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( 0 7662 1579;
www.thesurinphuket.com
; 118 Moo 3, Hat Pansea; r 17,000-58,000B; )
Almost any
place located on a private beach this quiet and stunning would have be a top pick. But the
bungalows at the Surin (previously known as the Chedi), with naturalistic wooden exteri-
ors that hide beneath hillside foliage, and earthy, luxurious interiors, make the site that
much better.
You'll have to be in decent shape for walking around the resort, since it can be quite a
hoof up hills and over wooden walkways to get to many of the bungalows.
Twin Palms
RESORT
$$$
( 0 7631 6500;
www.twinpalms-phuket.com
;
106/46 Moo 3, Th Surin Beach; r 8100-25,850B; )
This is the Audrey Hepburn of Phuket's hotels: it's classic yet completely contemporary.
There's a pervasive feeling of space with minimalist, artsy swimming pools everywhere
that are fringed by delicate white frangipani. Even the simplest rooms are extra spacious
and have oversized bathrooms, sublimely comfortable beds and a supreme sense of calm.
It's a few minutes' walk to the beach. Expats from all over Phuket can be found here on
Sunday at the island's most popular brunch (open noon to 2pm; buffet 1300B).
Amanpuri Resort
( 0 7632 4333;
www.amanresorts.com
; Hat Pansea; villas from US$1050; )
To experience one
of Phuket's most exclusive hotels (and celebrity magnets) stay at the over-the-top luxuri-
ous Amanpuri Resort.
RESORT
$$$
Eating & Drinking
There are plenty of excellent restaurants in and around Surin. For cheap seafood, your
first stop should be the numerous, fun and delicious seafront dining rooms.
Twin Brothers
THAI
$$
(Hat Surin; mains 150-350B; 10.30am-10.30pm)
By day, one brother mans the wok, cooking up
decent Thai food at local prices. At night, the other fires up a fresh seafood grill for beach-
side diners. It's a bit more down to earth than other Surin choices.
