Phuket Thailand

Mizzamzz · #1 13-03-2007, 06:08

Hi!!!

Just wondering what websites everyone uses (or knows of) when booking accommodation in Phuket?

Stupid me (refer to hair colour in photo)

found the Banthai Resort for $101AUD on some website and printed off a table of the costings but didn't write the bloody website site down!!!!

Everyone else seems to be around the $170+ mark for the room i'm after.

Any help would be great. (Yep, have already emailed the resort as well but they quoted $222!!!!!!!!!!)

Cheers,
Mizz

MrDK · #2 13-03-2007, 06:13

On the top of this page is a link to "Thailand Hotels". You may find what you are looking for there. Otherwise, if you get a recommendation for a specific hotel you can use their own site (if they have one).

What type of room are you after ... perhaps you can get some specific recommendations.

steve@thaib · #3 13-03-2007, 06:20

I'm finding that the hotels are better to deal with direct, never used a third party website. Why not go back to the hotel and tell them what you have been quoted elsewhere?

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steve@thaib · #5 13-03-2007, 06:25

How much did that cost? The regular rate if you deal direct is around 1100baht.

Mizzamzz · #6 13-03-2007, 06:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDK

What type of room are you after ... perhaps you can get some specific recommendations.

Mr DK - I'm after a Superior Pool access room.

Will email the hotel and tell them our quoted price.
In the mean time wouldn't hurt to still let me know what sites you all know of as I can then still book online if I have no luck with the hote direct.

Cheers,
Mizz

Nautilus · #7 13-03-2007, 06:55

I always deal direct with the hotel. Using 3rd party, well most of the time problems will come up.

If you need last minute accomodation, then you can use Phuket hotels, Thailand - Late Booking Offers , have not used it, but heard many good reviews bout the site.

Cheers.

pablo · #8 13-03-2007, 07:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizzamzz

Mr DK - I'm after a Superior Pool access room.

Will email the hotel and tell them our quoted price.
In the mean time wouldn't hurt to still let me know what sites you all know of as I can then still book online if I have no luck with the hote direct.

Cheers,
Mizz

Try this out, if you'd like.

Banthai Beach Resort & Spa Phuket - Special Internet Rates - Banthai Beach Resort & Spa Phuket Thailand

Marc 26, had some quite negative points, regarding his last stay at Banthai.

Good Luck

Pablo

aussie dollar · #9 13-03-2007, 07:39

Hotels in Thailand - Thailand Accommodation - Thailand Hotels
http://www.phuket-info.com/hotels.htm

FIND BOTH THESE SITES GOOD,ALWAYS CHECK WITH HOTEL BUT NORMALLY FIND THESE SITES HARD TO BEAT

MrDK · #10 13-03-2007, 07:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve@thaib

How much did that cost? The regular rate if you deal direct is around 1100baht.

Booking for (example) April 1 directly on www.nana.co.th is 1290 baht. http://www.phuket-info.com/hotels.htm is 1250 Baht (Both Single).

I usually compare and have found differences both way. If the difference is marginal I prefer to book direct.

DREW · #11 13-03-2007, 13:10

Yes I agree it is best to deal direct, but you can get some good deals on

Sawadee.com - Thailand tourism portal - Hotel and Resort reservations

It is better than the published rate, but I will also give you a tip if you private message me.

I have been staying at the Banthai 4 times a year for over 10 years and it is a great Hotel, great Location, good shops and I have never had any problems.

Regards

Drew

georgelondon · #12 13-03-2007, 13:30

i always book direct with recommendations ive read on here.

IRISH JONNY · #13 13-03-2007, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve@thaib

I'm finding that the hotels are better to deal with direct, never used a third party website. Why not go back to the hotel and tell them what you have been quoted elsewhere?

same as you steve.......
when i first came to los i use to write an email.copy and paste it and send it to a shit load of hotels and wait for my answers.......
now i use the same place all of the time......

boxster · #14 13-03-2007, 14:46

I think guesthouses can get cheaper directly but good hotels you can get good deals by internet or travel agent.
In bkk i tried once to stay longer than booked but they couldn´t give me the rate i paid at my travel agent at home. They adviced me to contact my travel agent at home and book with him. I did and got the same cheap rate.
Also in Hua Hin the Evason i book via latestays.com and there it says the prices are only for farrang and the best is thai´s can´t get a cheaper rate.
So i think it´s always worth to try all three ways (Travel agent, direct, internet)

steve@thaib · #15 13-03-2007, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

same as you steve.......
when i first came to los i use to write an email.copy and paste it and send it to a shit load of hotels and wait for my answers.......
now i use the same place all of the time......

I'm just trying to broaden my experience this time and it's proving to be a pain in the butt. I am very wary of 3rd party websites and booking agents though.