Kimkim Trip Reviews for Thailand

Wow! This place is a must-stay. The views at Beyond are breathtaking. The entertainment of watching people posing for social media on the skywalk is comical. We recommend going to the rooftop infinity pool for the best view. The staff is so nice and the food was excellent. The onsite restaurants have a nice mix of quality Western and Southern Thai food. We stayed in one of the Seaview tents and we highly recommend them. You feel like you're staying in one of those over-the-water huts. They were very spacious, the beds were comfortable, and the AC worked very well to keep us comfortable. The views in the morning are a great way to start your day in paradise. There is a nice shop at the base of the resort to grab some gifts, snacks, and drinks for your room.

This place was interesting and a unique experience. We arrived here after 3 nights at a very nice resort so this place was felt a little lower quality and of value than expected. I was aware the typical accommodations our agent selects were sold out. Nonetheless, it was memorable and enjoyable. It felt like a very authentic Thailand experience. We stayed in an Exotic Cliff View tent with a nice view. The tent was spacious and the bed comfortable was adequate. The AC worked great, however the water pressure in the shower and sink could use some improvement. The grounds are adequately maintained. The pool could use some work but it didn't stop us from getting in (definitely didn't put my head under water). The staff was nice and the onsite restaurant had good food. If you're looking for a middle of the road accommodation at a very affordable price, this is a good place. It is located < 10 minutes from the National Park. I'd love to come back and spend more time in this area but I know there are other places to stay if you book further in advance.

Holy cow, this place was great for a family friendly resort (we do not have children). We stayed in a Deluxe King poolside room and this could have been one of the best rooms we have every stayed in. We had a private pool (only shared with 5 other rooms adjacent to us) right outside our sliding door. They have similar rooms on the property but they connect to the family pool. The room was very spacious, clean, and the bed was super comfortable. We enjoyed the big tub and the rain-down shower was so relaxing and refreshing. The staff was the best of our entire trip - so friendly and welcoming. The property is amazing. The oceanside infinity pool has great views and nab a cabana for the day or sunset. The breakfast buffet is vast and bountiful. The food quality was outstanding. We did not eat dinner there as we walked down the beach a few hundred meters to the Blue Sky Restaurant & Bar for a more local experience. This place is located about 20 minutes north of the touristy area of Khoa Lak in a more remote location with pristine beaches. There nearest next resort is the Marriott about a 10-15 minute walk down the beach. We would come back here in a heartbeat.

Do not do this (at least with company we went with). 1) We were staying up in Phang Nga and it was 2 hours each way to the pier (Phuket traffic is AWFUL). If you're staying in Phuket, this is only 15-20 minutes away. 2) We thought we were going out for a few hours nearby in a long tail boat. This was an all day trip (6:30am-7pm). 3) We were on a bottom fishing boat with about 20 people, 2 of them who got sick 10 minutes into the trip. We hardly caught any fish too. I'm sure there are some good fishing experiences there but this wasn't one of them. The best parts of the trip were - lunch, swimming, getting back to the pier to go home.

Again, another must-do experience in Thailand. This is located in the main area of Khoa Lak so very convenient if staying anywhere nearby. The experience started with a visit to the local market where we were immersed in the culture and exchange for fresh food. Wandee's school was only a few minutes away and she delivered a memorable experience. It doesn't matter if you can cook or not, she and her staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We learned more history about the food culture and cooking techniques of Thailand. We always loved Thai food and this has elevated our love for the country and culture.

Another don't miss excursion. Uhm (sp?) was our guide and she was fantastic. Met local people from the village who were so friendly and welcoming. The paddle through the mangrove was memorable. The long tail boat ride out to a private. beach as well. We got to make our own Thai-dye with a local artist. We learned this history of tinning in the area and had a local teach us the art of panning for it. The local provided lunch was so authentic Thai and delicious. We really enjoyed this experience.

