We've stayed in Chaweng now 5 times as a couple in our 60s, this is the first time at Montien.....and can honestly say its my favourite.
Tucked away down a narrow street just off the main street with plenty of restaurants, bars and shops. We had a garden bungalow (No.113), in lush garden surroundings, yes its very dated, if you want modern, its not for you, but we don't mind that, as long as its clean & comfortable...omg was that queen size bed comfortable...yes!!. The shower was powerful, though I thought the hand basin was in a strange place, next to, not in, the bathroom! there was a safe & storage. Kettle, mugs & tea facility. The cleaners came in daily and changed towels & bedding, they were so friendly, lovely ladies, a credit to Montien, nothing was ever to much trouble.
One great thing, was wifi unit in every room, brilliant like been at home. The terrace area had 2 chairs and small table.
Towels for the pool supplied at the restaurant, the pool itself was a little dated but a reasonable size, and warm, plenty of beds around, never seemed over busy, then straight down the steps onto the beach and that lovely warm sea! Have seen reviews saying the beach isn't great, but i had no problem with it, not a massive area, so not to busy, but you can walk up the beach to were it is.
The noise from the Ark bar further up the beach was not to bad, worse of Fri/Sat nights as you'd expect, but nothing you cant put up with.....certainly not Montiens fault.
The restaurant was lovely, didn't eat much there, maybe a sandwich at lunchtime by the pool and cocktails/beer, all very nice, pleasant staff too, and played nice background music during the day, not blaring out
I suppose our only gripe is with other selfish guests, 3 men in the next room, shouting & loud music till gone 4am and banging doors, no consideration for other guests trying to sleep!, luckily they only stayed 1 night, everyone else was fine and made some new friends whilst there
All in all, we loved it and would not hesitate to stay there again, in fact i cant wait, we may be back in 2025...............thank you Montien, our little bit of paradise, we'll be back