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Warapura Resort
( 0 3955 8123;
www.warapuraresort.com
;
r 1400-3300B; )
Chic for relatively cheap prices,
Warapura has a collection of adorable cottages tucked in between the village and a man-
grove beach. The oceanfront pool is perfect for people who would rather gaze at the ocean
than frolic in it.
HOTEL
$$
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Lonely Beach Resort
( 08 1279 5120;
www.lonelybeach.net
; r 1300B; )
The bungalows here slope downhill amid a
leafy garden. They're plain but a good size and comfortable enough. The attached restaur-
ant is a bizarre, albeit tasty, mix of Danish and Thai dishes.
Ban Bang Bao
Despite its touristy veneer, Ban Bang Bao is still a charming place to stay for folks who
prefer scenery to swimming. Accommodation is mainly converted pier houses overlook-
ing the sea with easy access to inter-island ferries. Daytime transport to a swimmable
beach is regular thanks to the steady arrival and departure of day-trippers. Night owls
should either hire a motorbike or stay elsewhere, as
sŏrng·tăa·ou
become rare and expens-
ive after dinnertime.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Bang Bao Paradise
( 08 8838 0040; r 500-700B; )
Six mini-huts perched over the water, all in bright, fresh col-
ours and all sharing bathrooms.
Bang Bao Cliff Cottage
( 08 5904 6706;
www.cliff-cottage.com
; r 400-1200B; )
Partially hidden on a verdant hillside
west of the pier are a few dozen simple thatch huts overlooking a rocky cove. Most have
sea views and a couple offer spectacular vistas. The cheaper rooms share bathrooms.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Koh Chang Sea Hut
( 08 1285 0570;
www.kohchang-seahut.com
; r 2500B; )
With seven luxurious bungalows built
on the edge of Bang Bao's pier, this is one of Ko Chang's most unusual places to stay, of-
fering near panoramic views of the bay. Each bungalow is surrounded by a private deck
where breakfast is served. There are five rooms here, too.
HOTEL
$$
Buddha View
GUESTHOUSE
$$