Tee was an amazing guide. He took us on a 6 hour, 7 mile hike through the jungle. We had an amazing lunch and fresh pineapple riverside before a nice swim at a waterfall. He told us about the flora and fauna along the way. We saw monkeys, snakes, spiders, small and large lizards, birds, and more. He hand carved small drinking cups out of forest bamboo. He admitted his English wasn't very good but we were able to communicate fine and really enjoy this experience. We would have loved to spend another couple of days in this national park.

The Avani truly impresses with its remarkable rooftop infinity pool, impressive modern rooms, and mutating daily breakfast.

A magical day spent learning and interacting very closely with these amazing animals.

Just when you think you’ve seen everything Thai temples have to offer, the White Temple and Blue Temple remind you that Thailand can always still surprise and delight.

A visit through the throngs of Thai street markets really drives home just how unique Thailand is from any other travel experience you may have had. Particularly surprising were the flower market and our daytime visit to the incredible Icon Siam mall whose entire ground floor is an astounding street market mimicking the streets of geographic regions across Thailand.

Nothing can prepare you for the grandeur of Bangkok’s Royal Palace and Temple. You hardly know where to look as the site becomes more impressive from each new angle.

Beautiful setting! Great food. Amazing breakfast buffet! Loved it!!

Great spot right on the beach! Nice beach and pool bar.

Great place close to Airport

Our guide Marty was great! We had already been to the Night Market earlier so Marty switched gears and we went to the Chinese New Years street festival and also the market. Great food and great fun. He also arranged for us to travel by Tuk Tuk! That was a fun experience!!!

Great cultural experience

Both were amazing interactive experiences! Just loved it!!!!

Plus: The river trip after dark was truly amazing! The views with the lights and the other boats passing was really beautiful. Minus: The dinner was buffet style, which was expected, however, the quality and presentation of the food and drinks was very average. The performers on the ship solicited tips at each table.

We enjoyed seeing the traditional way of life. The coffee shop with their own grown and processed coffee was a highlight!

So beautiful being up and close and interacting with these amazing animals. The lunch provided was amazing local foods well prepared, delicious and presented beautifully. Lots of great photo ops! Over the top!!!

I can't say enough good things about this tour! We had a wonderful time. The lagoons and caves were breathtaking. We loved everything about it. We couldn't believe how great the food was. We had lunch, mid day snacks and a beautiful buffet dinner. I had to go down to the galley to congratulate the ladies who prepared it. I was a caterer for many years and they did an amazing job. The flower arranging component was interesting and educational. We would highly recommend this activity!

Staff were extremely friendly. The hotel was very clean and was located in a very safe area close to a lot of shopping and food. The breakfast was good.

Staff were extremely friendly. They had a very nice pool area, and it was nice that they provided welcome drinks and daily afternoon snacks. The location was a bit off the beaten path so it was quiet, but a short 10 minute walk across the bridge to a more touristy area with tons of shops and restaurants. We got to enjoy local street food which was delicious. The beds were quite firm, but not horrible.

This hotel was amazing! It was extremely clean, we had a beautiful view of the ocean from our balcony, a great pool area (multiple pools), a delicious and very large breakfast buffet, and was in the perfect location. The staff were also extremely kind and welcoming. I would highly recommend this hotel!

We learned so much. Was a great way to start our trip in Thailand.

Neng took us to a variety of places and was able to suggest things that we had never heard of. Was such a fun evening, and loved that we ended it with a tuk tuk ride back to the hotel.

The spa was very nice and the massage was relaxing.

Such a unique and fun experience to do both of the markets. Many made sure we got time to fully experience both markets and we had time to shop and snack on delicious food/smoothies.

This was our least favorite tour. Our guide didn’t do a great job explaining things to us. It was beautiful, but wouldn’t do it again.

One of my favorite days in Thailand! The sanctuary was well organized, clean, and the guides were engaging, funny, and knowledgeable. We were able to interact with the elephants so much, creating amazing memories. Would highly recommend this activity!

great ambiance and staff

good location but bathrooms /bedroom a little small. Good breakfast, great staff and on the river for convenience.

Nice hotel on the river but i would not say this is a five star hotel. Staff great, Nice hotel, clean but far removed . If i was to stay in Kanachanburi again i would stay closer to the waterfalls as this is the only thing to do, which was great.

