Swimming pool use in not your own hotel?

[bristolbluelass]

Dear All

I promise I'll go quiet again soon but until then.

Would prefer to stay in a place that has a pool attached to it but if all else fails and stay in one that doesn't. Is it possible to use any of the swimming pools at hotels in Patong beach area for the day?

It was possible in a fair few hotels in Bali which is why I'm wondering if it's similar for Patong Beach?

Hope you can help.

Cheers
Toni

[stevem]

I would imagine each hotel would be different, obviously the higher grade hotels would probably not allow this. If this is what you need, then I recommend you ensure you stay in a hotel which has a pool.

[tally]

Originally Posted by bristolbluelass

Dear All

I promise I'll go quiet again soon but until then.

Would prefer to stay in a place that has a pool attached to it but if all else fails and stay in one that doesn't. Is it possible to use any of the swimming pools at hotels in Patong beach area for the day?

It was possible in a fair few hotels in Bali which is why I'm wondering if it's similar for Patong Beach?

Hope you can help.

Cheers
Toni

Toni,
didn’t think this was possible in Patong. Actually let me rephrase that – it might be possible but never heard about it whilst holidaying there. Sorry!

[andy50]

if you stay in the c&n hotel you can use the pool of another hotel nearby ,dont know which one though

[Allybabba22]

Originally Posted by andy50

if you stay in the c&n hotel you can use the pool of another hotel nearby ,dont know which one though

If you book a room in c&n hotel, You can use the pool in c&n resort, Also I think I heard someone else say you can use the pool at the end sansabai for a small charge(maybe 50/100bt). Hopefully somebody can confirm this for you.

[LivinLOS]

Baan Benjamins (end of Sansabai) has a nice large pool usable for a few baht...

Quite a few hotels are ok with you using the pool if you either spend a lot of poolsid drinks or drop a few baht on 'towel' fees...

Valhalla does this (chicks for free so encourages daytime workers ) and one place in Kalim with a very nice but small pool also does the same.. drive until you see the big tree on the beach side on Kalim... then next Right.. Look for some kind of 'Argentinian steakhouse' sign up some steps and sweet little place... herbal saunas...

[Mav]

Last trip l used to just walk in off the street and use the Patong Merlin or Holiday Inn Pools.....they are quite impressive.......never got questioned.

[Nicke]

The places with pool and sauna as I know of;

Greenview Resort, Nanai road
Nerntong resort, Kalim bay
Patong Resort or closer to it (I am not sure the name of the hotel)

They charge a fee for it's services.

If you look for a good sauna with hot and cold water pools then I recommend Patong Beach Hotel.

Other hotels with pool just ask you to buy food or drinks from them, e.g. Swiss Palm.

[river]

[quote=LivinLOS]Baan Benjamins (end of Sansabai) has a nice large pool usable for a few baht...

QUOTE]

Yep BB pool a good daytime hangout, some bg's come for a swim during the day they also have a small restaurant and bar.

[Yahooka]

I know The Expat http://www.expathotel.com/ allows it to.

[ThatGuy2]

i stayed at fiddy's last time and he put me onto the pool at the end of sansabai....nice friendly

I'll be ther at about 1330 tomorrow if anyon need me, lathered up in coconut reef oil.




Dubs

[The Mook]

Thara Patong & Salathai and C&N Resort/Spa all have decent pools and 3 different price points.

[cotambear]

Yup, try the EXpat. I used to tip 20b now and again for the priviledge.

[themas28]

I went to bali last year and loved it..really miss bali..but this year going to LOS for the first time cant wait(april)..what do u think is better thailand or Bali?

[Allybabba22]

Originally Posted by themas28

I went to bali last year and loved it..really miss bali..but this year going to LOS for the first time cant wait(april)..what do u think is better thailand or Bali?

Jesus thats a hard one!! You come on to a forum for phuket and thailand and ask which do we think is better? Is the anwser not obvious

[Caerphilly]

hi guys

tried to locate this hotel/pool on the net can't find any chance of a link or a better description of location please....be appreciated...thinking of using this facilty if i can find it!!!

cheers

[Tarzan]

Originally Posted by Caerphilly

hi guys

tried to locate this hotel/pool on the net can't find any chance of a link or a better description of location please....be appreciated...thinking of using this facilty if i can find it!!!

cheers

Somewhere by the arrow...

Btw, this is a good map of Patong. Think someone posted it here before..

http://www.phuket-island.de/pat-map.htm

[Caerphilly]

Thanks

To be fair this map and another by same site of Karon?Kata are the best I've seen.....cheers

[sydney2005]

Try the Thara Patong , it has a really nice pool , great suntrap.
Take your own towel though they get a bit shitty about using theirs.
Good food too.

[Baltic]

Originally Posted by themas28

I went to bali last year and loved it..really miss bali..but this year going to LOS for the first time cant wait(april)..what do u think is better thailand or Bali?

I can easily understand Your confusion as You have been first in Bali but not in Phuket yet

For my unfortunate case I had been in Phuket already several times , then I decided for Bali, and this was rather big mistake for me

Bali nature was perfect, people somehow... but not at all like in Phuket. Sea swimming in Bali was impossible - and lot of other things there I did'nt like, but no details here

So my definite answer to Your question is, that Phuket is the best , Bali is O.K. if You want so

See You next time in Phuket,
Baltic

[Baltic]

Originally Posted by allybabba22

Jesus thats a hard one!! You come on to a forum for phuket and thailand and ask which do we think is better? Is the anwser not obvious

Hi Ally,
please take this very easy - there is just no experience for this guy about Phuket or all LOS - so what?
We have to point him the best (BGs etc )

I have posted answer to him ( IMHO)
Baltic

[Allybabba22]

Originally Posted by Baltic

I can easily understand Your confusion as You have been first in Bali but not in Phuket yet

For my unfortunate case I had been in Phuket already several times , then I decided for Bali, and this was rather big mistake for me

Bali nature was perfect, people somehow... but not at all like in Phuket. Sea swimming in Bali was impossible - and lot of other things there I did'nt like, but no details here

So my definite answer to Your question is, that Phuket is the best , Bali is O.K. if You want so

See You next time in Phuket,
Baltic

Essentially you gave him the same anwser as me, Phuket was best.
The only difference though is I did it with a sence of humour

[Baltic]

Originally Posted by allybabba22

Essentially you gave him the same anwser as me, Phuket was best.
The only difference though is I did it with a sence of humour

Definitely Yes I need to learn the sense of the EU humour , but I promise to do my best very quickly!

Baltic, (already having post LOS problem )

[Paddy]

You can also use the pool at the Royal Paradise (the massive hotel that you can see from all over Patong). It has very nice terraces and gardens around it. Just give the pool boy a few baht and make sure to buy a couple of drinks from them in the course of the day and you'll be fine.

[Caerphilly]

i think if my memory serves me that the pool is referred to in the web pages for Swiss Villa and the Orchid it may have some association with those hotels

c u
caerphi