Phuket Thailand

cotambear · #1 11-09-2007, 19:34

I will be staying in phuket for 9 weeks from the end of november to the end of january and wondered if any bm`s could advise on finding a room that suits my needs. I am looking for;

Essential

1. In room wifi or other internet connection. At a push, access to the net in the lobby is acceptable.
2 Clean and serviced - eg rooms cleaned, sheets changed.
3. I`m not after a high rise hotel style place, more a small friendly guesthouse or apartment
4. In patong but away from noisy areas like beach road or bangla. I don`t mind a 20 minute or so walk to bangla.
5. guest friendly
6. reasonable price

Desirable

1. Pool or close access to one

Many thanks in advance!

IRISH JONNY · #2 11-09-2007, 20:18

why not give a look in the phuket gazzete........you mite be able to rent a house-appt from there?
ij

steve w · #3 11-09-2007, 21:40

try the benelux inn in soi kepsap,they do 1000 nbht a day deals for long timers.

dennisinkamala · #4 11-09-2007, 22:32

Try Bill or Cathy at the Sea Breeze, excellent hotel, good rates and so friendly, clean and efficient you are guaranteed a good stay.

cotambear · #5 11-09-2007, 22:46

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

why not give a look in the phuket gazzete........you mite be able to rent a house-appt from there?
ij

good idea jonny. I get a sense though that I am falling between two stools here. 9 weeks is too long for me to be paying high season hotel prices - and 9 weeks may be too short for landlords looking for longer term rentals.

Thats why I hope somone here might know somewhere that fits the bill.

faultytowers · #6 11-09-2007, 23:01

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Originally Posted by dennisinspain

Try Bill or Cathy at the Sea Breeze, excellent hotel, good rates and so friendly, clean and efficient you are guaranteed a good stay.

Only Sea Breeze I know is in Karon , is that the one you mean.

Nanook · #7 11-09-2007, 23:04

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Originally Posted by faultytowers

Only Sea Breeze I know is in Karon , is that the one you mean.

No, I am sure he means Summer Breeze in Soi Sansabai, Patong. That is owned by Bill and Cathy is their manager or something.

faultytowers · #8 11-09-2007, 23:07

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Originally Posted by Nanook

No, I am sure he means Summer Breeze in Soi Sansabai, Patong. That is owned by Bill and Cathy is their manager or something.

That's what I thought.

dennisinkamala · #9 12-09-2007, 01:09

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Originally Posted by Nanook

No, I am sure he means Summer Breeze in Soi Sansabai, Patong. That is owned by Bill and Cathy is their manager or something.

That is correct, my apologies, I just got back from there and jet lag has set in!! Apologies to Bill and Cathy also.

I think the prices here will be a pleasant surprise and the surroundings conducive to a damn good time!

dizbuster · #10 12-09-2007, 08:37

If you haven't already done so, have a read through the sticky at the top of the Accomodation section http://www.phuket-info.com/forums/ac...esthouses.html

Also, it may be worth thinking about dropping the wifi access down to "desirable" and thinking about find a nice place with a low price that is very close to an internet cafe. A lot of these allow laptops to use their connection, or even have wifi. Once you've finished you just take the short walk back to your accomodation and stick the laptop back in your in-room safe.

Just a suggestion.

cotambear · #11 12-09-2007, 15:03

I got a reply from summer breeze;

"Thank you for contacting our hotel. Sorry to say that we do no long-term booking as we are booked solid on many days. So I could not take a nine-week booking during high season....just not enough rooms. I'm sure that you will be able to find accommodation somewhere for that period.
Cheers,
Bill"

Nanook · #12 12-09-2007, 16:27

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Originally Posted by dennisinspain

That is correct, my apologies, I just got back from there and jet lag has set in!! Apologies to Bill and Cathy also.

I think the prices here will be a pleasant surprise and the surroundings conducive to a damn good time!

No worries my Friend. Jetlag and LOS Blues may damage your short time memory temporarily... 5555555555......

Nautilus · #13 12-09-2007, 16:48

Ouch, i was planning a long term stay at Summer Breeze also, erm...

Crustasian · #14 12-09-2007, 23:13

If you need a place well equipped with own en suite computer facilities try the Lionchai internet cafe.Upstairs they have several apartments fully serviced and good quality.

Now for location.They are in the entrance Soi to Paradise but it is quiet there.

I have not put this up as a p1ss take - they do have good computer facilities.

marc26 · #15 12-09-2007, 23:33

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Originally Posted by Crustasian

If you need a place well equipped with own en suite computer facilities try the Lionchai internet cafe.Upstairs they have several apartments fully serviced and good quality.

Now for location.They are in the entrance Soi to Paradise but it is quiet there.

I have not put this up as a p1ss take - they do have good computer facilities.

i think Lionchai is by far the best internet cafe on the island, i have used all 3 locations numerous times
and the rooms they advertise do look nice and clean also

nelsonone · #16 14-09-2007, 09:04

Try Ferb Guesthouse.....nice big clean rooms....and Ferb is a cool guy (and a friend of Nicke's)....walk 10 mins to Bangla and Baan Betjamins pool is 5 mins

should be notes + a link on it in the hotels sticky above....

cotambear · #17 05-10-2007, 03:00

I`ve found a room now, many thanks for all suggestions.

Caerphilly · #18 05-10-2007, 04:14

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Originally Posted by marc26

i think Lionchai is by far the best internet cafe on the island, i have used all 3 locations numerous times
and the rooms they advertise do look nice and clean also

speedy connection, good equipment with comfy seating and friendly staff also cheap per minute rate