Momda Resort @Ranong

Let's say this hotel isn't worth the money it is asking. It's not that cheap but we chose it specifically because it says on booking that they can arrange transfer to the airport. Well, they can't. First of all the staff don't speak English at all. Nothing. It's ok, we found a solution using Google translator and explained that we need transport to the airport. The girl told us, they don't have a transfer. We know it, but can you arrange it? No. What you mean no? On booking they say you can. Then she is asking if we need a taxi. Ok, can you arrange a taxi? She called someone, no one answered the phone and she said she will call later and tell us in the evening. And she never did. Luckily we went out and found a transfer agency on a walking street by ourselves and arranged an airport transfer for the next day. Second: after island hopping for a month we wanted to have hot water in the shower and on their photos there is a hitting water device in the bathroom. Don't be fooled by photos! There isn't any hot water, devices don't work in all hotel ( we asked about it). And not only hot water, you can't take a shower at all because the water pressure is inexistent. It was dripping from the shower and we used the hose near the toilet to wash ourselves. For all this we could find a hotel with double less the price. What a waste of money :(

Location

Black mould on walls of room. Bathroom smelled of urine. Staff apathetic and unhelpful.

Momda Resort is one of the better hotels in the northern end of Ranong within walking distance of its Saturday night "walking street" and its cluster of restaurants. There are also some very good restaurants not too far down the street. It's new, cleaner and more modern than those on the main drag, with spacious, clean rooms, comfortable beds, good AC and fine water pressure. Staff are friendly and helpful. And the Wifi is among the best I've had in Thailand.

While Momda is near walking street, it's still a bit of a walk to where most restaurants are. Otherwise, there isn't too much in the immediate vicinity and it can feel a bit remote. The hotel lacks much in the way of decor or character and can seem a bit stark. Some of the fixtures need repairs, the AC thermostat seemed a bit off, the faucet was loose—all things that can be easily remedied with regular maintenance.

No credit card facilities.