Can anyone recommend a hotel in Phuket?

We're 3 students, looking to pay max €30 a night each, preferably only around €20 a night each.... We're looking for somewhere close to the beach, and also with good nightlife. We're arriving in early August... Any suggestions? We're Irish.

That's a very adequate budget for good hotels in Phuket. You can sort your options here when you have put in your dates.

Phuket: http://www.cheaperthanhotels.com/Thailand/Phuket/

Patong Beach is one of the nightlife areas , but i wouldn't get hung up on ny particular areas as accessability is no problem : http://www.cheaperthanhotels.com/Thailand/Phuket/Patong-Beach/

If you want to stay close to the nightlife, You'll probably want to stay on Patong Beach. That's the main tourist beach on the island of Phuket. It does have the dirtiest water of all the beaches on the island though.

Here's a link to Thaihotels.com.

http://thaihotels.com/hotels/thailand/phuket/location/3

You can find information and make a booking at practically every hotel on Phuket.

If you want to stay at a nicer beach, go to Kata or Karon. There will be shops and restaurants close by but you'll have to take a tuk-tuk into Patong for the nightlife.

You need to look for somewhere near to Patong Beach. That is where all the nightlife is as well as cheaper hotels.

Please be careful, though, when choosing a hotel. There are some dodgy ones there. Book through a reputable agency - there are plenty on the internet if you look properly. Check them out at tripadvisor.com or a similar website.

Patong beach and Karon beach suit you if you want to enjoy night life, there are lot of hotels for your budget

Try this site to find out hotels

- http://www.thailand-gateway.com/phuket_hotels.html

- http://www.thailandhotelsdestination.com/cheap-phuket-hotels.html

If you go to Patonhog check out some hotels near Sainamyen school. There are about 4-5 hotels priced at 500 thb/nght, thats about a 5 min walk to the beach, there some bars in the area you also walk to Sutoi Bangla about 10 mins away.

Go to le tong or novoel.abt 800 bhats for all of you.maximum 1000 bhats.on patong beach.i mean kalim beach.

You may try for these cheap hotels......

By The Sea Khao Khard Beach Phu

The Royal Phuket Yacht Club

Connect Hotel

All Seasons Naiharn Phuket

Khaolak Sunset Resort

Diamond Cottage

Good luck !

Phuket Hotel, Brothel and Casino

What else are you planning to share between the three of you?

I would like to go to Phuket Island, Thailand for 4-5 weeks with my boyfriend. How much money (£) will I need?

We obviously want to hire a motorbike, go diving etc. How much does food and hotels cost?

As you are staying for over a month, I'll recommend a holiday serviced apartment instead of a hotel room. Please see the estimated costs in British pound as follows:

Accommodation: There are 4 choices here, starting from 1,101.63 to 1,377.03 pounds/ month:

1. Ocean Breeze Resort & Apartment (Layan Beach) is 1,10.63 pound/ month http://www.phuketvillarentals.com/group_list.php?property=60&bed=1

2. Surin Springs Apartment (Surin Beach) is 1,101.63 pound/ month http://www.phuketvillarentals.com/group_list.php?property=36&bed=1

3. The Plantation (Kamala Beach) is 1,321.95 pound/ month http://www.phuketvillarentals.com/group_list.php?property=357&bed=1

4. Baan Chai Nam (Beachfront property on Bangtao Beach) is 1,377.03 pound/ month http://www.phuketvillarentals.com/group_list.php?property=51&bed=1

Motorbike Rental: an automatic Honda Click or Honda Airblade is charged 4.488 pounds per day, so 4.488 x 30 = 134.647 pounds per month.

Diving Tour: They charge on a rate-per-person- basis, it is 86.174 pounds per person per time. To get an exact number for two, you time 86.174 by 2 = 172.35 pounds per time.

Food: I assume you have food at one of those average international restaurant, so it normally costs you 4.48 pounds per person per meal. Per day, it costs 13.44 pounds per person, for a month, it is 403.20 pound per person per month. For both, it is 806.40

Total: 2,215.03 pounds

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Check out tripadvisor for advice on what to see and do - also check out www.agoda.com for hotels.

I found of all the places I have been to in Thailand I least enjoyed Phuket as I found it overpriced and over rated. Stayed in Patong.

Ao Nang in Krabi is a far prettier place and easy acces to the Islands like PHI PHi and is far cheaper

Its sound like you want to do a lot so for 2 of you I would budget 5000Bht a day which is roughly 90 GBP.

