Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hat Hin Khom
This area has a few small white-sand beaches in rocky coves that are relatively quiet. It's
about a 15-minute jungle walk from both Hat Yao and the Ao Ton Sai bustle.
Viking Natures Resort
( 0 7581 9399;
www.vikingnaturesresort.com
; bungalows 1500-12,000B; )
OK, it's funky (in all senses
of the word), but the wood, thatch and bamboo bungalows here are dreamily creative and
stylish with lots of driftwood, shell mobiles and hammock-decked lounging spaces with
outrageous views of Ko Phi-Phi Leh. All bungalows have mosquito nets and balconies,
but the cheaper rooms don't have their own bathrooms.
HOTEL
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Hat Yao
You can either walk here in about 30 minutes from Ton Sai via Hat Hin Khom or take a
long-tail (100B to 150B) from Ton Sai pier. This long stretch of pure-white beach is per-
fect for swimming and well worth the walk but don't expect to have it to yourself - it's
popular with families and sporty types playing volleyball.
RESORT
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Paradise Pearl Resort
( 0 7560 1246;
www.phiphiparadisepearl.com
;
d from 2000-3000B; )
A collection of dark wood
Thai chalets tucked into the rocky headland on the southern curl of Hat Yao, the Paradise
is decked out with tasteful art and updated electronics. There are chic lounges on the
beach and a restaurant that rambles on timber tables to the edge of the sand; it's typically
packed with young couples. Free wi-fi is available in the lobby only.
Paradise Resort Phi Phi
( 08 1968 3982;
www.paradiseresort.co.th
; bungalows from 3000B; )
Rooms in the uber-white
lodge have South Beach echoes and are plush with granite-tiled floors, wood panelled
walls, floating beds, flat screens and desks. They also have stand-alone beach cottages
with similar furnishings in older bones. Low season deals are superb.
HOTEL
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