Shantaa Resort, Kohkood

I tend not to believe the ratings of places when they're this high... but this one deserves it, and more. The place is just stunning - located on a very small hill that looks on the sea, in a beautiful park with coconut trees, flower and plants of all kinds, perfectly tended to. Breakfast is excellent and plentiful, with lots of options. The bungalow was huge, and in perfect state. Bed is super comfortable. There's both AC and a fan. Lots of space to store your clothes and stuff, and a small fridge. Water and soft drinks are provided and replenished every day. You can also get water for free from the 2 bars next to the small beaches they have. Swimming pool is stunning and well kept, like everything else in this small piece of heaven. There's a bar close to it with lovely little wooden platforms on top of the shore, where you can enjoy a cocktail and look at the sunset (sunsets are stunning there!) Shantaa is just the ultimate place if you're looking for somewhere you can disconnect and relax. They could have built twice or thrice as much as they have, but they kept it sparsely developed so you feel you're walking around in your own personal tropical paradise. Let me state it again - this place is perfection. If you had any doubts about your stay in Koh Kood, I hope I cleared them out :) just book here and you won't be disappointed. We have seen pretty much all of the island by motorbike and we looked at the resorts, there's nothing that compares to Shantaa quality wise on the island.

We had a wonderful 10-night stay at Shantaa with our two young children, and it was one of the most peaceful and thoughtfully managed resorts we’ve visited in Thailand. What truly stood out was the warmth and attentiveness of the staff, especially Kai, who went above and beyond to support us throughout our stay. Whether it was arranging transportation, assisting with small family logistics, or simply being present with kindness and patience ; her help made a real difference. The villas are spacious, quiet, and surrounded by nature. Everything is designed for relaxation and simplicity, and the atmosphere is perfect for families looking to disconnect and recharge. A heartfelt thank you to the whole Shantaa team ; and especially to Kai, for your dedication and genuine care.

The staff were amazing, everyone was super helpful and friendly. Especially the owner, she was always smiling and made time to talk to us. The restaurant food was also the highlight of our trip, my friends and I ordered majority of their tasty and expansive menu. Cats! They were everywhere, very friendly and cute. The hotel seems to have adopted a few strays that made the resort their home. NB: They had the best mango sticky rice :D

The room and the view are wonderful. The restaurant serves very delicious food at affordable prices. There are also a lot of choices of food in the restaurant. To make things even better you can also spot a cute cat in the restaurant that likes to take a nap at one of the seats,her name is Li (Lisa or Mali). The Cafe at the resort is very good as well and we can especially recommend the cake and the smoothies there. Shantaa resort is a very peacefull place with a lot to offer. We enjoyed our stay a lot so we fully recommend it.

We had a magical stay at Shantaa Resort. Special mention to all the staff, they were impeccably mannered, very welcoming and went out of their way to help, thank you for making our stay such a joy. The resort itself is a gem in Koh Kood, facilities, rooms and landscaping have the wow factor, it was a true privilege to be able to experience it. I would highly recommend it to everyone, even if just for lunch. Only minor point is the resort beach which is rocky and contains plastic/rubbish unfortunately.