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more beautiful the beach gets, culminating at the northernmost edge, accessible from a
rutted road that extends past the vendors and food stalls, where the water is like turquoise
glass. Within the inland network of streets and plazas you'll find a blend of good local
food, more Russian signage than seems reasonable, low-key girly bars, T-shirt vendors
and lovely Karon Park, with its artificial lake and mountain backdrop. Fronting the whole
mess is a fine stretch of sand.
Sleeping
Bazoom Haus
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( 08 9533 0241; www.bazoomhostel.com ; 269/5 Karon Plaza, Hat Karon; dm 300B, r 2700B; ) The
fabulous private rooms offer wood floors and furnishings, recessed lighting, flat screens
and mosaic showers. There's a Jacuzzi and barbecue on the rooftop deck, DJ decks in the
in-house Korean restaurant (the owners are from Korea) and a dive shop, too. Dorms have
six beds to a room. Discounts of up to 65% off in low season.
GUESTHOUSE $
Kangaroo Guesthouse
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GUESTHOUSE $$
( 0 7639 6517; www.kangarooguesthouse.com ; 269/6-9 Karon Plaza, Hat Karon; r 1200B; ) Basic, but
very clean and sun-filled tiled rooms with hot water, air-con, a cute breakfast nook and
balconies overlooking a narrow, slightly seedy soi.
In On The Beach
( 0 7639 8220; www.karon-inonthebeach.com ; 695-697 Moo 1, Th Patak; r from 3500B; ) This is
a sweet, tasteful inn on Karon Park. The location is sublime, and the rooms feature marble
floors and sea views. Other perks include wi-fi, air-con, ceiling fans and a horseshoe-
shaped pool. With substantial low-season discounts, this is the perfect surf lair.
HOTEL $$$
Andaman Seaview Hotel
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HOTEL $$$
( 0 7639 8111; www.andamanphuket.com ; 1 Soi Karon, Th Kata (Patak West); r from 4600B; ) The
design here is sort of Cape Cod with a sky-blue-and-white exterior and chequerboard
marble floors in the lobby. The rooms have a turn-of-the-20th-century Americana theme
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