'''Nathon''' is in Ko Samui on the south-western shore and hosts the port with the ferry to Surat Thani.
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Nathon is connected through the Ko Samui ring road with the other villages on the island.
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Nathon is famous for its very picture perfect sunsets. Most tourists have come specifically to enjoy the spectacular views and the quaint little shops and restaurants that line the ocean front. The town itself is quite picturesque and is fast becoming a known shopping and great dining destination.
'''Best Mountain View''' is the place to be if you really want to get an eyeful of the grand views from 467 feet. It's sightseeing on a whole new level. It's quite an arduous trek to Best Mountain View but it is totally worth it.
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'''Wangbua Home Guesthouse (??????????)''' 212/7 Mu 3 Na Thon, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 0976, 0 7742 0977), 22 rooms: 400-1,000 baht, Web Site: http://www.wangbua-e.co.cc/
Chai Thale (???????) 152 Mu 3 Na Thon, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 0237), 24 rooms: 400-700 baht
Chao Ko Bungalow (??????????????) 29/4 Mu 3 Tambon Ang Thong, Na Thon, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 1157, 0 7742 1214), 20 rooms: 200-500 baht
Damrong Town Hotel (???????????????) 349/6 Mu 3 Hat Na Thon, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 0471), 30 rooms: 500-1,200 baht
X2 Resort Samui. 42 Moo 1, Hua Thanon, Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand 84310 . 66(0)77 233033. ttp://www.x2resorts.com/samui/index_samui.aspx . X2 Koh Samui is located on Hua Thannon beach. The general area is peaceful with the only a few high-end residential villa projects sharing the beach. The resort occupies 5 acres with 27 villas. Most have private swimming pools, and outside areas. The 100 meter beachfront and 50 year old trees help provide the X2 atmosphere and gave designers the background on which to recreate the resort. The resort has a spa and impressive outdoor massage pavilion. The Pavilion houses only two beds and is situated on 1 acre featuring 30 meters of beachfront. This extravagant use of prime land provides an unbelievable sense of space and freedom so typical of X2 Resorts.
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Sea View Hotel (???????????) 175/4 Mu 3 Hat Na Thon, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 1481), 17 rooms: 300?480 baht
Win Hotel (?????????) 366 Mu 3 Hat Na Thon, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 1500-1), 33 rooms: 450 baht
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui- Super expensive but oh so good. Rates start at around 680 USD a night in the low season.
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