Highlight of our trip

Wonderful room, terrible food

The waterfall is gorgeous but would be best experienced early before the crowds. The bear center is just sad and disappointing

Fantastic!

Too cowded

Not our thing.

This was a bit of a circus. Too many boats and people all doing the same thing. It would be better to cruise longer among the islands on our own.

Not done because we didn’t get picked up

Not our thing

We loved the setting, beautiful gardens and outstanding customer service. Over the top-amazing breakfast buffet

Perfect way to see the city. Amazing food and service,

Beautiful hike

The hotel is a part of a big conglomerate of hotel chains with a big quality on customer service. This hotel lacks some of the personable and reasonable customer service. The hotel is beautiful and the areas are astonish. We were out of WiFi for ours and we call several times without fixing the problem. After it was reestablished we did not received a call let us know the service was available. The competition is fear on this field. I think with more customer detail can keep being competitive.

What an experience!!!! It is authentic, dynamic and really fun! The family who is running this experience is warm, interesting and a fabulous experience! I will recommended to my friends to visit 😍

Please, do not bring customers here who wants a real experience. It is overcrowded, dirty and a purely waste of time .

Excellent, serene environment in the heart of metro Chiang Mai. Thoughtful, friendly staff, great food, and a great location. Highly recommended.

Right on the beach. Walk to the ocean and take a swim.

Convenient location, friendly and attentive staff, solid service.

Loved this excursion. Great tour guide and loved interacting with the animals.

This excursion is for a younger crowd who doesn't mind loud, overcrowded excursions. Not recommended for seniors.

Easily the highlight of our trip to Thailand. Worth the trip if we did nothing else. Thrilling and informative, I'll never forget it.

Basic nice safe with good spa services, harder to get a drink when you want one. Food good.

Looks pretty, mosquitoes were an issue for us. Good location to shopping and food and airport.

Nicer end for this region, very good location, great pool bar area, a bit noisier being right on the street but your in Patong so you cant expect quiet.

life changing beauty

1 of a kind experience anywhere on the planet

ditto amazing

I wish there was an adult side only. Lots of kids, so be prepared.

Beautiful hotel with great amenities, right near the beach!

Lots of character. On the beach , clean great for the price

Great lication

Great food. Clean

Great location

Great location

Very small rooms. The breakfast buffet was below mediocre with little seating room. Awesome location, and five star to service staff.!

We did the 2-Day. It was nice to have an extra day of relaxing, but pretty much the same landscape everywhere. The one day excursion was definitely a great experience. The first night’s dinner was amazing! The second night’s dinner was horrible, not edible whatsoever- A lot of not fresh squid and overcooked barbecue ribs (weird combo for sure).

This hotel has a great location, but because it is in the heart of HCMC, it is very loud. WE ONLY GOT 2 TO 3 HOURS OF MILD CITY NOISE FOR SLEEP and that is with my earplugs in. The buffet is more of a “deluxe continental breakfast” for American Standards. The hotel staff were excellent.

The Veranda Lodge in Hua Hin was really nice, cute, and quaint, almost like a mom-and-pop hotel. It wasn't corporate-owned, and the service was top-notch.

The lantern boat ride in Hoi An was disappointing. The river was already nasty so adding more pollution with paper candle lanterns seemed pointless as they just sink and pollute further. Although people were sweet and kind, this wasn't an activity we would repeat.

The Mekong Delta tour felt more like a marketing scheme than an authentic experience. We expected to visit countryside farms but were met with a series of sales pitches. The fruit also wasn't freshly harvested like we expected.

The three-day cruise could have been better done in two days. The first two days offered kayaking and hiking, but the third day was mostly repetitive with little to do. The second night's dinner was disappointing and not edible, despite a fantastic dinner the first night.

The Hanoi city tour with food tasting was a great experience. Although we weren't expecting a historical walking tour, it was informative and our guide was wonderful. The food tour part was also impressive.

The Vietnamese cooking class was wonderful. Our chef was phenomenal, and everyone provided excellent service. There were no complaints at all, and it was a delightful experience.