Nature Beach Resort – Lonely Beach

Scorecard: Nature Beach Resort

Overall Rating: 8.6 / 10
A long-established beachfront resort right on Lonely Beach, offering modern bungalows, a lively but relaxed beach bar, a small pool, and one of the best sunset spots in the area. A friendly mid-range choice with unbeatable beach access and social atmosphere.

Location: 9.0 / 10 – Directly on Lonely Beach’s main sandy stretch; restaurants, cafés and nightlife are all within easy walking distance.
Rooms: 8.4 / 10 – Mix of simple garden bungalows and newer, more stylish A/C units closer to the beach. Clean, modern and comfortable.
Facilities: 8.5 / 10 – Beachfront restaurant/bar, small sea-view pool, sunloungers, tour desk, scooter rental.
Beach / Sea Access: 9.2 / 10 – Step out of your room and onto the sand; excellent swimming when the sea is calm.
Breakfast / Food: 8.3 / 10 – Popular beachfront restaurant with Thai and Western dishes; generous portions and sunset cocktails.
Service: 8.4 / 10 – Friendly, efficient young staff used to handling high guest turnover.
Value for Money: 8.7 / 10 – Excellent prices considering the absolute beachfront location.

What We Liked

Prime location directly on Lonely Beach
Modern, well-kept rooms at sensible prices
Lively but not overwhelming sunset bar atmosphere
Small beachfront pool with sea view
Good food, cold drinks and a genuinely social vibe

What Could Be Better

Rooms near the bar can pick up noise in high season
Pool is small and often busy
Some older bungalows in the garden area feel dated
Limited shade on the beach during midday heat

Best For

Travellers wanting a beachfront stay with sunsets and social energy
Younger couples, solo travellers and groups of friends
Those who want easy access to nightlife but still a comfortable place to sleep

Summary:
Nature Beach Resort is one of the best located mid-range resorts on Lonely Beach. With modern rooms, a relaxed but lively beachfront bar, a small pool and unbeatable access to the sand, it’s ideal for travellers who want comfort with a social holiday atmosphere.

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Nature Beach Resort – Full Review

Overview

Nature Beach Resort is something of a Lonely Beach institution. It was one of the first proper mid-range beachfront properties in the area and has steadily modernised over the years, keeping its casual, youthful personality while improving its rooms and facilities.

This is a place where you can roll out of bed and walk straight onto the sand. With a beachfront bar, fire shows in peak season and a lively social scene at sunset, it’s popular with couples, solo travellers and groups of friends who want that “holiday on the beach” feeling without overspending.

Location – Absolute Beachfront on Lonely Beach

The resort occupies a prime location right on the main sandy section of Lonely Beach. Everything you need is within a short walk:

The beach directly in front of the resort (soft sand, good swimming)
Restaurants, smoothies, beach cafés and tattoo studios
Bars and nightlife towards the southern end of the village
Mini-marts, laundry shops and scooter rentals nearby

Despite all this, the resort itself is laid-back, especially during the day. You get the convenience of the Lonely Beach scene with enough separation to sleep comfortably.

Atmosphere

Nature Beach strikes a balance between social and relaxed:

Easygoing beach bar with music, cocktails and loungers
Sunset gatherings that stay lively without turning into a full party
Quiet mornings with guests reading or sunbathing
Evenings that shift toward a fun but controlled beach vibe

It’s friendly and energetic but not a backpacker rave. Many guests choose the resort because it has a “holiday feel” while still being comfortable for couples.

Rooms – Clean, Modern & Comfortable

Nature Beach offers several categories of rooms set either in the garden area or closer to the beach. Interiors are clean and modern, with tiled floors, white walls and simple but tasteful furnishings.

Garden Bungalows: Affordable, compact units with A/C, private bathrooms and small terraces. Functional and good for budget-conscious travellers.
Modern A/C Rooms: Newer buildings with improved finish, bigger beds, glass-walled showers and better overall comfort. These are the most popular.
Beachfront Bungalows: Limited availability; the closest rooms to the sea with partial views and the quickest beach access.

All rooms include hot showers, air-conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, fridges and private terraces or balconies.

Facilities

For a mid-range beach resort, Nature Beach offers a strong set of facilities:

Beachfront Pool: Small but appealing, overlooking the beach.
Restaurant & Bar: Serving Thai food, salads, burgers and seafood dishes; one of Lonely Beach’s better mid-range beachfront dining spots.
Sunlounger Area: Right by the sand, with beanbags and umbrellas.
Scooter Rental & Tour Desk: Easy bookings for snorkelling, island tours and transfers.
Wi-Fi: Free throughout the property.

Beach & Swimming

Lonely Beach’s northern section (directly in front of the resort) is one of its best:

Soft sand and good swimming in calm weather
Wide enough for sunbathing and beach games
Excellent sunsets directly in front of the resort
Rockier sections appear at very low tide, but still swimmable

For most travellers, it’s the ideal combination of scenery, swimming and atmosphere.

How Nature Beach Compares to Other Lonely Beach Resorts

Oasis Bungalows: More rustic hillside charm and quieter evenings; Nature Beach wins on beach access.
Beach Jungle: Modern rooms and “digital nomad energy”, but inland with no beach.
Warapura Resort: More stylish and peaceful, but pricier and located on a rocky waterfront rather than sandy beach.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Unbeatable beachfront location
Modern, comfortable rooms at good prices
Lively sunset atmosphere
Beachfront pool
Good food and cocktails

Cons

Rooms near the bar can get noise
Pool is small
Garden bungalows are less modern
Can feel busy in peak season

Who Should Stay at Nature Beach?

Great choice for:

Couples wanting a comfortable beachfront stay
Solo travellers looking for a sociable but not chaotic atmosphere
Groups of friends who want sand, sunsets and convenience

Probably not ideal for:

Travellers who dislike any evening noise
Families with young children needing quieter beachfront areas
Guests seeking boutique style or full hotel-level facilities

Value for Money

Considering the absolute beachfront location and consistently modernised rooms, Nature Beach offers excellent value. Rates are often lower than similar properties on Klong Prao or Kai Bae, yet the beach is just as enjoyable and the sunsets arguably better.

Final Thoughts

Nature Beach Resort remains one of Lonely Beach’s best all-round choices for travellers who want a fun, beach-focused holiday with modern comforts. With its lively sunset bar, good food and direct sand access, it strikes an ideal balance between relaxation, sociability and affordability.

All bungalows at Nature Beach Resort are ensuite and fully air-conditioned. The cheapest rooms, the ‘Budget’ rooms are located at the rear of the property. Next are the far more modern ‘Garden View’ rooms. And closest to the pool and beach are the ‘Front’ bungalows. Rooms all have brushed concrete floors and light wood decor, they aren’t dark and dingy

Whilst the Front bungalows are very nice they don’t open onto the beach, just the parking area or pool. So, I’d go for the ‘Garden View’ which benefit from being quieter and having less people walking past and save you a few hundred Baht.