Kimkim Trip Reviews for Thailand

This hotel is in need of updating. The room we had didn’t even have a place to connect a cellphone by the bed. The bathroom was so old it didn’t look clean. It was humid in the room. The fan for the A/C never stopped, but it did not make the room more comfortable. The restaurant and breakfast buffet compared to the other hotels was subpar. Very small and the servers did not speak or understand ANY English at all. The location was good, though.

This hotel was beautiful and well kept. The rooms were nice although almost every hotel we visited on this trip had issues with the shower, water coming out and flooding most of the bathroom. The service, restaurant, and food were excellent. The pool and surrounding area was beautiful and well kept. Very pleased with this hotel.

We definitely would not stay there again! So old and not updated at all. First was given a room without a shower (it was missing) was then moved at 11:00pm after a late tour to another room (had to re-pack our belongings) that had no water pressure, so the shower hit the wrong place and flooded the bathroom which was very small. All the bathtubs were so high it was extremely difficult to get in and out! Finally, the last night after complaining, we were allowed to use the bathroom next door which was a suite with a separate shower. Heidi at Odynovotours was responsive about this problem.

We only stayed 2 nights there, separated by the Ha Long Cruise. The staff was great, the first night the room was really nice except for the bathroom which was very small. It was modern and clean. And well kept. The 2nd stay we we’re upgraded to a suite. Everything was perfect there. We would stay here again (request a suite) Breakfast was really good.

This was a cruise of Ha Long Bay. It was amazing although too short, cut short by upcoming weather. Cabins were huge, comfortable, food very good. Service was great. We did not take the shore excursions offered free, we stayed on the ship and enjoyed the rest, peace and quiet, and the spa pool. Staff was so friendly! The views were amazing. We had a great time although short.

This was a pleasant tour, saw the lush Mekong Delta by boat. Took a small boat trip on the very big river to a small island where we had a delicious lunch by the river. Also stopped at an outdoor market where we bought local fruit.

The first day on this cruise was nice. The cabin was very large and comfortable, also the bathroom. We were tired from a long trip, 23 days, so we basically enjoyed the amazing views of Ha Long Bay. Most passengers went on the 2 shore excursions, but we stayed on the ship and took advantage of the jacuzzi the size of a very small swimming pool but refreshing just the same. The food was acceptable, but they charged extra for everything, even water and coffee. The drinks were not good, but anyway the bar didn’t open until 5:00pm so no drinks for people who stayed on the ship., not even soft drinks. The sunset and view were breathtaking that night. It would have been nice to have some music, but they had none. We paid for some massages which were relaxing. The staff were very pleasant and nice, friendly

There was a weather issue, so basically there was no second day, we had breakfast and had to leave the ship. Nothing to review of this day.

Too tiring the day after Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. Would skip this tour

This place was beautiful and interesting. Long ride but worth it in our opinion. History explained by Tao unique. Many ruins of temples nearby, amazing and sad to see the destruction due to wars.

This tour was the first thing we saw in Siem Reap. If you want to see authenticity and how the floating villages and people live, go ahead and take this tour. It was not for us. The poverty and situation if these people broke our hearts. The lake is filthy (again, authentic reality). They live in unsanitary conditions. On our little boat was the 3 year old daughter and wife of the captain, hiding in the back, heartbreaking, dressed in rags, and we were told they live and sleep in that little boat.

Gorgeous palace with rich history. Our guide Tao explained all the history and details. Overall it was wonderful although it was very hot and tons of walking. Our guide had water and cold rags upon returning to the air conditioned van.

Great experience, locations and amazing sights and the food, delicious . Spicy but we loved it. Authentic stops. Prepare to be FULL!

Amazing sights and history. Well worth it.

We cannot say enough good things about this motorbike food tour. The four guides were fantastic and drove those motorbikes like experts, keeping us safe in spite of the hundreds of motorbikes and cars all around us. The stops and BOUNTYFULL foods were absolutely delicious and authentic! We had a blast! These guides had the best personalities, we laughed so much! https://goo.gl/maps/9DwQgsXZ8jYoRBV4A Thao Vy, Tanya, Harry, and Destiny Thank you so much for everything!

Even though we lived during the Vietnam War, actually seeing where it took place and understanding the reasons why the US had to pull out was enlightening. Everything we saw was disturbing to say the least. It was well worth the drive to learn first hand what actually happened.

Very nice hotel, was greeted with a welcome drink and snack and helped with all needs during the stay.

The staff was amazing!!!

What a beautiful hotel. Very attentive and was there for anything we needed. Staff was great!!!

Must stay!!! Everything from the checkin to the check out was great.

Comfortable room, great location, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast!

Comfortable room, great location, friendly staff, and delicious food!

Comfortable room, great location, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast!

Beautiful grounds and room, great location, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast!

Comfortable room, great location, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast!

Comfortable room, great location, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast!

