Aurora House

I got bumped up from a dorm to a double room at the same dorm price because the dorm wasn’t ready for guests, but I didn’t receive the free breakfast that came with my booking since they don’t offer breakfast in low season. I thought the upgrade was a fair trade‑off. The room was big, clean, and comfortable, and the housekeeping woman was very nice and cleaned as often as I asked. The pool was great. Across the street there’s a café/banh mi stand and a moto rental run by a wonderful family; the young lady making the banh mi was extra sweet and it was her new business, so I was her first customer and her food was delicious. Motos cost 150k and were good quality. The place is about a 10‑minute walk or short scooter ride away. In low season the beach is murky, but I still saw nice sunsets, and it’s a very nice beach in high season. The best low‑season beach, Khem, was about a 35‑minute ride, most of which was easy except for some construction. Avoid the road that passes by the airport and the one that goes all the way south because of major construction projects; it’s not an easy ride. If you take the road that crosses the island between the hotel and the airport, it’s much better, though there are still some semi‑difficult parts. There are many food options near the hotel, some local supermarkets too—though King Kong is a 20‑minute walk. There are also nice dogs and cats that generally stay in the lobby area. The owners kept to themselves and didn’t offer any tips, but they were okay.

Stephen·2 settimane fa

“Гарно”

A cozy spot with a great price; everything is clean and comfortable, there's a pool, rooms have air‑conditioning and plenty of outlets, and the sea is nearby.

Valerii·3 mesi fa

“Khá tốt”

The hotel sits in a narrow alley but is still close to a main road, just a short walk away; taxis can still reach it. The bed is spacious, and there's a lockbox for carry‑on luggage, though it doesn't fit a suitcase. You can store a suitcase under the bed, but make sure to lock it securely. Towels, a hair dryer, toilet paper, shower gel, and shampoo are provided. The property has a pool, and many guests swim. It's quite near the beach. However, along the beach there are many hotels and resorts, so if you go straight from the hotel to the sea you have to pass through their property, which feels a bit awkward. About 300 m down the beach there's a path to the shore. The beach is clean and litter‑free. Because there are many hotels and resorts nearby, you can sit on their long chairs by the sea without crowds. The owner is very enthusiastic and helps whenever needed. Most guests are foreigners. When I arrived, the lockbox was still dirty from the previous guest. The hotel has many trees, so if people enter without closing doors, mosquitoes can fly into the room.

Vân·6 mesi fa

For travelers without high expectations this place works fine; it’s in Asia, so that explains the overall level. The hotel would feel first‑rate after a renovation that updates the furniture, décor and plumbing. Its location is fantastic, with every essential service just a short walk away, currency exchange at a fair rate right at the exit, bike rentals, and neighboring shops selling juices, fruits, smoothies and snacks at rock‑bottom prices. Housekeeping was punctual every day, swapping towels and linens, and refilling the bottled water; there’s a full kitchen you can use for cooking. The staff were extremely friendly, no complaints there, and the hotel could use a bit more life. On the downside, the shower drain was clogged, and the pool collected leaves and debris. Drunk Indian guests caused a ruckus on the first night, but they settled down quickly after I gave a hoarse, loud shout.

Nikita·6 mesi fa

“Absolutely worth it. Lovely host. Lovely property. Close by beach.”

The location was nice and the beach was close by. The washroom had an odor that just didn’t go away.

Shalini·6 mesi fa