The Reef Resort

We spent 3 days in total at the Reef resort (and wished we’d stayed longer) and the experience was absolutely amazing! Before we arrived, we received plenty of information about the limitations on the island (such as no ATM and the fee for credit cards) as well as instructions on how to best get to Koh Kradan. At the arrival by a speedboat a hotel representative was already waiting on us to help us off board and to bring the luggage to the hotel (which in my book is not to be taken for granted). There is complimentary water available upon arrival and in every room; the rooms can be tidied on daily basis upon request (but even without it, all rooms get fresh water every day); the water-Sport equipment for SUP and kayaking are free of charge, the snorkeling equipment is free of charge, the transfer back to the speedboat pier is free of charge - a lot of things that some places would ask for an extra payment for. There are toys for kids and board games for kids and adults alike. The food offering is very qualitative for Thai food (and some western food which we didn’t try). With a consideration that Ko Kradan is a remote island to which everything needs to be brought by a boat, there are really plenty of things in the offering. The room was very clean, the AC and a ventilator both worked without any problems, and so did the shower. All rooms point towards garden, so there are two layers of curtains that do the job well of keeping the rooms private enough. Last but not least, and probably what made our experience so amazing are Genta and her team: everyone is very kind and helpful, and ready to make arrangements for the guests. Even if there are some small misunderstandings around food or anything, this is solved immediately and in a very kind way. Ko Kradan is not exactly around the corner from Germany, but we really hope to return to the Reef Resort.

Reef Resorts success is due to what you can’t see! Not only do rooms have facilities that others don’t… a kettle, aircon, fridge etc., they have Kradan’s best Thai food and management…Italian Genta and local Jack, who totally interact with guests all day long…in meeting every need, in little gestures, in fun, jokes, games around the bar with other guests and when you’ve been here a few days their staff get to know you personally and interact too… it becomes like being on holiday with friends snd family!

We only popped into the restaurant at this hotel for lunch a few times as we were staying at the Mali resort a few blocks down the beach ( see separate review). the food here was lovely and reasonably priced .The staff were very friendly.We cannot comment on the rooms but they looked nice from the outside.They have a small pool which wasn’t very deep ( about knee deep) more like a paddling pool

My wife and I stayed at The Reef Resort for 3 nights. The staff was very friendly, informative and helpful. The beach is in front of the resort with breath taking views.. The breakfast was simple but very tasty. We will definitely stay again in the future.