The Motive Cottage Resort, just a 10-minute walk from Bang Niang Beach, has Thai-style rooms with private balconies and an outdoor swimming pool in a tropical grounds setting. The rooms at the Motive Cottage feature white bed linens and a reading table. Each air-conditioned room overlooks the pool and has a cable TV. Local Thai cuisine is served in the Motive Resort’s open-air restaurant. Massage services are available at the resort, as is bike or car rental. Guests can book an excursion to the Similan Islands at the Motive’s tour desk. Khao Lak/Lam Ru National Park is located less than 4 miles from the Motive Cottage Resort. Phuket International Airport is a one-hour drive away.