Very nice and quiet location at the end of the long sandy beach. Be ready to walk if you are looking for food and restaurants, although they have a restaurant themselves, too. Very cheap prices, bungalows are very basic however (with possibility that small animals come in through the many holes in walls and floor)

Stayed in August 2024

Slightly out of the way but beautiful and peaceful

Fantastic staff. We could pay for everything on card (food, ferry, accommodation) which was really helpful. The best dinner we had in Cambodia.

Stayed in August 2024

The bathroom shower did not work, and there were quite a few bugs. Thank god for the mosquito nets!

Breakfast was simple but good; the entire menu was really yummy!! Especially loved the coconut soup. The location was great, I liked that it was a little more private. Sam was an exceptional host! Loved the ambiance and peacefulness.

Stayed in July 2024

Too old, too dirty….worst bungalows I’ve ever stayed

Nice staff

Stayed in April 2024

The rooster in the mornings

All the hammocks on the platforms by the sea, and the jacket potatoes beans and cheese

Stayed in April 2024

The rooms need mosquito mesh, especially the bathroom. Had a shower with a colony of mozzys

Stayed in March 2024

Nil

Airy spacious to rooms, mosquito nets, two fans and nice porch to sit out. Food was good value.

Stayed in March 2024

Dirty. They were also building a lot causing us to wake up at 8 am everyday by the sound of hammers.

Gabrielle was very helpful in the top of being a really good guy.

Stayed in February 2024

That there was no daily cleaning to the rooms and no AC just fans.

It was close to the beach, they helped with an upgrade.

Stayed in January 2024

Cold water only. The beach just outside is not so nice fort swimming.

Cheap and calm location, away from the crowds.

Stayed in November 2023

The bungalow wasn’t very clean, many rubbish in the surroundings. The location is ok to get to many places but is not the most attractive beach, little went down.

Kind staff, cheap and nice bungalow. Varied and cheap food menu.

Stayed in November 2023

The garden was almost nonexistent

Cool Bungalows and comfy beds

Stayed in June 2023

For this price, the conditions provided made me feel uncomfortable. Mosquitos were getting inside the bed, despite the mosquito net provided. You can find dust, larvae, insect eggs, ants in the room and bathroom. I understand it is a a simple bungalow, but seems like no one cleaned it before our arrival. There was also some dirt on the bedsheets.

We really enjoyed talking with our hosts, they helped us with booking transport and were nice to talk with. There are snorkel sets, a few books and board games available at the common area, and the restaurant was tasty and had reasonable prices. It is a really chilled place, far from the noise. Good point to make a walk to the lighthouse and the lazy beach.

Stayed in March 2023

the showers didn’t work sometimes but wasn’t a big deal.

the bungalows were cute and the staff were very friendly as well as the dogs and cats that lived on the property.

Stayed in April 2023

The staff is really warm and nice. They will arrange free pick up from the pier. Incredible landscape with hamacs in a caban just above the mangrove and the sea.

Stayed in March 2023

Bungalows are getting a bit tired. The surrounding resorts along the beach are being knocked down to make way for big developments, it’s sad to see a lost primitive paradise

The resort has lovely gardens, nice wharf to catch the afternoon sunset in the breeze with a drink. Restaurant served up deliciously good meals

Stayed in March 2023

position is good if you want to stay at Saracen bay on the eastern side of the island. Mangrove beach bungalows are located at one end of saracen bay (south end) so you need to consider about 30 min walk if you want to reach the other side of the bay and then another 35 min if you want to cross the island and reach the western beaches

position close to Paradise Pier , friendly staff, good restaurant at reasonable prices, calm atmosphere, good communication prior to arrival

Stayed in March 2023

expensive for a room with no view, airconditioning and it was a bit outdated

nice restaurant

Stayed in February 2023

Close to the pier, on the side of the bay, nice staff (good English), good food, possible to pay by card, quiet location with the beach.

Stayed in February 2023

- No hot water which wasn’t mentioned on booking - Shower head was not attached to the wall - Bungalow is ran down and let’s all of the insects/reptiles in. There was a gecko, frog and lots of mosquitos in our bungalow. - WiFi only available in the restaurant. - There was some confusion when we tried to order a taxi boat as the restaurant goes by “Dolphin” where as our booking was “Mangrove”. This wasn’t ideal when we first arrived as it took us an hour to sort a taxi boat.

- Good communication from host - Friendly staff - Towels and bed linen were provided despite the listing saying it is an additional fee which was nice - When we asked for hot water, Dan kindly filled a bucket for us to shower with - Mosquito net provided - Food was nice and not too expensive - Sun loungers and hammocks outside

Stayed in January 2023

Our bungalow in particular wasn’t able to keep out what lives outside! We tended to house a few geckos, plenty of mosquitos and even a mouse (made worse by a pretty heavy thunderstorm + rain), but there are mosquito nets which help throughout the night. There isn’t any warm water from the showers and our shower head had seen better days, but if the weather is nice it won’t matter. The food wasn’t the best (from why we tried). the omelettes were nice but for evening meals we ended up heading into town beyond the first pier.

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly throughout. The bungalows are at the far end of Saracen beach (a good 20 minute walk to the centre where most of the restaurants are - however there are 1-2 closer that are ok!), but this does mean that you’re away from the noise and have a small section of the bay to yourselves. There are plenty of hammocks about and sun beds/chairs to relax

Stayed in January 2023

The location is wonderful, the view magnificent, but the hotel is completely abandoned. What a shame when you see the potential of the place and the beauty of the place where it is placed. The bungalows are really in very poor condition: The walls are totally broken, some plates are ready to come off, big holes everywhere, some bungalows even have missing ceiling pieces, you really don't have to be demanding!! I sincerely believe that without serious renovations as soon as possible, the bungalows will collapse one after the other even before the next season. The outdoor space is unfortunately like the bungalows: Full of potential but completely abandoned. The access bridge to the hotel is completely destroyed and left in ruins, which makes access complicated and rather dangerous, the wooden terraces near the sea are in very poor condition and unusable for some, only green areas are really well maintained. In short, there is a real lack of will on the part of the owners or managers, because this hotel could really be a pearl on the island. Small trickery concerning the establishment which is now called on Booking “Mangrove Beach Bungalow”, but which is actually “Dolphin Bay”. Only the name of the establishment has changed, and only on the internet. Surely to start again on new bases concerning the comments that the Dolphin Bay could have received before. Regarding the restaurant, the food served was really good. And concerning the manager, despite his rather changeable moods and attitudes, helped us when we needed it (with more or less desire, but the result was there), that's why my rating is not lower. Please, do something for this place that deserve so much more than being abandoned !!!

The location is wonderful, the view magnificent and the food at the restaurant was very good !

Stayed in October 2022

There was no power, we weren’t aware about this before we arrived. It was switched via a generator on from 6pm (when it is already dark) to 3am meaning the fan switches off half way through the night so it is difficult to sleep. Room was quite outdated and needs some attention.

A nice location not too far from the restaurants in the bay. Staff were really friendly and were always helping out

Stayed in October 2022

Shower was weak but who cares when you're on an island. Electrical issues(daytime mostly) but who cares you're on a island.

What an amazing spot. Right at the end of the bay. The hammocks and home made jetty over mangroves are perfect for just doing nothing. Really happy and peaceful days spent here. Staff 100% sound, food delicious, room clean, bed comfy, wooden hut on beach..my inner child was de delighted. Highly recommend for those looking a break from everyone or anything. Didn't want to leave. Definitely come back one day!

Stayed in August 2024