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grimacing jungle creatures abound on the property's wild acreage, while guests savour
wild teas in an open-air pagoda, swim in the lagoonlike infinity-edged swimming pool or
indulge in a relaxing spa treatment.
The new wing of adjacent whitewashed villas brings the resort up to another level of
opulence and the whole place was upgraded in 2013.
Zazen
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( 0 7742 5085;
www.samuizazen.com
;
r 6160-17,200B; )
Welcome to one of the
boutique-iest boutique resorts on Samui - every inch of this charming getaway has been
thoughtfully and creatively designed. It's 'Asian minimalism meets modern rococo' with
a scarlet accent wall, terracotta goddesses, a dash of feng shui and a generous smattering
of good taste.
Guests relax poolside or on loungers gently shaded by canvas parasols on the very best
stretch of this beach. Even better, the service is as luxe as the setting.
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Mae Nam & Bang Po
Mae Nam's slim stretch of white that slopes down to a calm, swimmable aqua sea is one
of the island's prettiest. It's popular with families and older couples, that give it a quiet
yet still vibrant ambience perfect for reading under the shade of a palm tree, sleeping and
indulging in beach massages. Bang Po, just around the tiny peninsula, is even quieter.
Shangri-la
( 0 7742 5189; Mae Nam; bungalows fan/air-con from 500/1300B; )
A backpacker's Shangri La in-
deed - these are some of the cheapest huts around and they're on a sublime part of the
beach. Grounds are sparsely landscaped but the basic concrete bungalows, all with at-
tached bathrooms (only air-con rooms have hot water), are well-kept and the staff is
pleasant.
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Coco Palm Resort
( 0 7742 5095;
www.cocopalmbeachresort.com
; Mae Nam; bungalows 2500-9000B; )
The huge ar-
ray of bungalows at Coco Palm have been crafted with hard wood, bamboo and rattan
touches. A rectangular pool is the centrepiece along the beach, and the price is right for a
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