Room rates from 4,100 Baht

The Mercure Hideaway ( Dusit Princess ) Resort in Bailan, 2km south of Lonely Beach, unfortunately falls in to the ‘Why stay here when there are better alternatives?’ classification.

Some people are big fans of the Dusit brand and I am sure they won’t be disappointed.  But there is no aspect of this resort that really stands out as being truly 5 star and neither does it have an outstanding location which would thus elevate the resort onto any  ‘must stay at’ list.

The interiors of the guest rooms and the standard of the staff as as good as you will find on the island.  The rooms are all about soft furnishings,  light wood and contemporary furniture. Maybe  a bit too ‘Ikea’ for a supposedly 5 star resort

However, the architecture is average, way too much dull concrete and not enough garden area.  Slapping an odd shaped roof on a bungalow or hotel block doesn’t make it unique or interesting in any positive way.

And the beach is small and artificial.  It looks perfect at high tide, but looks a muddy, stoney mess at low tide.  You wont be doing much swimming in the sea if you stay here.  But fortunately the pool is large and the pool deck houses a couple of jacuzzis so you  can watch the tide recede whilst enjoying a relaxing jacuzzi bath with your loved one.

Outside the resort you will be stuck for things to occupy you or spend money on.  There are a handful of backpacker hut resorts plus a few roadside restaurants but no souvenir shops – other than a couple in the resort itself.  Getting out and about is a hassle as pick up truck taxis are infrequent even in high season.

You want  a beach you can walk along at low tide?  You want to swim in the sea?  You want a good choice  and variety of places to eat and drink nearby?  You want to easily be able to get to other beaches for a night out?  Answer ‘Yes’ to any of those and you’ll need to  cross the Mercure Hideaway off your shortlist now.

(The satellite photo below was taken whilst the resort was still under construction. )

Room Rates for 2011-12: From around 4,100 Baht High Season

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