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( 077-384 7003;
maihouseresort@yahoo.com
; 118 Ð Tran Hung Dao; r with fan US$75, air-con
US$95-240; )
Dappled with palm shade, Mai House offers one of the most exquisite
settings on Long Beach, nailing the whole tropical-paradise vibe with its well-tended gar-
dens, open-sided restaurant and loungers shaded by rattan umbrellas. The food is excellent
and the beach is gorgeous.
La Veranda
( 077-398 2988;
www.laverandaresort.com
;
118/9 Ð Tran Hung Dao; r US$275-375; )
With
grounds shaded by palms, this is the most elegant place to stay on the island, designed in
colonial style and small enough to remain intimate, with just 44 rooms. The beach is ador-
able and for food you can choose between a cafe on the lawn and the
Pepper Tree Restaur-
ant
(mains US$6-20;
RESORT HOTEL
$$$
6.30am-11pm)
upstairs.
Around the Island
Bamboo Cottages & Restaurant
( 077-281 0345;
www.bamboophuquoc.com
;
r US$50-95; )
Run by a friendly family, Bam-
boo Cottages has Vung Bau Beach largely to itself. The focal point is a big open-sided
restaurant and bar, with the beach at its doorstep. Set around the lawns, the attractive,
lemon-coloured villas have private, open-roofed bathrooms with solar-powered hot water.
The family supports an education scholarship for local kids in need.
RESORT HOTEL
$$
Freedomland
( 077-399 4891;
www.freedomlandphuquoc.com
;
2 Ap Ong Lang, Xa Cua Duong; bungalow US$30-60;
Oct-Jun; )
With an emphasis on socialising - including fun, communal dinners -
Freedomland has 11 basic bungalows (mosquito nets, fans, no hot water) scattered around
a shady plot. It's a popular choice, particularly with solo budget travellers. Shut in the wet
season.
HOMESTAY
$$
Mango Garden
( 077-629 1339;
mangogarden.inn@gmail.com
; r US$35-50; Oct-Mar; )
Best suited to
those with their own (two) wheels, this isolated B&B is reached by a bumpy dirt road
(turn left just before Sao Beach). Run by a Vietnamese-Canadian, it features gorgeous
flower and mango gardens. There's motorbike rental, 24-hour solar-powered hot water,
fishing and snorkelling trips. Book well ahead.
B&B
$$
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