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Small Garden

charming little backpacker haven

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This charming little backpacker haven just down from Sunsea has bamboo and wooden hexagonal bungalows set in a coconut grove running down to a clean stretch of Mui Ne Beach. The bungalows are obviously well-loved and looked after and the staff here are particularly welcoming. Rooms are clean though have only fan and cold-water showers and the beaded doorways to the bathroom are a fine touch. A very quiet spot -- excellent backpacker value.

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48 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Mui Ne Beach. T: (062) 3847 012 F: (062) 3847 377
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What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Bungalow fan private b'room	10 USD	10 USD

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Added to Travelfish on: 14th October, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 30th March, 2009

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30$ bungalows!!! - 31st January, 2009
Bungalows now start at 30$$$!!! It is now Small Garden RESORT! Not budget or backpacker at all, and the bungalows are absolutely not worth 30$!

Small Garden reviewed by justbcogent on 31st January, 2009, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2009
Total reviews submitted: 3.
justbcogent also reviewed: Geckozy Guesthouse, Sailing Club Mui Ne.

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