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 Jimmie Fisher
Our stay at the Panviman was truly wonderful. Loved the beach restaurant and the bbq. Went snorkeling and enjoyed a Thai massage which at first felt as if I was run over by a truck. We stayed in the deluxe room and it had great views.
Sebastian Walker
We just returned from our trip to Thailand. Our stay at the Panviman was truly memorable and was certainly the highlight of our vacation. Will gladly return to this resort the next time we're there.  Charlotte Robinson
We had a nice time in Koh Phangan, especially the Panviman resort. The restaurant atop the hill was a great experience and they served the best food in the area.
However, the beach was not well lit at night. This made walking back to the room an ordeal.
Stuart Wesley
I choose the Panviman as it had a reputation as the best on the islands and it didn't disappoint.
The staff were extremely friendly. The resort is kept extremely clean and the facilities are very good.
It came as a welcome change of space after Samui.
We couldn't get in the bungalows as these were filled up, so we had on of the hotel rooms. These were a good size for two people and laid on little extras for your stay.
There is a beach on both sides although the one you can see from the pool area is a good 15-20 walk to get to, along Ko Phangan's notorious roads.You can get a cab for 50 baht however.
Talking of roads-be prepared for a bone shaking journey from the ferry to the resort. The roads (dirt tracks) really are appalling. So if you suffer from any kind of back problems, you may want to bare this in mind.
In general therefore I would certainly recommend this resort. Angela Church
I was delighted to find a first class welcome from very helpful and friendly staff and an extremely pleasant hotel in beautiful surroundings. The swimming pool is fantastic and on several levels with amazing views.
If you are looking for a quiet romantic hotel with plenty to do and a little bit of luxury this is the place to go, I am already saving hard to go again. Sarah Day
This hotel is just AMAZING!
I can't explain how great it is! We arrived after a bumpy ride through the jungle (great fun, but if you aren't the adventurous type maybe go for the speedboat transfer from Koh Samui, although it will cost you about 10 x as much!)
On arrival, we were greeted with refreshing cold face towels scented with lemongrass, which was a lovely and very welcome start to a great week.
We stayed 6 nights in a standard bungalow, and 1 night in a deluxe. The quality of both rooms was brilliant! Huge rooms, well equipped and very comfortable!
But it was the service at the Panviman that made this THE best holiday of our lives! The staff were friendly and helpful, and couldn't do enough for you! They completely surpassed our expecations, and made this resort somewhere I'd recommend highly!
The infinity pool was incredible - it falls over into a waterfall and looks like it extends into the sea. And the food and drinks at all of the hotels bars and restaruants were first class.
I really can't recommend this place highly enough, and we're already planning our next visit! Have a fantastic trip! Helen Baker
We stayed in a standard cottage. The room was a decent size, and in a nice and private location.
The cottages have their own balconies with loungers - ours looked out over the beach, stunning view. The bathroom had everything you need.
Only complaint was that the hot water took a while to kick in and would sometimes stop mid-shower.
The service we received at the resort was first class, staff are very helpful and friendly. Breakfast every day was a treat in the open windowed restaurant with lovely fresh fruit and good variety of food.
The swimming pool is wonderful and the beach is another great option.
On the whole I would definately recommend this resort and will be staying here again. Vera Pesata
We stayed at the deluxe bungalow, and it was absolutely great. Very romantic, it's definitely worth the higher price! Angela Church
After a rather hair raising trip through the jungle in the hotel bus, along a potholed dirt track for half an hour I was anxiously wondering what to expect.
I was delighted to find a first class welcome from very helpful and friendly staff and an extremely pleasant hotel in beautiful surroundings.
The swimming pool is fantastic and on several levels with amazing views.
If you are looking for a quiet romantic hotel with plenty to do and a little bit of luxury this is the right place, I am already saving hard to go again. Stuart
I choose the Panviman as it had a reputation as the best on the islands and it didn't disappoint.
The staff were extremely friendly. The resort is kept extremely clean and the facilities are very good.
We couldn't get in the bungalows as these were filled up, so we had on of the hotel rooms. These were a good size for two people and laid on little extras for your stay.
There is a beach on both sides although the one you can see from the pool area is a good 15-20 walk to get to, along Ko Phangan's notorious roads.You can get a cab for 50 baht however.
Talking of roads-be prepared for a bone shaking journey from the ferry to the resort. The roads (dirt tracks) really are appalling. So if you suffer from any kind of back problems, you may want to bear this in mind.
In general therefore I would certainly recommend this resort. more hotel reviews...
 Latest Panviman Resort Koh Phangan hotel reviews provided by Tripadvisor:
Very Nice Resort
Date: 2009-10-22
We stayed in this resort for the first few days of our holiday as we wanted to attend the Full Moon Party but wanted to be away from hustle and bustle of the party. If you travel here by taxi the... Amazing views, great beach, stunning!
Date: 2009-10-04
We got the ferry from Samui to Phangan and were collected from the pier by the hotel minibus. The resort is a way out and there are only proper roads about half the way, the drive is a bit bumpy and... Ok hotel but not sure if I would return
Date: 2009-09-02
We booked this hotel as it is one of the few in the island that allow you to book for one night around the full moon party. All in all it was nice but the location was a turn off.
Service: the... Housekeeping rocks!
Date: 2009-09-01
We stayed at the Panviman in August for five nights and had a great time. Our room, well in fact our villa, a deluxe cottage was beautiful and very spacious. A bathroom with a view over the ocean out...  Dissapointed! Never again!
Date: 2009-08-04
We stayed in the hotel for 3 nights in July 2009.
The hotel car picked us up at the ferry pier with the usual stuff (cold towel etc) without hassle. After driving for about 45 minutes we arrived at...
Panviman Resort - Great place to stay for anyone looking for a bi
Date: 2009-05-22
As a single person travelling alone I was apprehensive about this resort at first as I thought that it would only be a place for couples and honeymooners. Although this statement is pretty true the... Panviman Resort - Great place to stay for anyone looking for a bi
Date: 2009-05-22
As a single person travelling alone I was apprehensive about this resort at first as I thought that it would only be a place for couples and honeymooners. Although this statement is pretty true the... Amazing property
Date: 2009-04-22
The property itself is amazing. Great food, specially the breakfast buffet.
The rooms were nice, but the lizards bothered too much at night making wierd noises
not easy to access other areas of the... Fabulous
Date: 2009-04-16
We stayed at this resort for 3 nights and thought it was the best holiday we have ever had. It is difficult to get to the Panviman resort......once we arrived at Samui airport we were basically told... Perfect Panviman
Date: 2009-02-28
Spent 5 nites and had a fantastic time. Nice friendly staff,good breakfast included and free internet. The superior rooms are superb (ask for sea view)and enjoy the view and nature from the big... Family make quick getaway!!!
Date: 2009-02-09
After enduring one painful and bumpy ride to the hotel (after a terrible ferry ride over here with a toddler) we had booked a superior cottage for 3 nights. Food at the stone restuarant was ok that... Really a nice place
Date: 2009-01-11
I was a bit nervous going to Panviman because I had read some bad reviews with people getting food sickness and complaining about the staff. Fortunately we did not have any of these problems. We... Panvimantastic
Date: 2008-12-10
Whoever reviewed this less than 4 star overall must have been born with a silver spoon in their mouth. My girlfriend and I visited here after spending 4 nights in Haad Rin further South for the Full... |
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