Hotels are expensive in Phuket but you should be able to get something for 12 - 15 GPB a night.

After a 2 weeks in Phuket you will want to travel somewhere else so please check Ao Nang - you will not be disappointed

If you like Thai food then eat with the locals and you will save a fortune.

You can spend as little as 2 GBP but budget for 6GBP each a day.

1 pound is about 54 - 60 bahts. Food costs about 50 baht and hotel about 1,000 - 3,000 baht.

around 2 grand for a month if you don't go silly

Does anyone recommend a good tattoo artist in either Bangkok, Phuket or Koi Samui for a good price?

Quality preferred over price but just asking.

you could ask this question in the Thai version of Y!A

Any good TCG stores in Phuket Thailand for pokemonm cards, as my bros going there and i want some stuff?

Pokemon cards, deck boxes, sleeves, binders etc

They obviously have to be real :p

I think the best site for asking this question would be, Pokegym.net. Honestly, I'm not too sure myself, but I know someone on that site would be able to better assist you than here.

ummm well there aint really too many real stores there.... they are all mainly markets and stalls. and you could find anything in them so i bet they would have some but... doubt they would be real.

What is the best and cheapest way to get from phuket airport to khao lak?

i will be arriving in phuket at about 7.30 at night and i want to go straight to khao lak its about 2 hrs north of phuket

The cheapest way will always be by bus. Khao Lak is about 74 km north of Phuket. The best way is to arrange with your hotel/resort to pick you up at the airport or take a taxi from the airport to Khao Lak. A taxi from Phuket airport to Khao Lak costs between 1100 and 1600 baht. If you think this is too much and prefer to take a bus, you will have to get to the main road about 3 kilometers from the airport. Hop on a bus headed towards Takua Pa, Ranong or Surat Thani, they all stop in Khao Lak.

I wanted to go to Bangkok, but I said Phuket. How can I get home without blowing the bank?

I'm on a budget. Please help. I need it cheap.

Well, if memory serves everything is cheap in Thailand. If you need cash, sell that sweet @ss, you'll come home a millionaire.

Holly cow, this question makes no sense.

Where is home my dear? Are you a tourist or you live in Bangkok?

Go to Crabi, See James Bond Is Land, Take picture with Lady-boy, And above all Sa-Wa-Dee-Ka all day.

Go Aer Lingus, that way you can get home drunk and cheap.

Who's the bank? Is he that bad looking? You need to get home, don't you? I'm willing to blow the bank for you.

What is there to do in Phuket?

I will be travelling to Phuket in June for 7 days, and was wondering what to do there. I would like to go bunjee jumping, elephant trekking, atv-ing as well as go-karting, but I've noticed that all those companies that I can find on the internet are EXPENSIVE! Is there anyone who can recommend a good, and cheap place?

Also, how much should an average meal cost there? Because I've noticed large price differences between different restaurants. I've also noticed that it costs alot more than a meal would cost in Bangkok. Is this normal? Or am I looking up all the wrong places?

I'll recommend you do what I did when I was in Phuket.. The Thais there like to overcharge foreigners.. so don't buy stuff in popular tourist destinations. The seafood is priced reasonably in certain places.. check the menu before enterinng. Go for less classy places, the food is cheap and good.

Go rent a car and make use of the maps provided free at your hotel. Toyota vios or a honda city would cost you about USD 15 a day (minus the fuel). Phuket is a small island, so you can explore the whole island in a day or two in the car. Also, you can visit places most tourist can't.. like when I visited the local Thai night maret.

For tours that takes you were the cars can't go, go look for the local tour agencies.. The smaller ones allow you to bargain.. start with 60% discount.. then go from there. Whether you book from big or small tour agencies, the tour goes to the same places, same boats, and same everything cause' the agencies act like middle man for the tour guides.

I tried bluffing the traders into thinking i was Thai buy spitting out a few Thai words.. but got in trouble when I couldn't answer their questions.. You could see their eyes suddenly widen,... spotting an oppoturnity to overcharge another dumb foreigner I guess..

yes, the activities you mentioned above are quite expensive by the usual Thai standard. I just came back from Phuket and I would say playing golf at the driving range and renting a car for sight-seeing around the island should be the cheapest activities that i've spent on.

Meal prices are generally more expensive in Phuket than in Bangkok. should expect to spend at least 200 baht for a decent meal in patong.

There is alot of water sports, elephant trekking, the beach, historical place, Phuket town and spa!!!

