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Reviews of Secret Garden

118/2 Moo1, Baan Tai Road, Thongsala, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, 84280 , 84280 Baan Tai, Thailand

Review score

Based on 75 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Simply incredible and I will definitely bring my family back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    It was all virtually positive. There was some loud noise from the temple a couple of nights but that would have disrupted every accommodation in Thong Sala.

    I've never had a more accommodating host. Any small or large request he would address within the hour. This is unheard of in my experience with booking.com. He also let me and my family borrow some high quality bike helmets, gave me an extra bed for the room free of charge and also introduced me to some great people upon my request. I could not recommend Secret garden more. Honestly I felt the rooms were highly undervalued.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice resort with pool and common areas!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The aircon in the room could be a bit more powerful as it was hard to cool down the room.

    Nice resort with pool and common areas. Wifi across all the property. We work remotely and we had no issues at all with the connection. Nice pool area (also with WIFI) open all day. Really quiet surroundings and property in general (was expecting more noise, was a positive surprise) Nice kitchen with everything needed for a short stay (from stove to boiler and fridge, as well as a kitchen table with 4 chairs)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Something itching came to me and children from pool water, maby some algae

    Garden, big apartment, big terrace, nice blanket, many things

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    10
    Really clean and owner extremely friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    Location is great, close to the pier and food markets. Really quiet area at night. Room was super clean and Charlie was an amazing host, greeted us on arrival and made sure we had everything we needed. He arranged for a moped to be delivered so it was very convenient and also sorted taxis for us.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    9.0
    Great and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit far from most of the activities, and places to visit. Bathroom didn't have soap or shampoo, no bath curtain. Room wasn't cleaned daily

    Great bungalow, spacious, clean, quiet, owner was very helpful and kind. He helped me wity renting a scooter and made sure it was waiting for me until i got there. Very recommended.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    10
    I’m very happy with my stay here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I had a very nice, spacy, solid build, elevated on pilar sitting Bungalow. it was shaded under trees, all the days I never had to open AirCon. There is even a small kitchen room attached where you could prepare your breakfast. For any questions and assistance, the hotel owner is not always on site, but he is always available by WhatsApp Chat. Further the friendly couple who runs the restaurant (open ~10:00am to evening) share useful infos and tipps. I could really recommend this resort for anybody (singles, couples and families with small kids) who likes a quiet, clean, well managed place. For Restaurants and Taxis you need to walk about 400 m to the main road.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    10
    Amazing. Very cozy& relaxed place! Good facilities+ very helpful owner/host Charlie ❤️ will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night

    Secret garden was an **exceptional** stay for what it was in price and facilities compared to many other places in Thailand!! Lots of space and room, nice pool, and great neighbours and people. The room I had was stocked with a kitchen, massive bed, massive fridge and great aircon. This isn't a party place or anything - it's super chill vibes with lots of gardens, a pool, pool table, etc. It's close to Thong Sala, and a great spot to land and find your way to other parts close by and on the island. Charlie the owner/host was awesome - super helpful and friendly guy, and I really got to know him and the other guests whilst staying. Really grateful I landed here - thanks mate :)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charlie eas absolutely a great host. The location is super easy to get to 7/11 and food court. We walked every day to it. The food was delicious.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    8.0
    Spacious wooden bunglow within walking distance of Thong Sala
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights

    My bungalow happened to be near an elementary school, so I was awoken fairly early on most weekdays, but I think most of the other bungalows would be quieter.

