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12-15-2011, 05:36 PM
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Anyone here been to Phuket? Any recommendations for a less expensive place to stay that's not dumpy? Thanks for any suggestions and tips.
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12-15-2011, 05:41 PM
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subscribed. going there in jan/feb for an indochina trip.
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12-15-2011, 06:51 PM
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who cares if you stay in a dive? the point is traversing the area although phuket is more of a resort locale :/
hell stay in a hostel there's like a billion of em on the beach anyway
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12-15-2011, 07:39 PM
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Like Stylin said, there's not much to Phuket other than beaches and a nasty strip of tourist trap. It's not my preference when visiting Thailand, but the beaches are really nice.
I stayed at the Royal Meridien Yacht Club which was a Sheraton back then (which is why I stayed there, we got a huge discount from a family member). It's not a Sheraton anymore, but I would still highly recommend it. Now it's just called The Royal Phuket Yacht Club, Hotel Phuket Thailand | |
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12-16-2011, 12:41 AM
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Yep I know i'm just going for the beach. But with any tourist trap, usually you end up with two choices: high end hotel/resort or dump. Wondering if anyone has successfully found the middle ground...
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12-16-2011, 09:36 AM
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I've been to Thailand a few times going back again in July. To be honest your not going to find any good deals on decent places. Like you say its mostly high end or low end places. Especially because your going to a tourist location your options are limited.
If you were to go and enjoy the other parts of Thailand then it would be easier to find nice places and discounts.
Also another good thing to look for is if there are any new hotels. Typically new hotels are very competitive and give great discounts. IE 2 rooms for the price of 1. But if they have a good traffic flow then they wont have as many discounts.
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Originally Posted by Eff-1  Yep I know i'm just going for the beach. But with any tourist trap, usually you end up with two choices: high end hotel/resort or dump. Wondering if anyone has successfully found the middle ground... | Was the link I posted within your price range? It was quite nice
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp Was the link I posted within your price range? It was quite nice | Haha i'll be honest,I clicked on your link, saw the photos and immediately assumed it would be outside my budget so I never actually checked.
But after taking another look, $200/night for that place seems reasonable. However I was honestly probably hoping for something closer to the $100/night range.
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Hmm just taking a look at Expedia, there actually seem to be some good deals floating around at the moment. Plenty of options at the $125 level...
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp | Brilliant!
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When I went last year I stayed in this place: http://www.deevanapatong.com/
it was a 5 min walk to the beach and 10 min walk to majority of the bars...aka lady boy area
The place was ok
I think we paid at $250 or so for 5 nights (on Expedia)
we got free airport pick up/drop off and like breakfest + drinks and some other stuff...a package to ride elephants if I remember straight
Overall not a bad deal but I am sure there is better to be found...
To comment on the type of people that stayed here though was dating couples or people on their honeymoon...average age was late 20's to mid 30's with Australians/Euro's making up the mix....when I was there though we made friends this this Syrian couple who were on their honeymoon and that made the trip pretty great to chill with them
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Does anyone have any good recommendations for a hotel in Phuket? I am looking at staying at a place for max $100 per night. Or any websites to look for them will be great. Thanks!
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I'm going to Phuket from Hong Kong around the end of April, any recommendations for a good hotel? what to see there etc..?
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try using airbnb, i used it in malaysia and indonesia, your host can tell you about the dos and donts or show you around if they have time, i partied with my host when i was in malaysia
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Originally Posted by JSALES bumping this thread
I'm going to Phuket from Hong Kong around the end of April, any recommendations for a good hotel? what to see there etc..? | Try holiday Inn. You could get it for less than $100 per night.
It is located right at centre of patong beach..most of the action happens on patong beach. 
Patong beach is far ( approx. 40 km) from Phuket international airport. you might wanna ask for free cab pick up from airport  | |
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my recommendation for Phuket is don't go...it's a shit hole full of creepy old white dude and nasty thai hookers.
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Originally Posted by bryanrichards Try holiday Inn. You could get it for less than $100 per night.
It is located right at centre of patong beach..most of the action happens on patong beach.
Patong beach is far ( approx. 40 km) from Phuket international airport. you might wanna ask for free cab pick up from airport | I ended up staying at Beyond Resort Karon and then moved to Mandarava Resort and spa for the last couple of nights there
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Oh Phuket. So many creepy perverted old white men, and lots of tranny looking women. Ping pong show was fun though.
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I stayed here.. Decent place, decent price, and great location.
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Originally Posted by blkgsr my recommendation for Phuket is don't go...it's a shit hole full of creepy old white dude and nasty thai hookers. | I think you're confusing Phuket with Pattaya? Either that or you spent your entire time in Patong Beach, which fits the description as well.
Phuket is a big island, there are many beaches that don't have the sleaze appeal of Patong.. Spent a bit of time in Surin beach in the offseason (Manathai Resort), it was nice. I recommend doing a bit of research and finding a beach/resort that suits you.
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Originally Posted by CivicBlues I think you're confusing Phuket with Pattaya? Either that or you spent your entire time in Patong Beach, which fits the description as well.
Phuket is a big island, there are many beaches that don't have the sleaze appeal of Patong.. Spent a bit of time in Surin beach in the offseason (Manathai Resort), it was nice. I recommend doing a bit of research and finding a beach/resort that suits you. | yes this is true....but he was looking to stay at Patong Beach.....
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