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floors, and glass bowl sinks in the bath. Set back from the beach, these are some of the
best budget bungalows around.
Somewhere Else
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( 08 1536 0858; Hat Phra Ae; bungalows 600-1200B; )
Choose among small, basic and clean
thatched bamboo bungalows with terracotta tiled baths and newish wood floors, larger
versions of the same, or snag a much bigger polished-concrete job with high ceilings. All
are fan-cooled and steps from the best stretch of Long Beach.
GUESTHOUSE
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Relax Bay
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HOTEL
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( 0 7568 4194;
www.relaxbay.com
; bungalows with fan 1550-2100B, air-con 2450-4050B, luxury tents 2750B;
)
This gorgeous French-run place sprawls over a tree-covered headland by a small
beach. Its wooden bungalows sit on stilts with large decks overlooking the bay and stun-
ning sunsets. For a more unique experience, sleep in a seaview luxury tent perched over
the rocks on a wooden platform. And there's a stylish open-air bar and restaurant.
Layana Resort
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( 0 7560 7100;
www.layanaresort.com
;
r from 15,000B, bungalows from 18,000B; )
Yes, it's
crowded with package tourists, but the location and the fabulous palm-lined pool make
them lucky to be here. Comfy and big hardwood rooms with soothing neutral decor make
it that much nicer. Rack rates are steep but internet deals can make it a bargain. Expect
50% discounts in the low season.
RESORT
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Hat Khlong Khong
This is thatched-roof, Rasta-bar bliss with plenty of beach volleyball games, moon
parties and the occasional well-advertised mushroom shake. Still, it's all pretty low-key
and all ages are present. The beach, a thinning yet ample stretch of sand, goes on forever
in either direction lapped by turquoise shallows.
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BUNGALOWS
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