Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Think of it less as a spa and more as a beach club with a sauna, herbal steam baths, and an ice bath. A day pass costs 499 baht and includes everything: sun loungers in the shade of large trees, showers, lockers, and a sweeping sea view. Towels and swimsuits are provided if you arrive without swimwear – which pretty much tells you what kind of place it is.

The Thai herbal steam baths are the real reason to visit, not the dry sauna. Hot, full of medicinal herbs, and completely different from a hotel steam room. After a session in the steam bath and a dip in the ice bath, you can relax on a lounger with a drink from the bar. An oil massage costs an additional 500 baht. Many people come simply for the drinks and the shade, and nobody minds.

Some guests found the reception staff a bit curt. While this didn't deter anyone, don't expect the same level of luxury as a high-end resort.