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WHITE $$
( 0 7560 1300;
www.whitephiphi.com
;
r 1500-1800B; )
Geared towards
the 'flashpacker' crowd, the White has two comfy and surprisingly quiet locations in
Tonsai Village - the better being the White 2 that has a few rooftop suites with
patios. Squeaky clean rooms, decked out with TVs and safes, are very white (of
course) with hip touches such as black-and-white tiled hot-water bathrooms.
Guest House
Hat Hin Khom
This area has a few small white-sand beaches in rocky coves that are relatively
quiet. It's about a 15-minute jungle walk from both Hat Yao and the Ao Ton Sai
bustle.
VIKING NATURES RESORT $$
( 08 3649 9492;
www.vikingnaturesresort.com
;
bungalows 1000-6500B; )
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
Hat Ya
You can either walk here in about 30 minutes from Ton Sai via Hat Him Khom or
take a long-tail (100B to 150B) from Ton Sai pier. This long stretch of pure-white
beach is perfect 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.
PHI-PHI HILL RESORT $$
( 0 7561 8203;
www.phiphihill.com
; bungalows 700-2000B; )
High up in a
very quiet plantation, this simple resort spans the island's southern bluff so you can
watch the sun rise on one side and set on the other. The best deals are the big,
clean wooden fan-cooled, cold-water bungalows on the sunset side. It closes from
May to October.
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