Phuket Thailand

sarsbuk · #1 13-03-2007, 07:10

Hi All

I am shopping round for my next trip to Patong in August.

I am down to 2 hotels and was wondering if anyone can help with my decision process.

White Sand Resortel - Sawadirak Road (Beach end)
Poppa Palace - Soi Jintana.

They both claim to have swimming pools which is a must.. and appear pretty nice.

Just wondering if anyone has stayed or been to hotels and know if GF, and what the hotels are like.

Help is appreciated as usual

dizbuster · #2 13-03-2007, 08:27

Seen both but stayed at neither.

Why not book a few days at one of them and see how you get on, if you like it stay put. If you don't like it go and book a few days at the other and see how that is. It's low season so rooms will be available.

Caerphilly · #3 13-03-2007, 11:39

Simon
Have read reports on White Sands from late 2006 on Sawadee and Hello Phuket Hotels that the WSR pool was advertised but still under construction.

At least you can guarantee the PP pool is complete

Dave

HOOF HEARTED · #4 13-03-2007, 14:46

Does anyone know the web link for Whitesand,

cheers

THE HOOF

sarsbuk · #5 13-03-2007, 18:56

Their website is not working... try this..

White Sand Resortel - Phuket hotels Thailand

sarsbuk · #6 14-03-2007, 00:17

Have sent email to both hotels.... It appears both hotels are fairly new, so anything I find out, I will post here.....

Caerphilly · #7 14-03-2007, 01:17

Simon

Nicke advised his parents were up for a stay at the Poppa Palace a few months back hopefully he can supply a quick overview?

If June/July isn;t too late for you I intend to take a look and may stay there part of my visit. Let me know if they confirm they are GF - thanks

sarsbuk · #8 15-03-2007, 01:55

Poppa palace - Unsure on joiners fee. By the sounds of it yuou must book the room as double occupancy. If you book as single they will charge you extra.

Here is reply off Poppa Palace.... (Also the price is 400 baht MORE than what I can find on the Internet!!!!!!!!!!:

thank you for your kind, we would like to inform your booking
on 24 August - 3 September (10 nights)
rate is 1,600.- Discount 10% = 1,440.-/room/night for deluxe room
with balcony.

For your question ;

> 1. Is there a Joiner fee for bringing guests back to
> hotel?
ANSWER : How many person in room? If your room stay 2 person we
charge
for joiner 500.- on first time only. But if you stay 1 person you will
be
booking for 1 Double room (2 person) we do not charge.

> 2. What is the best price you can do for the rooms?
ANSWER : Yes , this is best price.

> 3. Do rooms have King Size Bed?
ANSWER : On your request.

> 4. is there Wi-Fi in the rooms?
ANSWER : contact and the reception for coupon wifi
200.-/600.-/1,200.-

> 5. Is there an IN-room safe?
ANSWER : Yes, sure.
>
>
We hope to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards,
ann

HOOF HEARTED · #9 15-03-2007, 04:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarsbuk

Their website is not working... try this..

White Sand Resortel - Phuket hotels Thailand

Cheers for the link Sars, but I wanted to contact the hotel direct, not through a booking agency. If you get any info tho re the rates etc please let me know.

I also mailed Poppa, still waiting for a reply.

THE HOOF

steve@thaib · #10 15-03-2007, 05:06

Poppa Palace have come back to me with 1700baht for mid April, seems a decent price. The rooms look good and it's a great spot.

Nicke · #11 15-03-2007, 05:21

My parents happy with Poppa palace, its brand new and look very nice. They have lift/elevator so it doesnt matter what floor you stay. I do recall my parents got a bigger balcony on the top floor compared to the lower floors. (Which they had on their last visit in November)

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve@thaib

Poppa Palace have come back to me with 1700baht for mid April, seems a decent price. The rooms look good and it's a great spot.

seafox · #12 15-03-2007, 06:02

a friend of mine stayed at Poppa Palace and, trust me on this, he would not pay a joiner fee. He does not drink or party at all, so I think you can guess what he comes to thailand for, and he definitely would not stay in any hotel that made him pay a joiner fee.

sarsbuk · #13 15-03-2007, 16:01

Seafox -Do you know if your friend paid double occupancy or did he pay the single rate????

Cheers

dizbuster · #14 15-03-2007, 17:50

From my own experiences (although not at the hotels mentioned here) if you pay single occupancy then the hotel tries a lot harder to hit you for the joiner fee. After my first few visits, I gave up on this type of hotel purely for this reason - they were always trying to get a joiner fee out of me, sometimes even if I had paid for double occupancy. If you book through an agency, the hotel just tell you to ask for your money back through the agent, but you still have to pay the joiner fee. Booking directly with the hotel should be different, but then you risk paying inflated prices anyway.

