Phuket Thailand

sarsbuk · #1 01-01-2007, 07:28

Hi All

Well I really did not want to start a thread asking for recommendations but I thought I had the hotel I wanted (C&N Resort) but they are fully booked for the last week in February for when I arrive.

I am looking for a nice room, pool, G/F, under 1500 Baht a night.

My short list is

Le Tong Hotel (tried searching threads but nothing recent on this hotel)
Blue Sky Residence (looks nice but far away from action)
Jintana Hotel (good location but basic looking)

Has anybody got any views on these places.. I pretty much know about Jintana (Thanks Dawsey)

I must have spent well over 100 hours so far organising and researching my vacation! Everything is booked: my 2 hotels in Bangkok, my flight from Bangkok to Phuket. The last piece is this hotel room in Patong. There is 3 of us traveling so we are looking for 3 rooms.

MANY MANY Thanks

Happy New Year to all

marc26 · #2 01-01-2007, 09:29

i would wait and look on latestays a week before going
there will be plenty of hotels available

and i dont even book through there, just call hotel and negotiate from that quote

sarsbuk · #3 01-01-2007, 10:20

Hi Marc

Thanks for the suggestion. I am booking for 3 rooms and was hoping to get all this sorted before I get there. If it was just me I would book thru latestays.com.

:Cheers:

Caerphilly · #4 01-01-2007, 13:18

Phuket hotel, Palm View Resort, Thailand

Only visited to check out rooms didn't stay overnight, nice and clean, breakfast extra in coffee shop underneath, small pool may be a bit shady......some reports of staff attitude on sawadee hotel review

Dodger · #5 01-01-2007, 14:53

Always stayed at the Summer Breeze in Soi Sansabai, the hotels in this soi all share a pool at the end of the road. It is only a short walk and when you are awake most of the time you will be on the beach or in your afternoon bar. So Summer Breeze, The Orchid, Yorkshire Inn, The Andaman Suite, there ar emore but one of these will assist with 3 rooms and are all gf.

Location was the most important thing to me when picking my hotel, soi san sabai is a short walk from Bangla where you will be spending most of your time, less hassle than bartering with tuk tuk drivers every day and night!!

marc26 · #6 02-01-2007, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Dodger

Always stayed at the Summer Breeze in Soi Sansabai, the hotels in this soi all share a pool at the end of the road. It is only a short walk and when you are awake most of the time you will be on the beach or in your afternoon bar. So Summer Breeze, The Orchid, Yorkshire Inn, The Andaman Suite, there ar emore but one of these will assist with 3 rooms and are all gf.

Location was the most important thing to me when picking my hotel, soi san sabai is a short walk from Bangla where you will be spending most of your time, less hassle than bartering with tuk tuk drivers every day and night!!

this is just my opinion, but id feel all i was doing was going to the bars if i was staying down there
i liek to stay away, even if its just on nanai
fel it seperates my dat and nightlife

Bello Uomo · #7 02-01-2007, 20:07

Going by the original post - where he listed C&N Resort (as opposed to C&N Hotel) - I get the feeling he is after 'resort style' accommodation, rather than a guesthouse on Sansabai.

I think 1500THB is going to be VERY TOUGH in February. You might have to stretch it to 1800THB. Have you contacted Neptuna Hotel, or Sea, Sun and Sand Resort? Both are about the 1800THB (I think the SSS is open to negotiation - you might be able to trade-off brekky for a lower rate, for example).

If Soi Sansabai-style accommodation is okay with you, then there is Casa Summer Breeze and Hotel Orchid Residence to talk to initially.

Nanook · #8 02-01-2007, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Bello Uomo

If Soi Sansabai-style accommodation is okay with you, then there is Casa Summer Breeze and Hotel Orchid Residence to talk to initially.

Yeah, the location is great and lot's of BM's (including me) love the CSB and the staff there. I would go for them for sure. If they have a vacancy of course.

sarsbuk · #9 02-01-2007, 23:30

Thanks for all your replies. I am looking for somewhere nice with a pool. I have confirmed a reservation with Blue Sky Residence which is just off the Nanai road and come recommended.

I am still waiting for C&N as there may be rooms available. I am happy to pay 1800 baht a night but I have to accomodate my travel companians also. One of them does not wish to pay more than 1500 baht..... So I have to go by their wishes!

