We had a letter of permission to travel to Mrauk U only to find the hotel we were suppose to stay in had been closed since Oct. due to the closure of this area to tourists. So the skeleton staff at the Mrauk U Princess Hotel kindly arranged accommodation at the Shwe Thazin Hotel. The staff at the Shwe Thazin... More

I had arranged a private boat from Sittwe and embarked in blazing sunshine into the vast mouth of the river with wonderful views across rice fields and far away mountains. A couple of hours into the journey it was freezing cold and I sat huddled on the open deck trying to keep myself warm The river meanders into narrower waters... More

There is no comparison with its namesake in Sittwe. This hotel is infinitely better.The manager was very friendly and helpful. All of the staff, even the front guard / watchman were efficient, friendly and attentive. I fully recommend this hotel if you are visiting Mrauk U. It is a short walk to any and all interesting destinations. The rooms were... More

This hotel is certainly much much better than it's sister hotel in Sittwe. The manger speaks very good English and was extremely helpful in helping me to contact the travel agent I had booked things through. The bungalow which I stayed in was fine, the room was not huge but big enough and the bed was comfortable, the bed linen... More

I stayed here on a recent visit to Mrauk U. I was originally supposed to stay at the Mrauk U Princess but a snafu by my travel agent required a change. The Shwe Thazin is located on the other end of town from the Princess and it is a bit of a ride from the jetty but on a busy... More