I will try to collect all the BM comments to hotels and guesthouses in Patong, Karon and Kata.
So if you have some information’s to your accommodations please let me know.
Here also comments in the following link:
http://www.pattayapages.com/reviewpost/
I have tried to begin a list like below:
BM opinions to hotels/guesthouses
Aloha villa http://www.phuket.com/aloha-phuket/
Aloha villa (rat-u-thit), was 2000 a night, 300 joiner fee advertised, rooms very average and TV had about 3 channels so was stuck with CNN for my 20 hour shaking in my bed sessions
(From S1MON 08.Jan.2006)
Andaman Sea Guesthouse http://www.andamanseaguesthouse.net/index.htm
Try The Andaman Sea Guesthouse they are a friendly quiet GH opposite Christins (Bonus) they are GF friendly and the rooms are nice (I've stayed there a few times). Ony 5 mins from Bangla, mainly Aussie & Brit customers, no pool but have bar & small restaurant, and a pool table inreception, owner is a friendly canadian guy. (Oh I forgot they have in room safes also)
(from Gollum 11.Jan.2006)
Baan yin dee http://www.baanyindee.com/index.htm
the hotel i stay in is beautiful, a little on the expensive side, but gorgeous,huge rooms, great restaurant. its baan yin dee, up on the hill near the end of patong. they will drive you down to patong. they have no joiner fees and they actually treat my GF very well
(From Marc26 17.Aug.2004)
i am a regular visitor at baan yin dee, and its magnificent!
as long as you are discreet, and not loud, you will have zero problems, and more importantly, they give no attitude whatsoever to any girls.
my 1st 4 times ive stayed there, and they were all at least 1 week stays, it was always with the same girl, so they knew her as much as me.
this last trip, i butterflyed, had a different girl everynight and never had a problem.
the owners and the staff are great.
also, a great place to have a nice romatic, classy dinner. if your into that
(From Marc26 04.Jan.2006)
Ban Yin Dee is very, very gf. They will treat your girls like fully registered guests. One of the best hotels in Patong IMHO, only downsides are high cost and rather remote location
(From Gildas 05. Jan.2006)
C C Blooms Hotel / Karon http://www.purpleroofs.com/ccblooms-thai.html
CC is a nice place on a bit off location. But as mentioned they do drive you around to Kata and Karon beach, into town for dinner etc. They even give you a phone to call them when you want to be picked up again (I believe till 11 or 12 pm)
No Joinerfee and even condoms in the minibar. Location is on the hill just off the outside road in kata (Is actually in Kata and not in Karon. Don't walk back (Hill is really steep) but take tuk tuk ( 100 baht is better then a heart attack)
I believe the monthly rate is abouy 25000 baht, but worth it (including great wireless internet alla round the property including room). The breakfast is bit to simple for what they try to be (boutique style small hotel(
Altogether a great place with friendly people. I actually think in the evening they are willing to bring you to patong, but not sure about that.
(erik1 10. Jan.2006)
Deevana http://www.deevanapatong.com/index.html
I stayed at Deevana 2 years ago four nights.The motel charged me only 300 baht to bring back a girl. You will need tuk-tuk to get back to motel maybe 100 or 200 baht, I forget. Deevana is a nice place and I dont think you'lll have a problem as long as you are a gentleman. Very nice pool and a good restaurant and reasonably priced. I think if you're looking for peace and quiet yet still close to the action with wireless it's a solid choice…...
(From “B” 11.Jan.2006)
Expat hotel http://www.phuket.com/expat/
I stayed there in November and some comments.
1) only cold water in the sink.
2) house keeping forgot my towels 2 times in 10 days
3) no window, so it was like being in a cave. good for day sleeping
4) no table an chairs outside my unit, so I was forced to sit by the pool
5) the water heater in the bathroom kept tripping the breaker, so I was never able to take a warm shower. The hotel said it was fixed, but it never was. Really the sh**s, as when the breaker tripped, all the lights went out too. So, out of the shower with soap in your hair, in the dark, standing on a chair dripping wet, resetting the breaker.
A) nice location
B) great pool
C) nice staff
D) nice price
I don't think I will stay there again, I will try another location.
(Lord Farquard 16. jan.2006)
I think LF was unlucky with the room.The best feature about the Ex Pat is its pool and garden.The rooms are a bit small but were refurbished last year.If you check their web site I think they still are doing special monthly rates.This works out at just over 300 Baht per day.
The quieter rooms are the air con ones on second floor.200 – 230
/Crustasian 16. jan.2006)
I've had nothing but good experiences at the Expat. It's a down to earth kind of place, which suits me just fine.
If I had problems as mentioned in previous posts though, electric tripping out and such, I would switch hotels. There is not much worse than crappy accommodation for screwing up your trip
(steve@thaib 16. Jan.2006
Kaew Kong Mansions
Its opposite Christins and Opposite Lamai Hotel on the corner of a small soi...
I had no option but to stay here, as i had been searching for 2 hours and this seemed the only place!!
B1200 a night for a sh1t hole, it was dirty, the manager/owner was arrogant once he had my money and something i forgot to ask - joiner fee!! Fcuk me! Only B100, but thats not the point... No low budget hotels usually charge a joiner fee. I was really pissed the 1st night i got back to find this out...
Do Not Stay There!!
(From Alfi 08. Jan.2006)
I stay there for 2 nights now in january. It's was most crapy place i ever have stayed. Had a room in 5th floor. Think it's many months since last time some people stayed in the room, it's smells, and it was a lot of stuff laying in the room from the last guest that not had been cleaned up. Dirty bed sheats, same with towels.
The personal had realy bad aditude, a little dog run around in the reception and shit on the floor.
It's not worth the money. Almost embaressing to bring girls to the room hehe
Stay away from this guesthouse/hotel or what u want to call it
(djmyst 15. Jan.2006)
Thread:
http://www.phuket-info.com/forums/ac...tml#post141523
Jintana Hotel http://www.hotels2thailand.com/phuke...tong-Hotel.asp
Jintana hotel, i found to be very nice, 1400 baht a night and no joiner fee, looks like a nice pool outside but never made it and also had free breakfast which was very nice on the only day i made it, very very camp receptionist who fancies Bacardi73.
(From S1MON 08.Jan.2006)
Lamai Inn http://www.phuketdir.com/lamaiinn/
I have stayed at the lamai inn for seven trips now.
Would recommened it, had no complaints on any trip.
Nice room and very guest friendly place.
The Lamai inn has a 7-11 next door so very handy at the end of a long night.
The room rates are about the average for most hotel so 100 baht higher or lower not much different.
(From Baz 27. Dec.2005)
Le Jardin www.phuketdir.com/lejardinbungalows
It is on the southern section of Nanai Road and is French owned. Have used it a few times in the past for parties etc.They have a quiet garden area with plunge pool,jacusi and sauna and also some massage girls
From Crustasian 327.Dec.2005)