Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
One of the most interesting times to visit Mrauk U is during the huge weeklong
paya
pwe
(pagoda festival) held near Dukkanthein Paya in mid-May. It includes music, dance,
traditional wrestling and boat racing.
Sleeping
Generators keep power going most of the day and night at some guesthouses, and unless
mentioned otherwise, all offer breakfast. At research time, only the Mrauk U Princess
Resort could boast an internet connection, although a few places claimed they were in
the process of getting online.
Royal City Guest House
HOTEL $
MAP
( 043-24200, 09 850 2400; r $25, bungalows s/d $35/40; )
Clean, comfortable, attractive
fan-cooled rooms in the main building for the budget set, and new, air-con (available
from 5pm to 11pm) bungalows across the road for those who can afford a bit more, all in
a homey atmosphere looked after by a team of charming, friendly staff. We wish every
town in Southeast Asia had one of these.
Mrauk U Palace
HOTEL $
MAP
( 09 4217 51498;
www.mraukupalaceresort.com
;
r $30-40; )
The town's newest accom-
modation takes the form of 18 identical yellow duplex bungalows equipped with fridge,
hot-water showers and small balconies; the rate is determined by whether or not you
choose to turn on the air-con.
Golden Star Guest House
BACKPACKER GUESTHOUSE $
MAP
( 09 4967 4472; r K8000-18,000)
Mrauk U's longstanding backpacker crash pad offers 13
fan-cooled rooms, some with en suite, all needing a fair bit of TLC.
Prince Hotel
GUESTHOUSE $
MAP
( 043-24200, 09 4958 3311; r $25-45; )
Located half a mile southeast of the market, an
ongoing renovation sees the larger, more expensive rooms given a bit of life, but in gen-
eral, 'rustic' is the operative word here.
