Hotel is new, clean, very nice layout, clean pool and friendly staffs. It is in Karon Beach area which is opposite side of the airport, an hour bus/taxi ride. Shuttle bus from airport is 200 baht or taxi at 1000 baht. Hotel is not right on the beach but within walking distance, about 1km and hotel does offer free shuttle to the beach and you can borrow beach towels at the front desk. It is close to an amazing restaurant Mama Jin, massage place Sweet Lemongrass Massage, evening market Karon Temple Market (open Friday night only). No mini bar in the room but you will find multiple stores selling alcohol and water across the street. The only funny thing to mention at the hotel is, there is a 200 baht fine if you wet the Karon magazine in the room. My first time visiting Thailand so not sure if this standard at other hotels.