Ancarine Beach Resort

Great resort in every way: beautifully located, right by the sea with a beautiful clean sandy, partly rocky, and very quiet beach, fringed by fairytale-lit tall palm trees. Free loan of snorkel sets and boards. Amazing sunsets. Some fishermen active in the bay with their small boats. Service on the beach. Showers outside. Large swimming pool -nearly infinity- next to the terrace. Plenty of sunbeds and shade both on the beach and by the pool. Daily massage services available. Fine apartments/homes with balconies detached or in 2 layers amid a large terraced green and flowery garden close to the sea. Delicious choice buffet in the morning, good menu with plenty of options for vegetarians. All this small and modest, tastefully decorated, quiet and clean. The background music enhances the atmosphere. The whole exudes comfort without chic excess. Not least because of the personal: very friendly, attentive and service-minded staff who also help you with arranging transport to your next place of stay. In short: a real gem, you won't want to leave here!

Ancarine is in a beautiful location on a lovely beach, walking and riding distance to the shops. It’s so peaceful with gorgeous gardens and spacious rooms with balconies. I have trouble sleeping away from my own bed but I slept deeply and undisturbed at Ancarine. It was so comfy and a really peaceful energy. The guests and staff were lovely. The manager is very kind and helpful and assisted with anything I needed. Breakfast is excellent with lots of options and fresh juices. Nga gives an OUTSTANDING massage and foot reflexology and by the ocean. It was heaven! There is only one area of improvement and it relates to the property and all of us travellers. We must reduce our plastic consumption. I have travelled since 2017 and not used plastic water bottles, plastic bags and straws. I’d love to see Ancarine use large glass resusable bottles in the room, filled with water daily, instead of giving guests plastic bottles each day. I took my reusable bottle and filled up from the water dispensers or boiled water (here and all across south east Asia). My first day I was up early and went snorkelling. Instead of snorkelling though, I collected masses of plastic bags from the water. I stopped counting at 80 bags. I then cleaned the beach and each day did the same. It was so heart breaking to see such a beautiful place with so much rubbish. This is not the resorts fault as it washes in with the tides and it is common. But we can all be the change and do better. Please help keep our planet beautiful and reduce plastic usage as much as possible.

The most amazing experience !! We were a family of 11 in 4 rooms. Ages 18 months to 76 years. We all had a brilliant time. Very professional and kind staff - always present with advice. They helped with advice and book tickets for the various attractions and boat trips. The unlimited breakfast and ala carte meals were of a very high standard. The rooms were very comfy and large size/spacious. It was lovely to come back to a super clean room and new towels/bedding after being out all day. The pool is very clean and good size just off the beach and there is a shower right next to it. The location of the restaurant with the waves so close is just magical. We even got the massages - totally recommend. It maybe a bit more expensive than in the town but the massages were lovely and with the relaxing sound of the waves in the background. It is about 40 mins from the airport and midway between north and south.. perfectly located. The resort itself may appear secluded - just what you need on holiday.. you will need a taxi in and out - the staff will happily organise this or grab ! The resort is not wheelchair friendly if this is something you need. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough. Don't think twice... just go for it !

The Ancarine Beach Resort is charming- especially the beach, pool and dinning area. Our bungalow was clean, nicely air conditioned and comfortable although rustic. We loved sitting on our porch and looking at the beautiful, calm sea. There are plenty of lounge chairs by the pool and beach. Swimming conditions in the ocean were excellent. The resort is a 10-15 minute drive from to town. To us, this was a benefit due to the quiet and serene location. Around the resorts are a few other hotels which serve excellent meals and there are a few little shops to purchase snacks and supplies.

Great location on a beautiful beach. They keep the beach very clean. The water is also clean for swimming. Beach not busy and can walk along to other bays. Pretty fish in the sea and by the raft. Very chilled out atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Good size pool. Can walk to local shops and restaurants. Great view from our room over the pool to the sea.