Exceptional food and great staff. In fact, the food was indeed world class at both restaurants. Unfortunately, construction activity from 7AM until as late as 9 PM 7 days a week make relaxing at the beach or even eating a meal in peace impossible. Granted, the rate was discounted because of the work in progress but if this is your one trip to Thailand avoid this establishment until at least late January 2014. Having been to Thailand and Phuket many times in the past 15 years, there are many queit alternatives. Once construction ceases, the beach is great as there is only one other hotel about a half mile up so no crowds. One word of warning though, I did encounter snakes on the beach in mid day. While this is not unusual for secluded beaches at dawn and dusk inThailand it is a bit unusual at noon. Be aware that 24 of 25 species of snakes in Thailand are poisonous so avoid them and they will not bother you. One room of my two room pool villa had a distinct moldy smell to it. The reason became apparent the morning after a violent thunderstorm when the floor was covered with water. Within 5 minutes of calling the hotel had cleaned it up. The Aleenta is not a true luxury hotel but rather a small boutique hotel for those wanting a secluded local. Be aware that you are isolated and that traveling by hotel car or taxi will be rather costly. The good side of this is that you avoid the crowds at the major beaches such as Patong.
- ✔ Yes,
- I recommend this hotel.
