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Region: Southern Thailand> Province: Satun> Location: Ko Bulon Lae
Bulon Viewpoint Resort
Quiet bungalows on rocky beach
Ao Panka Noi, Ko Bulon Lae
Satun Province
Tel: (074) 728 005, (083)190 6780
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Description
Scattered down a hillside overlooking Panka Noi Bay, these bungalows give a sense of seclusion from lower-lying areas of the island. Panka Noi is a rocky stretch of mangroves and sand, so not really suitable for swimming. The sturdy bungalows are built of concrete and brick and each has a private porch with two chairs. Inside the bungalows have been well-maintained and have big beds and a fan. Their open bathrooms with stone-covered floors are nicely designed, though the glass shard-studded concrete walls can be either disturbing or reassuring. The most recently built bungalows are the ones nearest the beach and these are more spacious than the others, although also slightly more expensive. The bungalows further up the hill are clean and comfortable, and some have excellent views of the limestone karst formations in the bay. Viewpoint's restaurant is more expensive than other options nearby, so is often closed if there aren't many guests.
Prices
Bungalow fan private b'room High: 800B ; Low: 800 – 600B
Bungalow fan private b'room
600 THB (low season)
800 THB (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 19th March, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 30th March, 2008
Guest feedback
Steep but peaceful - 
By islandboi321 ( total comments: 3 
) Stayed here 3/2007
I stayed here in Mar. 2007.
Nice accommodation. My bungalow was 500 baht. The grounds are lush and lovely, but steep going, although the paths are paved with stone. There is no beach here, but there is bar. It was VERY quiet whilst I was here. Staff friendly, if you even seen them. Bungalow was comfortable. 2 large beds, good linen and washroom was large. Nice veranda to sit out on with a nice view of Karst islands in the Andaman sea.
If you come to Bulon Lae, there will be a representative to come meet you and take your bags if you decide to stay.
Bring a torch! You will need it for night if you are going to be eating at the Bulon Resort or the Pansand in the evening... There are also a few places to eat at Mango Bay. It is easy to get lost going over island in the dark.
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