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( 08 4728 6064; www.phanganparagon.com ; bungalows 2500-15,000B; ) A tiny hideaway
with seven rooms, the Paragon has decor that incorporates stylistic elements from ancient
Khmer, India and Thailand, without forfeiting any modern amenities. The 'royal bed-
room' deserves a special mention - apparently the canopied bed was imported from
Kashmir.
Hat Yao & Hat Son
One of the busier beaches along the west coast, Hat Yao sports a swimmable beach, nu-
merous resorts and a few extra services such as ATMs and convenience stores. Hat Son is
a quiet, much smaller beach that feels like a big secret.
Tantawan Bungalows
( 0 7734 9108; www.tantawanbungalow.com ; Hat Son; bungalows 600-1200B; ) This charming teak
nest, tucked among jungle fronds, is dripping with clinking chandeliers made from peach
coral and khaki-coloured seashells. It had changed management and big changes were
planned when we passed.
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High Life
( 0 7734 9114; www.highlifebungalow.com ; Hat Yao; fan bungalows 500B, air-con bungalows 800-2200B;
) We can't decide what's more conspicuous: the dramatic ocean views from the
infinity-edged swimming pool, or the blatant double entendre in the resort's name. True
to its moniker, the 25 bungalows, of various shapes and sizes, sit on a palmed outcrop-
ping of granite soaring high above the cerulean sea.
Shiralea
( 08 0719 9256; www.shiralea.com ; Hat Yao; bungalows 600-1000B; ) The fresh-faced
poolside bungalows here are simple but the ambience, with an onsite bar with draught
beer, is convivial. It's about 100m away from the beach and it fills up every few weeks
with Contiki student tour groups.
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Haad Son Resort & Restaurant
( 0 7734 9104; www.haadson.info ; Hat Son; bungalows 1000-8000B; ) There's a mixed bag
of rooms here from big, older wooden bungalows with terraces on the hillside to brand-
new polished cement suites and rooms along the beachfront. The secluded beach setting
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