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Kradan Beach Resort

Overpriced and uninspired

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Koh Kradan Beach Resort recently spent a bit of money sprucing up their advertising, with glossy new brochures with gorgeous photography. If only they'd spent that money on fixing up their rooms, instead. As it is, the rooms on offer here are tacky, rundown, and grossly overpriced. Beachfront bungalows, for some reason, are painted a shocking toxic orange -- maybe it was meant to blind you, so that you won't notice the grimy rooms inside. Fan rooms are less offensively painted, but no more inviting -- basic and musty, with thin mattresses and grungy tiled bathrooms. It's the sole option on the beach, but that alone doesn't make it worth considering.

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Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan private b'room	800 THB	800 THB
Bungalow fan private b'room	1,500 THB	1,500 THB
Bungalow air-con private b'room	2,500 THB	2,500 THB	2,000B for second row

* Travelfish researchers visit and review properties on an anonymous basis. By that we mean they show up, in person, and pretend to be either be a potential guest, or somebody looking for a room for a friend or relative. Where possible the researcher will inspect at least a couple of rooms. The rates you see above are what either the desk staff told us they were, or what were in the brochure when they just told us to quit bugging them and look in the brochure. For mid-range hotels and up, always shop around online for a competitive rate. Click here to find out more about what makes Travelfish different with regards our accommodation reviews.

Added to Travelfish on: 14th October, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 24th January, 2009

Kradan Beach Resort reviews

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A stone's throw to the beach - 20th January, 2010
We stayed on Krada for a full 7 days this past Novemeber at the Kradan Beach Resort and found it to be just great. Sure the bungalows are orange, and sure they planted some plumeria out front (not a native plant and highly illegal on national park land), but for the atmosphere (read:the beach), this place works on every level. Staff is kind and will bargain with you (for the length of our stay, we paid far less than the rack rate during high season). And while the food in the little cafe was only ok, Wally's place (Paradise Lost) is only about a 10 minute walk through the woods. There were some major land disputes going on while we were there, so try to check in to the current situation as much as possible to avoid any hassle.

Kradan Beach Resort reviewed by aejae212 on 20th January, 2010, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2009
Total reviews submitted: 4.
aejae212 also reviewed: Frangipani Villa, Kep Lodge, Mea Culpa.

A few nights on Kradan - 23rd April, 2007
Spent 4 nights at kradan paradise late March 2007. Not so bad bungalows, but furniture is derelict but sheets were clean. not beautiful but staff charming and food good. remember that that beautiful beach disappears completely at low tide and there is no swimming. It looks like someone pulled the plug on the sea the water pulls out so far... The travel sites and brochures don't tell you that! Nice view over to other islands and karst formations. Kradan is a beautiful island. Lots of walks and jungle wildlife.

Kradan Beach Resort reviewed by islandboi321 on 23rd April, 2007, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2006
Total reviews submitted: 3.
islandboi321 also reviewed: Andaman Resort, Bulon Viewpoint Resort.

not a bad place - 31st March, 2006
every guide book seems to discourage you to stay here. however, this place is not that bad. yes, you would say many 'could be'....could be better, could be cheaper, could be more atmospheric, could be cooler(beer)....but the rooms are relatively clean, all staff are nice and at least you can sleep comfortable(the mattress was nice). if you hate here, now there is another option inland. it's a little cheaper and more charming(lost paradise resort-look at the sign beside the amari beach club). anyway, i recommend to stay rather than a daytrip or you'll miss the most beautiful moment of this island-completely deserted beach after the crowds have gone and the sunrise.

Kradan Beach Resort reviewed by takahashi on 31st March, 2006, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2006
Total reviews submitted: 6.
takahashi also reviewed: Chao Le Homestay, Koh Teng Hotel, National Park Accommodation, Paradise beach resort.

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