctuary reviewed by grazee (Total reviews: 2) on 21st August, 2008
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 11/2007

• Rats and loud music

  The cheaper bungalows furthest away from the beach (600B/n) were infested with big rats. Not nice to see those animals running around day and night. Why do the put a wooden beam straight above the bed? Just to make sure the animals run and pee over you? The bungalows have outdoor style bathrooms, with drainage right on your feet. Bungalows closer to the beach cost 800B/n and did not seem to have rats. Food was OK until the day I was served pink (uncooked raw) chicken meat in a bowl of soup. Every other night there is very loud music from a nightclub across the road. Bring earplugs, you will need them!

  Sanctuary reviewed by sTravel (Total reviews: 4) on 30th January, 2008
  Rated 1 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2007

• not friendly

  I was very disappointed with the sanctuary. They hadnt reserved our room, but luckily there was one free which was more expensive. The accommodation is way over priced for a basic bungalow - 700 bht. The staff were really unfriendly and the whole place had an unfriendly vibe. The food was okay - but things were not on the menu and there was no yoga. go to relax bay - just up the road - far superior and for the same price!!

  Sanctuary reviewed by nicolaculican (Total reviews: 3) on 23rd April, 2007
  Rated 1 out of 5. after a stay here in 4/2007

• Best place to stay in Thailand

  We stayed here for almost two weeks -- we'd booked for five nights but really couldn't tear ourselves away. I've stayed on several other islands and nothing comes close. The staff and family who run it are exceptionally friendly and helpful, the food is brilliant as is the location and the lovely bungalows -- what can I say -- you're missing out if you don't go!

  Sanctuary reviewed by elly (Total reviews: 1) on 4th April, 2005
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 10/2004