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The Royal Sands Koh Rong

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Tranquil elegance by pristine shores

Surrounded by a serene, pristine 4 km beach with the whitest sand and clearest water, this property exudes tranquility. Delight in the beautiful design and ambiance while enjoying exceptional amenities that promise a luxurious and relaxing stay.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 891
AED 1,087 total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May

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Ocean View Villa | Terrace/patio

Ocean View Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beachfront Villa | Beach/ocean view

Beachfront Villa

  • Beach view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview Pool Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Oceanview Pool Villa

  • Sea view
  • 147 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beachfront Pool Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 147 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Oceanview Pool Villa | Living area | Smart TV, fireplace

2 Bedrooms Oceanview Pool Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 312 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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3 Bedrooms Presidential Beachfront Pool Villa

  • Sea view
  • 395 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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Superior Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Pool Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Pool Villa

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Koh Rong, The Royal Sands Koh Rong is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sok San Beach and Long Set Beach. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Koh Rong travel guide
Map
Sok San Village, Koh Rong, Koh Kong

What's nearby

  • Sok San Beach
    Sok San Beach
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Koh Toch Beach
    Koh Toch Beach
    17 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Long Set Beach
    Long Set Beach
    20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Coconut Beach
    23 min drive - 16.7 km

Restaurants

  • happyplace
  • Sunny Turkish Fast Food
  • Pablo Guesthouse Food & Drink
  • Real Food
  • Vagabonds

About this property

The Royal Sands Koh Rong

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel near Sok San Beach
  • Located close to Long Set Beach, The Royal Sands Koh Rong provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Indulge in a Thai massage, aromatherapy, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and local and international cuisine. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include scuba diving and fishing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Access to a nearby indoor pool, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and massage treatment rooms
  • Room features
  • All 67 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • Smart TVs with premium channels
    • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and childcare services

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-Certified Property
  • This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 1:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beach bar and grill
  • Ocean restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Lap pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Built in 2017
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 129.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 129.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sands Koh Rong have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include exercise/lap pools. Pool access is from 9 AM–9 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Sands Koh Rong?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sands Koh Rong on 13 May 2026 start from AED 891, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Royal Sands Koh Rong pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sands Koh Rong?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Sands Koh Rong?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Royal Sands Koh Rong provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–1:30 PM on request. A fee of USD 70 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Royal Sands Koh Rong located?

Nestled on the beach, this Koh Rong hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sok San Beach and Long Set Beach.

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Reviews

The Royal Sands Koh Rong Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our villa was wonderful, large spacious room. The staff came twice to our villa to carry out housekeeping. The Royal Sands Koh Rong certainly has an eye for detail and think of everything a traveller needs. We are very glad we stayed here. Special mention to Kean and Sela who were amazingly welcoming and assisted with all our various queries. Sela booked us a car to pick us up from Sihanoukville pier to our hotel. The Royal Sands made our stay on Koh Rong perfect!
Ocean View villa
The white sandy beach
Stunning sunset
Our pool
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was exceptional. Nothing too much trouble. Lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doytcho Tonev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent experience, I have nothing but praise!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danyeli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing properly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great concept of small villas al overlooking the beach, extraordinary nice staff, special mention of the superb dining experiences. Jaime, the mexican chef in charge, outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is on an outstanding beach with the whitest sand and the clearest water. Sand flies are a problem but it can be managed. The property is beautiful even though the design/ambience is a bit outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, except for the fact that my husband fell ill (we suspect food poisoning). The hotel has a nurse who assisted him and provided medication. I’d definitely go back in any case.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s really hard to fault this hotel…it’s practically perfect in every way. The resort is beautiful and natural, it fits so well into its beach location. The eco practices are spot on…the beach was full of fish swimming around you in the jade green waters, geckos were abundant and listening to the frogs, along with the waves on the beach is a wonderful way to fall to sleep. Both restaurants were beautiful offering great f & b…my partner especially loved the eggs Benedict made to order. Two minor criticisms (and I stress they are minor) are that there was no full length mirror in our room and that sun lounges by the pool were not in sync with the style/comfort of the rest of the resort. In finality this resort has become one of our favs and we cannot wait to return..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tetsuji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
fair
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is unique in its own. An unique property with a 4 km pristine beach in front. The staff is really professional and welcoming and the area is extremely clean and calm. There are, however, some aspects that might have been handled differently, such as: - communication with the hosts: after having booked the property for the new year period, we have been told that there was a 'mandatory' NYE dinner at 150usd/person, without alcohol. We found the request quite shocking as a guest should be informed before making a reservation. Furthermore, there was no menu a' la carte for that price but a series of food station not in line with a 5 star hotel establishment. The quality of the breakfast can also be improved with a better choice of gluten free options, that should be in line with the standards of a 5 star establishment. Other points to improve: - sustainability: use of plastic can be reduced, in line with new sustainability strategies of other similar hotels; - property conditions: in some houses, thatch on the roofs is almost gone and need to be put again; - looking for alternatives for energy generation: use of solar panels on houses' roofs can diminish the pressure of oil fuelled generators in the area. Despite all this the staying was relaxing although I would not classify the resort as a '5 stars' if one compares it with other ones in the country or the region.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Royal Sand auf Koh Rong in Kambodscha rundum genossen. Die Atmosphäre ist einfach wunderbar – ruhig, entspannt und trotzdem voller Leben. Der Strand ist makellos sauber, der Sand angenehm fein und das Wasser glasklar. Ein echtes Paradies! Das Essen im Resort ist hervorragend: frisch, abwechslungsreich und mit viel Liebe zubereitet. Alle Mitarbeitenden waren unglaublich freundlich und zuvorkommend – man fühlt sich vom ersten Moment an willkommen und bestens aufgehoben. Wir haben uns selten so wohl gefühlt und kommen sehr gerne wieder. Absolute Empfehlung! 🌴✨
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
立地上仕方ないのかとは思いますが、ホテル内だけではなく、海の清掃も朝早くからしているスタッフ等ありがたいです。バリ島では、ゴミが足に絡むビーチでがっかりしました。ビーチでのんびり、スパでも毎日身体をほぐしてもらい、リフレッシュ出来ました。スタッフは、気軽に話せ皆さん明るく親しみやすくフロントに行くのが楽しみでした。
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuan Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
適逢旅遊淡季，充份享受酒店提供服務。從搭酒店專屬船起，服務人員的專業，及解說酒店情況，給旅遊者，有尊榮感
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Juste Whaou!! Calme, sérénité, élégance, confort et le personnel d’une gentillesse sans égale !! Bref parfait
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio U

