Travel Reference
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Ao Lo Bakao
Hat Phak Nam
is a gorgeous white-sand beach sharing the same bay as a small fishing ham-
let. To get here, either charter a long-tail from Ao Ton Sai for around 500B (150B by
shared taxi boat upon your return) or make the very sweaty one-hour hike over the view-
point.
Ao Lo Bakao
's fine stretch of palm-backed sand, ringed by dramatic hills, is one of Phi-
Phi's most lovely beaches, with offshore views over aqua bliss to Bamboo and Mosquito
Islands. Phi-Phi Island Village arranges transfers for guests; on your own a charter from
Ao Ton Sai will cost 800B.
Relax Beach Resort
( 08 9475 6536, 08 1083 0194;
www.phiphirelaxresort.com
; bungalows 1800-4900B; )
There are 47
unpretentious but pretty Thai-style bungalows with wood floors, two-tiered terraces with
lounging cushions, and mosaic bathrooms in the newest nests. All are rimmed by lush
jungle - there's a good restaurant and breezy bar, and it's run by incredibly charming staff
who greet and treat you like family.
HOTEL
$$
Phi-Phi Island Village
HOTEL
$$$
( 0 7636 3700;
www.ppisland.com
; bungalows 7200-21,500B; )
This place really is a village
unto itself: its whopping 100 bungalows take up much of the beachfront with palms sway-
ing between them. Facilities vary from casual family-friendly activities to romantic dining
experiences and pampering spa treatments. It adds up to good living with a whiff of old-
school luxury if you have the means.
Hat Laem Thong
The beach here is long, white and sandy with a small
chow lair
(sea gypsy) rubbish-
strewn settlement at the north end. Despite the upmarket offerings here, the beach is really
busy and all the hotels are packed together. A long-tail charter from Ao Ton Sai costs
800B. Operators can also arrange transfers.
PP Erawan
HOTEL
$$$