Phuket is a resort community and so the prices will be higher. You're competing with tourists from Japan and Korea for hotel rooms and meals, and they're willing to pay more.

Eat on the street or in the places the locals go if you can stand the spice and have an adventurous pallet.

You'll no doubt meet some of the local girls - you can't avoid it if you tried, and one of them may help you in finding lower prices.

It is quite expensive there unless you eat where the Thais eat. That is the most beautiful place I have been in Thailand during the day, I would get a motorbike and have a good drive round, but be very very careful! Also watch for police as they did me for having no driving license on me. I am sorry cannot help you with the rest of the question...!

I want to book a two week holiday to Phuket & Bangkok flying from mid August 2008?

Can anyone tell me what the weather will be like around this time. Has anyone been to Southern and Central Thailand around this period. I have reserved the holiday/flights etc but I have a deadline to book it by tomorrow morning so if anyone can throw me a lifeline before I opt to spend gazillions of pounds with the travel agent it would be a great help.

I was in Thailand (throughout most of the country) for two months between july-august. August in Thailand is still considered part of the rainy-monsoon season, which starts about april/may till about sept/oct. That sounds more torrential then it really seems. People say that the best time to travel Thailand is about dec-march. When i travelled during the rainy season the rain is an unexpected relief from the heat, but it can contribute to it being humid and muggy. If you are staying in hotels then i don't think that will be much of a concern as you will have relief from the humidity and heat when you are sleeping. I really didn't mind the weather though when i was there. Just prepared for some bursts of rain here and there. Majority of the time it will still be sunny and you'll still be able to enjoy all the cool outsidey things. The place is so beautiful you won't even notice.

it will be still rainy season.... wanna know more about both city, try this website....have a nice trip

What is the best tour to take in Phuket, Thailand?

I want to know which tour is the best one and what place is a really nice affordable place to stay near the beach? If you have any other ideas please let me know and links please.

We enjoyed the trip to the Similan Islands - although the accommodation was pretty basic (tents) but you can upgrade to a bamboo hut. Plenty of cheap accommodation around Patong beach, but you may want to do what we did - book a hotel on line for the first night and then find something more suitable

Sending info that hopefully will help...

Housewife if it were me I would look into renting a house/villa, I would get one near or on the beach depending on what you can afford. I checked the Holiday Inn rates and they would be around $171.00 a night and a house rental would be around the same amount depending on the season. Also here is the Phuket Gazette in English with cheaper rentals and a currency converter to see what the rentals would cost.

http://www.phuketgazette.net/classifieds/phuket_classifieds/Property_for_Rent_ref_39.asp

Converter

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as for things to do in the area here you go, have fun:

Cruise on John Gray's sea canoe

http://www.johngray-seacanoe.com/

This intimate marine experience will reveal some of nature's most

stunning and unique creations. Inquire about starlight cruises, too.

Experience Phuket FantaSea Nighttime Theme Park

http://www.phuket-fantasea.com/eng/index.php

This breathtaking Las Vegas-style theatrical show, uses state-of-the-

art technology and special effects to enhance the beauty of

Thailand 's Myths, Mysteries and Magic. Enjoy the buffet and theater

in an opulent setting.

Trek up a jungle hill on an elephant

http://www.phuket.net/things-to-do/elephant-trekking.htm

Safaris into the natural beauty surrounding the Andaman Sea are a

popular way to absorb the Thai culture.

Watch the sun splash color as it slips into the Andaman Sea

Enjoy dramatic views of Mai Khao Beach and the Andaman Sea as you sip a beverage served at Sala Rim Talay, Seafood Market. Literal translation of its name is “pavilion at the

edge of the sea”.

http://www.travel-phuket.com/phuket-restaurants/04jun-seaside.htm

Dive in the waters of the Similan Islands

A diver's paradise, the east side of these nine islands is known for

its coral gardens and enormous amount of critters, while the west

side offers huge, swim-through granite boulders covered with soft

coral.

Explore the Thai culture and architecture in Phuket Town

Visit the downtown area of Phuket Town and soak in the rich cultural

heritage evidenced in its unique architecture, markets, Chinese

shrines and Buddhist temples.

http://www.phuket.net/visit-phuket/destinations/phuket-city.htm

Udon Sunshine Fragrant Orchid Farm. This farm picks up the wonderful scent of the orchids in the morning to early afternoon. The big Huai Luang Reservoir provides a great setting for fishing and rafting.

