There are some things that were really quite special about our stay at Mooban Talay. We had been forced to move for our last two nights on the Island as it was Mother's Day and Samed Club (where we had been staying) was fully booked for our last two nights.

We consequently paid way over the odds for this hotel just because it was Mothers Days and the island was really quite busy as a result (3500 baht per night). In usual circumstances I would not have paid this amount for this hotel, but all the hotels upped thier prices significantly at this time. (Note: 12th August is Mother's Day : as its the Queen's B'day).

On arrival I was prepared for the room not to have a television and for the shower to be outside as I had read previous reviews on a number of websites. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the room and I liked the personal touch of an tea light scented burner. (Retrospectively...it may have been a cunning plan to help you fight the mosquitos). It was certainly clean and we were happy to stay there.

Outside there were chipmonk-like creatures in the tree and these frequently dropped fruit on to the the bungalows roof. Amusing to watch in the early evening. There were all manner of lizards and frogs and every so often the sound of a gibbon. We liked how well the hotel blends into its surroundings. It feels quite organic and although it doesn't look brand spanking new it shouldn't. This hotel actually fits its' environment.

Breakfast however, was a big disappointed and I have to say was the worst we had inThailand. Very little continental choice. Bread / toast / rolls and jam. Hot choice was fried or scrambled eggs or an omlette. Very limited!

The beach (as per my previous review of Samed Club) is fine but there are much better ones on the island, where less boats are passing and polluting the water. There is a spa at the hotel and had we spent more time at the hotel, I would have tried it. I saw several people having treatments in the grounds and I have to say they looked very relaxed. Perhaps worth a try and the prices were quite reasonable for Samet!

One word of advice: Be prepared for the mosquitos. Have plenty of repellant to hand as there are lots of water features in the hotel grounds. The outside shower must also encourage them!

I and my husband visited this resort which has a village type of atmosphere, greenery every where and the staff were polite. But the break fast was so bad and very small pool. Also the beach at this particular resort is not so good. Could be a beautiful resort with a bigger pool and beach...