Phuket Thailand

planter · #1 30-12-2005, 15:20

Hi guys, well I arrive for my first ever trip to Thailand on the 25th Jan, I have the first 3 nights accommodation paid for and was going to look around and see if I should stay where I am booked for longer or change hotels. My nervousness stems from the worry about not finding additional accom after the first 3 nights, I will need another 10 nights after that. I kinda figured that at the end of Jan early Feb I would be ok just to wander around and get in somewhere (Salathai, Patong Villa, C&N, Club Bamboo etc). Does this sound right?

LivinLOS · #2 30-12-2005, 16:16

25th Jan should be fine.. Stuff at all budgets...

Might need a half day walking around..

Helps to not urinate in the stairwells or have a police escort when booking rooms at 6am.. Hey Alf ???

river · #3 30-12-2005, 16:30

You might be pushing it at Salathai etc but you'll find somewhere for sure, don't panic.

stevem · #4 30-12-2005, 18:28

Generally the place starts to empty out prior to mid January, dont worry.

gregor200 · #5 31-12-2005, 04:26

Normally you get Patong Palace for 800 Baht. For other hotels you can check prices at www.latestays.com for 2 weeks in advance. Leelavadee Boutique Resort should be near 1000 Baht after end of January.

planter · #6 31-12-2005, 14:15

gergor I hope your right, Leelawadee was on my short list and at the moment is showing 1900 a night on latestay if it drops to 1000 i'm in for sure!

Robo(sydney) · #7 01-01-2006, 18:11

Hi Planter..
Just spent 10 night at the above resort 1500 Baht/Night...great place...BG Friendly...great pool...Only downside is you will need a MB to get around..so add another 200 Baht a day....

I'm sure there are plenty suitable hotel...but found the above great value for money...plus(rooms have a giant bathroom with real shower)...I hate the bathtub showers..

Enjoy mate...I'm back there early FEB