Hello everyone))) Finally, it's time to talk about our 5 day vacation on the island of Phi Phi or Phi Phi. The hotel was chosen for a long time and carefully, it was on this site that I read all the reviews of 2 * and 3 * hotels, in the end we settled on this particular Bay View Resort Phi Phi hotel. A LITTLE ABOUT THE HOTEL: located really away from the hustle and bustle as we were told by the tour operators)))).
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Hello everyone))) Finally, it's time to talk about our 5 day vacation on the island of Phi Phi or Phi Phi.
The hotel was chosen for a long time and carefully, it was on this site that I read all the reviews of 2 * and 3 * hotels, in the end we settled on this particular Bay View Resort Phi Phi hotel.
A LITTLE ABOUT THE HOTEL:
located really away from the hustle and bustle as we were told by the tour operators)))). We chose the DELUXE VILLA category, our bungalow number 204, the view from the window is simply divine (see photo).
Our room had: a double bed, an air conditioner, a ceiling fan, a large plasma, a hairdryer, a wardrobe, an electric kettle (every day they gave 2 bags of coffee, tea, dry cream, sugar is free), a large mirror, a table, bedside tables on the sides of the bed with lamps, a mini fridge in which there was (2 cans of fanta, sprite, cola, beer, mineral water, and 2 chocolates each for an additional fee when you check out of the hotel). Every day they gave 1 liter of water per person, this water was given free of charge). Bed linen was changed every day, towels were changed every three days. A shower with hot water around the clock, shower accessories were given 1 time as we moved in (per person: this is 1 bag of shampoo, conditioner, soap and a shower cap for women). You can order cocktails and food in the room, there is Wi-Fi Internet, you buy a card at the reception for 100 baht for 1 hour and use the Internet in the room). There is also free internet at the reception.
Now a little for the appearance of the room. Repairs were apparently made as soon as they opened, they don’t shine with beauty, but you can live, the furniture is all old. Only one view from our window compensated for the old furniture and not very clean walls))). But we are not picky and were satisfied with everything.
HOTEL TERRITORY:
really all in flowers, palm trees and lawn grass everywhere. And the most important thing is the silence and a wonderful view))). The hotel has a swimming pool, not big but with a bar, open until 7 pm. There are also two private beaches, one opposite the reception, the second if you go down from the pool and you will see))) on the second beach you can order cocktails for an additional fee, the waiter will bring them to you. If you want to lie in silence and soak up the sun, then I advise the second beach).
NUTRITION:
we took only breakfasts, left with full bellies, everything was very satisfying and tasty. There was a buffet for breakfast))) there was a lot of food and different. Rice, potatoes, pasta, mushrooms, eggs (fried, boiled, omelets), sausages, boiled and fried meat (pork and chicken), vegetable cuts, meat cuts, cheese, strawberry and orange jam, toast, butter. From drinks, orange juice, apple, mojito, milk, tea, coffee. From fruits: watermelon, mango, kiwi, pineapple, bananas. But every day is the same, just in the 5 days that we spent on the island, we tried everything.
For a hotel of this category, everything is just super, super, super, you can give 4 *. Very nice girls work at the reception, if you know English then there will be no problems))). We were very satisfied.
In the restaurant itself, as for me, the prices are more expensive than in other cafes)) we found a cool cafe called "Cosmic" in the center and every time we went there for lunch and dinner, there is also free Wi-Fi. We recommend his dishes to everyone, they are huge, very tasty and at low prices.
NOW A LITTLE ABOUT REST AND EXCURSIONS:
I do not advise you to take excursions at the hotel and special patches. Before our departure, I read on this site about the boy Ali who, on his motor boat, carries for 1500 baht on the same excursions. It is easy to find when you walk around you will see a bunch of people who sit and offer excursions there, ask Ali and negotiate. So when we explored the island so by chance and stumbled upon Ali, and agreed on excursions))) he took us to monkey island (they roam freely there and wait for treats), so if you are going to visit monkey island, buy them bananas, watermelon or whatever you see fit . Then he took us to the reserve on the Maya Bu beach, where the movie Jungle was filmed)))), then he took us where you could swim and swim with fish, the water there is really turquoise like in magazines. Ali had bread for the fish and he lured them, and we dived with masks and admired them))). Then I rode between the islands where no one lives)))))) we were very pleased.
To sunbathe and swim, we went to one beach, I don’t know what it’s called, we walked constantly straight and stumbled upon it, so we went there constantly there the water is clear and turquoise)) there we rode a kayak, you can still fly by parachute, you have to go there before lunch, then the tide begins and there is nowhere to put a litter everywhere there is water (.
One minus of the island is that there is not a single disco (this is for young people) at 8-9 pm the island is dying out ((silence and no one.
