Lamai Inn
lamai is fine..............clean not to noisy........ i stayed there 5 weeks got a special rate.................it has bathtubs/shower..........full cable/sat tv...dvd..
good aircon....balcony's..................and if you arrive back alone in the early hours................you could get a phone call.........[mind you it was low season]
i told crusty all about it at the time....................
but no pool.....to swim in.................jeep
(Jeep 05. October 2006)
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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.
(Baz 27. Dec.2005)
Lawan Residence
I am staying at the Lawan Residence for the second time after arriving yesterday and just wanted to pass on my opinon of the place. Firstly the location on Soi Diving opposite Christens Massage ( The big Pink Palace ) is great for a newbie in Patong as it is only 2 mins safe walk from Bangla Road which is great especially after a heavy night out with a guest in tow ( no fee ). The rooms are clean, a good size, the air con works well and is quite. The prices start from 500 Baht I payed 750 in low season for a deluxe room going up to 1400 in High season. Gary the owner is a delight to deal with and even arranges taxi's to meet you at the airport which is a godsend for a newbie who doesnt know a Soi from a Sole. The rooms come with a stocked fridge and a nice touch is baskets in each room containing all the little things you may need late at night from packets of chips to some funny rubber products with durex written all over them. Changes that have happened since even my last stay 6 weeks ago - a new Italian cafe with great coffee and high speed computer access for guests including WiFi for people with laptops which I am using now to write this report. All in all highly recommend and worth a stay especially if you are finding it hard to find accomadation in high season.
(GHLamb 12. August 2007)
Le Jardin Bungalows
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
(Crustasian 27.Dec.2005)
Leelavadee Boutique Resort
I chose to stay at Leelawadee Boutique Hotel during my last 3 trips to Patong. The hotel is relatively new or looks relatively new. The rooms are very modern and clean. There are only 30 or so rooms. The staff are very friendly and really take the time to ensure you have a great stay. The restaurant is lovely as well.
The hotel is has a great location. About 15mins walking distance to the southern end of Patong beach and about 5 - 10 min by bike to Bangla. And over the hill by car/bike for 15 - 20 mins to Karon beach.
Their rates are great. I paid 1200 thb in the low season for pool view deluxe high floor room. In the high season, 2200thb for pool view studio. Both have high speed wi-fi access.
Because its is built on the side of a hill, my only issue with the hotel is that it doesnt operate a lift. So it can be quite an exercise to get up to the top floor. Definetily not wheelchair friendly for those that require it.
For cheaper rates book through latestays.com or just take a print of rates displayed to show the reception desk.
Last thing....theres no joiner fee.
(DotCom 3. January 2007)
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Leelavadee Boutique Hotel is stylish, relatively new, has great rooms, a nice small pool and is quiet, located at the crossing to Karon. It is explicitely guestfriendly and has wlan internet access.
I summertime you get the room for 1000 baht or less incl morning coffee.
(gregor200 26. Jan. 2006)
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My preferred hotel at Patong is Leelavadee Boutique Resort . There is explicit no extra charge for ladyjoiner, a very nice small pool and high quality rooms
(Gregor200 26. Jan. 2006)
Lek Pong Guesthouse
there is a great geusthouse that a few other bm's(including myself) would recomend....Lek pong,soi off rat u thit,opposite cristins,so not a bad location(so if your a cristin lover and want to save some dough,great location),5 min to bangla walking,great staff ,clean rooms...400 baht AC low season.no pool though.
(Wylos 21.05.2006)
Mama´s Residence
In the summer of 2005 I also stayed at the Mama's Residence. It's located almost at the end of Soi Sansabai on the left(from Bangla). I don't know if it's guestfriendly because I checked in with a girl. They charged me 600 THB/night for a double room. Room was Ok, quite big, minibar, TV and with a balcony overlooking the Soi. Behind the reception there was a TG, who had completely taken the wrong job. She did'n understand one thing from the hotel business. Very unfriendly, only very basic English and a little bit stupid. The rest of the staf including the owner did'n talk at al to us. When we left, I ask the owner (I think from Austria) how I could contact him if I wanted to make reservations for the next time. He gave me his business card. A few month later back home I tried to contact him, but he never answered. So for me no next time in Mama's Residence.
(Raval 13. March 2006)
Montana Grand Phuket
I stayed there last year and paid 700 Baht / night low season. I think this hotel was intended for greater things but fell on hard times and lowered its standards and prices to stay in business, but…they were very girl unfriendly with a 500 Baht joiner charge. After a week of this I got so pissed off with this that I politely complained and checked out early so they added 1500 Baht for three girls that had visited my room for an hour at about 2 that afternoon, these were the previous nights BG and her two friends wanting to know if I wanted to go shopping. Long story short I did not pay the afternoon joiner fees and moved out
(JohnP 02. March 2006)
Neptuna Hotel, Patong Beach
After just returning from LOS thought Id add 1 more hotel to the list..After arriving in LOS not booking accomodation I stayed the first few nights at a couple of guest houses and eventually settled in at Neptuna Hotel..first time I have stayed there not to bad .
good points ....
Cheap 800bht per night low season you can double that at high..
Definetly guest friendly
Great location 200mts from Bangla ,across the road from CN and down about 50mtrs
Has a pool
I was surprised how large the rooms were
kingsize bed (all be it two doubles pushed together )
24 hr security (luckily wich I had to call upon once ,but thats another story that ive wiped out of my mind)
Big double opening doors on to balcony.
not a bad hotel for what you pay
downside...
A bit noisy at night ,or so I was told ,sides on to a few bars, no great prob anyway as I was getting back at closing
No room service ,well not when we were there anway.
Pool is a bit shady out of the sun.
Every morning I woke up to some hairy backed 60yr old overweight Italain streched out on a sun lounge by the pool trying to tan his butt crack....
No in room safe, boxes at reception
The hotel is a bit aged but every thing worked the way it was suppose to.
all and all good value...
(floppy 26.05.2006)
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Thats right. i stayed there for my last 2 trips.. even got the same room
perfect distance to everywhere. atm machine just 10 meters from the reception where the safeboxes are so you dont have to run around with your cards. and seven eleven is close also. a walk to bangla is via the shortcut behind tiger done in 2-3 min .. now there is a internet cafe close there also.
Beds are huge and good and they clean up fine.. the downside might be the toilets.. with that heating unit to the shower.. mine has not broken down yet there but my friend had one that did not work but they changed it right away to him.. the toilets arent small but there is no bathtub..
The best located rooms would be 110-114 as they are infront of the small pool.. in the garden. great to have a swim in the afternoon or with your lady after coming home from the party I paid 600bht a day in low season and 1500bht peak season but it was for a 4 week stay and a 3 week stay.
Great staff.. feels like coming home
(Tim26swe 13. Feb. 2006)
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Denver, I stayed at Neptuna Hotel Oct'05 and found it very pleasant. Very close to some great seafood restaurants, new beer bar soi next door ( don't know the name) and within walking distance to Bangla Rd. The music from the disco next door had me bangin' my BG in time with the beat but you may never actually see it open with the agenda you seem to have. Guest friendly, reasonable value (about 1000Bt/night in low season) and very friendly staff. Rooms are bungalow style with a huge bed. It's interesting to watch the girls going to the Western Union across the road pick up their "pensions" whilst having breakfast.
(visa2003 13. Feb.2006)