We searched around for ages for a good value for money 2 bedroom place to stay with our kids. Finally we found Katamanda and are so happy we did!

The villa was large - two bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs and a large kitchen/dining/lounge area downstairs plus a laundry and toilet and a verandah that wrapped around all of the living area with spectacular view down to the ocean. The villa was spotless every day. The grounds were lush and immaculately maintained. There were friendly yet discrete security guards at every turn who waved and smiled every time we passed.

All staff were super friendly and went out of their way for us. Eee the Sales Manager organised a car and driver for us and we visited temples, butterfly farm, beautiful lookouts etc. She also very kindly drove us in her own car to a couple of places including an elephant safari up the hill. Patt, the chef at the restaurant made the most incredibly delicious thai food (at around A$5 per dish!) and the... more