Myanmar Paradise Beach Bungalows - near Autcha What Village Dawei Peninsula MM

I stayed in a tent for 2 nights and had an enjoyable time. A towel, blanket, sleeping pad, and pillow are provided and the tent is only 15,000 kyat, under trees and right on the beach. It's a gorgeous location and quite private since it's a little difficult to get there, although the way is beautiful. If you have a motorbike and feel comfortable riding on it, then you can take yourself - the path is like a very narrow hiking forest trail with places you could fall on the side, so go slow. Or hire a motorbike taxi, or walk but it's a long trek. There are a few dogs (friendly), so do your duty to put your food away as you would if you were camping at home. If you bring your own tent or leave anything outside, be aware that you are responsible for any damage, especially since you're not signing any contract that the hotel is responsible. All my things were fine except a plastic bag I left out that had some food scraps in it. The food is about twice the price as it would be outside (3,000-4,000 kyat, which is just only another $1) but it is probably because they have to travel quite a way by motorbike to bring it in and can't bring it in bulk on a vehicle. Food was tasty and breakfast was delicious with many options. The staff was friendly although they did seem bored. They were helpful when spoken with. Free water refill at the restaurant. Tent shower was a bucket bath and a bit far from the tents but that was fine. Overall it was a very nice experience and I would go back.

Decided on a whim to stay here as we still had enough time to drive here from Myeik before it got dark. Struggled to book the place a few nights earlier as Agoda kept rejecting my booking, but this can probably be explained by the lack of internet access at the resort itself. No idea who manages the bookings made by internet as there is no mobile phone service at the bungalows either. Probably best just to show up as we did - more than likely a room will be available. Anyway, after a slightly less than 90 minute drive from Dawei, the last 20km were on quite a narrow road, had to ask the locals how to get to the bungalows. Turns out you keep going straight and finally a sign tells you to turn right into a patch of jungle and up a steep track that is only concreted for motorcycles, but cars, especially those with 4wd can get up just fine as long as it isn't too wet. However, we had to park our car at the entrance to a narrow track leading to the resort because it was obviously only designed for motorcycles and pedestrians so had to walk a full 2km or so through the jungle to the resort. Once there we called 3 motorcycles to help us transport our luggage from the car to the resort. Having walked the trail between our car and the resort twice, over a distance of something like 8km we were all truly exhausted and covered in sweat given the stifling humidity and heat. Unfortunately, the rides were not free and each motorcycle charged us 2000 Kyat, also the next day after checking out to bring our luggage back to the car. This was the only minor negative of staying here. Was surprised to see so many guests here, mostly young westerners, often couples, in early October when the rainy season is still not quite over. However, apart from the rumbling of storm clouds late in the evening, during our stay the weather was perfect - mostly sunny with only partly cloudy skies. This year the rainy season seems to be ending early although in general starting around mid September there seems to be more sunshine than rain. I wouldn't recommend staying here between late May and early September though as you'll get basically soaked and the constant heavy rain will disrupt your sleep, that is, if the bungalows are even open then. It is common for Myanmar beach resorts throughout the coastal regions of the country to shut down for around 3 months during the rainy season. If like me, you appreciate some surf, then the rainy season is the only time you'll get to experience any. If the resort is open then, you'll want to come before mid-June or in September as in between it's too wet. When I stayed the "surf" was a tiny 30cm or 1ft so too small for surfing. The owner is very friendly and the bungalows, though very basic and not what I'm used to, were comfortable enough for a one night's stay and I'm sure I could have spent quite a few nights here if I had the time. The sound of insects such as crickets as well as frogs and geckos and the whooshing sound of crashing waves will likely wake you up at some point, but it is what it is here. The rooms and resort itself has 24/7 electricity provided by solar panels (not until 10.30pm as someone claimed) with a power outlet for charging phones but no TV or wireless internet service, or even mobile phone service as mentioned. You are basically going to be cut off from the outside world when you stay here, which can be a good thing. Just bring a book (or two or ten) to read. Food was excellent, both the Asian and western choices. Loved the crepes for breakfast too, though it was a bit small. Of course if you pay extra you are allowed to enjoy more (for 3000-3500 K per dish). Rooms are fan only at 30,000 K for a double bed and 35,000 K for a twin. All in all, it's worth staying here if you're adventurous and don't mind either the trek through the jungle or the fact you'll be experiencing fairly basic facilities. The beach is definitely heaven and overall very clean apart from some very minor garbage (the odd piece of plastic) that was probably tossed out by some careless fishermen.

