Best Hotels with Pools in Ngapali | Private, Shared & Infinity Pools

"Ngapali beach is one big resort with only few 'budget' accomodations. After one night in such a place we decided to take our changes in the Bayview (which is way above our budget, but there is just no good alternative). We stayed 4 nights in an upstairs room with all the benefits you may expect from a European owned hotel. The German manager, and his right hand are relaxed and they seemed to work very closely with the Myanmar staff. One evening I saw the manager having a few drinks with the guys from the hotel in their local hang out. I am sensetive to those things. You never can tell, but as it appeared to me, it felt like: 'we are in this all together'. He is working at the front desk and is not only a funny guy, he speaks very well English (teaches this during rainy season at the staff) and did his utmost for us when we had some hassle over flight tickets. He arranged everything. This guy is very important for Bayview we think. The breakfast is good, not outstanding, but real good coffee and some delicious pastries, cheese and dark bread! The Sunset bar is affordable, 5$ for a cocktail that comes with a free fantastic sunrise and set view. The food is expensive, but looked delicious. The pool is awsome, really inviting! The free bikes added value. The only negative point has nothing to do with the hotel but with its guest. There are some strange people out there. We saw a few of them staying at the Bayview. People with no manners what so ever. We were a few times so ashamed. People who bark at the staff, take over the egg station, throw away their freshly cooked eggs because the cook didn't do it the way they want it. Etc etc. All together, certainly compared to all the other luxorious resorts/hotels ( and we checked them all), this is the best option for a luxorious stay at the beach. And the cheapest as well"

"Stay was enjoyable as expected, because it was our second visit to this hotel in a little over a year, although prices had climbed by 100USD per night from the previous year- very annoying, given we paid the same per night for the top 5 star hotel in Kuala Lumpur, but no doubt sign of increasing demand. First row sea view is best if you're only staying a few nights as most will be. Local restaurants can be far cheaper with fresh sea food, now located on the beach within minutes. Main coastal (only) Road from airport was being upgraded/widened during our stay so quite dusty but this should be finished before the next season. We have been visiting Ngapali for over 10 years and changes are becoming rapid with more hotels and tourists, although still a beautiful and peaceful place for a good rest. If you want to get away from the madness of Thai commercial beaches, or being pestered on the beach in Bali, this is the place to be."

"What else can I say that that this is the hotel where you have to stay when you are going to Ngapali! I came to the hotel and in the first seconds after arriving I already felt overwelmed by the beautiful view from the lobby to the ocean right at sunset, coming along with a very warm welcome and super friendly employees! During my stay I enjoyed every second at the hotel and at the beach. The rooms are realy nice, the staff is wonderful, the service is perfect and the beach is what you dream of..... Whenever I will come back to Ngapali I will be a guest at this hotel again and already look forward to expirriencing that great hospitality of Amata Resort & Spa Ngapali Beach. Thank you so much for the wonderful days!"

"Diamond is the absolute best VALUE that you will find anywhere in Ngapali Beach. You can pay a lot more money at the other resorts but you still won't be able to find more outstanding, genuinely welcoming service. The fantastic manager and his cheerful team are truly the finest that I have encountered at any hotel, anywhere in the world! The level of service exceeded what I have received at even 5-Star hotels such as Ritz-Carlton. Yes, I was that impressed! And I love that the jovial manager hand-selects LOCALS from the nearby village and gives them a chance at a better life through steady employment and extensive training. This hotel hasn't simply bussed in employees from Yangon, the staff has a real connection to the community! Absolutely lovely human beings, all of them. My room was huge and it was an absolute bargain! Even if I would have paid double, it still would have been worth it for the overall service and beauty of the resort grounds. Massive bathroom too - you will not feel cramped here. What I loved most (aside from the helpful staff that bent over backwards to ensure I was happy) was the location! Ngapali Beach has many resorts, but Diamond is the only one located directly next to the fishing village. The beach is pretty, of course, but the highlight of my trip was wandering through the village and being so warmly greeted by everyone who passed by. I have never experienced such a warm welcome anywhere else in the world. And the entire process of the fisherman's work was fascinating to watch! The best pictures of my entire time in Myanmar were taken right here! Very interesting, and thankfuthankfully I did not need to walk over an hour down the beach to see it, like people from some of the other hotels had to do. Manager did so many special things: chopped down fresh coconuts for me to drink, gave me a unique type of banana to try, arranged delicious vegan meals, and went an hour away to book my complicated ticket back to Yangon at no charge! "

