Getting around in the airport is very straight forward, just follow the signs/crowd and you cant get lost. As Kata is at the southern portion of the island, the taxi fare is going to be hefty. So mama did some research before hand, and decided to go with the yellow and red "metered taxi", found at the extreme end after you make a right turn after exiting the airport. There are plenty of taxi services available as you make your way down the stretch. If you already have something in mind, just smile and "thank you". Thais are really friendly and most, if not, all the time, they will return a "thank you".
P.S. In the airport, you may want to pick up the free SIM card provided by a thai tele service provider if it works out to be cheaper for you to call home using a local SIM.
A top up can be done at any convenience store.
The taxi trip to Kata is approximately 650 baht. Mama has really lousy memory so she cant remember what was the exact amount she paid. Not too sure if this amount includes the 100baht airport transfer fee. But basically, after you reached the red and yellow booth at the end, they will quote you an amount when you tell them your destination. I thought it is supposed to be metered? oh wells.
So here we are, on the cab to Kata.
Nice views for this relatively long ride (approx 1 hour). Up and down slope at near neck breaking speed :)
From the main street, you have to conquer this long stretch of road before you reach the resort entrance. Ok if you love sweating out in the blistering sun. I personally feel it is a little too long. It is a 5 to 10 minutes walk out. There are a number of shops along this stretch - laundry service (affordable!), tailor (who holler "hello brother!" every time they see you), fish spa, massage shops.
Here we are at the resort, with the resident bird at the resort entrance.
Here we are! So exciting!
Ooops sudden jump of photos! Papa and mama was so busy checking in that they did not take any photos. The counter staff gave them nice and sweet drinks though. Where s mine!!!
The resort staff drove us to our room using a golf buggy! Cool!
View from the buggy. The resort looks FABULOUS!
The way to our second level room.. The staircase is only shared by a couple of rooms, so there is less worries of noisy neighbors partying in the corridor.
Wooden wind chime at the door that goes koolok koolok. Extremely pleasing to my furry ears :)
This is our room! The Deluxe Pool View Room. We paid approx 11.5k baht for 4 nights under their special offer (Special Summer Deals).
That's me! In MY room! Where are the towel swans and elephants for me to pounce on? There are also princess canopy (or rather, pretty mosquito nets)!
Walk way into the room. The room is tastefully decorated with wooden and rattan furniture.
Into the toilet we go..
The sparking clean bathtub sitting in the middle of the huge bathroom.
For those who doesn't like using the bathtub, a standing shower (with rain shower) is also available.
There are the views from our room. Fantastic isn't it?
ME!!! :)
Hello? Yes. Let me take your message.
Let me show you other parts of the resort! Really pretty!
This is the Himmaphan (meaning Cashew in Thai) restaurant, where we have our daily buffet breakfast. Lunch and Dinner menus are also available here. During dinner time, there is a live band who will walk around each table spicing up the night with the lovely tunes.
That's my waiting for my breakfast
The breakfast buffet variety is sufficient, but not what I would call a wide spread. But it is fine for me as I would like to save a part of my stomach for the delicious street food later.
A highly reflected picture of the breakfast buffet spread.
The beautiful pool! This is definitely a good place for relaxation! Rubber floats are also available. I had a great time floating on one of those without getting wet!
I love tanning!
There is also a pool side bar. Not too sure if the drinks are nice as papa and mama didn't try it.
There is also a small gym, which is seldom used by anyone. I only caught a glimpse of a guy using it during my entire stay at Metadee.
On the whole, Metadee is a great place for couples who would want to have a quiet and relaxing time, away from the hustle and bustle. The location and mosquitoes may not be such a good idea for families with young kids.
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