D'Coconut Lagoon

The resort has a quiet environment, which is especially suitable for relaxing. The facilities are a bit old, but it does not affect the overall stay experience. The boss also provided us with a free boat ride to and from Summer Bay Resort, thumbs up!

On the advice of Lonely Planet, we spent 3 nights at D’Coconut. After the hustle and bustle of the Perenthians, we were delighted to arrive on this intimate island and in this resort which seemed heavenly to us, at least in the photos. What was our disappointment on our arrival: dropped off by boat, we arrived at the restaurant which also serves as reception. Its style is old-fashioned and its coldness is matched only by that of the staff who welcome us. Taken by a pressing desire after the boat crossing, we discovered the shared toilets in an abominable state, and unfortunately the discoveries that followed did not improve things: - dirty swimming pool, not at all maintained - modest room - bathroom bordering on unsanitary (water damage, humidity problems, moss and fungus, pestilential odors) - yellow sheets - marks on the walls - only one roll of toilet paper for 3 days and 2 people - mini rusty and noisy fridge - disgusting and suspicious buffet food (we both got sick) - a la carte food already a little better, but the waiters are incapable of explaining the contents of the dishes... which is not for reassure us Finally, the general state of the resort is in a lamentable state: the west wing where the diving club is still located has been completely abandoned... On the road which connects the two wings (and which we are obliged to borrow to go to the diving club) we find mounds of pestilential garbage…. And to think that turtles lay eggs in the surrounding area... how sad! As for the diving club, it is only saved by the very friendly divemaster!! Thanks to him !! On the other hand, the state of the club itself and the equipment frankly do not inspire confidence. To conclude, this would ultimately not be so serious if the prices charged were below the market; it’s ultimately the opposite… Our advice: go your way

There are many good things to write about this place but also some not so good ones. The location is really fantastic. What peace, what silence. And the people are just nice. They seem a bit shy. But smile and you'll get a super wide one in return. The rooms in the west wing are spacious, we had an executive deluxe room, and all have a balcony with a sea view. There is a small refrigerator, 2 spacious double beds. Separate bathroom with toilet. If you want, you can get clean towels every day, just ask. This also applies to cleaning, because that is not standard. You can also use these towels for the pool and beach. You can dive, snorkel, kayak, clamber over the rocks at low tide. You have to enjoy yourself, which is fine for all of us. Unfortunately, the period 2020-2022 did little good. There is quite a bit of deferred maintenance. You still see many photos of what it was like and also of the east wing (with the elongated swimming pool), but that side is temporarily closed and unfortunately offers a desolate sight. The food is fine. Simple, not a lot of variety but tasty. If you want something different, there is the Dewati restaurant x00 meters away. As for alcohol, they have beer (Carlsberg 12 RM). Oh yes, water, coffee and tea are free. Ready in the restaurant. You can also take some with you in bags and then use the pressure cooker. There is a tiny shop in the Summer Bay resort further away (easily accessible via a path through the forest). You can also buy beer there: Carlsberg (RM12), Tiger (RM13), Heineken (RM14). There is also a diving center there, but that is only for guests of that resort. Mainly Chinese. The diving center at D'Coconut is excellent. At least if you don't want luxury and are satisfied with less good material in terms of fins, glasses and so on. The diving guides are super good, as are the dive sites. You have to walk along a path through the forest to the east wing before you get there. So conclusion, it is camping in a hotel, zero luxury and very quiet. If you don't mind, this is really the place to be.

Abandoned hotel. Everything is dilapidated and dirty Going from the room where only a trickle of water acts as a shower. The hotel is divided into two parts, one side of this one (near the diving center) is abandoned. The back of the hotel is littered with rubbish and abandoned houses. One piece of advice go your way. Only the beach is very beautiful, but below there are only dead corals. In short, a real mess!