For another spectacular view of the Andaman Sea and for a taste of

Thai beauty, visit Nai Yang Beach and its national marine park.

Dine beachfront at Nai Yang Beach

Go beach hopping

http://www.phuket-photos.com/

Hunt for bargains at Patong

Every evening, Patong Beach becomes a large bazaar, where all the

main roads become clogged with vendors selling everything from fine

silk to electronics. Just remember that bargaining yields the best

results when done with a smile.

Phuket Tours & Travel

http://www.phuket-travel.com/

hope this helped....and it was fun going to Phuket via the computer what a beautiful place.

Take the all day snorkleing tour to Phi Phi Island, whether or not you want to actually snorkle. They pick you up at your hotel, and bring you back in the late afternoon. You visit several islands. Take the big boat, not the speed boat. It is cheaper, but much more comfortable and it is a relaxing day.

Tony's is a nice place to stay, good breakfast, nice pool, and close to the beach (if not on it, I can't remember). There's another place Pearl...something or the other, on the road going to the main beach. It is quiet, good breakfast. Sort of US motel quality. If that interests you and you can't find it online, leave a detail and I'll look it up and post. Both of the places I mentioned were about 1600 baht.

Spend the money, get the "good seats" and buffet and go to Fanta-Sea. It's worth it. (I think about 1500 baht each)

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I will take a late flight from Phuket to Bangkok, then back to my country by morning after?

I intend to sleep (in my sleeping bag) at Bangkok airport. Do you know if they allow it? Thanks.

Seen it done before for should be no problem

My mother came back from China in the middle of the night. She changed her schedule and could not contact any of us. As she speak very little Thai, she had to sleep on the floor with her luggage. No one seem to mind.

Yeah sure.. I've seen lots of tourists sleeping on the floor.. No one seems to mind.. as long as you're not in someone else's way.. You can even take up the whole row of seats. No one would mind.

Well.. have a nice flight and enjoy your sleep.

Are there any flights from Phuket to Ho chi Mihn?

I'd like to book a flght from Phuket to Ho Chi Mihn, but I can't find it. If you know one, which one gives you the cheapest price? Thank you!!

Try Thai Airways thru BKK (Bangkok), the possibilities look best on them.

Try Singapore Airlines as an alternate. For some reason my system doesn't show a published connection, but you can fly from HKT (Phuket) to SGN (Ho Chi Minh) connecting thru SIN (Singapore).

Also Malaysian does connect through Kuala Lumpur (KUL).

Fare prices would depend on when you are trying to go.

I don't believe any airline flies directly to HCMC from Phuket. You'll probably need to fly to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore or Bangkok to connect to HCMC. Air Asia just started flying to HCMC from BKK and has great prices to HCMC and very good prices to BKK from Phuket. You also might want to check Nok Air, Thai Airways, 1,2 Go and Bangkok Airways from Phuket to Bangkok. Air France has very good prices from BKK to HCMC and is a better airline (I think) than Air Asia. Lots of other choices from KL or BKK to HCMC as well. Good luck.

Do you have any recommendations on good places to stay in Patong Phuket?

I am looking for a nice mid range hotel in Patong. I was thinking about the k-hotel. Does anyone have any good suggestions?

Tony Resort is quite nice. Patong Pearl Resortel is nice and cheaper, also close to the main beach and shopping without using the expensive (by Thai standards) taxis.

We stayed at the Novotel Resort situated above tsunami danger. It was classy.

There was a very good place - Azurro Village. I always stayed there. The location is very good and reasonable price.

There is a very nice place called, KN Hotel. It is located on a street, across from the Paradise Complex and a shortwalk to the beach. 1600 Baht/night

Whats the best way to post a package from london to phuket in thailand?

i have a couple of books to send to a friend, not super urgent but I would like it to take less than few weeks and not cost too much.

Should i send it royal mail from the u.k. or should I ship it via DHL?

Cost is based on method of shipping and weight. If you mail DHL yes it's the best but the most costly. Sending airmail from the Post Office is not as expensive but does cost a lot, but will get it to Thailand with in 7 to 10 days. Sending ground shipment is the cheapest but will take as long as two months. Go to the post office and check out the price and decide.

How much money will i need when staying in Bangkok and Phuket for 8 days?

Spending money only, as i have already paid for the accomodation and airfare. So basically jst for sightseeing, snokelling, meals ect.

Bangkok & Phuket expenditure is similar.