AND NOW HOW WE GOT THE ISLAND AND WHO MET US:
We flew from Kyiv (Boryspil airport) bought tickets in Odessa through Boomerang Tour, met us in Bangkok SAYAMA Travel - a tour operator in Thailand (very responsible and punctual) they gave us a local SIM card, put flowers around our neck, gave us a very comfortable backpack with you)))) took us to another terminal (it was a flight from Bangkok to Phuket) the domestic flight was included in our package. When we arrived at about. Phuket, we were met again by SAYAMA Travel employees, put us in a minibus and took us to the pier (we drove about 40 minutes), where they explained to us how and where to buy whitewash on the boat. We waited for the ferry for about 2-2.5 hours, sailed to the island for about 2 hours. I say right away that it’s better to put your luggage near you, otherwise the boat’s employees put all the luggage in one pile, and while you wait for yours, you will turn gray. When we sailed back, we already kept our luggage right next to us . . When we sailed to about. Phi Phi, then there we were met by the hotel staff (they found out by the sticker that you will be pasted when you wake up already in the boat). You and your luggage will be put into a small motor boat and taken to the hotel.
Well, I seem to have told everything, if there are questions I will be happy to answer))))) And now look at the photos and enjoy the beauty))))) Many thanks to Alice from Boomerang Tour and the welcoming company SAYAMA Travel for such a wonderful vacation.
The hotel was chosen for a long time and carefully, it was on this site that I read all the reviews of 2 * and 3 * hotels, in the end we settled on this particular Bay View Resort Phi Phi hotel.
A LITTLE ABOUT THE HOTEL:
located really away from the hustle and bustle as we were told by the tour operators)))). We chose the DELUXE VILLA category, our bungalow number 204, the view from the window is simply divine (see photo).
Our room had: a double bed, an air conditioner, a ceiling fan, a large plasma, a hairdryer, a wardrobe, an electric kettle (every day they gave 2 bags of coffee, tea, dry cream, sugar is free), a large mirror, a table, bedside tables on the sides of the bed with lamps, a mini fridge in which there was (2 cans of fanta, sprite, cola, beer, mineral water, and 2 chocolates each for an additional fee when you check out of the hotel). Every day they gave 1 liter of water per person, this water was given free of charge). Bed linen was changed every day, towels were changed every three days. A shower with hot water around the clock, shower accessories were given 1 time as we moved in (per person: this is 1 bag of shampoo, conditioner, soap and a shower cap for women). You can order cocktails and food in the room, there is Wi-Fi Internet, you buy a card at the reception for 100 baht for 1 hour and use the Internet in the room). There is also free internet at the reception.
Now a little for the appearance of the room. Repairs were apparently made as soon as they opened, they don’t shine with beauty, but you can live, the furniture is all old. Only one view from our window compensated for the old furniture and not very clean walls))). But we are not picky and were satisfied with everything.
HOTEL TERRITORY:
really all in flowers, palm trees and lawn grass everywhere. And the most important thing is the silence and a wonderful view))). The hotel has a swimming pool, not big but with a bar, open until 7 pm. There are also two private beaches, one opposite the reception, the second if you go down from the pool and you will see))) on the second beach you can order cocktails for an additional fee, the waiter will bring them to you. If you want to lie in silence and soak up the sun, then I advise the second beach).
NUTRITION:
we took only breakfasts, left with full bellies, everything was very satisfying and tasty. There was a buffet for breakfast))) there was a lot of food and different. Rice, potatoes, pasta, mushrooms, eggs (fried, boiled, omelets), sausages, boiled and fried meat (pork and chicken), vegetable cuts, meat cuts, cheese, strawberry and orange jam, toast, butter. From drinks, orange juice, apple, mojito, milk, tea, coffee. From fruits: watermelon, mango, kiwi, pineapple, bananas. But every day is the same, just in the 5 days that we spent on the island, we tried everything.
For a hotel of this category, everything is just super, super, super, you can give 4 *. Very nice girls work at the reception, if you know English then there will be no problems))). We were very satisfied.
In the restaurant itself, as for me, the prices are more expensive than in other cafes)) we found a cool cafe called "Cosmic" in the center and every time we went there for lunch and dinner, there is also free Wi-Fi. We recommend his dishes to everyone, they are huge, very tasty and at low prices.
NOW A LITTLE ABOUT REST AND EXCURSIONS:
I do not advise you to take excursions at the hotel and special patches. Before our departure, I read on this site about the boy Ali who, on his motor boat, carries for 1500 baht on the same excursions. It is easy to find when you walk around you will see a bunch of people who sit and offer excursions there, ask Ali and negotiate. So when we explored the island so by chance and stumbled upon Ali, and agreed on excursions))) he took us to monkey island (they roam freely there and wait for treats), so if you are going to visit monkey island, buy them bananas, watermelon or whatever you see fit . Then he took us to the reserve on the Maya Bu beach, where the movie Jungle was filmed)))), then he took us where you could swim and swim with fish, the water there is really turquoise like in magazines. Ali had bread for the fish and he lured them, and we dived with masks and admired them))). Then I rode between the islands where no one lives)))))) we were very pleased.
