Haad Lodung - all beaches

Overall, we really liked and enjoyed this place, but it took a few days to appreciate its charm, despite a few negatives. The resort is very remote, and it can be challenging to get there if the tide is low. You will need to communicate with the front desk the day before your arrival. It's a beautiful resort with nice grounds, lovely decorations, and beautiful wood furniture everywhere. There are hammocks, lounge chairs, and everything is fairly new and well taken care of. The pool is super clean and has nice wood floors around it with lounge chairs. The rooms and public areas are spotless. They clean your room every day. The staff is very attentive and nice. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and clean. The bed is on the firm side (at least for me). The bathroom is big. If you need extra pillows, blankets, or ice, they will get it for you. It's very quiet and peaceful, next to a dense forest, so you'll hear some unbelievable bird sounds and other critters. There's tons of interesting wildlife around. The breakfast is mediocre, in our opinion, but they did have some nice dishes at times. Their restaurant food is decent but overpriced. We're foodies and picky, and had incredible food in Chiang Mai, Railay, and Koh Jum, so we have high standards. There's a tiny food shack next door (Tour) that has really good food. You're stuck there because it's the only resort, and you can't leave unless you're on a boat, but if there's a low tide, you can't go anywhere. You can kayak (free), they have snorkel equipment and nice snorkeling on both sides of the resort (but the equipment is cheap, so you may want to bring your own), the pool, and that's pretty much it. You can hike to the other side of the island, where there's more action, but it's a bit of a strenuous hike, and you will need to be in good shape. There are Komodo dragons along the way, scavenging on a pile of trash because that's how some people on the island (locals? Tourists?) dispose of it. But not this resort. There's no WiFi in the rooms, which was kind of annoying for us, but if you're willing to disconnect, have peace and quiet except for the animals, and relax, this is the place to do it. There are big jellyfish, huge sea urchins, and stingrays, and people have gotten hurt. Not

This is the top beach on the island, with crystal clear water and pristine white sand. However, low tides can be a common occurrence. Nevertheless, the beach remains stunning despite this.

We are completely taken aback to witness the extensive construction taking place on this island. It's truly disheartening to see such development occurring here. Shouldn't this place be designated as a national park? Why couldn't they just maintain the modest bamboo tables instead of constructing a concrete pathway on the beach? It seems like they are preparing for a wave of mass tourism that won't prioritize the preservation of nature. It makes us wonder who is benefiting from this construction. Additionally, there are certain areas on the beach where it is advisable to wear shoes to avoid stepping on sharp debris from the construction site.

This is a great beach to visit, especially during low tide when it's perfect for swimming. There are two restaurants on the beach that offer tasty food and drinks at reasonable prices. You may even encounter some friendly dogs while you're there! The sunsets are particularly stunning, and we spent three days enjoying them in 2022. While it was busier than Pearl Beach, there were still only around 10 people there during the day and 40 Thai tourists for the sunset.

We didn't stay overnight, but we specifically visited for the beach. Both this beach and its smaller counterpart are the finest ones on the island. The simple restaurant serves basic dishes, and while the staff may be a bit slow, they are incredibly helpful and friendly. This may not be immediately apparent at first glance.

This beach is absolutely stunning and offers a sense of tranquility, with a fantastic vantage point from above and a few short hikes through the lush jungle.