Travel Reference
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Phuket (in Laguna Phuket) is an oasis of sedate, understated luxury. Accommodation is
in villas - and, as long as you're here, the on-site spa should not be missed.
Eating & Drinking
Many of Phuket's finest eateries are found just outside Laguna's main gate, and there are
even more at the seafood-oriented beach cafes south of the Banyan Tree Phuket.
Cafe de Bangtao
(69/19 Moo 3, Hat Bang Tao; mains 130-450B; 8am-1am; )
A cute terra-cotta tiled cafe with
wood tables and a tiki bar, this is the most appealing eatery on the north end of Bang Tao.
Dishes range from Western breakfasts and tasty and reasonably priced Thai dishes to
pork tenderloin and tamarind-glazed spare ribs.
INTERNATIONAL
$$
Tawai Restaurant
( 0 7632 5381; Moo 1, Laguna Resort Entrance; mains 180-300B; noon-10pm)
Set in a lovely old
house decorated with traditional art is this gem of a Thai kitchen, serving classics like
roast duck curry and pork
lâhp
. Free shuttle service is available to and from the Laguna
hotels.
THAI
$$
Chaba
( 0 7627 1580; Moo 1, Laguna Resort Entrance; meals 400-800B; 11am-10pm)
Upscale Thai served
with flair on the lagoon just outside the Laguna gates. Just point and the restaurant will
steam, grill or fry it.
THAI
$$
Bliss Beach Club
( 0 7651 0150;
www.blissbeachclub.com
;
202/88 Moo 2; mains 290-480B; 11am-late)
Even if you don't
commit to a day indulging in its plush surrounds, try to stop in here for lunch. Bliss
Beach Club's menu includes garlic prawn Neapolitan-style pizza, an assortment of fresh,
crunchy baguettes, and a yummy chocolate mousse, all served with gorgeous sea views.
INTERNATIONAL
$$
Tatonka
INTERNATIONAL
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