A nice and new resort near Chumphon
Ban Sai Thong Beach resort

Everybody wants a splurge sometimes. I wanted one when I was cycling from Bangkok to Chumphon.

As I wrote on that page I didn't want to cycle the distance between Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon in one day, even though I could do that.

My original idea was to stay in Bang Saphan but for whatever reason, I decided to continue. I found the Ban Sai Thong Beach Resort 25 km south of Bang Saphan and I loved it. It's one of those resorts you want to have once in while because the feel is good. True, there's not a lot to do in the area. But then again, have a look at the view!

The view from my room in the Ban Sai Thong Beach Resort

The hotel is one year old, now in 2006, and it's still in development. The 19 rooms are all very well maintained with hot water (a very nice and very big bathroom) and TV. For a cyclist coming from either the north of south, this is a great overnight stop. But what about if you travel with your family? Since it is 80 km from Chumphon you need to arrange transport since there's no public transport coming here. However, you may want to consider a bus to Bang Saphan and go from there to the Ban Sai Thong Beach resort.

The restaurant of the Ban Sai Thong Beach Resort

For those of you who have their own transport, here's a map how to find the Ban Sai Thong Beach resot near Chumphon. It's worth the effort and the money.

Part of the rooms at the Ban Sai Thong Beach Resort

In fact the only disadvantage, if you can speak of that, is that it is a bit out of anywhere. But having said that, it's also part of the fun. Nothing destroys the peace here.

The address is:

Ban Sai Thong Beach Resort
15/4 Petchkasam Road
Moo 5 Saithong
Bang Shapan Noi
Prachuap Khiri Khan
77170 Thailand

Here's a map how to reach the resort in soutbh Thailand: