Ao Noi Na

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Most people turn left once they get off the ferry docking at Ko Samet. Those who turn right get to see one of the island's quieter beaches, Ao Noi Na, which benefits from being relatively secluded yet close enough to the action for a change of pace.

The view from here is of Ban Phe and the mainland, rather than out to sea; for some, this takes away from the thrill of being on an island, though others may find the view of distant blue peaks rather romantic.

Previously littered with abandoned resorts, the north coast is experiencing a resurgence -- and though it's still a quiet stretch of sea, there are now a lot more places to stay and the guesthouses tend to be friendlier than elsewhere on the island.

The island's most offbeat restaurant is here. Ban Ploy Samed floats out in the bay. To reach it, a little bell needs to be rung on the mainland, as though you were summoning a butler. An unmanned boat attached to pulleys then whizzes across the water and lands at your feet. You hop in, get hauled back out to sea, and entry is gained. Once 'on board', the platform has openings in the floor through which to dangle your legs as you sit over the water, while hundreds of expectant fish wait underneath for any morsels that fall down. Unfortunately during our visit the rooms were closed and it wasn't clear if they would open again in the future, so for now it's just a restaurant.

 

For those seeking a total getaway, this can be a very good location -- though the nightlife of Ko Samet's east coast beaches are never more than a short ride away.

Text and/or map last updated on 9th January, 2010.

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Samed Cliff Resort
Koh Samet, Noi Na Beach
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Mooban Talay Resort
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