Amazing beach, blue waters, decent food. If you love serenity and 'alone' time I suggest you try paradise Beach. It is almost a virgin beach in the southern part of Myanmar that means the water and environment are quite beautiful and very neat. It's a very nice place to swim and grab a beer and even do a long walk on the beautiful sand. Perfect place to see the sunset and the view is stunning. There are few fairly comfortable bungalows and some tents for rent. Like I said it's new and quite underdeveloped but it's got great potentials. I enjoyed watching the Fishermen do their thing just around sunset.Hiking for about 30mins to the place was extra fun, so you might have to go with hiking shoes. Altogether it's a great choice for the weekend!

These Bungalows are beautifully situated by a quiet beach in a scenic bay. Needs about 2 hours drive from Dawei, last part of which is a thin track only accessible by foot or motorbike. The accommodation itself is basic but beautiful - rooms have only fans but no aircon. The staff and the restaurant are great. Overall, this place is one of the hidden gems for travelers in the country and definitely worth staying 2-3 nights or more to wind down.

Exactly what they say. Really beautiful beach, isolated and quiet. Great waves for body surfing. Food was surprisingly good. Staff were quiet but very nice and helpful. Accommodation is basic but good enough - hey, you have your own balcony, hammock, and bathroom so I'm not complaining, even if said bathroom had a serious collection of large mosquitoes awaiting me.

The only place to stay on amazing Paradise Beach. Clean, basic bungalows right on the beach and some with garden view. Good breakfast included, served at the restaurant overlooking the beach. The beach is beautiful with hardly any people and the water is warm and clear. The only way to get here is a narrow dirt and concrete path through the jungle - be careful on the motorbike!

First off, some of the other reviews don’t seem fair. This place is cheap, and look at where you are, a gorgeous beach that most of the time you get all to yourself. This is not for divas, it is for more adventurous people. Even still, we found all the staff to be incredibly friendly and helpful. Bungalows have fans and multi plug power ports, mosquito coils and nets are provided. The power has a time schedule and shuts off around 10:30PM(this may change later). The smell in the towels are from mothballs which are needed and common. Our bungalow was in the second row(more in the trees) 30 second walk to the beach. There are some bugs and critters in the evening. Mostly a lost frog or gecko. Like any beach, there are some sand flies. My girlfriend is very scared of bugs and she was ok :) The area: The trail in is a fun ride for experienced riders. You see the staff transporting everything you consume by motorbike which is impressive. we looked at the other bungalow place, it is nice too but is a much longer harder trek. It was nice to be able to hop on our bike everyday and easily reach the main roads to explore. It is almost perfectly located near lots of other landmarks, pagodas and beaches. We explored for five days and it was just the right amount of time. Food: The food is great! Yes some meals are better than others, but all were tasty. The fruit is all seasonal, but this is a plus because you know it’s fresh. We were there in Nov. and we had pineapple, bananas and watermelon, all of which were better than we can get in the US. The steamed fish(bigger portion) was fantastic. Fries are hand cut. Large 660ml bottles of MM beer are 3000, very reasonable considering they hauled them in on a motorcycle! They have a new fancy water filtration system they encourage you to use for free so you are not creating plastic garbage even though they could make a profit selling bottles. This was awesome, we must have filled 25 liters of bottles for free. The beach: Very very beautiful, perfect sunsets, the squid fishing boats casting green lights at night is interesting and unique. Masks and snorkels are free to use, there are nice things to see on the right side and budding coral, go at low tide to get closer. THE BEST is a night swim with a mask, the plankton light up with every swish of your hand and it’s mesmerizing. It’s also not so scary because of the bright fisherman’s boat lights. The resort is responsible for your safety and can get in trouble if you get hurt, so just use common sense. The garbage is minimal, they do their best, the fishing boats toss trash in that washes up but really it’s not much. The crabs are fun to toy with. We saw no dangerous critters our whole stay. Conclusion: We had a fantastic time here, we also had the correct expectations. We don’t need a lot of comforts or pampering. We only really used the bungalow to sleep. After five days, we missed a hot shower, but when we did get one, it was that much better. The staff here work very hard, they are up late and up before you in the morning. When it’s busy at dinner, I saw management jump in the kitchen to help. Give this place a shot, but please know you are going to an area where they are learning the tourism business. Have a sense of adventure, some patience and embrace everything around you and the wonderful people. Realize that what you are getting for roughly $25-30 USD is pretty amazing. We will come back if we ever get the chance, we will never forget our stay.

Booked for two nights and stayed for 4. Such a great place. You have a perfect beach almost to yourself. Staff are so friendly. Bungalows are nice, basic as you'll expect but very comfy and there's electricity. 15 min, fun scooter ride to the nearest village where's there's 4G.