Little Sunshine Boutique Beach Resort & Spa

We loved the quiet vibe tucked half way along the bay. It has a small restaurant with linen table cloths, orchids and well presented food. Delicious! There is a small bar for drinks. Guests have priority for reservations. The large tamarisk tree marks it spot under which there are ample deck chairs for sun seekers. Comfortable Wooden reclining loungers give perfect views of the beach a few metres away at high tide. They have umbrellas for shade. The pool nestles between rooms and is ample for a cool dip. The bay has one tide a day; in January the high tide lasted until noon for swimming before it receded leaving a wide, shallow bay great for walking or children to safely play in. Staff are welcoming. This place will appeal to those seeking solace away from loud music and corporate hotels. The rooms have typical Thai roofs with vaulted ceilings. They are small but perfectly sized and the shower water was consistently hot. A drying rack outside was useful. We loved the mosquito guard which allowed ample fresh air to circulate in the bathroom alongside the main air conditioner. The rooms were cleaned daily and staff ensured the communal areas were cleaned too. Breakfast provided set menu options; all included a fruit plate and tea or coffee. We ate omelettes, yoghurt and muesli and pancake options. You can purchase extra items to the set menus. The orange juice is freshly squeezed. The rooms are part of a larger Blue Haven resort area so security is high with guards. There is a small local village a short walk away for provisions or local restaurants as well as the 3 on the bay and one inland within the resort area. We ate at all venues and would revisit all of them. We would recommend this place and stay again. We thought it was good value for money. We didn’t use the spa for massage since I’d already booked up the bay but prices were competitive. Beds were firm but comfortable for us; 1 pillow was provided. Even better if: We found the WiFi inconsistent for those that want to stay connected and the shower strength could be stronger. Given that it’s island life we accept both of these minor points. The filter coffee at breakfast was weaker and cooler than ideal; pay options include a range of coffee types but these were too cool for our liking. Despite this we loved the personal service and whole stay.

From the minute you walk in you are greeted with smiles and a feeling of finding paradise. Kata, the manager, is an exceptional manager and this is reflected in his attentive and professional staff. The room we stayed in was spacious and the bed was so comfortable that I wanted to take it back with me ( unfortunately it was much too big or else I would have happily paid). Everything was tidy in the room and was spotless. The fridge was big enough to accommodate odds and ends we bought to keep cold. The satellite TV was dependable as was the Wi-Fi throughout our stay. The seating area accommodated us for breakfast and dinner and the menu had an enticing selection of food to choose from. The breakfasts were served at your table, which we liked rather than the usual buffet most places offer. The pool was clean and the sea was so clear you could see little fish as you swam in the warm inviting water. Lounges and towels were easy to obtain as it’s not a massive corporate hotel group- in essence, it caters for people who want to relax and rejoice in having found this gem. Kata kindly arranged day trips, boat trips as well as arranging transfers and taxis. Nothing was too much trouble and I cannot wait to return to Little Sunshine in the very near future.

Beautifully decorated and laid out with a limited but good menu that includes western and eastern dishes. Service can be a little sullen but prompt and well intentioned with good prices. Lovely spot by the beach with most facilities available for use by all.

This little boutique hotel will certainly give you that little extra. The views are stunning, the food is great but what really stands out is the crew at this little hidden gem. Even though it was peak season the service was beyond what you could expect. We will definitely consider coming back.