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Naga Bungalows

Good low-key spot

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Naga is something of a one-stop shop on the island. Along with basic accommodation, it also has a post office, bakery, internet shop, mini-library and money exchange office. Up the steps, which have curving snakes as rails, the Naga is a popular haunt for backpackers keen to stay near the action but not wanting to pay heavily. As management puts it, there's no corporate rubbish available at Naga. There is rubbish of another kind though, which is all too apparent if you walk among the grounds. Rooms vary greatly -- some are simple but comfortable cement buildings, while others are shabby, fragile bamboo huts. The latter are cheap but include just a mattress, mossie net and fan. The downstairs restaurant shows movies throughout the day, and does good Thai and Western standards, though the service is mixed. Many people rave about their baked goods. Naga also has a great bar overlooking the beach. They have a muay Thai kickboxing ring with lessons 16:30-17:30 daily. Friendly staff and an old-time beach backpacker atmosphere make this a great choice if you don't mind being slightly off the beach. Recommended.

Contact details:
Ao Hin Khok, Ko Samet. T: (038) 644 035, (038) 644 168

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan private b'room	700 THB	900 THB	Concrete room
Bungalow fan share b'room	300 THB	400 THB	Bamboo

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Added to Travelfish on: 20th January, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 21st January, 2010

Naga Bungalows reviews

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I would stay here - 13th October, 2009
My friend was staying here, great backpacker vibe, friendly staff( I didn't meet no scary woman). Good food, comfy seating. The rooms are very basic but clean and a great price. Short walk to the beach. Nice grounds. But be warned there are many concrete steps to climb to your room so if you like to drink a lot bear that in mind its a long way to fall. At the time of checking 400B double fan room. Recommended for young basckpackers.

Naga Bungalows reviewed by stoko42 on 13th October, 2009, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2009
Total reviews submitted: 5.
stoko42 also reviewed: Natural Mystic, Pudsa Bungalows, Somewhere Else Bungalows and Restaurant, Tubtim resort.

Good Breakfast, Aggressive Manager - 8th July, 2009
The food here is very good. Great fresh baked breads and homemade goodness. The English lady that manages the place has no interest in providing good customer service. She's very snappy. She will make it uncomfortable during your stay. If you're not English, don't waste your time. But the food and the Thai staff are really cool. And the bathrooms are sketchy.

Naga Bungalows reviewed by ballatanda on 8th July, 2009, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2009
Total reviews submitted: 3.
ballatanda also reviewed: Ao Phai Hut, Lost Resort.

terrible - 5th September, 2008
This place was the worst place I stayed in the whole of my 3 month trip in Thailand. The bungalow was basic - not a problem I was on a budget but the price for the hut with no bathroom was too much. The British lady who works there thought she was being friendly when in fact she was rude, interfering and made several customers feel uncomfortable or upset. The beach is nice and its great for swimming but you can do this on other islands where you don’t have to pay to do it.

Naga Bungalows reviewed by nats34 on 5th September, 2008, rated 2 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2008
Total reviews submitted: 3.
nats34 also reviewed: Jungle Club, Matlang Bungalows.

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