Excellent place, awesome ppl - highly recommended!”

I got a room on the 2nd floor with a window directly to the sea, which is awesome. I really enjoyed the room. The place itself (reception, overall hotel, pool etc') also looks amazing! The location of the hotel is also great, I moved by foot (I do take a bike in other locations) because everything is nearby. The main full moon beach (Cactus, Haad Rin) is about 10 minutes walk. Maybe less. THE BEST PART, however, is the FRIENDLY staff. They truly are great people. And here's a special story: I needed to shorten my stay (personal reasons) and move back to another place. That's a few days before my scheduled departure. I did book like 9 days upfront. So, what do I do? Should I leave the money and go? That's not a small amount. I had to leave though. So I went to one of the nice ladies in the reception and told her I had to leave and I want a refund for the remaining days. The surprising part is that she was so kind and understanding - she immediately accepted my request! On Agoda, I paid the booking using a credit card. Without any hesitation, she immediately pulled out the remaining sum of a few thousands bahts! I tell you, this kindness is rare - everywhere around the world!! Overall, during my whole stay, they are very pleasant. I love them. That is the reason I will be with them absolutely every time I visit Koh Phangan, and I highly recommend them to everyone. Friendly Resort is THE place. And to my fellow Israelis: לכו אליהם, לא תצטערו. הם גם מאוד קרובים לבית הישראלי והמדהים - ממש מרחק הליכה. תהנו ושמרו על עצמכם :) אלירן ב.

great place to stay for full moon party”

This hotel was definatly a exellent place to stay for the full moon party. It is about 5 minutes walk from the full moon party yet when you get back to your room its quite peacfull and feels miles away. We did have the odd drunk screming up and down the hallway at 3 in the morning lol but that was algood. Me and my girlfriend stayed hete for 5 nights over full moon march 2013. Our room was big and had everything we needed, fridge, TV with movie channels, air con. They dont clean your room daily, we stayed 5 nights and our room wasnt cleaned once wich was ok for us, just know what to expect. You can still go down to reception and get clean towels. The pool was nice. The beach right by the resort isnt the best for swiming tho. If you want to see a really nice beach in koh phangan rent a moterbike and go to haad salad, absolutly beutiful. Sunrise beach were the fullmoon party is looks beutiful but after seeing 100 people lined up pissing in it and all the trash that ends up in there I wouldent recomend swiming there even tho it looks so beutiful. The Staff at friendly resort were friendly enough, although we noticed that Thai locals are alot less friendly in haad rin than in every other part of Thailand we visited. A bunch of young westerners come and completely destroy the beutiful beach every fullmoon, and I noticed a lot of Europeans being rude and obnoxious to them also. So I dont blame them at all. Most of them were fine but we just noticed a couple of grumpy rude locals wich you wont find anywhere else in Thailand. Overall I would recommend staying here for the full moon party but if your looking for a peacefull beach holiday head to the bungalows at haad salad.

Great location but disappointed with hotel cleanliness... Must be improved”

We were stayed in this resort for 2 nights as group for Full moon party in December 2018. The hotel is located very near to the main attraction, you can reach Haad Rin beach by walking for few minutes. Food quality is good but the rooms in the center building are not good, little smelly and toilets are not clean. Pool side sea view is great. You can also reach Haad Rin pier (Haad Rin Queen ferry) in few steps from the back side of the resort. Seven 11 and family mart are located very near so that we can buy things easily with out going far distance. Cottage rooms built around the main building are very nice than the regular rooms in center building. The staffs are very friendly and co-operative. Much recommended if you not consider that little smelly rooms are not a big issue other wise a great place for stay and enjoy full moon party.

Decent accomodation for full moon party. ”

We booked this place last minute after realising that our initial accomodation was too far from Haad Rin. This place was super convenient and even adjusted my booking free of charge when I accidentally booked the wrong dates. This place has a lovely pool and is close walking distance to many restaurants and Haad Rin beach. If you are looking for a nice bathroom, don’t expect much, as we had many bugs in there at night. However, for the price and location, this place was ideal. The staff are very accommodation and helpful. Reception is open 24 hours!

Enjoyable stay close to full moon party”

We enjoyed our stay at the Friendly Resort for 5 nights around the full moon party in July. The staff were great and the room was spacious and clean. Very good value for the money. The resort is located a short walk away from all the restaurants and shops of Haad Rin. It was about a 10 minute walk to the full moon party beach which was at times inconvenient but overall we were thankful that it was a bit of a walk as it was in a much quieter area.

couldn't have asked for anything better. perfect.”

We stayed there for the halfmoon party. The resort was so nice and quiet. It felt like we had the place to ourselves. The swimming pool was clean and refreshing. The food was surprisingly really good. The only complaint is that the air-con didn't get cold enough. Otherwise this hotel was beautiful and just what we needed. If I come back to haad rin I will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!!

