Athenia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Description
Athenia sits between the old town and An Bang Beach, which sounds like a compromise but actually works in your favor. You get a quieter, more relaxed base than the tourist-dense ancient quarter, with free bikes and a twice-daily shuttle handling the 4km gap whenever you want it.
The staff are the main reason people extend their stays here (and yes, multiple guests extended). Wendy gets named specifically and often, but the consensus is that the whole team operates at the same level – personalized checkout gifts, fast responses, flexible about pretty much everything.
The pool bar area is where most of your daytime hours will go. Rooms are spacious and well-kept, though the bathroom layout (open-plan lavabo, limited shower privacy) is worth knowing about before you book if that matters to you.
Highlights
- Free shuttle to the old town (twice daily) plus free bikes make the location work without a scooter
- Pool and pool bar area draws strong praise as a place to spend a full day
- Beach is walkable and the hotel is noticeably quieter than staying in the old town itself
- Bathroom design (open lavabo, limited shower privacy) feels dated and isn't for everyone






Google Reviews