Thanks again....

sarsbuk · #10 02-01-2007, 23:36

I found a great online map of patong that shows most hotels....

Patong Map, Phuket, Hotel, Bars

cybernator_uk · #11 02-01-2007, 23:43

Good advice from dodger...

I would have said summer breeze myself.

steve@thaib · #12 03-01-2007, 00:11

You might get the Salathai for that kind of money, worth an e-mail because it's a cracking hotel.

Tarzan · #13 03-01-2007, 00:33

Try http://www.phuket-info.com/hotel/baantonsai/index.htm.

They have a pool, and i heard they just renovated there..
Maybe Nicke or anyone can tell how it is now, was 2½ years since i stayed there, but it was ok then...

sarsbuk · #14 04-01-2007, 06:27

Just wanted to say thanks for all the posts regarding hotels....

I managed to get in after all with C&N resort... If anyone is booking with them direct be warned they are very slow at emailing you back... Or maybe I have no patience!!! Comes from dealing with cruise ship passengers every day!

My Itinerary now arriving on the 16th Feb

Bangkok - Majestic Suites (5 nights)
Phuket - C&N Resort and Spa (7 nights)

Did plan to return to Bangkok for 2 nights after Phuket but change of plan

Pattaya Areca Lodge (2 nights)

All these hotels are booked thanks to all the posts past and present on this forum.

I will attempt to post a trip report on my return from my vacation... Caerphilly I will get you pictures of C&N we have 2 standard and 1 superior room booked So will be able to show you the difference in rooms.

6 weeks to go!!!!!

Bello Uomo · #15 04-01-2007, 20:22

You have picked some nice accommodation there. I am sure you will be very comfortable indeed.

Out of interest, what rate did you get for the C&N Resort & Spa?

sarsbuk · #16 04-01-2007, 23:47

They have quoted 1300 baht for Standard and 1800 Baht for superior but 10% off as we are staying for 7 days.

cybernator_uk · #17 05-01-2007, 00:18

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Originally Posted by sarsbuk

Just wanted to say thanks for all the posts regarding hotels....

I managed to get in after all with C&N resort... If anyone is booking with them direct be warned they are very slow at emailing you back... Or maybe I have no patience!!! Comes from dealing with cruise ship passengers every day!

My Itinerary now arriving on the 16th Feb

Bangkok - Majestic Suites (5 nights)
Phuket - C&N Resort and Spa (7 nights)

Did plan to return to Bangkok for 2 nights after Phuket but change of plan

Pattaya Areca Lodge (2 nights)

All these hotels are booked thanks to all the posts past and present on this forum.

I will attempt to post a trip report on my return from my vacation... Caerphilly I will get you pictures of C&N we have 2 standard and 1 superior room booked So will be able to show you the difference in rooms.

6 weeks to go!!!!!

I havent stayed in any of those hotels but from what i have heard they all sound like good choices... You are going to need a rest when you get back tho 55555555555.... Sounds like you are gonna have a great time... Enjoy and let us know how you get on.

gregor200 · #18 07-01-2007, 18:43

a good price for value is the Leelavadee Boutique Hotel. It is girl friendly, has good quality rooms, a very nice and quiet pool and WiFi in the pool area and the rooms located above. Just check Last minute Hotel Bookings in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore & Bali

Outside high season, you get it for 1000 Baht or less.

Caerphilly · #19 08-01-2007, 00:01

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Originally Posted by gregor200

a good price for value is the Leelavadee Boutique Hotel. It is girl friendly, has good quality rooms, a very nice and quiet pool and WiFi in the pool area and the rooms located above. Just check Last minute Hotel Bookings in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore & Bali

Outside high season, you get it for 1000 Baht or less.

C&N is offering lower rate with the comfort of booking in advance, Lelavadee is virtually next door and may lower their rates via Last Minute but nothing guaranteed, if certain to book thro hotel web site its a more expensive

dawsey · #20 08-01-2007, 02:51

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Originally Posted by gregor200

a good price for value is the Leelavadee Boutique Hotel. It is girl friendly, has good quality rooms, a very nice and quiet pool and WiFi in the pool area and the rooms located above. Just check Last minute Hotel Bookings in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore & Bali

Outside high season, you get it for 1000 Baht or less.

Not much point making any more hotel suggestions. The OP is booked up now.