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Sleeping
The island's array of sleeping options is overwhelming. If you're looking to splurge,
there is definitely no shortage of top-end resorts sporting extravagant bungalows, charm-
ing spas, private infinity pools and first-class dining. Bo Phut, on the island's northern
coast, has a charming collection of boutique lodging - the perfect choice for midrange
travellers. Backpack-toting tourists will have to look a little harder, but budget digs do
pop up once in a while along all of the island's beaches.
Most visitors arrive having prebooked their resort but outside of peak season most
midrange and budget places offer discounted walk-in rates equal or better to what you'll
find online. Calling around in advance rather than surfing the web is the best way to find
a deal if you don't want to schlep your stuff on foot from place to place. We've compiled
a list of our favourite places to stay but the following inventory is by no means exhaust-
ive.
Private villa services have become quite popular in recent years;
www.gosamuivillas.com
is a good place to book the luxury variety.
Hat Chaweng
Busy, bodaciously flaxen Chaweng is packed wall-to-wall with every level of accom-
modation from cheap backpacker pads advertised with cardboard signs (some as low as
300B for a double) to futuristic villas with private swimming pools - and these might be
just across the street from each other. The northern half of the beach is the biggest party
zone and resorts in this region will be in ear-shot of the thumping bass emanating from
Ark Bar at the centre of it all. If you're hoping for early nights, pick a resort near the
southern half of the beach or bring earplugs.
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