I've been going to the Sanctuary for about 10 years now, off and on. It's been so, so disappointing to watch their rates climb so high, to a degree that is almost out of my price range because I really loved the place. Also the generator use and smell has gotten really out of hand. Perfect location, great food (but... more

After more than 1 year out of Thailand i was so happy to return to my favorite place in the whole world. .... TRUE,.( despite some folks perceptions) ... Sanctuary has it all i feel, excellent food served by chatty ,friendly and hard working locals. If you do go there take the time to chat with them and get a... more

Arriving at the sanctuary is quite an ordeal if you do it in one hit like I did. However as soon as I arrived I realised that I had found my piece of heaven. Having been to Thailand numerous times and stayed at various resorts with various budgets I found the Sanctuary to have the perfect balance for any budget.... more

Went there for 2 weeks to contemplate on my own and do yoga yet wanted to have people to talk to whenever I felt like it. This place is perfect for a solo traveller as it attracts both solos, couples and groups of people. All friendly and interesting to talk to. Most of them spiritually inclined and intellectually way above... more

I've spent some 12 days at the sanctuary in august & I had a hard time to leave. yes, prices are not modest, but there is definitely value for money, so it's the individual's choice to stay there or not. I too found the WLAN service rather slow & not cheap, but I learned that they have a satellite connection,... more

1) Basic accommodation (in different styles) for insanely high prices. 2) At the reception and in the restaurant indifferent staff, 3) Slow WIFI for a truly ridiculous price (4 times what you pay at any hotel or guesthouse anywhere in Thailand) 4) good food 5) EXCELLENT service at the Wellness centre. (Moon is a gem and his staff is amazing!)... more

This was my first trip to Thailand and The Sanctuary was my first (of many) stops. I was there for 3 nights and I honestly loved the place. The bar/restaurant area was my idea of heaven: relaxed, friendly, quiet, but with enough people around to give it a really good vibe. The location is amazing and beautiful and everyone I... more

The Sanctuary is in a gorgeous (but not uncommon) bay on Koh Phangan and as spots to relax and revive go it is certainly worthy. Something of a confused goal though, as Friday nights see a party which (if you are not inclined to join in) mean a night with ear plugs in order to sleep (if you're lucky and... more

not that in to all the I am so holy wibe going on here. My feeling of this place is that there is a very "old school" spiritual wibe here, meaning a standing hierarchy. If you suck up to the "main men" you are in the zone with them.... if not you are just an annoying tourist with no idea... more