Bangkok sightseeing mostly consist of temples, Grand palace, Chao praya river. Not so expensive = 3000baht including all 3 temples and taxii and entrance fee. Food, depends you going for restaurants( + - 300per meal) shop houses (+ - 100per meal)

Phuket - water sport is not cheap. Each activity or water sport cost abt 1000baht. food is cheaper here.

Prepare at least 20000baht is the safest

Food and drinks should cost between 200 and 1000 baht per person per day, dependent on where you eat and drink.

Souvenirs are up to you.

Sightseeing is a bit tricky. If yo regularly use the services if a tuk-tuk driver to bring you to the sights, it will cost you 500-1000 baht per person per trip. If you take the local buses it will cost you practically nothing.

Snorkeling I don't know.Check it om the Internet (under "snorkeling phuket").

if you ara a girl then i would say $1000 us doll and you want to get like brands and stuff then you even more maybe $2000 us doll

a guy well the same hehehe this if you want to have fun funnn funnn but Steel you will get back with some money

1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

u only need a nickle cuz over there thats like 343453452345345234 yen

We are planning to go to Phuket on our Honeymoon in June. Is it a good time of the year to be there?

We are planning to stay on Patong Beach in Amari Coral Beach Resort. Does anybody have any comments or suggestions?

Thanks a lot

I traveled there this christmas and it is absolutely beautiful! Patong beach is very nice as are most beaches around the area but you have to visit Phi Phi island. If you have ever watched the movie "The Beach", this is where they filmed it, just amazing scenery. If you plan on going in town be prepared for people all over trying to sell you things left and right, which can be fun, but gets annoying pretty quick. I would say to avoid most of the "massage" places unless you are told they are reputable. The food is extremely cheap and very good! Have fun!

Hi, congratulations. You have picked a lovely place to have your honeymoon. In fact you can check with the hotel if they have any honeymoon packages available during that period for the 2 of you to enjoy, like a couple spa and massage, plus in-room services for a couple of days while you 2 stay in.

Patong Beach will be nice, only thing is it is the most crowded place there. Do take your time to explore the beauty in other beaches like Karon and Kathu, and a few other smaller ones around the island. Theme parks abound in Phuket, visit Fantasea World, take a look at Simon Cabaret. All for good fun.

Time permitting, head to Krabi for lovely beaches and more island hopping tours.

June period, expect rain shower at times as this is the start of the rainy season and themporary thunderstorm can happen anytime. But you have a nice place to cosy in. So do have a great time.

June is a nice time in Thailand. - temperatures between 35 and 45 degrees Celsius. and an air humidity about 85%.

The only pleasant place to stay is indoors with the air con on.

Unless you like sweating.

And be aware!

Honesty, fair business and caring about other people are things NOT included in the Thai mentality.

June should be nice. However, if you are planning for a honeymoon, Patong beach might be a little noisy and busy for you? I would recommend this little village called Laguna Phuket, and one of the better hotels is Dusit Laguna cos it's right on the beachfront. Look for their Dusit Club Room. Just a few steps away from the beach, perfect for a honeymoon. check out their page at www.dusitlaguna.com and you can always let reservations know it's your honeymoon so they will have something special planned for you. June is also a great time to take advantage of the low season rates.

Expect occasional showers in June, though none should last longer than half and hour. Great to cool things down. Head out to Phi Phi island, but for the perfect white-sandy beach, check out Racha island. There is a lovely resort called The Racha there and it's also great for honeymoon. Quiet and secluded.

It's early in the rainy season I believe - but even then I hear it's nice and doesn't rain all the time or even most of the day. Just be ready for some brief heavy downpoors and rain at night. (I think)

You will also be fairly close to Kow Sok National Park if you are in Phuket. We visited there for a few days and stayed in some really cool tree houses just outside the park. The place we stayed was called the Nature Resort. It was family run and the people who own it are WONDERFUL! They cooked the best food we ate in all of Thailand, offered guided trips down the river or to the park - very cool - we dragged ourselves up at 5 am and headed out birdwatching by boat and watched a pair of hawks trying to steal a baby gibbon from it's mother - also hiking and swimming. (mamma gibbon won)

Next to the resort is a place called the monkey swimming hole that is a swimming hole in the river with a rope swing for humans and the monkeys hang out and watch.

We lied awake in the tree each night listening to the gibbons call to each other across the forest.

You're going to be close - I highly recomend it if you have enough time. P.S. running water and toilet in your tree!

P.P.S. Congratulations! and have a great trip. It is a beautiful country with beautiful people.