Calm at Bangphat

Shower heater not working. mosquitos come through gaps in floor. Room overlooks water but also main road.

At the beginning the location may seem a lil bit off the beaten path and difficult to move around for the backpackers, but give it a try and you will be rewarded with amazing and relaxing time. The lake view cottage was clean and very comfortable. The owner Mr Bang is great - he borrowed us his fishing rod, checked the bus timing, brought some fruits etc. Soak up into this tiny village as the community there is lovely and they are the nicest and most genuine people we met in Thailand. They will share with you the 1000 smiles, make sure you go right direction or just give you the ride, give some shrimps for your fishing bait, proudly show their daily crab catch if they spot you in the kayak. Do not miss the neighbor pancakes restaurant (ca 1km walking), fisherman village and kayaking in mangrove forest. There were not so many mosquitos as people say. Just keep your door closed when the light is on and you will be really fine ;)

we missed a cloth rack to put the clothes out of a backpack. No hot water but not a big deal for us.

It's calm as named. Just 3 houses by the pond and mangrove forest. It gives a very remotes feeling. It located near the beautiful sight seeing beach. Mr. Bang, the staff is super supportive and helpful. As a solo traveler who afraid of the monkey, he accompanied me into the mangrove forest for a short walk and also advised me the local beach that turned out to be wonderful.

Mosquito at dusk

The private secret location and chill atmosphere A recommendation for couples!

This place is a hidden gem away from the world. It’s clean and has everything you need. With just one neighbour (if occupied as we didn’t have) this wooden bungalow on stilts with a veranda and woods gives the only option to chill and enjoy the surroundings. If you love camping and the wild freedom, you’ll love this! There was an amazing thunderstorm when we were there so took some phenomenal pictures whilst sitting on the veranda overlooking the water. Large fridge freezer in the room, electric shower, towels, slippers, kettle, complimentary water and tissue. Cheap and amazing. Very pleased we found this secret beauty. Go down to the bay as well, nice fishing village to walk about and see how the locals live with some little stalls. Enjoy!

The owner was really helpfull, organised a boat trip in the evening (high tide) through the mangroves to the fishing village. In the morning also gave us a hand with the kayaks so we could go for a paddle in the mangroves.(high tide). A couple of mountain bikes are also available. Plan, if possible, your visit around the high tide

The mattress wasn't great, low water pressure in the shower,

beautiful place to stay in the nature

Calmness of the environment

This is a gem, hidden in the mangrove forest of Bangphat bay - 20 minutes by car from Phang Nga (price from Krabi to Phang Nga Bus Terminal by minibus: 300 bhat pP, price from Phang Nga Bus Terminal to accommodation: 500 Bhat per car - you can take the taxis offered at the bus terminal, as it is VERY hard to find another one). The accommodation is within 15 minutes walking distance from a muslim community fisher village with small shops and three fish restaurants. Although the restaurants are very good, you won't find prices on the menu, as Tourist prices are higher than for locals. Mr Bang, the owner of Calm @ Bangphat, owns a small shop as well, where you can get all daily needs and can also wash your clothes for 20 Bhat per machine. The room has got a fridge, a very modern air conditioner, WiFi, a TV, a desk, a balcony and a (not so comfortable) bed. You will also find a water boiler and if you won't go to the village for food, you can have a cup of noodles from Mr Bang's store. A sandy and lonly beach is in 20 minutes walking distance and Mr. Bang may provide a bike for you. He is a very friendly and hospitable host. He may bring you to the Bus Terminal personally (for the same 500 Bhat) and reserve a seat in the next Minibus to your next destination (Khao Sok: 380 Bhat pP, Krabi and Phuket: 300 Bhat pP). Be aware of the fact that the accommodation is built upon an artificial pond and there is a lot (!) of mosquitos around - so brace yourself! You may also see fish, monkeys and lizards. It is the perfect stay on a road- or backpacking trip for 1 to 3 days. You can calm down from travelling and live close to how some locals do. Therefor (the calm, the nature, the experience) you will lack a bit of comfort but it will be worth your while if you are open to these kinds of experiences. We did really enjoy our stay! Especially thanks to Mr. Bangs kind hospitality.

Honestly: all was fine, but the bed was really uncomfortable. 3 days would be my macimum before needing a full back massage. Mosquitos ... well ... it's nature ... but there are a lot of these bas.... . Probably bring your own mosquito net. We didn't mind the mini lizards on the bedroom wall at all.