"Did not have water when we checked in and tried to shower. Toilet in room would not flush well. AC went off half way through the night and was hot in the room. Our room faced the bar on second floor and music was loud and playing late.  Location is great, wait staff and front desk staff are friendly and helpful.  Beach area is nice and has plenty of seating."

"The location and facilities were really nice. The room wasn’t untidy, but there were some cobwebs in the bathroom. Their ATM was out of service at the time - the nearest was about a 30 minute walk away. Would recommend to take cash with you"

"A lovely place with excellent food. Absolutely worth the price. The area feels very safe, and everyone is incredibly friendly. The cuisine is authentic Italian and truly delicious 😋. I also love the strong eco-friendly focus throughout the property. The beach is spotless, and the presence of a shark sanctuary makes it even more special."

"We had a grand time celebrating Christmas at this resort. We stayed at their A-frame house which was quite a distance from the restaurant, but distance is not a concern though because the resort is surrounded by trees that one won't mind taking a leisurely walk. Also, if one is not so into walking or a senior/pwd like me, a shuttle or a tuktuk (tricycle) is readily available to bring you anywhere within the resort. You'll never get bored staying here as there's a number of activities you can enjoy like the kayaking, pedal boating, fish feeding, cycling, playing billiards and they also have playground for kids. The beach was nice, though we didn't enjoy it that much because of the big waves during that time. They also have swimming pools. Also, i love their gazebo by the beach, where you can enjoy your meal while enjoying the sea breeze. The staff are well-trained, best customer service, courteous, friendly, prompt, professional and most importantly - smiling. The downside though was the airconditioning problem at the loft on our first night, so we have to transfer to the house next door. No big deal for me. Kudos to the staff and management of the Golden Sands Destination Resorts! Thank you for accommodating us! Till next time... in the near future...."

"I loved the pool, and the food was great. I am not a big fan of their breakfast, but I highly recommend their vegetable and mushroom or chicken and vegetable fried rice. The price was reasonable too. The location is quieter than other places I have stayed or came upon. It is far away from karaoke shops so you don't hear much singing than other places. The room was decent and clean, even though the bathroom could be bigger with better water pressure. Overall, I would like to stay here again."

"Good location, good local staff. Poor tired western managers in the hotel and dive shop."

"Ideally located for diving. If you are looking for a cheap but decent place, this is it. The bads: The cleaning was not great, and the sheets had permanent stains. The staff at the reception were not very friendly nor profesional. They don't serve neither lunch nor dinner. Now the positives: The rooms have an option AC (recommended), and fresh towels are given every two days. Ideally situated, close to all restaurants and Diving centers. Maintenance staff were very nice and helped us out often. Tip: to be a good guest, turn off your AC when you are not in the room (they acknowledge and appreciate it)."

"The rooms were dirty and full of mosquitoes, there was hair in the bathroom, and you could hear a lot of noise from the rooms next door, it smelled damp and it has closed, choose another hotel to stay at because this one is not worth it at all, if you book here you will regret it"

"nice accomodation. The staff are very helpful . I have a great stay in here. A good place to do the Kayak and Paddle board activities. a a great Acoustic music being played in the afternoon."