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landscaped with palms and frangipani, central, well-priced and on a good stretch of busy
beach, but the real reason to stay here is the bend-over-backwards friendly and helpful
service.
RESORT
$$$
Baan Haad Ngam
( 0 7723 1500;
www.baanhaadngam.com
;
bungalows 6250-14,000B; )
Classy yet simple
lime green rooms and villas are tucked into a veritable botanical garden cut with mini
waterfalls and streams that lead to a small infinity pool that gazes over aqua sea. Its best
asset, however, is its location, close to the action yet quiet and private.
Kirikayan Boutique Resort
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RESORT
$$$
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( 0 7733 2299;
www.kirikayan.com
;
r from 6840B; )
Simple whites, lacquered teak and
blazing red accents set the colour scheme at this small, hip address along Hat Chaweng's
southern sands. Wander past thick palm trunks and sky-scraping foliage to find the relax-
ing pool deck at the back.
Centara Grand
( 0 7723 0500;
www.centralhotelsresorts.com
;
r 8900-21,500B; )
Centara is a massive,
manicured compound in the heart of Hat Chaweng, but the palm-filled property is so
large you can safely escape the street-side bustle. Rooms are found in a hotel-like build-
ing that is conspicuously Western in theme and decor. Babysitting and family-friendly
services abound. Check online for big discounts out of high season.
RESORT
$$$
Baan Chaweng Beach Resort
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RESORT
$$$
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( 0 7742 2403;
www.baanchawengbeachresort.com
; bungalows 4500-13,600B; )
A bit of lux-
ury without the hefty bill, Baan Chaweng draws in families and retiree bargain-seekers
who roast themselves on loungers along the lovely beach. The immaculate rooms are
painted in various shades of peach and pear, with teak furnishings that feel both modern
and traditional.
