Emerald Sea Resort

Top choice in Myanmar (Burma)


Located south of the village, this cosy resort may not be as ostentatious as some other upmarket resorts, but it has an attractive design and excellent service. The comfortable rooms are stylishly created with classy, minimal decor.

There’s a decent restaurant, a spa, and a nice stretch of beach out the front.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Myanmar (Burma) attractions

1. Aung Mingalar Island

8.38 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

8.59 MILES

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

3. Kyauk Pahto

8.92 MILES

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

4. Shwe Wetluu Paya

22.41 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

22.49 MILES

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

6. City Hall

22.73 MILES

Pathein's 1950s-era seat of government.

8. Shwemokhtaw Paya

22.85 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…