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Region: Southern Thailand> Province: Phang Nga> Location: Ko Yao Noi
Tabaek Viewpoint Bungalow
Really does have a great view
Ko Yao Noi Rd, Ko Yao Noi
Phang Nga Province
Tel: (076) 597 325
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Description
This is one of those rare places with 'view point' in the name that actually delivers -- it's high up on a steep hill and the 180 degree view of the ocean from the balconies goes on forever. The rooms are much better than you might expect for the price, well-furnished, with French doors letting on to the balconies. All have fans, private baths, and hot showers. The name Tabaek refers to the colorful, flowering trees that surround the bungalows, without, thankfully, blocking the view. It's run by a Thai/Japanese couple -- they serve Thai and Japanese food at the restaurant on premises.
Total rooms: 8
Bungalow fan private b'room
300 THB (low season)
600 THB (high season)
Add 200B for a bigger bungalow
Added to Travelfish on: 4th August, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 4th August, 2006
Guest feedback
Paradise - 
By transki ( total comments: 13 
) Stayed here 1/2007
As my husband and I are turned off by the pushy English dude at the Sabai Corner, with our backpacks on in sweltering heat, we walked about 5 minutes down the road and up a hill to the Tabeak Viewpoint to find our paradise.
There are actually only 4 bungalows currently, with plans to build 4 more in the next year. 2 of these bungalows are rented on a long term basis so really, there are only two bungalows avaliable at any given time. Despite this, we were the only guests there during our 1 week stay in January.
Our room was everything you could ask for, a private solid bungalow with a large bed, billowing mosquito net, fan, seperate area for the toilet and shower (with hot water if you need it), fresh daily toilets and bottled water, and best of all, a spectacular view over the Phang Nga Bay from the balcony. The sunrises were breathtaking!
The next best thing about this guesthouse is the owner. Pramote is not only a host and excellent guide, but he is the local policeman and an avid fisherman. This translated into a couple of awesome personal tours of local and tourist hotspots for swimming, snorkelling and fishing. Pramote and his wife also accommadated our request for a motorcycle rental and kayak rental (AND secured a local not farang price too!!!) We were also treated to traditional roti and shakes in the market one night, and a personal police cruiser tour around the island's fishing villages, rubber plantations, and of course, police station! It was really nice to be able to appreciate the local island life instead of being holed up in some tourist resort with other tourists for once.
If you are looking for a beach or nightlife, go somewhere else. You will not like Ko Yao Noi and the people don't want you there anyways. If you want a quiet, relaxing, cultural experience in Thailand, with easy access to outdoor activities, like good homecooked Thai food, and appreciate gorgeous sunrises over the ocean from your bed, then consider Tabeak!!!
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