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Veldig bra hotell og sted - Anbefales!

Veldig bra hotell, sted og service! Masse vennlige og hjelpsomme ansatte, og en spesiell takk til Jonny D for å vise oss øya. Samt til jentene på fastland, som hjalp oss med privat båt ut til øya når vi ankom. Hotellet har også veldig mye bra mat i restaurantene, så en stor takk til den mexicanske kjøkkensjefen for god mat. Hotellet anbefales på det sterkeste!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un séjour inoubliable ! Un personnel au petit soin qui se rappel de vous et de vos demandes, une chambre impeccable et avec des très belles prestations Le resort entier et similaire, des navettes de l hôtel payante permettent de se déplacer sur l île mais en vrai les repas sont plutôt dans les très bons restaurants de l hôtel, ils sont en revanche au pris parisien 😅
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren in einem Bungalo mit Pool. Die Austattung war super, der Strand in der nähe mit sauberem Sand und klarem Wasser. Das Personal war super herzlich und zuvorkommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft, wenn man einen Bungalow direkt am Strand bucht. Allerdings alles sehr teuer. Es kamen Transportkosten mit eigenem Boot dazu. Je Fahrt 40$/pers. Jede Aktivität vor Ort kostete und der Hikingweg in direkter Umgebung zum nächsten Ort war zugewachsen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptionnel

Les mots sont faibles pour décrire le niveau de qualité de cet hôtel. Magnifiques prestations en bordure d’une très jolie plage de sable blanc. Les repas sont excellents et le petit-déjeuner très varié. Mais le plus fabuleux c’est la qualité du service, rarement vu une telle qualité même dans des palaces parisiens! Merci au staff pour leurs sourires, gentillesse et leur professionnalisme.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Тишина и уединение

Отличный отель, просторные виллы, огромные кровати, пляж, море - все прекрасно. Доброжелательный и всегда готовый помочь персонал. Получили огромное удовольствие от массажей в СПА. Отель для спокойного, расслабленного отдыха вдали от цивилизации.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ここは天国だと思いました。ぜひ皆さん最愛の人とお出おでかけください。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden paradise.

Hidden paradise. White soft sand beach is amazing. Staffs are friendly. But the boat ride is rough due to the weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Mila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost a paradise

The hotel is perfect, the swimming pool, the best and helpful staff, the spa, the amazing room, the most white sand, the warm and blue water, the island could be a paradise, but it is getting very dirty! Human garbage! It is a pitty! The hotel cleans everyday the front beach, the very front beach! Only if you isolate yourself in the beautiful and very expensive hotel ( I mean, you have to pay even for a stand up padle, a bike, a tranfer to the village) you will not see the sad future for the island! My best to koh Rong and its beautiful people! Thanks for the hotel! Thanks Livio and his nice staff !!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous villa with our own private pool. Massive king super sized bed which was really comfy. Breakfast was great with lots of choice and real cafe type coffee. Had trouble getting to resort from the ferry. Rang resort and they said they could not pick us up. We hired 3 locals to dink us on their motorbikes. It was pouring rain, thunder and lightening- but we made it thanks to the locals. No apologies or reasonable explanation from reception as to why they couldn’t meet us at the ferry. Next day found out from fellow guests that the resort picked them up from the ferry- they had been on the same flight as us. But they paid USD40 each one way for the resort to meet them. At least the bikes only cost USD10 each. Once at the resort it is a lovely setting and can’t fault the lovely waiter staff and cleaners. Special mention to the Activity Centre fellow who helped us rent some motorcycles so we could explore the island a bit more. We were there 5 nights which was probably too long given you are isolated at the resort. Food is nice at the resort but overpriced. You pay at least triple there compared to other places on the island. As an example you can get a 1 hour massage in aircon for USD10 but the resort will charge USD70. Pizza is about USD6 on the island but the resort will charge USD16 If they dropped the prices at the resort even by 50% I think more people would be willing to spend more and eat in the restaurant instead of ordering room service to save cash.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019