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( 0 7648 5845;
www.khaolakgreenbeachresort.com
;
bungalows 1400-2300B; )
On an excellent
stretch of beach and extending back into a garden, this place has a warm, family-style
soul. The wooden bungalows have glass doors, air-con and fan, shady terraces and views
of a towering, ancient banyan tree. Even the cheapest rooms have sea views.
Nangthong Bay Resort
OFFLINE MAP
HOTEL
$$
( 0 7648 5088;
www.nangthong.com
;
r 1800B, bungalows 2500-3000B; )
Until its sister
property opened, this was the best midranger on the beach. Rooms are designed with a
sparse black-and-white chic decor. The cheapest rooms are set back from the beach, but
are fantastic value. Grounds are lush and service is excellent.
Nangthong Beach Resort
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( 0 7648 5911;
www.nangthong2.com
;
r 2000-2200B, bungalows 2500-3000B; )
Still one of
our favourites in Khao Lak proper. The large, well-appointed rooms and even larger bun-
galows are ageing, but they do offer ceramic-tile floors, dark-wood furnishings, a bur-
geoning garden, solid service and the best stretch of sand in town.
HOTEL
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BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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Monochrome
( 0 7642 7700;
www.monochromeresort.com
;
67/238 Moo 5, Ban Niang; r/ste from 3900/7900B;
)
Just four months old at research time, the newest and splashiest address in Khao Lak
is set on the road to Bang Niang, about 200m from the beach. It's modern, with a vertical
louvred facade, a beer garden off the entry way and pool in the courtyard, and with lots
of charcoal grey and natural cherry wood to soothe the eye.
Pricier suites include a full living room and soaker tub in the bedroom. Yes, the bed-
room. It's unique, yet strangely alluring.
Eating & Drinking
This is no culinary capital, but there are a few local haunts where tourists congregate to
rehash the day's diving yarns. Early-morning divers will be hard pressed to find a place
to grab a bite before 8.30am.
Takieng
THAI
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