The Thames Pool Access Resort & Villa – SHA Extra Plus

The Thames Pool Access Resort & Villa – SHA Extra Plus Overview

You know what caught me off guard about The Thames Pool Access Resort & Villa – SHA Extra Plus? The name makes it sound way more formal than it actually is. I mean, sure, it’s a four-star place, but there’s this relaxed, almost residential vibe that you don’t expect when you first pull up.

The pool situation is honestly the main draw here – and I get why they put it right in the name. It’s not just one of those tiny hotel pools where you’re bumping elbows with other guests. This one’s actually designed for people who want to spend real time in the water, whether you’re doing laps in the morning (which I did, and it was surprisingly peaceful) or just floating around with a drink later. The villa-style accommodations are spread out enough that you’re not hearing your neighbors through the walls, which was a relief after staying at some of those cramped city hotels. Each unit has its own character – mine had this little terrace that was perfect for coffee in the morning, though I’ll be honest, the furniture out there could use an update.

What I really appreciated was how the staff handled the whole SHA Extra Plus protocol without making it feel like a medical procedure. You know how some places get all rigid about health measures? Here, they just integrated it smoothly into the check-in process, and honestly, it made me feel more comfortable about the whole stay. The location works well if you’re not trying to be right in the thick of tourist central – it’s quiet enough to actually relax, but you’re not stranded either. Parking was straightforward, which is always a win in my book, and they’ve got this shuttle arrangement that runs pretty regularly if you don’t want to deal with your own car. The restaurant on-site is decent – not going to blow your mind, but the Thai curry I had one evening was solid, and the portions were generous. I actually ended up eating there more than I planned because after a day of running around, the last thing I wanted was to hunt down dinner somewhere else. The service throughout was that sweet spot of attentive without being hovering, if that makes sense. Overall, it’s one of those places that delivers on what it promises without trying to be something it’s not – comfortable, clean, good amenities, and that pool really is as nice as they make it sound.

The Thames Pool Access Resort & Villa – SHA Extra Plus Accommodations

Reviews of The Thames Pool Access Resort & Villa – SHA Extra Plus

• Sean from Qatar (8/10)

  Great location. Perfect for food

• David from Australia (7/10)

  Was good enough for the price. The rooms were comfortable and the pool was welcome at the end of the day.

• Andrey from United States (8/10)

  Good villa with all the bedrooms facing a nice pool. Great for large family.

• Yew from Singapore (8/10)

  The space is well arranged with the rooms facing the private pool. Very well setup with all the rooms attached with showers/toilets. Especially delighted with cleaned rooms and fresh towels everyday.

• Miguel from United Kingdom (7/10)

  The price, and that it was walking distance from our friends who lives there, it was relatively quiet even though it was closed to the main road.

• Yassine from France (7/10)

  Room facilities

• Detmar from Germany (8/10)

  Great layout of the bungalow, parking right in front. Pool was clean, maintenance of technical facilities was good. Several excellent Thai restaurants within walking distance very near. Room was cleaned and beds were made every day, bed sheets exchanged every 2 days. Beds were very comfortable.

• Alli from Australia (7/10)

  Bedroom was very comfortable, good air conditioning. Nice pool and friendly staff.

• Sahmita from Malaysia (9/10)

  Staff and the facilities

• Ivy from Australia (7/10)

  The hotel was in a really good location between Wat Chalong and the Big Buddha, the main attractions. We also had a Convenient store 60m from where we were. The room was quite nice and spacious with a big balcony. The beds were also quite comfy. The pool was really nice as well.

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