Ever seen that spooky-looking, outdated resort facing Bangsaen Beach? That’s the 30-year-old Bangsaen Beach Hotel, which was just recently given a total facelift by The Tide Resort Group. Now reopened as the Bangsaen Heritage Hotel, all 250 rooms and cottages are decked out in a modern Thai decor with white, pale grey and wood hues. Facilities include a swimming pool, karaoke room, kid’s club and a huge convention center that can fit 2,500 people. For the soft opening period, rooms are B1,978 and cottages from B2,472. If you’re not staying there but want to have a look, the international buffet is now B350 and is free for the fourth person.