Paradise does exist! And it is golden.

“Your jet lag and tiredness begin to melt away the moment you board the boat at Kuraburi (about a couple of hours by road from Phuket) but as you glide into the palm-fringed bay beach of the resort itself you really do have to pinch yourself that you have not just fallen asleep and are dreaming. Simply imagine the most beautiful beach you can and you’ll probably still not match the reality! You can see why some call this place ‘undiscovered’. If you are looking for complete relaxation – away from the constant communication of modern life this place is for you. Chill and relax with a lime soda!

But the resort while maintaining an authentic air (the open air bathrooms and wide stilted verandas of the various houses (Baans) being just a couple) also manages to exude luxury and the clubhouse does have internet for those that need some contact with the outside world. The perfect mix! There are also plenty of trips (safari to the interior of the island, fishing and batik making) if lying on a beach is not 100% your thing. The food is brilliant and I’d challenge anyone not be able to construct a menu to their taste from the wide range on offer. The cocktails are also excellent – especially when bought at happy hour (6-7 pm) to watch the sun set over the Andaman Sea from the clubhouse balcony.

The resort is super well-managed with Massi and Theresa (who speak about ten languages between them) to the fore and the owner, Valerie, also about to help answer questions. Nothing is too much trouble and standards are very high. The Thai staff are wonderful too and you sense have bought into the ethos of the place. If you visit the Golden Buddha Beach Resort you’ll not just have a great holiday you’ll make friends I am sure.

5 stars is almost not enough . . .I have high standards and the Golden Buddha Beach Resort exceeded them all. This is a must go see place – you’ll not be disappointed.”