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Ananda Villa
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( 0 7745 6478;
www.anandavilla.com
; r 500-2000B; )
This two-storey cream and white hotel
has a colonial feel and is lined with decorative palms and plumeria. The cheapest rooms
are fan only and are in another older block a bit further from the beach. Friendly recep-
tion.
HOTEL
$$
Regal Resort
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( 0 7745 6007;
www.kohtaoregal.com
; r 1900-3500B; )
This resort is just north of the pier
so you get all the commotion along with your pretty stretch of white sand - the main pool
is filled with divers most of the day. Rooms are large and some have beautiful sea views
but it's all
Fawlty Towers
-esque with amenities breaking down etc. Decent value for the
price though.
RESORT
$$
Montra Resort & Spa
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( 0 7745 7057;
www.kohtaomontra.com
;
r 4200-12,800B; )
The big, imposing Montra en-
circles an equally huge pool with a swim-up bar. This is a good location for Mae Hat, on
the beach and steps away from all the action, although note that this is very close to the
port.
RESORT
$$$
Charm Churee Villa
( 0 7745 6393;
www.charmchureevilla.com
; bungalows 4300-18,700B; )
Tucked under sky-
scraping palms away from the bustle of the pier, the luxuriant villas of Charm Churee are
dedicated to the flamboyant spoils of the Far East. Staircases, chiselled into the rock face,
dribble down a palmed slope revealing teak huts strewn across smoky boulders. The vil-
las' unobstructed views of the swishing waters are beguiling.
RESORT
$$$
Sensi Paradise Resort
( 0 7745 6244;
www.sensiparadise.com
;
bungalows 2100-7000B; )
'Natural chic' on the pretti-
est stretch of Mae Hat proper, right up against some boulder outcrops. You won't escape
the noise of the pier, however. Rooms on the hillside are worn and not worth the price
while newer models closer to the beach are quite lovely. Friendly caretakers and several
airy teak
săh·lah
add an extra element of charm.
RESORT
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