The Mercure Hideaway Resort in Bailan, 2km south of Lonely Beach, which, to my mind, tends to fall into the ‘Why stay here when there are better located alternatives?’ classification. And then I see the room rates and know the answer. It’s often much cheaper than other resorts of a similar standard.
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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.)
Some people are big fans of the Mercure brand and I am sure they won’t be disappointed. There’s good service and bright, airy rooms. But there is no aspect of this resort that really stands out as being truly 4 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 some.
The beach looks perfect at high tide, but looks a muddy, stony mess at low tide – as it is artificial. You won’t be doing much swimming in the sea. But fortunately the pool is large and the pool deck houses a couple of jacuzzis so you can watch the tide recede whilst relaxing with your loved one. And there are also the pool access rooms at the rear of the resort which have a nice lap pool.
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. That in itself could be a bonus for anyone wanting to avoid roadsides covered in shops selling souvenir junk.
But if you want a beach you can walk along at low tide. Or want to swim in the sea. Or want to easily be able to get to other beaches for a night out. Then there are better alternatives. But they can be nearly 50% more expensive.
Having said that, it’s a very good choice for a short, peaceful getaway. And when it’s often possible to grab a room during High Season for under 2,000 Baht/night it’s definitely value for money.
Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 469 written reviews on Booking.com since 1 November 2018
- André
Super!!!! Perfekt zum relaxen!!! Sehr gepflegt!!! Man kann es kurz und knapp machen, es war super!!! Alles perfekt, sehr schöne Poolvilla, sehr gute Ausstattung einfach...read more Man kann es kurz und knapp machen, es war super!!! Alles perfekt, sehr schöne Poolvilla, sehr gute Ausstattung einfach super!!! Perfekt um mal drei vier Tage zu relaxen.
Das einzige, was mir nicht gefallen hat, was auch schon ein anderer Gast bemängelt hat ist, dass man auf alle Handtücher aufpassen sollte... Das Housekeeping nimmt gerne mal alle mit und gibt keine neuen aus. Da ich das vorher schon gelesen habe, bin ich immer gleich zur Rezeption gegangen um mir neue geben zu lassen. Andere Gäste, die dies nicht wussten, mussten sie bezahlen...read less - André - 08/04/20
- Anja
Pleasant Hotel ist in die jahre gekommen, wirkt als hätte es die besten zeiten hinter sich.
Strand war nicht nutzbar, tagsüber...read more Hotel ist in die jahre gekommen, wirkt als hätte es die besten zeiten hinter sich.
Strand war nicht nutzbar, tagsüber ebbe und wattschlick, viele scharfkantige muscheln, baden ohne schuhe nicht möglichread less - Anja - 30/03/20
- Дарья
Exceptional Отличный отель, территория просто невероятная, всё чисто, красиво, много зелени, чистые номера, приветливый внимательный персонал, который преподнёс маленький бонус...read more Отличный отель, территория просто невероятная, всё чисто, красиво, много зелени, чистые номера, приветливый внимательный персонал, который преподнёс маленький бонус к моему дню рождения в виде тортика. Вкусные завтраки, отличный ресторан при отеле Дно моря очень каменистое, несмотря на то, что берег песчаныйread less - Дарья - 27/03/20
- Chotikan
Superb 👍🏻 ไมมี - Chotikan - 25/03/20
- Шарнин
Good Персонал как то нехотя выполняет свои функции, может это все из-за эпидемии. Хотелось бы лучше. - Шарнин - 25/03/20
- Пятница
Exceptional Номер и сервис Пляж - Пятница - 24/03/20
- Teresa
Alles sehr unpersönlich, keine nette Lage Das Frühstücksbuffet war sehr groß, die Pools waren nett. Am Strand stank es grauenhaft, wir vermuten die Abwasser gehen...read more Das Frühstücksbuffet war sehr groß, die Pools waren nett. Am Strand stank es grauenhaft, wir vermuten die Abwasser gehen direkt hinein. Die günstigste Zimmerkategorie schaut zur Straße und es riecht darin nach Schimmel.read less - Teresa - 24/03/20
- Jiří
Passable snídaně drahé - Jiří - 23/03/20
- Dadadadac
석양이 아름다운 호텔. 가족 휴향에 좋은 호텔 Super hotel! Goede bedden, schoon en grote zwembaden. Ik ben erg onder de indruk van de vele jaccuzies (waarvan...read more Super hotel! Goede bedden, schoon en grote zwembaden. Ik ben erg onder de indruk van de vele jaccuzies (waarvan 1 in onze kamer) en hoe super dichtbij het strand het was. Eten en drinken is ook goed. Alleen een beetje overpriced. Je betaald heel veel voor wat je uiteindelijk krijgt.
바로 바닷가 앞에 있어서 정말 좋았고 바로 음식도 시켜먹을 수 있었다. 2019년 마지막과 새해 첫날을 보냈는데 호텔에서 선물로 초콜릿을 두고가서 좋았고 룸메이크업도 너무 좋았다. 그리고 무료로 룸 업그레이드를 받아서 넓고 쾌적한 방에서 묶을 수 있어서 좋았다. 직원들이 친절하고 잘 웃어서 좋았다. 환경이 깨끗하고 수영장도 두군데 나눠서 있는데 편하고 좋았다. 음식은 많이 먹지는 않았지만 나쁘지 않았다.
수영장 옆에 자쿠지가 있는데 모래나 나뭇잎이랑 개미랑 있어서 엄청 깨끗하진 않은데 석양 보며 따듯한 물에 몸 담그기 좋다. 되게 로맨틱하다. 남자친구 말론 호텔의 헬스장이 옷을 갖추어 입고 가야되는 고급스러운? 느낌이라 배낭여행객의 입장에선 들어갈 수가 없었다고 한다. 아침식사나 음료등 이 비쌌다. 굉장히 섬 끝쪽에 있어서 버스를 타고 한참 가야되는게 불편하다. 하지만 숙소 근처에서 식당이 꽤 있고 편의점이 있어서 크게 문제는 없으나 섬 구경하려면 오토바이를 꼭 빌려야 한다.
개인적으로는 호텔 새해 맞이 디너가 좀더 저렴했다면 가서 즐겼어도 좋을 것 같다. 숙소비만큼 비싼 디너는 배낭 여행객에겐 부담스러웠다.read less - Dadadadac - 21/03/20
- Barbara
Az ember itt valóban úgy érezheti, hogy mindenki az ő pihenéséért van Valóban magas kategóriás szállás és meglepően tiszta. Minden igényt kielégítő a szolgáltatás, saját stranddal.
Távol van mindentől, tökéletes elszigeteltséget ad...read more Valóban magas kategóriás szállás és meglepően tiszta. Minden igényt kielégítő a szolgáltatás, saját stranddal.
Távol van mindentől, tökéletes elszigeteltséget ad annak, aki ezt keresi, de könnyen el lehet jutni a sziget nyüzsgő részére. (Bérelhető robogó, de mindig elérhető "taxi"/ Hilux plató) Távol van mindentől, tökéletes elszigeteltséget ad annak, aki ezt keresi, de könnyen el lehet jutni a sziget nyüzsgő részére. (Bérelhető robogó, de mindig elérhető "taxi"/ Hilux plató)read less - Barbara - 20/03/20
