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( 08 4660 0551;
www.akwaguesthouse.com
; r from 700B; )
Akwa has a few funky rooms
decorated with bright colours but there's little natural light and everything is a bit past its
prime. There's no shortage of character, however, with teddy bears adorning each bed,
quirky bookshelves stocked with DVDs and cartoon paintings all over.
Samui Hostel
HOSTEL
$
( 08 9874 3737; dm 200B; )
It doesn't look like much from the front, but the three dorm
rooms here are surprisingly spic and span and each has its own hot water bathroom and
air-conditioning. The staff are sweet too.
Jungle Club
( 08 1894 2327;
www.jungleclubsamui.com
; huts 800-1800B, houses 2700-4500B; )
The peril-
ous drive up the slithering road is totally worthwhile once you take in the incredible views
from the top. This isolated mountain getaway is a huge hit among locals and tourists alike.
There's a relaxed back-to-nature vibe - guests chill around the stunning horizon pool or
catnap under the canopied roofs of an open-air
săh·lah
(often spelt as
sala
).
Call ahead for a pick-up - you don't want to spend your precious jungle vacation in a
body cast.
BUNGALOW
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Chaweng Garden Beach
RESORT
$$
( 0 7796 0394;
www.chawenggarden.com
; r 2300-9500B; )
There's a large variety of room
types here from rather bland standards to a private beachfront pool villa. The best value is
found in those such as the modern Asian-inspired 'Shinto' rooms and polished wood bun-
galows. The whole place is hidden in foliage and serviced by an extra-smiley staff.
Pandora Boutique Hotel
( 0 7741 3801;
www.pandora-samui.com
; r 2940-4470B; )
As adorable as it is memorable,
Pandora looks like it just fell out of a comic book - maybe
Tintin and the Mystery of Sur-
prisingly Cheap Accommodation in Chaweng
? Rooms are outfitted with cheerful pastels,
wooden mouldings and the occasional stone feature. It's about a five-minute walk to the
beach.
RESORT
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