Dolphin

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Rated 4.5 out of 5

Based on 11 ratings and 11 reviews

• Beautiful and lush

  I stayed here in 2006 and it was beautiful -- certainly my favourite place.. It was so relaxing and chilled out and I would love to go there again. The rooms were basic but they were still clean and comfortable. Did anyone else meet the amazing Mr Blue who had a cabin down near the bar?

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  Dolphin reviewed by claireythecanary (Total reviews: 1) on 8th April, 2008
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 8/2006

• Cool vibe but has roaches

  The restaurant atmosphere is super cool, but I would sleep elsewhere. Stayed one night and upon discovering many roaches in the bungalow in the evening, moved down the beach for the remainder of our stay.

  Dolphin reviewed by anandap (Total reviews: 4) on 24th January, 2008
  Rated 2 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2007

• Best place to stay in Thailand

  We stayed here for three weeks and we loved every second of it. The rooms are basic but clean and have all you'd need in a bungalow -- and they all have great decks with relaxing hammocks. They are in a beautiful garden setting, designed so trees and plants give each bungalow a lot of privacy. The bar is the best place on the island to hang out. Not a banging party spot, but a relaxed, chilled out bar for a few drinks and a laugh with the unbelievably friendly, helpful and entertaining staff. A lot of the people staying when we were there were people who had stayed every year for years, so that kind of loyalty gives you an idea of how appealing it is. This is not the best place to stay on this beach, it's not the best place to stay on Ko Pha Ngan... it's the best place to stay in Thailand!

  Dolphin reviewed by stilltravelling2007 (Total reviews: 11) on 5th November, 2007
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 7/2007

• Great food, interesting staff

  Bar has great atmosphere and food (try the ultimate iced chocolate with a scoop of ice cream and the special pumpkin salad). Bungalows are fine, fairly standard and cheap, but in a great little garden area with lots of butterflies and other wildlife (i.e. mosquitoes). A particular staff member takes special delight in needling the guests, so make sure you're up for giving it back it him.

  Dolphin reviewed by stacycal (Total reviews: 3) on 2nd October, 2007
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 4/2007

• Horrid!

  We had heard such good things so were utterly gobsmacked when we arrived. A guy in a ponytail just turned around and before we could say hello just said, "We're full. We're always full." We were very disappointed and rather hurt as noone had been so rude to us in the whole month we'd been in Thailand. Our advice is go to the bigger beach around the bay -- it's prettier and has much better places. Also, everyone is a lot friendlier.

  Dolphin reviewed by ktfunge (Total reviews: 2) on 9th August, 2007
  Rated 1 out of 5. after a stay here in /

• Awesome

  Didn't stay here but hung out from morning till bedtime (had to have air-con). The feel of this place was what I had in mind when I decided to go to Thailand- chilled out but exciting, eco but sexy, exotic but familiar. The grounds are like something out of a movie. The food is insanely great (the fresh fruit drinks and hamburgers are to die for) the huts are charming and the owners are the coolest. If you can make it without air-con stay here, if not you'll be here most of the time anyway!

  Dolphin reviewed by vkbobo (Total reviews: 7) on 29th March, 2006
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 8/2005

• Eutopia

  We didn't stay at Dolphin because it was full, but were incredibly envious of anyone who did get to stay in the lush beach-side paradise. Its bar is one of the chillest, coolest bars I've ever been in. If I ever go back I will hope and pray that I can get in there.

  Dolphin reviewed by nomadjosh (Total reviews: 1) on 21st March, 2006
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2004

• Paradise!

  Wow! We stayed there for six nights in January 2006 and it was like discovering paradise! The bungalows are very nice (no hot water though...), bed comfortable, gardens beautiful and beach wonderful!! People are very very nice and helpful, we had a running bill that we only paid at the end. We highly recommend it!! (In high season, the basic bungalow is 500B)

  Dolphin reviewed by michoui (Total reviews: 6) on 30th January, 2006
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 1/2006

• Lovely

  I hung out with the cutest Thai-farang boy who was the son of the owners. It was beautiful and well maintained and secluded enough, but close to the beach.

  Dolphin reviewed by 4projectmayhem (Total reviews: 3) on 30th December, 2005
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 8/2005

• Hidden treasure -- pure quality

  I didn't stay at Dolphin, but I ate lunch there many times. It's worth going even for their awesome fancy western sandwiches. After one month of eating only Thai food, all it took was one of these sandwiches to feel at home again! The surroundings are amazing, the Thai man & his Aussie wife are really laid-back, but give great service at the same time. I give it a 10, as I don't know of anything they could do better, honestly. Try it once... You will go back, that I guarantee!

  Dolphin reviewed by Sektion8 (Total reviews: 6) on 30th June, 2004
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 8/2002

• Beautiful & tranquil

  I didn't stay at Dolphin but it's bar was so chilled out. Will definitely stay there if I go back to Thong Nai Pan.

  Dolphin reviewed by specialk (Total reviews: 3) on 19th April, 2004
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 8/2003