Golden Buddha Beach Resort

Phang-Nga Province


The area’s poshest resort attracts yogis, couples and families keen for a secluded getaway. Accommodation is in uniquely designed, naturalistic-chic, privately-owned wooden houses and big family-sized houses. Rooms have open-air bathrooms, woodcarved interiors and glimpses of the fabulous 10km beach through surrounding forest and gardens. Everyone congregates at the mosaic-floored clubhouse's restaurant-bar.


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