"Sandoway, blew me away. It was our second choice having seen it rated on Trip Advisor after Amazing Ngapali, but after our exp at Amazing Bagan glad we went for this- lucky as Amazing Ngapali had no reservations! Sandoway is about 8km from the airport so at least a 15-20min drive in the slow bus. But worth it. Superbly set out, with beach cottages set out in a grid across the grounds. The sea was warm! The main lobby has not been set as the main piece like most hotels but the bar / restaurant is the show piece overlooking the beach. The beach is wonderful great views, warm and the sand is smooth, you can walk for miles. The food is great, breakfast is of high class, and the main meals and desserts really show the class of Sandoway. The pool is wonderful overlooking the beach with a bar / library allowing you look relax. There is a pharmacy across the road if you happen to fall ill. The beach cottages are big, huge bathroom, great shower, and the upstairs level has the beat and a chill out area to relax. Well made and well laid out cottage, with a front chill out area overlooking the beach. All in all great experience, and an amazing place to relax. All i have to say is, you'd never have know, Myanmar has beaches this good."

"The resort was even better than what we had expected from the online pictures. We had a beach front suite that was spacious, extremely clean, thought out in all the details. Our patio had two private beach beds, and direct access to the beach, just one or two steps ahead. The beach in front of the hotel is one of the best pieces of Ngapali beach. From this resort you also have the possibility to do a Short walk (just a few mins) down the beach to the local restaurants for bbq food (mostly fresh fish) and drinks (especially coconut juice and beers). The hotel’s Pool is very scenic, but mostly usable for fun, and not for swimming. The staff was courteous, with the exception of maybe just a couple of them: yet everyone, as most other places in Myanmar, bedazzled you with their smiles. Along the beach there were numerous outdoor showers you could use after bathing In the ocean..... Also they had a great complimentary service from and to the airport! Overall we were very satisfied with the resort and the service! I would definitely suggest it to anyone who is looking for a luxurious place in Ngapali beach, but doesn’t want to place their money in the most expensive hotel! "

"Possibly the nicest hotel in Ngapali. Beautiful rooms, pool and facilities. The beach area is beautiful and the staff were very kind. Would definitely recommend staying at the Art of Sand. "

"Hilton Ngapali was a superb boutique hotel, well design and the staff was great. The only small complaint is that it is far from most restaurant, but on the good side it was 3min away from the airport."

"Ngapali beach is one big resort with only few 'budget' accomodations. After one night in such a place we decided to take our changes in the Bayview (which is way above our budget, but there is just no good alternative). We stayed 4 nights in an upstairs room with all the benefits you may expect from a European owned hotel. The German manager, and his right hand are relaxed and they seemed to work very closely with the Myanmar staff. One evening I saw the manager having a few drinks with the guys from the hotel in their local hang out. I am sensetive to those things. You never can tell, but as it appeared to me, it felt like: 'we are in this all together'. He is working at the front desk and is not only a funny guy, he speaks very well English (teaches this during rainy season at the staff) and did his utmost for us when we had some hassle over flight tickets. He arranged everything. This guy is very important for Bayview we think. The breakfast is good, not outstanding, but real good coffee and some delicious pastries, cheese and dark bread! The Sunset bar is affordable, 5$ for a cocktail that comes with a free fantastic sunrise and set view. The food is expensive, but looked delicious. The pool is awsome, really inviting! The free bikes added value. The only negative point has nothing to do with the hotel but with its guest. There are some strange people out there. We saw a few of them staying at the Bayview. People with no manners what so ever. We were a few times so ashamed. People who bark at the staff, take over the egg station, throw away their freshly cooked eggs because the cook didn't do it the way they want it. Etc etc. All together, certainly compared to all the other luxorious resorts/hotels ( and we checked them all), this is the best option for a luxorious stay at the beach. And the cheapest as well"