    My bungalow was quite spacious and had a sort of classic wooden interior, which I liked, and it was great to have a kitchen inside. The manager was very helpful with answering all my questions and assisting me in renting a motorbike, and he let me check out late on the day I was leaving. The property is conveniently located within walking distance of Thong Sala, while the food at the restaurant inside the resort is tasty.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We really enjoyed the staying at the Secret Garden Resort, the staff are great, Charlie is an amazing guy and he helped us with everything. Once we got in the hotel we felt home and had everything we needed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    10
    Overall, a great host with a brilliant property which we really enjoyed!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charlie was an outstanding host! He couldn’t do enough for me and my friend…. He helped us rent motorbikes, gave brilliant recommendations for the island which we really enjoyed. He even added a special touch for my friends birthday which really added to our stay. At checkout he came to make sure everything was okay, this place has everything you need and is only a short walk away from the nightlife of the street. The pool was also great and we enjoyed swimming in it!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Small things but a lot of lights bulbs were out in the room.. Im sure it will be fixed.

    I liked it. What I expected. Clean cozy swimmingpool with good area for relax. Every room is like a hut within a jungle.. still gated and safe. 5-10 minute walk to the area where the saturday nighmarket is and restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed is hard as a piece of stone

    Secret Garden is a beautiful resort , very close to everything A big thank you to Sam et Nit for her amazing cooking. Highly recommend 👌

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Huge bungalow, but could use some renovation. Great pool and nice restaurant. Great location in town, still very peaceful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    8.0
    Chill place, but noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is close to a school which is really noisy starting about 8 in the morning, and for almost all day long

    Nice cosy place, with a wecloming crew and a great cook !

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    9.0
    Gem close to town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was spacious clean , staff were friendly , security was good , chilled friendly vibe .

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic place with a very helpful owner. Nice bar / restaurant on site. Bungalows are big, clean and in a nice setting. Location closeby to lots of great places to eat and drink.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    10
    A great little place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    +Great little resort complex with fantastic pool +Close to Thong Sala +On-site restaurant a real hidden gem +Unbelievably friendly and helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    Value for Money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Excellent Location; Charlie was very helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of washing up equipment, although think if you stay for longer you probably just self purchase.

    Charlie was so friendly and helpful. It was a peaceful place to recover from the full moon party! He was very accommodating to any background/type of stay which is really nice to stay.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    8.0
    Great value for money accommodation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a shame the restaurant on site was closed for the duration of our stay, a moped is needed to get around due to location of the accommodation, lots of ants nests around the apartment.

    Very good value for money, spacious room/apartment, nice swimming pool. Charlie was very accommodating and helpful throughout our stay.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    10
    10/10 stay in Thong Sala, fantastic location and extremely friendly and helpful owner. Will return in the future 100
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We absolutely loved our stay in Secret Garden, and are so glad we came across this gem for our stay in Koh Phangan. The property is well located in Thong Sala, within walking distance from all of the main shops, cafes and restaurants. The owner Charlie is super friendly and helpful, and helped to organise a birthday surprise for my girlfriend during our stay at a local seaside restaurant with balloons, candles and cake all organised by Charlie who went above and beyond to accommodate us. Charlie also was kind enough to give us a lesson on how to drive a scooter/bike for free and then organised the hire and return for us. He made everything extremely easy during our stay and was always on hand to help. Nit’s Restaurant is located within Secret Garden and serves delicious food for a great price. Nit is extremely friendly and kind and we were so glad to have such a great restaurant nearby where we had both breakfast and dinner. Overall, couldn’t have been happier with our stay, and will definitely return in the future and recommend Secret Garden to all friends and family. Best place for the price on the island, go for it!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room was huge but also very warm the AC wasn’t strong enough.

    it was quiet and away from the main strip but only 5 min walk. so peaceful and the pool was stunning. Charlie was amazing and answered all our questions and booked our transport.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    10
    best resort ever i will comeback soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nature,pool and restaurant

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed in Secret Garden for 5 days and it definitely worths it. The place is a small heaven filled with little birds singing in the morning. Most of all the owner is great, not only he will arrange everything for you to enjoy your stay (moped rental, taxi, one day trip, you name it) but he is also very friendly. Finally, the restaurant offers tasty and affordable meals and Nit, the cook, is also lovely. I highly recommend!

    Stayed in May 2023

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