Phuket Travel Forum

Hi,

I have just booked a flight to Phuket for next Tuesday for myself and my partner. But have absolutely no idea where to stay. I've looked up Asianrooms.com and there are so many different hotels to choose from. I have no idea where to start.

We love snorkelling, It would be lovely to stay on a beach front or somewhere very near, we don't really like partying into the night, but would like to be near some food places, bars etc, Our budget is low to mid range. But fancy a hotel rather than back packing this time.

Any Help would be wonderful

Many Thanks,

Emma

Any idea how much a taxi should be to this hotel from the airport? How long it should take? Thanks Darla

So me and my best friend are going to phuket for 1-2 weeks some where between june 2010 - sept 2010. We will both be 24 and looking to enjoy the beach and go sight seeing during the day and then go out and party it up at night.

What are some of the best hotels to stay at on the beach that are close to the best night life??

Also any any advise or tips will be much appreciated!

hello all vter,,,my family (4 adult & 1 baby) and i will travel to phuket around february 2010 for 1 week,,so i need help about

1. nice and good hotel bcoz we have baby,,our budget not more than 50usd per night..close to beach, shopping area and cheap food

2. what we should do during our trip?

3. what about transportation? need booking driver or not


thanks

i would like to give my partner a romantic surprise in phuket/patong? any suggestions..

2nd posting of the same query.
will be staying here in December for 4 nights. Read that it is quieter than Patong - so looking forward to that.
Anyone on the forum - spent a holiday here - views please.
ideas for day trips as well.
we are a family - mum,dad, 2 daughters - a teen and a 6year old.
thanks

will be staying here in December for 4 nights. Read that it is guiter than Patong - so looking forward to that.
Anyone on the forum - spent a holiday here - views please.
ideas for dya trips as well.
we are a family - mum,dad, 2 daughters - a teen and a 6year old.
thanks

Hi!

Me and my husband are travelling to Phuket mid of December for one week (part of pur Asia trip). We have been to Thailand before but this would be our first time in Phuket. My question is where to find the best beach for swimming and some relaxation. We are trying to avoid very noisy and touristic beach stuffed with people, jetskis and speedboats. For us a quite beach with some local restaurangs would do. I've read on the net about Kata Noi. Would that be your choice or? Please help us find our little paradise on Phuket. Thanks!!!

Kind Regards,
Zana

Hi-Posted previously but should have been more specific-would like to stay a few days in Patong (already have hotel) then possible Karon or Kata Beach hotel around restaurants and a bit of shopping-Budget 75-125 US- thanks for previous answers as well-favorite places to book hotel rooms?? 32 days to go!!!! thanks darla

Hi everyone!
Hoping to head to Phuket (Patong!) with the wife and 3 kids (18,12,9) in early April '10 for 3 weeks.
Have done much researching and gathered invaluable help from these forums.What I'm looking for is some recommendations for hotels/apartments that can accommodate five without the need for two rooms which tends to blow the budget! Priorities are a resort style pool
close proximity to shopping & all the action
& preferably a bit of 'Thai' influence in the decor/architecture (don't wish to feel like we're in Melbourne!)
A view would be nice too
Budget around $125-150 AUD per night. Will stretch this for right property.
I know it's a lot to ask for the money but fingers crossed you guys can help!!
Thanks in advance,
Andrew

Hi there, it's our first time to go to phuket,we are planning to go 25th of november, with our 2 kids 8 and 4 years, we are looking for good beach for swimming in a safe place that is not very crowded, could someone pls. help as we don't know where to book ( actually i don't even know what are the places or the beaches that i can choose from :) some help pls; ?). I would also apreciate some talk about the weather as my wife can't tolerate the hot weather and she gets headache very fast. Thanks a lot.

Hi, Using miles to stay at Impiana for 3 days but then need other hotel for 4 days in Phuket-budget is approx $75-125(US) in Nov. I'm soooo confused where to stay-any suggestions? Need nice pool, within walking distance of shops, rest. ect. but quiet-good breakfast- thanks so much, Darla

We are just about to sign a contract on a villa for 5 weeks through

Simply Thailand Ltd
49/263 Moo3, Tambon Rasada, Muang, Phuket 83100
Mobile +66(0) 878974421

Contact Simply Thailand
Sue A Kelly-Toole
MBA, BA, DMS, ACII, IPD
Director

Can anyone confirm that this is a repuatble company or not or have you had dealings with them?

Would love some feedback before we sign the contracts.

Thanks

Anna

I am travelling to Phuket in December and wanted to know should I take AUS$ as well as travellers cheques? The bank fees are expensive $5 per ATM txn and then 3% conversion fee for using an ATM. I am going to pay for the accomodation when I get there and this is around AUD%5000-00. Best advice appreciated.

