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Room capacity has doubled in the past four years, and most resorts are now open year
round with attached eateries serving middling Thai fare. Most places have wi-fi or inter-
net for 2B per minute. The cheapest, and some of the best, Thai eats are found in town
near the pier. Electricity is often only available from sunset to 10pm or 11pm.
Ao Khao Kwai & Ao Hin Khow
BUNGALOWS $
June Horizon
( 08 0145 9771; Ao Khao Kwai; bungalows 450-600B; Nov-May) A joyful addition tucked into a
mangrove inlet at the south end of the beach. Bunk in one of the creatively styled circular
concrete bungalows brushed with fanciful murals, or grab a beach hut nailed together
with reclaimed and distressed wood panels and crowned with a grass ceiling. All have
outdoor baths. The wonderful 'gypsy bar' is worth a tipple.
Jansom Bungalows
( 08 1968 5720; Ao Khao Kwai; bungalows 500-600B) The wooden bungalows here are basic but
the view from the terraces over white sand, grey boulders and aqua sea is stunning. The
landscaped gardens and stone pathways also make this place feel more upscale. It's right
off the beach and the restaurant is reliably good.
HOTEL $
PP Land
( 08 1678 4310; www.payampplandbeach.com ; Ao Hin Khow; bungalows 650B; ) This eco-lodge,
north of the pier on the little-visited eastside of the island, offers stylish concrete bunga-
lows powered by the wind and sun with terraces that overlook the sea. The Belgian-Thai
owners also preserved a vast tract of jungle south of the resort, and good birdwatching is
available from the top floor of their restaurant.
They have an organic garden, make their own all-natural laundry detergent and treat
their sewage. Some talk green; these folks live it.
HOTEL $
Mr Gao
( 0 7787 0222; www.mr-gao-phayam.com ; Ao Khao Kwai; bungalows from 350B; ) The varnished
wood-and-brick or bamboo bungalows are popular with activity-oriented couples and
families. It has 24-hour electricity and kayak rental, and arranges transport and multi-day
trips to the Surin Islands.
BUNGALOWS $
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