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The whole area is 15 minutes or less from Phuket International Airport, which makes it
particularly convenient for a first stop after a long trip. This is one of the sweetest slices
of the island.
Sleeping & Eating
Hat Nai Thon
If you're after a lovely arc of fine golden sand, away from the buzz of Phuket busyness,
Hat Nai Thon is it. One of the best beaches on the island, swimming is exceptional here ex-
cept at the height of the monsoon, and there is some coral near the headlands at either
end of the bay. The closest ATM is in Nai Yang, so stock up on baht before you come.
There are a handful of beach restaurants strung along the sand.
Phuket Naithon Resort
( 0 7620 5233; www.phuketnaithonresort.com ; 24 Moo 4; r 2500B; ) A great midrange choice set
across from the beach and smack in the middle of the strip. Rooms are spacious tiled af-
fairs with floating queen beds, built-in day beds, mini fridge, desk, tub and shower.
Check-in at the Wiwan Restaurant .
HOTEL $$
Pullman
( 0 7630 3299; www.pullmanphuketarcadia.com ; 22/2 Moo 4, Hat Nai Thon; r from 3100B; )
The area's newest resort is a stunner. Set high on the cliff above Hat Nai Thon, the lobby
alone will make you weak in the knees, with its soothing grey and lavender colour
scheme, hardwood floors, and exposed rough-cut limestone walls, plus the dreamy net-
work of reflection pools extending out above the sea, which extends for 180 degrees to
the horizon. Thankfully there are rocking chairs and day beds aplenty to catch you when
you fall.
Rooms, set in two- and three-storey wood chalets, are spacious with wide terraces that
function as outdoor living areas. It's big (277 rooms), but it sure is pretty and service is
divine.
RESORT $$$
Naithonburi
( 0 7620 5500; www.naithonburi.com ; Moo 4, Th Hat Nai Thon; r from 3500B; ) A mellow
megaresort if ever there was one. Yes, it has 222 rooms, but it rarely feels too crowded.
HOTEL $$$
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