This resort is secluded, so you cant walk out the gates and find markets, bars - youll find nature, which for me was perfect, makes this a very relaxing place even if its a big place you get a naturevibe here. About 1 km up to the mailroad (walk or take free shuttle), here you find small shops (7eleven), pharmacy, restaurants, cafes - but not any "nightlife". For nightlife you need to take a taxi to White sand beach, lonely beach or other place. We did a couple of nights and it worked fine getting to and from resort by taxi. The resort is very nice, new, fresh and clean. Stayed in a garden room, very nice and big, huge bathroom, nice veranda. Only one restaurant in resort, it was good but need another one for variation (but I think this was in construction). whole resort has old thai style, very nice ambiance. Staff is very nice, attentive - special thanks to Supalak and Tikkarin who did the thaidancing at night and live thaimusic at breakfast, very nice to talk to and even tried to teach me to play thaiinstrument (sorry for being "unteachable"). Great breakfast buffet, lots of western and asian options. BBQ buffet night was good. Nice beach for walking - some restaurants on the beach - the best is the one closest to resort (right side of resort if facing sea). Nice poolarea, when we stayed here no problem finding sunbeds. brilliant sunset views. Loved this place, nice secluded, relaxing but partylife just a short taxiride away if you suddenly crave it. Highly recommended.