I understand the "resort" guilt. We didn't see enough of Bali in 8 nights total, with travel time and jet lag, the ratio of down time to cultural time was pretty even. This place does have the private beach--I can't see spending 5 nights there and I wonder if 3 is enough? It may not be practical anyway if Bangkok is still having political problems. Might not be a smart place to nonrev until things are sorted out (our the government is ousted). This is on luxurylink and of all the Thai prpoerties this looks like the most bang for the buck. Some of their offerings may be "bargains" but not on my budget! Several are well over the $500 mark per night! OUCH!