Nee Ran Nee Resort has the most reviews in this list at 48, and its bare-concrete loft-style bungalows with green sliding-glass doors open straight onto the Gulf of Thailand. The single most-photographed spot here is a wooden swing on the beach paired with a white sala. Family rooms sleep 4, 6 or 8, so one booking keeps the whole group together. There's an on-site Halal seafood kitchen open from 10:00 to 20:00 — genuinely useful out here where dining options are limited.
- ✓ Genuinely beachfront — open your door and the sea is right there
- ✓ Family rooms sleeping up to 8 — one booking for the whole group
- ✓ On-site Halal seafood kitchen, handy where local dining is thin
- ✓ Comfortable beds, clean rooms, friendly hands-on owner
- ✗ You need your own car — no public transport reaches here
- ✗ Restaurant closes at 20:00, and food is hard to find after that
- ✗ No pool or spa — the draw is the beach, not the amenity list