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bungalows at the Surin (previously 'The Chedi'), hidden beneath the hillside foliage, of-
fer earthy, luxurious interiors that make the site that much better. The restaurant has a
dreamy
Robinson Crusoe
feel, yet the six-sided pool is rather abstract.
You'll have to be in decent shape for walking around the resort, since it can be quite a
hoof up hills and over wooden walkways to get to many of the bungalows.
Amanpuri Resort
( 0 7632 4333;
www.amanresorts.com
; Hat Pansea; villas from US$1050; )
Over the top and
luxurious, the Amanpuri is one of Phuket's most exclusive hotels and a celebrity magnet.
RESORT
$$$
Eating & Drinking
There are plenty of excellent restaurants in and around Surin. For cheap seafood, your
first stop should be the numerous, fun and delicious seafront dining rooms. For cheapest
eats head to the huddle of food stalls in the parking lot in front of Wat Surin at the Surin
beach crossroads. They grill chicken, burgers and corn, and fry up martabak and crepes.
Twin Brothers
(Hat Surin; mains 150-350B; 10.30am-10.30pm)
By day, one brother mans the wok, stirring up
decent Thai food at local prices. At night, the other fires up a fresh seafood grill for
beachside diners. It's a bit more down to earth than other Surin choices.
THAI
$$
Taste
( 08 7886 6401;
www.tastesurinbeach.com
; tapas 225-485B; )
The best of the urban-meets-surf
eateries along the beach. Dine indoors or alfresco on meal-sized salads, perfectly cooked
fillet mignon or a variety of Thai-Mediterranean starters and mains. Service is outstand-
ing and there's an enticing attached gallery selling Tibetan, Nepali and local jewellery
and art.
FUSION
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