The AWA Resort opened in late 2014 and was an immediate hit. It’s from the same owner as The Dewa on Klong Prao beach, which is well known for it’s unique architecture. So it was interesting to see what the AWA Resort would look like. Turns out they did a good job of making what could have been run of the mill hotel blocks into something special.
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(This score is based on the number of written reviews on Booking.com since 1 November 2018. Because recent reviews are more relevant than those from many years ago.)
The three floor high atrium / reception with huge doors sets the scene and from this guests walk through to the pool which runs the length of the hotel to the beach. There’s over 120 rooms here, so having enough poolside space was always going to be an issue. The super-long pool does the job though.
It’s located adjacent to The Chill and Gajapuri Resort, two other excellent places to stay. So if you’re planning on booking a 4 star hotel on Kai Bae beach it’s just a matter of deciding which of these three suits you best. If it comes down to money, then AWA Resort will be the cheapest. The compromise is that it is the largest and most crowded.
Note that the cheaper Hillside rooms at The AWA are in the inland annexe, rather than on the beach side of the main road. The upside of these rooms is that they look out onto a large garden area and are in low rise units. You won’t get the sea views but it is a very nice ambiance.
One obvious downside is the lack of beach. Sure, at low tide there is a narrow strip of sand. But that’s not very impressive and the seabed here is rocky and swimming isn’t so easy. Guests can walk north to the old Chang Park Resort which has a nicer stretch of sand to lie on.
The bottom line is that if you like the Kai Bae area but being by a good sandy beach, and not just the sea, is important for you, you’ll find more suitable alternatives near the southern end of Kai Bae beach. For example, Kai Bae Beach Resort .
Very nice hotel 😀 - Beachfront rooms are freshly renovated, spacious and have a big balcony with a daybed. The pool is really big. I was during the rainy season and it was most vibrant location on the island - the rest of the island was "asleep" but here a lot of restaurants and bars were open. 😞 - There are a lot of do's and dont's signs for the guests I was feeling like a child who needs to be educated. The hotel doesnt allow to bring water bottles (and food) from the shop,There is only 0,5l a day for a person and no place to refill the bottle. There is no sandy beach. The hotel is located on a kind of cliff but you can enter the water because there are steps straight to the sea.
A.
11/09/23
My perfact getway place 😀 - This time was my 3rd time to visiting Awa It was rainy season there, so not crowded which was good. The main reason that I visiting Kohchag is Awa reaort. It's not a high end luxurious fancy resort. But great value for the morney Staffs are very kind and helpful. I would definitely visit again. 😞 - The smell of painting the walls But I understand they have to maintaining the facilities clean.
M.
03/09/23
Great 😀 - Big, pretty rooms. Clean. Friendly staff.
I.
20/08/23
Good choice to choose if you only want to chill only in hotel 😀 - Good resort, big room and so comfy 😞 - The water is not that warm and doesn’t have access to the beach
M.
17/08/23
Stayed several times, will happily return :) 😀 - Have stayed several times, love it. Massive, clean, comfy rooms, excellent service, great location. Excellent value. 😞 - Breakfast has room for improvement.
K.
09/08/23
Fabulous stay, will absolutely return :) 😀 - Big room, big bathroom, super comfy, super clean, excellent facilities, beautiful pool and grounds, friendly staff - great price :) 😞 - My beachfront room was on a lower level and half the view was obstructed by a wall. The buffet breakfast could be better (ie crispy bacon, hash brown, fresher bread/pastry, pancakes please)
i would like to spend my Honeymoon with my wife named Asma Ghorbel to stay from 03/04/2017 to 06/04/2017 at your honorable hotel but i can not manage to book online.
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i would like to spend my Honeymoon with my wife named Asma Ghorbel to stay from 03/04/2017 to 06/04/2017 at your honorable hotel but i can not manage to book online.
I ask if it is possible to book a room for us and I will pay you on site when we arrive.
Thank you for following my request and it will be a pleasure to stay with you.
I am waiting for your confirmation to prepare
Regards,