My stay at Coral was the highlight of my month-long, first-time trip to Thailand. The location is breathtaking. The restaurant patio and adjacent pool are literally right on the beach. The grounds are a magnificent botanical garden filled with orchids and lotus, with mango and papaya trees swaying in the breeze. I can't comment on the full menu as I immediately fell in love with the Burmese curry, though they also had the best calamari I have ever tasted. The true stars of my entire experience were the staff, who welcomed me like a long-lost friend and bid me farewell as if I were family. I won't forget these wonderful people and will return to visit as soon as I can. If you're looking for a party but want more privacy than a hostel offers, Coral is perfect around the full moon. If you seek serenity and calm, Coral is ideal between the full and half moon. If you want it all, just book a fortnight. 😉