Phangan Utopia Resort

I stayed at this truly wonderful resort for a month and I hope to return. I learned of Utopia from a friend who has been visiting the magical island of Koh Phangan for 15 years. A seasoned traveler, my friend has lived in numerous places around the island and has settled on Utopia as being the best. I was grateful for her recommendation and was unsurprised to find myself in complete agreement. From even before I arrived I began to experience helpfulness and consideration of the owner and manager of this superb resort. She was genuinely accommodating as my plans to arrive went through a few changes. Because I was staying for such an extended period and was booking with very little notice, the owner worked out a plan for me to move three times during my stay. This enabled me to experience the different varieties of rooms available. I truly enjoyed my time in each of the rooms, but the sea view rooms are simply spectacular. The staff of this resort are superb, managing to blend professionalism, warmth, courtesy, and consideration in a seemingly effortless way. From the moment I arrived at the pier, where I was met by Raymond, I began to experience the helpful and friendly support of the resort’s superb staff. Phangan can present some challenges to the first time visitor. At every juncture Raymond & Dar, the two key staff members at reception, stepped in to help in help in the most thoughtful and natural fashion. Both Raymond & Dar were also great guides to the many beautiful features of the island. Truly all of staff at Utopia — the housekeepers, restaurant workers, and groundskeepers — are first rate and each does their part to make it the warm, welcoming, beautiful place that it is. I want to single out Raymond and Dar, though, for truly helping to make my stay at Utopia the joy that it was. I very much look forward to seeing them again when I have the good fortune to return.