The Sarojin

We've just returned from an amazing holiday at The Sarojin. We travelled as a married couple and our 11-year-old daughter, staying for 11 days in the so-called "low season" (though we had relatively little rain). There are not many more superlatives we can add to what has already been written in other reviews, but we're happy to repeat a few of them here. The whole place has an understated elegance, calmness and class that we have rarely experienced. We are frequent travelers and typically stay in 5* resorts, and The Sarojin is among the best we've experienced: from the amazing staff, to the breakfasts, the accommodation and all the little touches (water bottles, beach bag, water refills, fresh fruit etc.) The pool facilities are great, as is coconut beach; both are brilliantly attended by helpful (but not overwhelming) staff presence. The reception team jump at the chance to help: from ordering taxis, providing advice and even providing us with a first aid kit and help with minor injuries. We stayed in a jacuzzi room which was perfect for our needs, with huge living spaces indoor and out, with our daughter using the day bed for sleeping and with her own outdoor shower (which she loved, despite occasional visits from Geckos!) Again, the housekeeping staff are outstanding with twice daily cleans and turn-downs. Our room had a hot tub, plus two TVs with Apple TV, and all the touches you'd expect from a 5* resort (coffee machine, plenty of towels, robes, slippers, toiletries etc.) A beautifully clean, calm and well-equipped space to return to each day after our activities. The breakfasts are superb - all you can eat, whenever you like (though in one sitting, of course) - and we also loved The Edge, by the beach, for sunset drinks and Thai food. It's a little expensive compared to other local restaurants, but once you've paid for a taxi into town and back, there's not much in it. We ate in about half the time but also explored Khao Lak and local beach bars the rest of the time (we can recommend nearby "Salt Surf" if you're looking for something a bit different). This felt like a good balance. We also enjoyed using the gym and beach leisure equipment (body boarding), and there is a very nice little pickleball court, too. All in all, we had a great time at The Sarojin and would love to return one day. The only slight downer - probably due to the time of year - were the mozzies, but the resort do as much as they can to limit the impact. There are lots of management measures like repellent on the tables, in the rooms and various things burning around the place to keep the beggars at bay. I'm just one of those people who gets bitten a lot and reacts badly! We'd like to thank all the staff at the resort for making this a truly memorable and relaxing holiday. Hopefully not a "once-in-a-lifetime" experience for us.

There are hotels that meet your expectations, and then there are places like The Sarojin that exceed them in every possible way. After our stay, we completely understand why this resort has so many outstanding reviews. Every positive comment you've read is true—and if anything, they don't fully capture just how special this place really is. We stayed in a Pool Villa, and it was simply fantastic. Beautifully designed, incredibly private, immaculately clean every single day, and maintained to perfection by the housekeeping team. A lovely touch was the unlimited supply of fresh drinking water from The Sarojin's own purified water system, reflecting the resort's commitment to sustainability while ensuring guests are always well looked after. One of the absolute highlights of our stay was the private waterfall dinner. It was truly out of this world—an unforgettable experience in a magical setting. The food, service, atmosphere, and attention to detail made it one of the most memorable dinners we've ever had. If you're visiting The Sarojin, this is an absolute must-do and comes with our very highest recommendation. The Sarojin also organized three rounds of golf for us at Aquella Golf & Country Club, Kirinara Golf Course, and Katathong Golf Resort & Spa. Every detail—from tee times to transfers—was arranged flawlessly. It was completely stress-free, allowing us to enjoy three fantastic courses without having to worry about a thing. The organization was exceptional. The breakfast deserves every bit of praise it receives. It is honestly one of the best hotel breakfasts we've ever experienced. The combination of an extensive à la carte menu, freshly prepared dishes, high-quality ingredients, tropical fruit, pastries, and excellent coffee made every morning something to look forward to. There was simply nothing missing. We also spent several wonderful evenings at The Edge restaurant. The food, cocktails, wine selection, and service were consistently outstanding. The Thai Tasting Menu was absolutely incredible—a beautifully prepared journey through authentic Thai flavours that we would recommend to everyone staying at the resort. What truly sets The Sarojin apart, however, is its people. The level of service is simply the best we have experienced anywhere in the world. Every member of the team genuinely cares about making your stay unforgettable, and they do it with warmth, professionalism, and genuine smiles. We would especially like to express our heartfelt thanks and highest compliments to Khun Zak, Khun Kade, Khun O, Khun Ma Miew, and Khun Jack. Their kindness, professionalism, and outstanding organization of our golf outings, excursions, and every little detail made our holiday effortless from beginning to end. They are a tremendous credit to The Sarojin. Thank you to everyone at The Sarojin for giving us memories that will last a lifetime. Highly, highly recommended. Khun Bo :-)

There is a reason the Sarojin wins awards as it certainly won our hearts. What the team has created is nothing short of wonderful. It large enough to provide variety but small enough to feel intimate. We stayed 8 days and the grounds, room, food and service all surpassed our expectations. The staff were exceptional. At breakfast they remembered what fresh fruit we each preferred and ensured there was supply in the kitchen. And all the staff at the Edge had an eye for service and detail. The staff went an extra mile on my birthday with so many special touches, and refused to give up on the beach banquet in spite of an intermittent monsoon. And finally the food. Normally we try and eat out of the hotel to try local restaurants but the quality at the Sarojin surpassed everywhere else we tried. So we ended up back at the hotel. The menu was varied enough to not get repetitive and many things we had multiple times as it some of the dishes were amazing. And an all day breakfast was excellent as it meant we could eat a big meal during the day when it suited. Thank you to the team. We will be back.

We have wanted to stay here since we had a day trip and ended up on White sandy beach back in 2012. We stayed the week and this place does not disappoint.. The staff are all amazing and make you feel welcome the moment you arrive. The pool residents room was a highlight swimming every day, walking along the beach, going to breakfast at anytime of the day, two restaurants the food and wait staff were amazing, all day room service, tours, spa treatments, complimentary water service and bottles, daily fruit plater, the list goes on. We hope to return one day soon. Thank you 🙏

This almost-perfect beach hotel hits all the right notes: - gorgeous decor - fantastic food - impeccable service - spatious and comfy rooms - beautiful beach and pool The shame is that it allows smokers, which ruin the beach and restaurant experience.