Reading this thread through, it sounds like you should think of seeking an alternative hotel/guesthouse if you are looking to take a BG back for some nighttime olympics. Unless the hotel states in writing (email) beforehand that you wll not be charged and even then I recommend you print off a copy and take it with you.

sarsbuk · #15 15-03-2007, 20:20

Dizbuster I have emailed Poppa palace twice and still no Definate answer... 3rd time lucky!!

All else fails I will book C&N resort and Spa where I stayed last month and is an excellent hotel I just wanted a bit closer to the nightlife!!! Tuk Tuk charges all day every day add up!!!!!

steve@thaib · #16 16-03-2007, 05:43

I bit the bullet and booked Poppa Palace today, I'm waiting for confirmation now and will update re the joiner fee as soon as I know.

Allybabba22 · #17 16-03-2007, 06:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizbuster

From my own experiences (although not at the hotels mentioned here) if you pay single occupancy then the hotel tries a lot harder to hit you for the joiner fee. After my first few visits, I gave up on this type of hotel purely for this reason - they were always trying to get a joiner fee out of me, sometimes even if I had paid for double occupancy. If you book through an agency, the hotel just tell you to ask for your money back through the agent, but you still have to pay the joiner fee. Booking directly with the hotel should be different, but then you risk paying inflated prices anyway.

Reading this thread through, it sounds like you should think of seeking an alternative hotel/guesthouse if you are looking to take a BG back for some nighttime olympics. Unless the hotel states in writing (email) beforehand that you wll not be charged and even then I recommend you print off a copy and take it with you.

Yes your right Diz some do, But single occupancy can also mean that you are only allowed one breakfest for that room, They do this in the Majestic Suites in Bangkok, But you are still not charged a joiner fee, I think your only real way of finding out is by emailing them for a definate answer or maybe even ring them and ask them directly... Email would be better though as you will have written conformation just incase they try to pull a fast one when you get to the hotel

seafox · #18 16-03-2007, 06:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarsbuk

Seafox -Do you know if your friend paid double occupancy or did he pay the single rate????

Cheers

Not sure. He never told me because it never came up in the discussion and I can not get in touch with him as he is on a 3 month trip to the Philippines, Cambodia, and Thailand. He left last week.

sarsbuk · #19 17-03-2007, 22:56

Ok I have an answer off Poppa Palace finally.... Here is email off them regarding Joiners Fee.

Hi Guest,

If on your booking is Double room (2 person in room)
but you come to check in alone your bring joiner we dont' charge
becuase you booking 2 persons in room.

But on you booking is Single room (1 person in room)
we must to charge is Hotel Policy same every hotel.

for your booking ,please comfirm me back soon.

We hope to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards,
Ann

The price they quote is alot higher than what you can get from some Booking Agents... the cheapest I have found is at www.passionasia.com

steve@thaib · #20 18-03-2007, 03:49

I am having problems with Poppa Palace now, communications have gone a little pear shaped and they have my CC details. Will update as it clears up/goes tits up.

Devman · #21 18-03-2007, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarsbuk

Ok I have an answer off Poppa Palace finally.... Here is email off them regarding Joiners Fee.

Hi Guest,

If on your booking is Double room (2 person in room)
but you come to check in alone your bring joiner we dont' charge
becuase you booking 2 persons in room.

But on you booking is Single room (1 person in room)
we must to charge is Hotel Policy same every hotel.

for your booking ,please comfirm me back soon.

We hope to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards,
Ann

The price they quote is alot higher than what you can get from some Booking Agents... the cheapest I have found is at Discount Asia Hotels: Hong Kong Hotels, Singapore Hotels, Thailand Hotels, Vietnam Hotels, Australia Hotels. Reserve your rooms Now!

The prices on Passionasia are a lot better than Poppapalace direct so just book a room for 2 people with them............theoretically that should comply
with their hotel policy as per their email!!!

sarsbuk · #22 20-03-2007, 23:30

passionasia.com answered my question whether White Sands Resortel charge a joiners fee, here is the email:

Dear Simon,

Tanya again!!! Thank you very much for your email...

The hotel don't charge for joiner...

Cyberly yours
Tanya, Your online agent at...
www.passionasia.com, where visitors become friends

Here is link to hotel also.... http://www.passionasia.com/hotels.cf...htm?currconv=1

Caerphilly · #23 21-03-2007, 01:33

hi Simon

but can she confirm if the White Sand's pool is now completed and operational?

I assume you made the ship connections etc
dave

sarsbuk · #24 21-03-2007, 04:03

I am happily onboard my new ship. Have sent email asking about pool.

Will let you know