Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 08 3138 7472;
www.castaway-resorts.com
; Sunrise Beach; bungalows 3500-5000B; )
The Cast-
away's roomy wood bungalows with hammock-laden terraces, cushions everywhere,
overhead fans and fabulous, modern-meets-natural bathrooms are among the most chic
on Lipe. The resort is also one of the most environmentally friendly, with solar water
heaters and lights. Cool room sleepers beware: it can get hot upstairs and that ceiling fan
isn't always strong enough to keep things comfortable.
Mali Resort
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RESORT
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(
www.maliresortkohlipe.com
; bungalows from 3800B)
Chic and laid back, the gorgeous new bunga-
lows at this rebranded, American-owned resort on Pattaya offer dark wood floors,
thatched beamed ceilings, built-in day beds and huge outdoor baths with dual shower
heads. There are also have older and more affordable garden cottages with plush linens
and flat screens.
All offer access to the stunning beach bar - the best on the island bar none - and an
ideal slab of Pattaya beachfront.
Eating & Drinking
Hat Pattaya's resorts put on fresh seafood barbecues nightly; Daya's is arguably the best.
Cheap eats are best found at the roti stands and small Thai cafes along Walking Street,
the main paved path.
Good coffee is the new thing on Lipe and there is an abundance of coffee shops
sprinkled all over the island, most prominently on the walking street that links Pattaya
and Sunrise. Almost all have free wi-fi.
Thankfully, driftwood-clad Rasta bars are still found on all beaches. At least some
things never change.
Nee Papaya
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( 08 7714 5519; mains 80-200B; 8am-10pm; )
Delightful Nee offers an affordable fish grill
nightly, all the standard curries (including a dynamite
pá·naang
vegetable), noodles and
stir fries with beef, chicken, seafood or veggie, as well as tremendous array of fiery Isan
dishes. Ask for a
lâhp Ъla
, one of her new off-the-menu specialities.
