Longtemps après notre retour en France, longtemps après avoir repris le rythme trépidant de la vie parisienne, toujours en nous le souvenir heureux et joyeux de notre séjour dans ce lieu merveilleux béni des dieux où la nature vous accompagne, où la culture vous conforte, où la vie vous anime et vous réanime au plus profond de votre être. Un moment de grâce dû à la vision, au talent et à la chaleur de ses créateurs. La tranquillité sans ennui, la découverte sans pression, le confort sans obséquiosité, la gourmandise sans effort, l’horizon sans isolement,le partage sans obligation. La magie à l’état pur.

We booked a 3 night stay here, Olivier had an opening so we stayed another day, then another and another. The place has a spell on it, and a secluded charm which is becoming harder to find. Olivier and Kiet are hosts from a forgotten time artfully blending French and Thai cultures. We let the world melt off of us and soaked in the beauty of the place. After a couple days the tables in the dining area merged into one and we all ate and laughed together. One night the power went out in the evening and the staff brought candles and carried on with dinner without missing a beat. We dined under the stars. It was almost disappointing when the lights returned to remind us of the pace of things beyond the cushion of jungle. Its been a year since we left and we can't wait to get back.

Best place we stayed ! After reviewing lots of places on Tripadvisor, I booked Le Passe-Temps for our first 4 nights. We arrived from Switzerland after a few hours in Bangkok waiting for our connecting flight and Olivier had organised his taxi man to collect us from the airport. It was so easy and we actually used the same guy for various transports during our holiday. Olivier and Kiet are fantastic, so friendly and easy to get along with. This place out of all the places we stayed exceeded my expectations, it was clean, comfortable, great food, and easy to get to Krabi if you want something to do. Trips can be organized and it's not too expensive as we found with other places. It was secluded and had a real relaxed feel to it. The staff here were great - it seems like a small happy family!! We had a great time here and really benefited from Olivier and Kiet's advice, information and insight into Thailand. The Thai market for breakfast in Krabi was one of our highlights - amazing to see all the colours and all the different fish, meat, veg etc. Highly recommended. The weather wasn't great when we were there but it was Monsoon season, quite a lot of rain and cloud. All in all I give this place 10 out of 10 and would love to go back. We ended our holiday in Bangkok and thanks to Olivier, Kiet and Ann Marie had a fantastic time (Banyan Tree roof top bar!!) They gave us advice on where to go which was helpful. Thanks for making our stay so memorable.

S'il y a un paradis sur terre, ce doit être ici ... Le lieu, l'aménagement,l'accueil sont superbes. Olivier doit être St pierre, délivrant les clefs, de la farniente à la découverte, tout ceci avec une convivialité inégalée, des repas de rêve. Je ne parle pas des soirées guitare et des rencontres sympa faites là bas. Un clin d'œil à Kiet qui courageusement rallie Bangkok au Passe-Temps tous les week-ends et nous apporte sa bonne humeur et contribue à faire du séjour un moment inoubliable. "C'est quand qu'on y retourne" demande la famille tous en chœur ???

Des petits chalets adorables en bois, perchés au-dessus d'une mer magnifique, et Olivier qui vous accueille comme des rois. Un petit tour en bateau, un massage au bord de la plage, quelques bons petits plats et le temps a déjà passé ... dommage !!

Bonjour Olivier, je te remercie encore Toi, Kiet et ta Maman pour votre chaleureux accueil et pour ce séjour formidable. Le Passe Temps est vraiment un endroit à part, hors du temps et très différent.

11 jours de paradis avec des hôtes trèsssssssssss sympa (y compris Christiane bien sûr). Nous avons hâte d'être le 5 janvier 2009 quand nous serons de retour pour un séjour de 20 jours de pur bonheur (nous avons réservé les billets d'avion aujourd'hui!!) Bises à vous 3 (Christiane, soignez bien l'orchidée!!) http://monsite.wanadoo.fr/clos-des-glycines

If you are looking for first-class, silver-service waiters, and bed-turn down - don't go here. If however, you are looking for a complete getaway from all of that, then this is definitely worth a go. Its a very hands-on place, you have to muck-in with Olivier and Kiet, fabulous. Olivier and Kiet made us feel totally at home and welcome in their patch of paradise. This place is the epitome of tranquility (even with the cicadas), partnered with a beautiful shore lines and stunning sunsets - its like stepping out of life into a painting. Thankfully, there is not much to do..... other than lazing in the sun, boating, kayaking, snorkelling, swimming, island hopping, exploring the countryside, meeting great people, eating great food and drinking fine French wines ... We cant wait to go back, Keep up the great work guys, Jason and David xx

Nous avons découvert ce magnifique endroit en mars 2007. Un lieu vierge, exceptionnellement beau et aménagé avec beaucoup de goût. Merci à Olivier et Kiet, qui seront prendre soin de vous. Et à la semaine prochaine, puisque nous ne pouvions pas ne pas revenir … Bises.

Ever since returning home, we've missed this place terribly. Olivier and Kiet are marvelous hosts. The excursions they arranged were memorable, photogenic and delicious. I want to be there right now!

Cet endroit est un petit coin paradisiaque. Moi j'y suis arrivée de nuit, donc il a fallu attendre jusqu'au lendemain avant de pouvoir profiter de la vue et quel spectacle, en voyant cela on prend tout de suite conscience que nous sommes en vacances et bien loin de Paris. Accueil très sympa, visites proposées très interressantes. Le plus dur dans cet endroit c'est de le quitter !

