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( 09 7310 4399;
www.diamondngapali.com
; Ngapali Rd; r $85-150; )
Located at the
scrappy southern end of Ngapali's main beach, the 24 new but simple cement bungalows
here alternate between pool and sea views.
Pleasant View Resort
RESORT $$$
$$$
( 043-42222, in Yangon 01-393 086;
www.pvrngapali.com
; Ngapali Rd; r $130-160, bungalows
$180-335; )
The Pleasant View lives up to its name with an pleasing location at
the far southern end of the beach. Accommodation ranges from free-standing and duplex
bungalows to rooms in a two-storey structure, all of which are spacious and simply but
chicly decorated with a TV, minibar and hot-and-cold shower. The power is on from 2pm
to 8am.
Sandoway Resort
RESORT $$$
$$$
MAP
( 043-42233, in Yangon 01-294 612;
www.sandowayresort.com
;
Ngapali Rd; r & bungalows
$190-410; )
Along with palm-shaded walkways leading past well-tended gar-
dens and ponds, the highlight at this Italian- Myanmar joint venture are the free-standing
two-storey 'villas' and 'cottages' that feature lofty ceilings and appealing craft details.
You get no TV, but there's a massive communal screening room for movies, comfortably
set out with padded armchairs for nightly screenings.
Amara Ocean Resort
RESORT $$$
$$$
( in Yangon 01-721 869;
www.amaragroup.net
; bungalows $290-400; )
Fancy 3
miles of almost entirely undeveloped, white sand beach? If you can afford one of the 26
beautiful teak villas at this resort north of the airport, then it's all yours. Rooms are steps
from the beach and can all claim sea views, in addition to modern amenities and spacious
bathrooms.
Aureum Palace
RESORT $$$
$$$
MAP
( 043-42360, 01-399 341;
www.aureumpalacehotel.com
;
Ngapali Rd; bungalows $389;
)
How's this for decadent: 42 free-standing bungalow suites interspersed throughout a
jungly, isolated-feeling compound, and equipped with handsome wood and stone furnish-
ings and private Jacuzzi. The only thing more ostentatious is the hotel's single 'Executive
Room', complete with a private pool.
Amata Resort & Spa
RESORT $$$
$$$
MAP