Exceptional”

The best place we stayed in when we were in koh phangan Amazing family who honestly were very laid back and relaxed. They helped us out with whatever we needed Loved the pool literally two seconds away from the beach Were the fishermen get ready every morning Bungalows are all located very close to the reception Their is someone inthe reception always ready to help It truly is a freindly resort I'm sad to leave :(

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, good location”

We enjoyed our stay at Friendly Resort & Spa. Good location. Close enough to the party area and also far enough from that area to sleep well. Hotel area is very nice. They have a good pool where you can chill and meet new people. You can order food and drinks to the poolside. Good food in the restaurant. Friendly staff. Rooms are ok. Far from the best, but good enough for this price.

Exceptional”

Friendly as the name indicates . The staff were all helpful and service-minded, the room was old, but really clean . Located some few meters away from the party scene in Haad Rin , but still at a quiet spot. You have a lot of bars and restaurants in the area , plus convenient stores.

Good service ”

this hotel is very nice to stay even not close to haad rin where have fullmoon party but we can walk and good to get rest here because it's quiet ! room is very clean and staff is helpful and friendly same as name!

Can’t be better for a budget trip. Best for full-moon party. It’s beautiful and quite. ”

Pros: location is near to the pier, 5 mins walk from had rin beach where full-moon party takes places, easy to commute, private beach, swimming pool, homely environment, peaceful and quite, staff are helpful, value for money, best relaxation place for solo travelers and couples Cons: the decoration of the rooms could be better, the beautiful hotel could be more clean by the beach side, intercom could be there in the room

Cheap w/ beautiful pool ”

Good value for money, central location in haad rin close to everything. Our room smelled of mould and the air conditioning was a bit noisy other than that it was clean and staff were very friendly and have delicious coffee. Would stay there again. Beautiful pool too.

Great location for Haad Rin and the Full Moon Party”

Stayed here with 2 other people in a triple room. Beds were kinda stiff but we werent really there to sleep. This place a is a great location at just a few mere meters to the Haad Rin Qieen Ferry port you can walk off the boat and onto the beach front property. While the pool was refreshing it was a bit too chlorinated for my likes. the room was plenty big enough and had a refrigerator to keep stuff cold but just like a lot of Thai places you take the key out of the sensor when you leave and all the power to the room is cut so the fridge turns off and water goes everywhere. just to be aware. Nice place to stay for the money and the people were very nice.

Nice to crash after the Full Moon Party”

This is an old hostel with furniture that looks like the owner just picked up random unwanted stuff from friends, but it has it's charm that way. It is located within 10 minutes walking distance from Haad Rin beach and thus the full-moon party which means it's close enough to be convenient but far enough to provide a quite space to rest. There is also a pool and seating area around it to chill. Overall it's okay, but obviously overpriced around the full-moon party, considering value for money.

Great setting”

Rooms were basic and dated but were comfortable. Staff were very helpful and pleasent. 5 min walk to haad rin beach(sunrise beach). The beach the hotel is situated on (sunset beach) is very poor. The hotel had a great pool and close to everything you would need.

Full Moon Party Group”

The Hotel is near to the haad rin beach. Good enough to be safe going home when you are drunk. The hotel is A little bit old and need to have improvement. Also the beach front not that pleasant because it is too dirty. I think it would be better if they clean the beach in front of them too many litters you can see and disgusting to swim in there. We booked 3 rooms. the rooms are good.

Great location, nice pool, but be careful”

The location of the hotel was 3mins walk from Haad Rin Pier (transfers to Ko Samui) and a 10mins walk to the Haad Rin Beach. It was great for the Full Moon Party. However, the room facilities were not the best, just be mindful that there are holes in the walls and our air conditioning unit was leaking. The pool offers a good view and an ideal spot to soak the sun and get a good tan. Overall, it's a stay that was value for money and just be careful as you would anywhere in Thailand.

Only convenient for the full moon party but good deal for last minute booking”

Late booking during Full moon party: price was expensive but still cheaper than other hotel. The location is very convenient. Walking distance to Haad Rin (Full Moon 5-10 min) - not too far and not too close (noise). Cleanliness is not that bad but the maintenance could be improve (looks old and tired). Room are not cleaned on daily basis. Staff is not especially friendly but at least they are helpful. You can let your key at reception when you do party to ensure you will not loose it. You can park your motorbike easily and enjoy the swimming pool to relax. Aircon is not working that much. No locker in the room (only at reception). They do not provide new amenities like soap, shampoo or tissue on daily basis (upon request).

Great place”

Very close to the haad rin beach and few steps from the Haad Rin Queen Pier...but at the same time not noisy. I tryly recommend it

Excellent”

Was a great place to stay, good for sunsets. Close to Had Rin but far enough away that it was quiet at night. Lacking maintenance and cleaning staff. You need to ask the he staff to clean your room while you stay here. Over all good bang for you buck.