Recently i visited Phuket and was talked into becoming a member of asian travel club.they offer discounted accamodation in various hotels and resorts around the world.the membership fee is not cheap a few thousand dollars for a 10 year membership.I would like to know from anyone if they have heard about asian travel club or is a member, and is it a genuine travel club and not one of these scams one reads about.would appreciate honest feedback

Finally I've shortlisted the below hotels based on reviews and VT pages:

I plan to stay 3 nights with my husband who wishes to have a beach facing property which is close / walking distance to night life.

1.Burasari Resort
2.Seaview Patong Hotel (I dont think this is available)
3.Club Bamboo Resort
4.Andaman Beach Suites Hotel
5.Mercure Patong Phuket
6.Banthai Beach Resort & Spa (seems over my budget, but if you all recomend then i can try)

Thanks tons!

Hi

Im looking for an acco which is not too far off from all the activities and to-do's in phuket and is located at the beach front and costs around 2000THB incl ABF and taxes.

any recomendations are welcome. I may stretch little on budget is rooms are carpeted etc.

I've read in the forums that patong is where all action is karon somewhere in middle and Kata quiet. but still dont know which acco i shud take.


Cheers
N

Hi everyone,

Myself and my partner, will be staying at the Karon Beach Resort in February 2010. Having read information about Karon, there doesn't seem to be a vast amount to do or see during the day. (ie, shops, restaurants)

Can anyone tell me what Karon Beach has in way of facilities?

We didnt want to stay in the heart of Patong, but we also dont want to stay somewhere that is too quiet.

We are a young couple, who like to be occupied.

Any help with the above, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Anton

Hi everyone,

Can anyone tell me the travelling costs from Karon Resort to Patong?

Thanks,

Anton

Guys, am travelling to phuket tomorrow..can anyone let me know hows the weather there currently..Is it raining heavily out there..Can i take a trip to Phi Phi in the rainy season..Is it safe?

i would like to have eye test in phuket can any one recomend were to go.
regards jacq

Looking for a 2 bedroom apartment or condo close tothe beach. Reasonably priced, with a pool from Jan 30th to Feb 25th.any help appreciated.

Hi all,

I will be going Phuket on 11 to 14 Dec-09 with my family of 3 kids.
1) We will be interested to know where is the best local food that we can have our lunch & dinner? We do not want to eat in the hotel (JW Marriott Hotel for 3 nites) as its rather expensive.
2) What is the cheapest/ value for money of transportation to move around?
3) Where can we go for night market shopping at the local place?
4) Where is the recommended seas sport or adventurous trip we can take during our stay there?
5) What to watch out for in terms of danger areas to avoid and etc?

It would be good if any members who happen to be in the same location or are residing in phuket and will be free to meetup.

Hope to hear from you all.
Thank you very much.
God Bless

Hi I live in Australia and are travelling to phuket in December are vaccinations required if so what is recommended ? I do not intend to go bush main stay will be in patong with day trips to phi phi. I do how ever wish to go on elephant ride. thanks for your help.

Hi

im gona be 3 nights and have shortlisted below:

Anchan resort
Phulin Resort
Peach Blossom
Baankratingjb
Raya-buri (patong)

please help me choose as im unable to.
reviews on Patong Bay Garden Hotel are not to encouraging and Impiana Cabana Beach Resort seems to be highly recommended on this forum is vry expensive.

Cheers

hi
I will arrived to Bangkok airport on march is it possible and easy for me to take a ticket from Bangkok to phuket just when arrived to Bangkok airport ( its not possible for me to book the ticket earlier)?

Thanks
Mahbod

Hi, We are off for our first visit in 3 days, I have learnt so much useful information just reading all the previous posts so thank you everyone.

My only question is someone made mention in a previous post that they bartered for there day trip to Phi Phi, do you barter your trips? i would have just paid what they were asking. Would I barter for Fantasea or do you just pay the going rate?

Thanks
Sharon
Perth

Hi
I'm planning to go Phuket in mid-Oct. Was wondering if it would be heavy rains?
would 3 days be enough? what all can I do there?

Is there any way to reach direct from Chaing Mai as i see all flights via bangkok only.

Any recommended hotels.. in the range of 1500 to 2000 THB?

All help is appreciated. I have less time to book / plan.

Cheers,
S

which airline would provide the cheapest airfare from bangkok to phuket?

Hi there,

Can anyone help, we are off to Phuket for 2 weeks and are wondering how much money we should take (family of five in B&B), and what combination of cash or travellers cheques? We are apprehensive about using our debit/credit card in thailand due to fraud concerns.

Does anyone know if it's a good idea to buy a mobile phone/ipod/mp3 in Phuket?

Our other question is what sort of plug adapter do we need?

All responses much appreciated,

regards Keri.