My Lan Resort & Restaurant 

I have rated this place probably higher than what my common sense tells me, how ever it felt good being here. The half bungalow, some 40m2 in size, #103, facing the beach is 20m to the surf in walking distance. Overall it is a cosy place but wanting in maintenance. The front door plus lock need repair as the tiled floor is scratched badly from insufficient floor clearance and very hard to open. The tiled large floor area was very clean on arrival, with a lounge settee, is spacious and leads to a spacious bathroom. Both rooms need some refurbishment in plaster work and painting. The bedside lamps do not work and the main room light is operable only from the front door. There is a long cabinet with luggage storage and a flat screen TV which is relatively new. The star performer is the small Sanyo fridge, relatively new and works very well. Plenty of wardrobe space with hangers high up for 6 feet plus guests ok. A small split system Airconditioner above the door to bathroom, was working but is inadequate for the size area to cool. It stops frequently, must be exhausted...... Now the un-pleasantries: Room service is not automatic and daily, was asked by staff after day 2, then cleaned and that was it for my 6 day stay. Shower pressure is very weak indeed and temperature regulation wanting. The hand basin tap works fine but the drain operating system failed, waste water would not drain as the hand operated valve is broken. A small lamp totally inadequate over the basin just dropped out of its socket, when trying to adjust it. In general, all windows have drapes to close window views. There are so many dogs (friendly) about here and all along Sao bai beach, that some nights one gets woken by dog barking several times in the night. The beach is fine in general, one can walk for a 100m into the relative small waves/surf to reach chest height. There are no undercurrents (in November at least) but appear to have 'stingers' jelly fish gathered from the skin burning sensation encountered. Mind you, a phenomena being encountered all around the world is plastic waste, either generated by tourists on the beach or washed up by the surf. Staff are trying to manage but it appears they are not winning or can afford more resources. Some drains flowing into the surf are utterly littered to the hilt.