{"id":325,"date":"2015-01-22T14:39:47","date_gmt":"2015-01-22T19:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jennsfootsteps.wordpress.com\/?p=325"},"modified":"2015-01-22T14:39:47","modified_gmt":"2015-01-22T19:39:47","slug":"review-milky-bay-resort-koh-phangan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/?p=325","title":{"rendered":"[Review] Milky Bay Resort, Koh Phangan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Located on a stretch of private beach on Koh Phangan, the Milky Bay resort definitely is a great lodging choice. The premises are modern and clean, the staff is sweet and the price is very reasonable.<\/p>\n<p>THE ROOMS:<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0455.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-329\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0455.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"DSCN0455\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0455.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0455.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0455.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0455.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0455.jpg?resize=480%2C360&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0455.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-330\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0462.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-330\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0462.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Entryway with seating area\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0462.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0462.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0462.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0462.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0462.jpg?resize=480%2C360&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0462.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entryway with seating area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The resort consists of individual bungalows that vary in sizes. We were in a twin villa, with view on the garden, that accommodated three people. The beds are comfortable and the space is a good size for all of us. There is a separate seating area with large TV, mini bar and make up table with a large mirror. There is no bathtub, but instead, a very large shower. The only down side would be there floor, which was made of cement. I would have better appreciated wood floors.<\/p>\n<p>THE AMENITIES:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_334\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-334\" style=\"width: 530px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/milky-pool.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-334 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/milky-pool.jpg?resize=530%2C355&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pool area. Photo from the hotel's website.\" width=\"530\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/milky-pool.jpg?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/milky-pool.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/milky-pool.jpg?resize=480%2C322&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pool area. Photo from the hotel&#8217;s website.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_333\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-333\" style=\"width: 530px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/milky-dinner.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-333\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/milky-dinner.jpg?resize=530%2C355&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Seating area of the restaurant. Photo from the hotel's website.\" width=\"530\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/milky-dinner.jpg?w=530&amp;ssl=1 530w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/milky-dinner.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/milky-dinner.jpg?resize=480%2C322&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seating area of the restaurant. Photo from the hotel&#8217;s website.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The premises of the resort is warmly decorated, with lush plants and trees everywhere in the common areas and walkways. The pool is humble-sized but clean. There are installations for billiards, table tennis and volleyball. The bar and restaurants are both facing the sea, which allows for wonderful views during dinner. The food was also very good.<\/p>\n<p>THE BEACH:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-331\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0464.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-331\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0464.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Stretch of private beach\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0464.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0464.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0464.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0464.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0464.jpg?resize=480%2C360&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0464.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stretch of private beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_332\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0481.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-332\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0481.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sunset at the beach\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0481.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0481.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0481.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0481.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0481.jpg?resize=480%2C360&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/dscn0481.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunset at the beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During most of our stay, the beach area was gorgeous, with clear blue water and white sand. I have to mention though that the sand is much softer and whiter on Koh Phi Phi. Nevertheless, there are times during the day when the tide is low, the view was not pretty at all, with algae and dead branches everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, this is a nice choice for a relatively low price. There could definitely be some improvements, but we had a very comfortable four-day stay.<\/p>\n<p>Time of stay: June 2012<\/p>\n<p>MILKY BAY RESORT \u00a0[8\/10]<\/p>\n<p>103\/4 Moo 1, Bantai, Koh Phangan, Suratthani, 84280, Thailand<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> 077-238566 <strong>Fax:<\/strong> 077-377726<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"yasr-auto-insert-overall\"><\/div><div style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"yasr-auto-insert-visitor\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located on a stretch of private beach on Koh Phangan, the Milky Bay resort definitely is a great lodging choice. The premises are modern and clean, the staff is sweet and the price is very reasonable. THE ROOMS: The resort consists of individual bungalows that vary in sizes. We were in a twin villa, with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"yasr_overall_rating":0,"yasr_post_is_review":"","yasr_auto_insert_disabled":"","yasr_review_type":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4],"tags":[65,80,91,144,146],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/thailand_koh_phangan_baan_tai_beach_milky_bay_resort_0022_1.jpg?fit=1200%2C797&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":242,"url":"https:\/\/www.jennsfootsteps.com\/?p=242","url_meta":{"origin":325,"position":0},"title":"The three Koh&#8217;s: Phangan, Samui and Phi Phi","date":"December 16, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"Happy Tuesday everyone! It's currently minus 5 degrees Celsius and snowing here in Montreal. 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