The resort is also a fair bit from Bangla (when on foot). - For people like me, thats the most important thing... I like to go back n forth when i please with ease...
Id also check the price info you have, i got my room at the C&N Hotel for 800 baht a night and that was through booking directly with them via e-mail while the resort was 1200 a night.
the nicer rooms are a fair hike more by memory..