The final beach in the far south west, Ao Phrao, offers four resorts along its long undeveloped oceanfront, together with two guesthouses on the river behind.
Rest Sea Resort is located at the northern end of the beach, offering standard double villas and a couple of pool villas from 3,900bt a night. Next door, For Rest Boutique House, is now closed to guests and used as staff quarters for the main resort.
On the river behind Rest Sea, squeezed in amongst the local houses of the fishing village, Gumm Lonely Club is a charming chilled out homestay of just 4 rooms from 800bt to 1,500bt, 5 minutes walk from the beach. Escape Life, a boutique guesthouse of 8 rooms, 1,700bt to 2,000bt sits overlooking the mangroves in the same area.
Ao Phrao Beach Resort, in the middle of the beach, plays host to Russian tours and Thai packages, whilst alongside, I-Lay House, has two rows of well priced bungalows right on the sand from 1,700bt per night. The deservedly popular Sunshine Resort, in its fabulous location at the far southern end, provides rooms from 1,750bt a night.
As you come into the area past the temple, Lee Red House has a 4 or 5 bungalows at 1,500bt a night.
Ao Phrao Beach – Resorts and Bungalows
Pricing Code/Per night in Baht (B):
B= under 500; BB= 500 to 1,500; BBB= 1,500 to 3,000; BBBB= over 3,000;
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Rest Sea Resort
Ao Phrao Beach
Per Night: BBBB
At the northern end of the beach in a secluded and private garden area, boutique resort of around 20 rooms, laid out either side of a central path leading down to the sea. Accommodation either as standard double villas or as pool villas, restaurant and lovely swimming pool by the sand. A relaxing, cool spot.
Sunshine Resort
Ao Phrao Beach
Per Night: BBB
At the far southern end of the beach, wide selection of 26 a/c and fan rooms, seaview, garden and family style, all set in a pretty garden with restaurant and beach bar. Fishing and snorkeling trips arranged. A great 2/3 star choice at this end of the island.
Escape Life
Ao Phrao Beach
Per Night: BBB
Stylish boutique guesthouse with 8 rooms off a central corridor, some with direct views over the mangroves. Chilled out diner on site, loungers and WiFi. Excellent choice for couples, a few minutes from the beach.
I-Lay House
Ao Phrao Beach
Per Night: BBB
Towards the middle of the beach, nice new resort with 2 rows of wooden style bungalows and 2 concrete units, a/c with hot water showers and balconies. Restaurant and bar, kayaks, hammocks, friendly owners. WiFi.
Gumm Lonely Club
Ao Phrao Beach
Per Night: BB
Converted fisherman house at the northern end of on the river, just 4 rooms for homestay. Kitchen facilities or meals available too. Friendly Bangkok couple host this relaxed artsy hang-out.
Ao Phrao Beach Resort
Ao Phrao Beach
Per Night: BBBB (packages)
Large resort in the middle of the beach with fan and a/c bungalows in different styles. Restaurant, garden, beach bar. Popular with Thai and Russian packages.
Lee Red House
Ao Phrao Beach
Per Night: BB
At the start of the beach, handful of simple bungalows with ensuite bathrooms on a grassy area with restaurant on site. 300 metres or so walk through the long grass to the beach.
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