Comfortable room, great location, friendly staff, and delicious food!

Great value for money. We only stayed one night here.

This hotel didn't meet our expectations. The facilities in the room were not the best. The electric sockets didn't work properly. The shower kept going from hot to cold. The room felt damp even though the AC was on. The hotel was just average, it didn't meet our expectations or value for money. However their restaurants and staff service was very good. We enjoyed the food.

This hotel was the best place we stayed at during our trip. The hotel ambiance was lovely, and the location is excellent as it is close to the town center with many restaurants and shops nearby. The staff were also great, and our room was well-maintained and very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious and we were spoiled for choice.

Wonderful customer service. Staff were very attentive and friendly. The room was spacious and had an amazing view of the city. The bed was big and pillows were soft. The hotel was very clean and located in a central area close to many amenities. Breakfast was great, there was a good about of variety. The only thing was that some of the food was a bit cold.

Very knowledgeable and experienced guides. Beautiful beaches and good food highly recommend

This set the tone for us. It was a great evening out getting to learn a bit about Thai culture and traditions. Kao San Road was great to experience.

We had an exciting day visiting the caves. We swam in the ocean and did some kayaking. The guides were very knowledgeable and gave us an informative tour of the caves. The food on the boat was really good. We enjoyed making our own Kratong.

Great rooms and breakfast

A beautiful property but maybe a bit dated. Rooms had a mild musty smell but there is so much humidity there, it’s possible the whole hotel is like that

Excellent location and fantastic staff!

Yes was fantastic!!!

This is not a tour where you can touch elephant, but the staff at the sanctuary are so passionate about caring for the animals.

Wish I could give this 10 stars, the experience is hard to put into words. I great way to see and experience Phang Nga Bay

Great location, and friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious with varieties of different food including European and Asian cuisines.

Omg, this was my favorite! Highly recommend! Living in such "private villas" was an absolutely awesome experience. You feel that you are somewhere on the Island, and the good thing is that you don't see other guests of this hotel often, only for breakfast ( however not crowded) and at the swimming pool. The only minus was that there were parties on another side of the Island, and you could hear some noise due to the echo, but this was the issue for the entire Island.

Also a great one, the only minus - no private beach, but there is an easy access to the public beach, which wasn't the problem for us.

Incredible and beautiful hotel. Excellent service. Wonderful food. impressive rooms. Would definitely return and highly recommend to others.

It did the job. The pool area was nice. Otherwise, not much character. Food was ok.

Very good hotel. Good location. Helpful staff.

Good hotel. Wonderful access to beach and many pools.

Very disappointing tour. The guide did not seem to be very knowledgable and didn't listen. We cut the tour short.

Wonderful experience! Our chef was lovely. Facilities were great. The cooking class was excellent. Would absolutely recommend to others.

Excellent experience. It was very helpful to have a guide take us through Chinatown and points out all the foods we should try and provide more context.

The room itself was very nice. The road noise from outside was a bit distracting, but overall, a nice place to stay. Very friendly staff.

The staff was very friendly and the location along the river was nice. The food from the restaurant was also very good. Our main issue was that the air conditioning was antiquated so it took hours for the room to become a bearable temperature. That and we had several bugs and lizards in our room.

Lovely property with friendly staff. Excellent food and beautiful setting.

Lovely rooms and comfortable beds.

Nice resort with lots of great restaurant choices and several pools to choose from. Staff was amazing and the property was clean and neat.

Great location. Loved the rooftop bar and great breakfast. Friendly, efficient staff.

So interesting to see all of the booths/stalls. Loved this activity!

So interesting! Our guide Lena was fantastic!

Again, Lena was amazing! Loved hearing out the history of the area.

Loved visiting the floating and train markets!

This activity was substituted from our original plan due to the water festival going on. The temple itself was less grand than others we visited, but we assume that was due to the changes that needed to be made, which is understandable. The best part of this tour was our guide. I believe his name was Bee or Vee. He was so friendly, his English was excellent, and was so funny and warm. He gave us lots of great info about Thailand and Chiang Mai. We enjoyed him immensely.

A hidden oasis centrally located in Siem Reap! We loved the pool and the room was amazing. Plus the prices were super reasonable!

Amazing location on the end of the Koh Tao beach. Easily walkable to busier areas with a free shuttle from the pier yet still a bit more relaxed. We loved the onsite restaurant (servers were very friendly + food was solid) but also easy to walk to other options

Tour guide Nick really got to know us and was able to make slight tweaks to the itinerary to suit our desires!!! He was very friendly and the best tour guide we had on the whole two week trip

Such a great experience! Our guide was very friendly and allowed us to provide input into our menu since we were the only couple participating. The food turned out great and we had an awesome time. Can’t wait to take the recipes we learned and make them back home

I was a little apprehensive booking this since I didn’t see too many reviews for it and wanted to make sure it was ethical. Turns out, it was an amazing experience. They talked about how they used positive reinforcement to work with the elephants they had onsite (3 females). We had an opportunity to feed them, wash them in the river, and make them a nutritious snack using local natural supplements.

