Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GOOGLE MAP
( 01-255 536;
www.sstmyanmar.com
;
Rm S-5-6, 2nd fl, North Wing, Aung San Sta-
dium, Mingalar Taung Nyunt)
, can arrange round trips to the sanctuary.
Sleeping
Of all Myanmar's beach destinations, Chaung Tha offers the most affordable accommod-
ation. All but a few hotels close down for at least part of the rainy season from mid-May
to mid-September; those that remain open discount room rates, sometimes by up to 50%
off the high-season rates quoted here.
Most places, including even the most expensive resorts, have electricity only from
1pm to 3pm and 6pm to 6am. Wi-fi is now promised by most places, but seldom actually
delivered (if it does work, it will usually only be available when the power is on at
night).
If none of the budget places recommended here are available, there are several simil-
arly priced off-beach guesthouses south of the bus station, along the way to the pier.
Hill Garden Hotel
HOTEL $
( 09 4957 6072;
www.hillgardenhotel.com
;
r $25; )
Even though it's a 20-minute walk
north along the coast from the centre of Chaung Tha, the Hill Garden's elevated, lush
location, friendliness and rustic-design bamboo -and-rattan chalets make this an excellent
choice for getting away from it all. The bathrooms are top grade and there are mosquito
nets over the comfy beds.
Shwe Ya Min Guesthouse & Restaurant
GUESTHOUSE $
( 042-42127; Main Rd; s/d $15/20; )
Although it's located on the opposite side of the
road from the beach, the bright rooms here are scrubbed clean, neatly tiled and come
with desk, soft bed and decent bathrooms. The attached restaurant serves a justifiably
well-regarded pancake breakfast, and gracious, friendly service rounds out the package.
Dream Light
HOTEL $
( 042-42201; s/d $15/20; )
If you don't need a room right on the beach, this pastel-
hued castle-like complex near the market intersection is an adequate, although slightly
musty budget choice.
Grand Hotel
HOTEL $$$
