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was just wondering, where a group of 10 people travelling to patong arriving around the 30th of jan. Just want to know what would be the maximum price for on the day accommodation at 3 star resorts. I just want to have an idea as to what we should pay. Also is it recommended we just fluke accommodation when we get there, or should we book because there is 10 of us and peak season???

thankyou

If you want all 10 in the same hotel you should book now! This site will give you a good idea of prices http://www.asiarooms.com/thailand/phuket.html

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John

asiarooms.com is a good place to find hotels in asia. Jan. is the high season so plan on paying a little more about 75.00 to 100.00 US dollar per room per night double or if your looking for a suite for 5 people each room it would be more per night.

As February is still peak season on Phuket I would certainly suggest booking in advance. You may find accommodation but with 10 of you together you may want anything from 3/4 to 5 rooms, so I would book in advance.
For patong itself I would suggest:
www.patong-beach-hotels.com/
Has a very large selection, the rates are clearly stated, no credit card required for an enquiry, check as many as you want, you only pay 1 night deposit and balance 2 weeks before arrival.
Some of the best 3 star places that I would call 'value for money' would be Patong bayshore which should be around THB 1,900 a night for 2 with tax, service charge and breakfast, , Thanthip Villa ( nice new small place convenient for beach ) about THB 2,000 for 2, Deevana about 2,600, if you want uppper 3 star larger resort style hotels, Thara Patong etc you go into the close to 4,000 a night range.


3 star can range from something like Thara patong, Safarai beach, Horizon etc which are close/along the beach road to places on 2nd Road ( rat-U-Thit ) that tend to be cheaper. Patong Bayshore certainly isn't luxury but benefits from being built in the days when real estate was cheaper, so it is low rise and just a few minutes walk to the beach, many new places are large high rise, Patong Bayshore has a more relaxed holiday / vacation feel and is reasonable for the price.