Besser gehts nicht! Le Passe-Temps ist einer der schönsten Orte der Welt! Die Bungalow- Anlage liegt an einem Privatstrand, so dass man ganz ungestört dort ist! Die schönen Holzbungalows sind sehr gut ausgestattet, haben Klimaanlage, grosse gemütliche Holzbetten mit Moskitonetzen und einem reizenden Bad mit einer Holzbadewanne. Aus den Fenstern hat man eine schöne Aussicht aufs Meer und auf den schönen Pool. Der Besitzer, ein Franzose, kümmert sich rührend um seine Gäste und kein Wunsch bleibt offen. Der Service ist einzigartig, die Zimmer sehr sauber und das Personal sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Das Restaurant der Anlage liegt am Strand, das Essen ist einfach umwerfend! Man kann wirklich alles bestellen, was das Herz begehrt. Das Frühstück ist genial mit echten Croissants, Baguettes und tollem Kaffee. Obwohl man hier wirklich seine Ruhe hat, kann man doch in kürzester Zeit in das Dorf kommen, wo man alle möglichen Dinge unternehmen kann, wie Bootstouren zu den Inseln, Kanufahrten durch die Canyons, Tauchtouren usw. Ich kann nur jedem, der schon immer einmal wissen wollte, wie es im Paradies ist, empfehlen, Le Passe-Temps zu besuchen, denn die Zeit dort wird unvergesslich schön!

Hi, guys, I had a much needed break and you provided me not just with friendly service but with true friendship. Thank you for making me feel so welcome, for sharing your table and your time with me and for being so very nice, all of you. You made me feel as if I were part or the family. The cabin was cozy and homey, the food excellent, the beach quiet, the scenery... amazing, and so were the trips. I can only say thank you and wish for another stay with you. Hugs, Vicente

Wonderful gay friendly secluded beach accommodation. My partner and I had a few days in Krabi. We stayed in this wonderful French owned, gay friendly beach resort. Traditional Thai wooden lodges, beautifully appointed with A/C, luxury bathroom, right on the beach - which is deserted and looks out over a beautiful sea islands. The owner, Olivier, was wonderful. We ate each night under the stars by the swimming pool, excellent Thai food with a distinct French influence. Fabulous breakfast including coffee, bread, croissants - could have been in Nice. Trips out were excellent, including a very reasonable day out in their own boat, going round islands and beaches, swimming, snorkeling. Truly fabulous. I thoroughly recommend for a chilled out break.

beautiful and serene My girlfriend and I stayed in this wonderful place for the first four days of our three week holiday. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere with fabulous views of the bay and nearby islands. The owner, Olivier, arranged for a local taxi to pick us from the airport and deliver us straight to the door. The bungalows were fabulous, all traditional and made of wood, with air conditioning and mosquito nets for those nights when you want to sleep with windows open. All the bungalows have views of the pool or the beach, or both as ours did. The restaurant on the beach was lovely and the food fantastic. Olivier took us for breakfast at the local market which was an experience that we would recommend. The resort has its own boat and will provide a picnic for a whole day out visiting islands and neighbouring beaches. Olivier and his mother were excellent hosts and we would recommend this resort to anybody wanting to escape from the world for a relaxing and restful break. Ali

Just to say Le Passe-Temps lodge is a wonderful, relaxing place - deserted beaches, boat trips snorkeling - great relaxing time. Don't go if you want bars and clubs - but do go if you want peace, tranquility and great hospitality.

Le Passe Temps is an absolutely lovely place! I will come back for sure! Check my weblog (in German): Part 1: http://www.bangkokboy.de/?p=48 Part 2: http://www.bangkokboy.de/?p=51 Part 3: http://www.bangkokboy.de/?p=56 Part 4: http://www.bangkokboy.de/?p=60

Merci encore pour votre excellent accueil. Je garde un formidable souvenir de mon sejour chez vous.

Mason Keith from , London. Beautiful setting, beautiful people. Run by a French/Vietnamese couple, this is a superb place for a romantic getaway - beautifully decorated bungalows just above a beach with some of the best sunsets you can imagine; home cooked food which you can eat outdoors with the hosts and other guests (or alone if you prefer) and their own long tail boat to take you on trips round the bay. I've just been on a round the world trip and for the price this was the best value anywhere. More on my blog http://www.k-e-i-t-h-m.blogspot.com/ - scroll down to andaman sea entry dated March 14 and more pictures by me here http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery.fcgi?p=12&gid=15677039

Nous voulions vous remercier pour votre chaleureux acceuil et vous féliciter pour la réussite de votre "'hotel de luxe" que nous recommenderons aux copains. Notre séjour nous a enchanté et nous reviendrons dès que possible. Calme, luxe et volupté.

A big thank you for your hospitality during our recent stay in Krabi. All of us had a great and relaxing time and a lot of that was thanks to you.

I must also say again, it was such a nice time at your place and of course with you!!! A big hug,

Mon séjour au "Passe Temps" fut court mais restera un des moments forts de mon voyage en Asie. Merci pour votre accueil, votre disponibilité, la cuisine -savoureuse. Bravo pour avoir réalisé ce joli "resort" dans ce site magnifique.

Situated about 30 minutes drive from Krabi town, my stay here was a wonderful experience and one I will never forget. Le Passe Temps is a very private and beautiful place situated right on the bay of Ao Phang Nga. From the moment I arrived until I left I was made to feel exceptionally welcome. I travelled on "Le Passe Temps" boat to visit the most stunning tropical islands, the cook made delicious food and I chatted at lunch and dinner with the hosts. This is a very special place and I highly recommend staying here. Carcassone Bed & Breakfast. maison d'Hotes, France.

Wonderful chilled out place. Deserted beach front, traditional but luxurious Thai style wooden houses, fabulous french influenced food, days out alone in their own boat - remote beaches, snorkelling. More like staying with friends than in an hotel. Trully relaxing and chilled out time. Will definitely return.