Returned from 5 days in East Coast.
Accommodation:
Guest house near the action. $62/night.
Scene:
Better than expected. Excellent value.
Highlights:
Hidden gem bar found.
Overall: 9/10 - One of my favourites.
Happy to answer questions.
East Coast — trip report March 2026
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I was there in January and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $108/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $108/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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I was there in February and prices were great value.
Spent about $118/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $118/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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I was there in February and prices were great value.
Spent about $60/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $60/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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11 Mar 2026 at 12:03
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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11 Mar 2026 at 13:39
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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13 Mar 2026 at 02:46
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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