If you are in this beautiful part of the world you should stay at Mingalar trust me.||How I got there, I was in Phuket Thailand and I love Andaman sea. So I wanted to try something different like Burma(Myanmar). The bus trip from Phuket to Ranong was THB 225 and 6 hours. Bus terminal to the Pier is around THB 100 and the long tail boat to Kawthaung THB 200.||Once you arrive at Kawthaung you will go to the Immigration and if you have Myanmar Visa all good and if you don't it is US $10 . From the pier to Mingalar it is motorbike taxi THB 20 but Mr. Aung Manager will wait for you ||with his car and take you to Mingalar. Such a Gentleman he is, ||Mingalar is on a hill with beautiful views of Kawthaung. I would rate it 5 Star. The rooms are well appointed ||beautiful room, bathroom, A/C, Large TV on the wall, fridge, even Netflix.||The restaurant/Bar is on a large balcony with great view and so cheap. I had my dinner every night of my stay and loved my Myanmar Lager beer.||Sad , I only stayed 6 nights Had I known I would have stayed at least...
Read moreWe were staying at Mingalar for two nights. The bungalows are really cosy and modern, with good ac, a comfortable bed and free fruit and water every day. The location is beautiful on a hill but getting there on foot can be challenging in the heat. The walls are a bit thin so you can hear the noise from the street very well, but apart from that it's an excellent place to stay. The breakfast comes in set menus (omelettes, pancakes, eggs and bacon and something else which I can't remember), including coffee and a fruit plate. All in all a pleasant little place to stay over the night or to just grab something to eat and...
Read moreHigh up on a hillside, the hotel and restaurant have great views of town, sea, and across to Thailand. Rooms are very nice and come in different sizes and features. Some rooms have sea views while most are in a garden setting. I think all rooms include a choice of set breakfasts. Food is good, mainly Asian cuisines, and tables have great views. It's worth coming for dinner even if you're not staying here. Staff are...
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