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( 0 7648 5889;
www.khaolakbanana.com
;
4/147 Moo7; r 500-1200B; )
These adorable little bunga-
lows have swirls painted on the cement floors and sun-filled indoor-outdoor bathrooms. A
cute pool with deckchairs sweetens the deal.
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Fasai House
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( 0 7648 5867; r 500-700B; )
The best budget choice in Khao Lak, Fasai has immaculate
motel-style rooms and smiling staff members.
Greenbeach
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( 0 7648 5845;
www.khaolakgreenbeachresort.com
;
bungalows 1400-2300B; )
On an excellent stretch
of Khao Lak beach and extending back into a garden, this place has a warm family-style
soul. The wooden bungalows have glass doors, air-con and fan, shady terraces and views
of a towering, ancient banyan tree. Even the cheapest rooms have sea views.
HOTEL
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Nangthong Bay Resort
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( 0 7648 5088;
www.nangthong.com
;
r 1800B, bungalows 2500-3000B; )
Rooms are designed
with a sparse black-and-white chic decor. The cheapest rooms are set back from the
beach, but are fantastic value. Grounds are lush and service is excellent.
HOTEL
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Monochrome
( 0 7642 7700;
www.monochromeresort.com
;
67/238 Moo 5, Ban Niang; r/ste from 3900/7900B;
)
Just four months old at research time, the newest splashy address in Khao Lak is set on
the road to Bang Niang, about 200m from the beach. It's modern, with a vertical louvred
facade, a beer garden off the entryway and pool in the courtyard, with lots of charcoal
grey and natural cherrywood to soothe the eye.
Pricier suites include a full living room and soaker tub in the bedroom. Yes the bed-
room. It's unique, yet strangely alluring.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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HOTEL
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Sarojin
( 0 7642 7901, 0 7642 7900;
www.sarojin.com
; Hat Pakarang; r 12,500-22,250B; )
A quiet
retreat 15km north of Khao Lak with a Japanese-meets-modern-Thai style, the service
here is stellar and the setting is elegant and intimate. The very private spa (treatments
