Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hat Lamai
The central, powdery white area of Hat Lamai is packed with an amazing quantity of
sunburned souls lounging on beach chairs, but head to the grainier northern or southern
extremities and things get much quieter. Ban Lamai runs back from the main beach area.
Unlike Hat Chaweng, the main party in Lamai takes place off the beach so the sand here
is generally free of a dance-beat soundtrack. However, the party scene that is here, mostly
along the town's main drag and its smaller arteries, is of the seedier bar-girl-oriented
variety.
Beer's House
( 0 7723 0467; 161/4 Moo 4, Lamai North; bungalows 600-700B, r 1000B)
One of the last of a dying
breed on Ko Samui, this old-school-backpacker, low-key village of coconut bark huts sits
right on a beautiful, sandy beach. Some huts have a communal toilet, but all have plenty
of room to sling a hammock and laze the day away.
If the huts are too basic for you, check out the plain air-con rooms at Beer & Wine's
Hut, across the road and away from the beach.
BUNGALOW
$
Amarina Residence
(
www.amarinaresidence.com
;
r 900-1200B; )
A two-minute walk to the beach, this excellent-
value small hotel has two storeys of big, tastefully furnished, tiled rooms encircling the
lobby and an incongruous dipping pool.
HOTEL
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New Hut
( 0 7723 0437; newhutlamai@yahoo.co.th; Lamai North; huts 300-500B; )
A-frame huts right on the
beach all share a big, clean block of bathrooms. There's a lively restaurant, friendly staff
and one of the most simple and happy backpacker vibes on the island.
BUNGALOW
$
Spa Resort
( 0 7723 0855;
www.spasamui.com
; Lamai North; bungalows 1000-3500B; )
Programs at this prac-
tical, not glamorous spa include colonics, massage, aqua detox, hypnotherapy and yoga,
just to name a few. The bathrooms leave a bit to be desired, but (colonics aside) who
needs a toilet when you're doing a week-long fast? Accommodation books up quickly.
Nonguests are welcome to partake in the programs and dine at the excellent (and healthy)
restaurant.
BUNGALOW
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