Bay of Bengal Resort

Top choice in Myanmar (Burma)


This immense compound with striking architecture dominates the far northern end of Ngwe Saung and is luxurious without being too pricey. The ground-floor Bengal Suites have a spacious sitting area, huge balconies, and bathrooms with a stone tub and open-air shower. Reasons to leave your room include tennis courts, a vast cascading pool and a spa.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Myanmar (Burma) attractions

1. Aung Mingalar Island

6.88 MILES

From the far southern end of Chaung Tha Beach you can take a boat (K1000 return) to this nearby island, where there's a small fishing village and the Aung…

2. Village Market

7.3 MILES

Get up early if you want to browse the village market, located behind Chaung Tha's bus station.

3. Kyauk Pahto

7.6 MILES

This pretty pagoda is located on an artificial rock about two-thirds of the way along the beach.

4. Shwe Wetluu Paya

23.89 MILES

Escape the crowds by venturing across to the west bank of the Pathein River and strolling through the village to find this attractive pagoda complex with…

5. Parasol Monument

23.99 MILES

Pathein's most famous craft product is celebrated in this attractive monument at the southern end of Strand Rd.

6. City Hall

24.18 MILES

Pathein's 1950s-era seat of government.

8. Shwemokhtaw Paya

24.31 MILES

This centuries-old golden stupa looms over Pathein like a glittering beacon. The hti (stupa pinnacle) consists of a topmost layer made from 14lb of solid…