Beautiful resort with a large, idyllic beach. Pool water was perfect. We stayed in a junior suite in the boat house and really liked the room; it was large and comfortable, and nicely decorated. Bed was comfortable. Pillows were too firm but we were given softer ones on request. The owners & bar/restaurant staff are very helpful and provide good service. Breakfast is great and very good quality. We stayed for 6 nights and did not get bored of the food on offer even though it is not a huge selection. It was nice to get a freshly made coffee every morning.

The resort is rather isolated which has its advantages, but we did need a scooter to get around as taxis were a total ripoff (100 baht+ per person for a <5 min shared ride). Lunch & dinner offering could be expanded to offer more local options, especially for those who are vegetarian. Margherita pizza was good. While our room was kept sufficiently clean, housekeeping as well as the receptionist could do with some additional training. Shower was either cold or too hot, we could only get the right temperature very briefly.

Amazing stylish small resort on a beautiful beach. We enjoyed a couple of days in a well designed room in the boat house. The staff was very friendly and the resort offers delicious breakfast (subjectivity because German taste) till 11am at the beach restaurant. We really loved the freshly made Swiss styled bread, the oats, natural yoghurt and the tasty and fresh fruits and vegetables. We can further recommend the nice and very tidy gym as well as the beautiful pool at the beach bar. As the resort is places away from the main local villages. Further we recommend to rent a scooter via the resort reception. The closest 7eleven and petrol station is in 15min walk or 4min with scooter away. We can fully recommend this resort to relax and get in shape in the gym. For further inspo follow @hannahandclemens on instagram

Location (quiet area), big pool with a nice view, cleanliness of the room, 2l of water per day included, tasty breakfast. This benefit is limited to the German audience, but the hotel is owned by a Swiss family and the Thai man at the reception can speed kind of German. While having breakfast there is a waiter that can speak German.

No fan in the bathroom, which is not so nice after a shower. No Moscato net's at the door/window, so you cannot open them to exchange air. The pricing of the attached restaurant (the food and drinks are rather expensive and the taste doesn't make up for it)

Breakfast was just perfect, lovingly curated. Room was larger than expected with lovely balcony. Khun Lek was amazing on the front desk. Recommended an a wonderful massage lady who came to the room every day. And also an expert Muay Thai coach Khun Natt who came to Shambala to give lessons on the grass. Loved the feel of the small resort within a big one. Walks on the beach in the morning were serene, with no one around even in the busy season.

Service from Lek was fantastic. Breakfast and pool area was lovely. Room was great, good size, comfy beds, and great balcony. Location was really handy to explore the island whilst staying in a quiet resort.

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Love this place

Nice location, great hosts & staff.

nicely decorated, but ageing room facilities

We stayed in the 2 bedroom Penthouse suite. Beautiful spacious room with private balcony plus shared rooftop deck. Grounds and views are beautiful. Staff is friendly and accessible. I suggest renting a scooter motorbike if you are comfortable driving one as the nearest town is not walking distance and taxis will charge 500 baht one way. $13+USD White Sand Beach or the pier are within driving distance. The website states 3 pools, but there's only 1 pool on-site. The other 2 pools are a considerable walk or 200 baht golf cart service round-trip. The resort pool is a bar pool, so it is private, but many people are allowed to enjoy the pool as long as they order drinks. Guests of Shambala are not required to purchase drinks and can use the pool anytime. Fortunately, the owner was present on our 2nd day and helped control the atmosphere. She was attentive and helpful. Staff is extra lovely and it is a quiet atmosphere at night. This resort is recommended, and the breakfast is good, and eggs are cooked to order.

We left 1 day early due to bug infestation in the room and location inconvenience. Infestation in bedroom or seating area. We were told it was sand fleas but were not on the beach, plus new bites appeared overnight every night for 4 nights. We wore OFF bug spray to bed and sprayed the sheets daily. Back and arms are covered in huge red itchy welts that are leaking clear liquid. Went to the hospital in BKK and was treated for mites, but the doctor can not pinpoint the actual mite. In my 12 years of living and traveling SE Asia, I've never experienced this many bites. Khun Lek was helpful and kind to accommodate the situation. He is friendly.

great location with a amazingly beautiful beach. pease and quite.

The place is owned by German couple, very rude and disrespectful lady, with very bad attitude towards the guest. No water pressure at the shower, the towels are terrible. pillows are so hard, that i woke up with a neck pain after the first night. weathered rooms that really need to be renovated. stayed here for 4 nights, 2 days didn’t have running water from the morning till the early evening. Not recommended to stay at the place, but worth the visit if the beach bar area.