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at the top are very good value; those downstairs (costing almost double) less so. There are
also a few fancier suite-size
d bu
ngalows ($130) almost on the beach, with private verandas
overlooking the sand. Wi-fi.
$50
Luxer Deluxe Hotel
Myoma Rd 09 2305 84925.
Attractive modern hotel set in a vivid
yellow building right in the heart of the village - not particularly beachy, but very pleasant,
and at a good price. The neat tiled rooms are well equipped with a/c, flatscreen TV, with
slightseaviewsfro
mh
igherfloorsattheback(sameprice).Friendlyserviceanderraticwi-fi
complete the deal.
$40
NORTH OF THE VILLAGE
Aureum Palace
Myoma Rd, 1.5km north of the village 042 40217,
aureumpalace-
through to the immaculately manicured gardens and delicious swathe of sand beyond. Ac-
commodation is in a cluster of spacious wooden villas ($190) plus cheaper rooms in a two-
storeyblockbehind-niceenough,butlackingthewowfactory
oum
ightexpectatthisprice.
Facilities include a spa, a nice restaurant and decent-sized pool.
$160
SOUTH OF THE VILLAGE
Emerald Sea Resort
2.5km south of the village 042 40247,
emeraldseahotel.com
.
One of Ngwe Saung's most attractive and affordable resorts, set around a palm-studded lawn
backing onto the beach. Accommodation is in thatched chalets ($110), spacious and attract-
ivelyfurnishedwithtraditionalartworksandtextiles(somealsohaveoutdoorshowers);there
are also some slightly cheaper rooms at the back in two-storey blocks with quirky temple-
style staircases. Fac
ilitie
s include a decent-sized pool, a very affordable spa and an attractive
pavilion restaurant.
$100
Eskala
1km south of the village 042 40341,
eskala.com
.
Brand-new upmarket resort in
cool, slightly severe, minimalist style - the huge pavilion lobby alone could swallow up sev-
eral smaller hotels. Accommodation isinamixofstylish cream andwoodbungalows ($145)
spread around spacious beachfront gardens, and some slightly cheaper and
less
appealing
rooms in a two-storey block behind. There's also a spa and a lovely big pool.
$110
Myanmar Treasure Resort
250m south of the village 042 40224,
myanmartreas-
ureresorts.com
.
This village-style resort is one of Ngwe Saung's most upscale options, with
lush gardens and buildings almost buried under huge thatch roofs. Rooms come with stylish
wooden furniture, four-poster beds and big bathrooms with film-star mirrors. Fac
ilitie
s in-
clude a decent-sized pool, spa, business centre, games room (pool and table tennis)
$135
Palm Beach Resort
2km south of the village 042 40233,
palmbeachngwe-
saung@gmail.com
.
Peaceful, village-style beach resort, with wood and white thatched
chalets arranged around magnolia-shaded walkways. Rooms are stylishly furnished with
wooden sofas, desk and four-poster beds and well-equipped bathrooms (sea-view rooms
