Parai Beach Resort

Dirty room, hot water not on, shark bnyk, jute service

Nice place although some rooms need to be refurbished, but the front villas are great. Gorgeous seaside, clean beach to go and see some corals. Good restaurant with reasonable price. Recommended for couples and families, holiday or business trips.

While visiting south Sumatra last month, I was suggested to visit Bangka Island, as time permitted , I flew from Palembang , easy 50 minute flight with Sriwijaya air, all very good. Well.. I wanted something “wild” with accommodation in front of the beach and that is what I got.. the beaches are great, very “wild” and the scenario like in a Flintstones movie, very characteristic, quite unique scenario, water clean, sand very nice ( except form the tons of plastics , which the resort does not clean, unfortunately) a part that, very nice coast line, perfect for a solo or family excursion, very relaxing. Now for the most disappointing part, I would have like to have kept the “wild” feeling only for the surrounding but unfortunately the accommodation was a disaster, very very ( very) old, very poor room maintenance, bed bugs, not clean, TV does not work, room is not made daily, etc., etc. What a shame, because the location is great. Food offering very poor. Few staff as well, although all very nice people.. yes I know is a Covid period , but believe me the resort maintenance was let it go way before the pandemic, now it becomes just an excuse… so yes is expensive for what you get , but basically the room price you pay is 90% for the view and the beach and the rest 10% would be for the ‘room” Would I go back to Bangka , yes, why not? would I go back to this hotel? Well.. yes if they will do a major renovation if not…sorry is a no no… Thank you !