Golden Bay Cottages
Golden Bay Cottages is a small, 31 room resort with plenty of open space and a wide beachfront area. Because of this, the bungalows are well-spaced so you do not feel you are living on top of your neighbour. As with most resorts in Ko Lanta, gradual evolution and upgrading means there are several room categories available, ranging from the oldest bungalows (standard) to the newest (deluxe).
The 9 deluxe cottages, 2 of which have a bathtub, are located closest to the beach and most have at least a partial sea view from the terrace. Inside, they are nicely decoarted with a vaulted ceiling, light wood furniture and quite a modern, clean feel. There is a daybed / sofa in these rooms that could serve as an extra bed for a third adult or child. Those rooms that do not have a bathtub include a small dressing area with wardrobe in the bathroom - leaving more space in the main room; the shower is also separated so water does not go all over the bathroom floor. The 2 deluxe suites are the pair of deluxe cottages closest to the beach (within a few metres of the sand). Both have a bathtub.
6 superior cottages are located, strangely, at the back of the resort, around 70m from the beach, though they are all facing the sea. They are in the second category because they are were built relatively recently, though in the standard local fashion: tiled floors, basic furniture, bathroom with toilet and no enclosure around the shower. They have a fan as well as an air conditioning unit, TV and fridge.
The 14 standard cottages are the oldest in the resort, though they are still clean and reasonably well maintained. The bathroom is small, with no separate shower enclosure, though the sink is outside in the bedroom. These rooms do not have a fridge, though they have a TV.
Golden Bay also offers the usual beachfront restaurant, where breakfast is served, as well as meals and snacks throughout the day; a tour and internet counter; and a bar. There are also nice shady trees under which to relax and read a book in the heat of the afternoon. The resort is currently building a swimming pool, expected to open for the 2009-10 high season in November.
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