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In-Depth Information
Rawai
Now this is a place to live, which is exactly why Phuket's rapidly developing south
coast is teeming with retirees, Thai and expat entrepreneurs, and a service sector
that, for the most part, moved here from somewhere else.
Sights & Activities
Hat Nai Han, with its crescent of white sand backed by causarinas, bobbing yachts,
seafront temple Wat Nai Han and monsoon-season surf break, is the best beach in
the area, but there are also smaller, hidden beaches that are just as beautiful.
Sleeping
All the lodging in lovely Hat Nai Han is reached via a skinny, rutted paved road that
begins from the Phuket Yacht Club parking lot (yes, you can drive past the guard) -
or charter a long-tail from Rawai for 500B.
ROYAL PHUKET YACHT CLUB $$$
( 0 7638 0200;
www.royalphuketyachtclub.com
;
23/3 Moo 1, Th Viset, Hat Nai Han;
r from 6800B; )
Still a destination for many a transcontinental yachty,
there's an air of old-world elegance here, especially in its fabulous lobby-bar spin-
ning with ceiling fans. Rooms feature large terraces - and stunning bay views - and
there's every creature comfort you could imagine somewhere on-site.
Hotel
Eating & Drinking
There are a dozen tasty seafood grills roasting fresh catch along the roadside near
Hat Rawai.
RUM JUNGLE $$$
( 0 7638 8153; 69/8 Th Sai Yuan; meals 300-500B; dinner, closed Sun)
The
best restaurant in the area and one of the best in all of Phuket is family run and
spearheaded by a terrific Aussie chef. The New Zealand lamb shank is divine, as
are the steamed clams and the pasta sauces are all made from scratch.
Restaurant
