{"id":1072,"date":"2021-12-24T16:13:39","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T09:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/?p=1072"},"modified":"2024-10-10T11:38:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T04:38:32","slug":"review-of-staying-at-ao-prao-resort-a-resort-on-samet-island-and-watching-the-fire-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/1072.html","title":{"rendered":"Detailed Review: Ao Prao Resort on Samet Island, Rayong, Thailand – Your Ideal Vacation Destination?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


<\/strong>Hello, everyone I am Chifumi Maeda, a Japanese female president living in Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you, guys, for visiting this<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTrue comments from Japanese female presidents living in Thailand\u201d blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today’s blog is guest author Ms. N.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hello Everyone!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Exploring Samet Island, Rayong, Thailand: A Must-Visit Destination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you think of the sea with clear water, white and clean sandy beaches,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

peaceful, not crowded and close to Bangkok, I recommend Samet Island in Rayong Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Samet Island is located in Phe Sub-district, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is in the area of \u200b\u200bKhao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

which is a famous tourist attraction in Rayong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of resorts on the island to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unveiling the Best of Samed Resorts Group in Thailand: Why Choose Them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am interested in staying at a Samed Resorts Group facility, which includes five resorts as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paradee Resort<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le Viman Cottages & Spa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ao Prao Resort<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sai Kaew Beach Resort<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baan Ploy Sea<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>All resorts in the Samed Resorts Group are certified to the SHA standard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Thailand Safety & Health Administration)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

to ensure the customers with a comfortable and safe stay away from the COVID-19 outbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Experience at Ao Prao Resort, Samet Island: A Comprehensive Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, I chose to stay at the Ao Prao Resort<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

which is famous for the clarity and cleanliness of the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I stayed at the end of this November, which is the dry season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the dry season every year, the seawater is especially clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traveling here is very easy and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes just 2.5 hours by car from Bangkok to Ao Prao Pier,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the exclusive pier for guests of the resorts in the Samed Resorts Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The parking is spacious and safe. You can park your car without charge throughout the duration of your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After parking the car and entering the hotel,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

before check-in the staff request proof that you have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

or evidence of recovering from COVID-19, within 90 days,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

or evidence of a negative COVID-19 test  from an accredited medical facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The waiting area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


<\/em>This is the waiting area for the resort’s shuttle boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boat departure times are scheduled at 11.00, 13.00 and 16.00 o\u2019clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have to check in 30 minutes before the departure time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are staff to assist you.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The shuttle boat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The shuttle boat is excellent, and it takes only 10 minutes to reach the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you arrive at the pier on Samet Island,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

you must follow the safety measures for the island,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

which are to undergo a temperature check before check-in and to pay the national park entrance fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then the shuttle bus from the resort is waiting to pick you up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The shuttle bus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Yes!!! I have to sit in the back of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(There are only two types of vehicle on the island, which are the minibus like this and rental motorcycles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I took a ride and enjoyed the view of both sides of the road for just a moment, before arriving at the resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upon arriving at the resort, I was wowed by the clarity of the sea in front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sea is truly as beautiful as rumored, and the location not so far from Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I chose the Classic Hillside view room, which is located on the hillside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I could view the sea from a high angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Classic Hillside view room (Ao Prao Resort)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Classic Hillside view room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I was quite tired by the time I walked to my room. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was like traveling and exercising at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"The
The atmosphere in the room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\"The
The View from the room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\"Resort<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The atmosphere around the resort is considered quite good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It looks shady because the accommodation is surrounded by trees and flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Swimming<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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If you bring children along, they will so enjoy playing in the sea all day that<\/p>\n\n\n\n

they would forget about the swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Canoeing<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Some go boating, some go swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Very relaxing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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