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ACCOMMODATION
AROUND THE AIRPORT
Amara Ocean Resort 3km north of airport 01 652 191, amaragroup.net . Well away
from the hoi polloi, this is one of Ngapali's more exclusive addresses, with just 24 luxurious
bungalows scattered discreetly around a stretch of drop-dead gorgeous beach. The cool dark-
wood architecture is very easy on the eye, as is the superb infinity pool, and boating, hiking,
bikinga ndbi rd-watchingtripscanbearranged,intheunlikelyeventthatyoufancyventuring
outside. $290
Amazing Ngapali 1km south of the airport 043 42011, amazingngapaliresort.com . Not
as designer-perfect as some places in Ngapali, but scores highly for its fine stretch of beach,
ultra-attentive staff and reasonable rates. Accommodation is in rat her c hintzy villas, all with
sea view as standard, and facilities include the usual pool and spa. $150
LIN THAR VILLAGE
Bay View Beach Resort Main Rd 043 42299, bayview-myanmar.com . One of Ngap-
ali's better-value options, with accommodation in spacious bungalows crisply furnished in
cool contemporary style. Facilities include the in-house Catch restaurant and the attractive
(but expensive) Sunset Bar on the beach. There's also a big pool, plenty of loungers on the
beach, plus spa and a billiards a nd da rts room. Guests also get free bikes, and kayaking and
catamaran trips can be arranged. $170
MementoResort Main Rd 043 42441, ngapalimementoresort@gmail.com . A rare sort-
of budget option, with a good location on a prime stretch of beach and helpful, professional
service. The four budget rooms at the back ($35) are basic but comfortable enough (with
floorfanandcoldwateronly),andtherearealsovariousmoreexpensive roomsalongthere-
sort'sextensive beachfront ($40-90),farandaway the cheapest sea view tobehadanywhere
in Ngapali. Electricity runs 5.30pm-7am only, except in the most expensive rooms, which
have 24hr power. The pleasant stilted restaurant right over the beach makes a nice spot for
breakfast or a sundowner - and a lot cheaper than other hotels along the beach. Free wi-fi in
reception. $35
Silver Beach Hotel Main Rd 043 42266, silverbeachngapali.com . Old-fashioned mid-
range place with accommodation in plain cabanas topped with corrugated-iron roofs and set
amid scrubby gardens - small and dated inside, but cosy enough, and all close to the beach.
Some cheaper rooms ($75) in a newly constructed building set slightly back from the beach
should have opened by the time you read this and may prove decent value, by Ngapali stand-
ards at least. Nice beachfront restaurant. $100
Thande Beach Hotel Main Rd 043 42278, thandebeachhotelmyanmar.com . One of
Ngapali's best-value places (not saying much, admittedly), set amid lush and gorgeously
manicured palm-studded gardens. The stylish rooms are attractively kitted out with antique-
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