Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
Prices at all these places drop by 50% during the low season.
Glur
HOSTEL
$
( 08 9001 3343, 0 7569 5297;
www.krabiglurhostel.com
; 22/2 Moo 2, Soi Ao Nang; dm 600B, d 1300-1500B;
)
Another sneaky, great Krabi-area hostel. Designed, built, owned and oper-
ated by a talented Thai architect and his wife, the gleaming white lodge complex incor-
porates shipping containers, glass and moulded, polished concrete to create sumptuous
dorms - with curtained-off turquoise beds and airy private rooms. The pool was under
construction at research time.
J Hotel
( 0 7563 7878;
www.jhotelaonang.com
; Th Ao Nang; r 1500B; )
J Hotel is an old standby that
caters well to backpackers. Large, bright rooms have new tiled floors, built-in desks,
wardrobes and satellite TV, but some smell a bit musty. Sniff before you commit.
HOTEL
$$
Amorn Mansion
( 0 7563 7695; 310 Moo 2, Soi Ao Nang; r 1600B incl breakfast; )
Four floors of decent-value
tiled rooms with air-con and private terraces. Expect fresh bath tile, satellite TV and wi-fi
throughout. One of the better no-frills joints in town.
HOTEL
$$
The Nine @ Ao Nang
( 0 7569 5668;
www.thenineaonang.com
; 348 Moo 2, Soi Ao Nang; d 1700-2200B; )
Dig the dancing
Ganesh statues framed in the lobby and the floating beds and slightly sunken baths in the
stylish guest rooms. Rooms also have private terraces (some with cliff views), mini-
fridges, wall-mounted flat screens and their own little Ganesh standing sentry on the
desk. It all adds up to one of Ao Nang's most stylish three-star sleeps.
HOTEL
$$
Somkiet Buri Resort
( 0 7563 7320;
www.somkietburi.com
;
236 Moo 2, Ao Nang; r from 1800-3000B; )
This place just
might inspire you to slip into a yoga pose. The lush jungle grounds are filled with ferns
and orchids, while lagoons, streams and meandering wooden walkways guide you to the
26 large and creatively designed rooms. A great swimming pool is set amid it all - bal-
conies face either this pool or a peaceful pond.
HOTEL
$$
