Though the Beam Bungalows are a 10-minute walk from the main beach area at Haad Thien, most of them are on a hillside with beach and ocean views. The 14 bungalows and 4 houses are just over five years old, so they're not as rundown as some of the older and lesser maintained nearby bungalows. Bungalows range in price from 350-800 baht a night, while beds in the 20-bed dorm room go for 150 baht a ni
ght. The houses are rented monthly at 15,000 baht a month. The open-air restaurant, The four Seasons, offers a full Thai menu with a variety of Western options, and is a great place to take in the ocean view from up high. This is a prime spot to stay if you plan to party at Guy's Bar, as it's only a 2-5 minute stumble away (depending on how fast you stumble). But be warned: Guy's Bar has a huge party every Friday night that goes until after sunrise on Saturday, and it's very loud. If you prefer to be asleep in bed, you'd be better off staying on nearby Yuan Beach. To get there, take the water taxi from Haad Rin Beach to Haad Thien Beach, walk past The Sanctuary and Haad Thien Resorts, and follow the wooden signs nailed to the trees. One of the many locally owned resorts Coral Alive volunteers can choose to stay at while assisting Coral Alive. Beam is a peaceful and quiet spot on Haad Tien Bay located 500m from the sea. The bungalows here are privately spaced around a grassy field and along a shaded hillside. Family Bungalows, Haad Tien, Koh Phangan, Thailand
The good-sized, well-maintained wooden huts are excellent value, ranging in size and price. Houses with kitchenette and sleeping room for four people are available for a good price in addition to smaller double units. The restaurant is very laid-back and serves some wonderful Thai cuisine. Internet, including wireless, is also available here. Prices range from season to season from 350 – 750 baht per night on average.