Dices were great and the dice masters were great as well. Visibility wasn’t perfect the day we were out there but can’t control that. Had a really fun time, thanks Nina!

This place is an experience all its own!! A ABSOLUTE MUST STAY! We loved every moment we stayed here.

This is an ABSOLUTE must do on your trip if you have any time in Phuket!

Absolutely exquisite hotel. The rooms are lovely. The pool is beautiful. The restaurant menu is so good. The morning buffet breakfast was incredible. The gym had everything and there is a beautiful sauna and stream room. Only issue is the location is not great so we did not go outside the hotel when we works get back after our activities. But the hotel was so amazing that this was fine with us.

Hotel was incredible. Room beautiful. Massages were outstanding. We did that twice. Breakfast buffet was amazing. Pool was gorgeous and pool bar was great. Restaurant for dinner and the buffet breakfast was outstanding.

Hotel was certainly 5-star for Cambodia, but more like 4-star for more developed countries. Food was good, but not amazing…same each day. Room was small for a 5-star hotel. The lobby and restaurant bar were outage so there was no inside seating to get away from the heat. Pools were small, but warm water, such was nice. There was a singer or dance group each evening which was nice. Located on the river, which was also nice.

These two activities were so unusual and fun. The railway market was a blast. The floating market was such an unexpected treat. We had fun buying different things.

We loved each temple and site we visited. Nam was so knowledgeable and took such great care of us.

The Grand Palace was beautiful and exquisite.

Elephant Nature Park is so special. Their treatment of the elephants is purely ethical. We learned so much. Overnight experience is a big recommend. Food is same each day and cafeteria quality only. I had a health emergency after dinner after all staff were gone. There was no mention in the introduction of what to do in an emergency. There should be accessible staff on site 24/7 who have first aid training and supplies. I got dizzy and my speech was slurred. It took 30 minutes for us to talk to an RN in the United States. Likely my blood pressure dropped from the heat. I could have been given electrolytes and some basic care. Chi Chi was an amazing guide!!

Chi Chi was so great. We loved our experience with the elephants. Per Day 1 review, huge issue that there is not available staff and first aid 24/7.

Kate is awesome! Knowledgeable and caring. We really enjoyed each site visited. Rickshaw was fun.

So fun!

This was such a beautiful surprise. SO much more than coming. Learn about Lanna history and customs. Walk through property to see the exotic trees and learn. Meet generations from the family.

Feng is so incredible. He shared not only any Cambodian history and Buddhism but shared his personal moving story. We loved our time with him. He took such good care of us. The sites were gorgeous.

Beautiful sites!!

Very moving experience as the people living here have such awful living conditions and extreme poverty.

This hotel is absolutely beautiful for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle and stereotypically touristy Thailand experiences. The location is right in the jungle and is such a great experience to be in the middle of nature. A particular highlight was the food- the menu is really good and the food is high quality (we are both vegetarian also, and had some of our best meals at this hotel). The only issue is that the rooms are open and there is no air-con, so (if like us you are visiting in the hot season) you will struggle to sleep at night as it is so hot and humid and you will get a lot of bugs in your room. It’s still a fantastic experience but for us we couldn’t have stayed more than two nights as we weren’t getting a good night’s sleep. The staff and activities you can do are also fantastic and we would highly recommend a stay in this hotel if you are visiting the National Park.

A beautiful and luxurious hotel with an excellent location and very friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are superb, the private pool is such a lovely and luxurious touch. The food at the restaurant is very nice also- we just wish they had more vegetarian options!

Cannot be more positive about this trip! From start to finish it was well organised and thoroughly enjoyable. The staff on the boat were so friendly and just made so much effort to ensure that we had a great time. Our canoe guide Adam was wonderful! The food was delicious, and there were always snacks and water available throughout the day, as well as the planned meals. Vegetarians were catered for so well- in fact, this is probably the best trip I have ever been on where we felt catered for properly and not just an after thought with one food option on the buffet. The activities were also great, and even though it was a long day, we always felt that we were having fun. Highly recommend this trip to anybody visiting the area!

Amazing, Amazing - we had a magical stay here. The staff was simple thee best! Good food, great amenities and lovely views from villa 305. I could have stayed a very long time! Our favorite place on our trip

Great hotel- absolutely gorgeous and a very short walk to the night market. It felt centrally located but still quiet. The pool was incredible.

This is probably the best resort I have ever stayed at. We loved it so much, that we extended our trip to have more free time at the resort. The private infinity pool was amazing and had an incredible view. The private beach was also very nice. There are kayaks to use at the the beach, but we were told not to go in the water due to an abundance of jellyfish. We hope to come back to Phuket and stay at this hotel.

we loved that this was a private tour with the elephants

A must do activity