Tusita Resort and Spa. Its villas are decked out in British-Indian style made from kiam, a local wood as strong as teak. Rooms range from B3,700-5,300 during the low season.

Tusita @ The Beach is Tusita’s younger sister (and we like her better), a Mediterranean-style mansion sitting on Arunothai Beach beachfront. The five rooms decked out mainly in wood and pastel color details promising stunning views of the sunrise. B8,200-11,200 till Oct 30.

Tusita also has a sister that offers a more local vibe. 117 @ Sea Home Stay (17 Moo 5, Pak Tako, 07-757-9151 ) offers two twin wooden villas built on the water in the middle of the fisherman’s village. B7,000 gets you both villas per night (B4,500 for single villa) but if you don’t want to find your food, a B10,000 package will also get you all meals cooked fresh at your terrace.