To sunbathe and swim, we went to one beach, I don’t know what it’s called, we walked constantly straight and stumbled upon it, so we went there constantly there the water is clear and turquoise)) there we rode a kayak, you can still fly by parachute, you have to go there before lunch, then the tide begins and there is nowhere to put a litter everywhere there is water (.
One minus of the island is that there is not a single disco (this is for young people) at 8-9 pm the island is dying out ((silence and no one.
AND NOW HOW WE GOT THE ISLAND AND WHO MET US:
We flew from Kyiv (Boryspil airport) bought tickets in Odessa through Boomerang Tour, met us in Bangkok SAYAMA Travel - a tour operator in Thailand (very responsible and punctual) they gave us a local SIM card, put flowers around our neck, gave us a very comfortable backpack with you)))) took us to another terminal (it was a flight from Bangkok to Phuket) the domestic flight was included in our package. When we arrived at about. Phuket, we were met again by SAYAMA Travel employees, put us in a minibus and took us to the pier (we drove about 40 minutes), where they explained to us how and where to buy whitewash on the boat. We waited for the ferry for about 2-2.5 hours, sailed to the island for about 2 hours. I say right away that it’s better to put your luggage near you, otherwise the boat’s employees put all the luggage in one pile, and while you wait for yours, you will turn gray. When we sailed back, we already kept our luggage right next to us . . When we sailed to about. Phi Phi, then there we were met by the hotel staff (they found out by the sticker that you will be pasted when you wake up already in the boat). You and your luggage will be put into a small motor boat and taken to the hotel.
Well, I seem to have told everything, if there are questions I will be happy to answer))))) And now look at the photos and enjoy the beauty))))) Many thanks to Alice from Boomerang Tour and the welcoming company SAYAMA Travel for such a wonderful vacation.
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We rested in this hotel in June 2009. We booked 2 nights through Fargo Travel. The hotel is definitely recommended to stay. Unusually stylish, cozy bungalows with magnificent views of the bay. Wonderful little beaches, no pronounced tides. Good breakfasts. Cleaned up very clean, regardless of the tip. Transfer is free from the pier and back on the day of check-out.
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We rested in this hotel in June 2009. We booked 2 nights through Fargo Travel. The hotel is definitely recommended to stay. Unusually stylish, cozy bungalows with magnificent views of the bay. Wonderful little beaches, no pronounced tides. Good breakfasts. Cleaned up very clean, regardless of the tip. Transfer is free from the pier and back on the day of check-out. When meeting at the pier, water and chilled napkins are offered. The restaurant at the hotel offers a very good selection of dishes, everything is delicious, the prices are reasonable.
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We rested on Phi Phi Island at the Bay View Resort Phi Phi Island at the end of October 2008. For a long time I wanted to relax on this island, so I chose the hotel thoroughly. Of the total number of hotels left for consideration three: Phi Phi Island Cabana Hotel, Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort & Spa and Bay View Resort Phi Phi Island.
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We rested on Phi Phi Island at the Bay View Resort Phi Phi Island at the end of October 2008. For a long time I wanted to relax on this island, so I chose the hotel thoroughly. Of the total number of hotels left for consideration three: Phi Phi Island Cabana Hotel, Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort & Spa and Bay View Resort Phi Phi Island. I will mention a little about all these hotels for comparison: Cabana - located in the very center of the lively part of the island (it is called "peace we only dreamed of"; ) and there is no bungalow; Village - located in the northern part of the island, the central part can only be reached by boat, but having stopped at this hotel just for the sake of interest, I realized that the hotel is worthy. But we, nevertheless, stopped our choice on Bay View and did not regret it a bit! To be honest, we are very choosy and picky about the place and quality of rest, we rested in the Maldives, Bali, Dominican Republic, Thailand on about. Koh Samui, but this time we decided to visit Phi Phi.
The road is not boring. From Phuket on a comfortable ferry only 2 hours, and now you are already enjoying the approaching steep cliffs of the island, completely covered with tropical vegetation. Check-in at the hotel took no more than 5 minutes. And now the room-boy is very perky carrying your suitcase over the hills of the hotel.
I want to say right away that the Bay View Resort Phi Phi Island hotel is conducive to a calm, romantic vacation. It is located in the far right part of the southern bay. To the central lively part of the island with restaurants and shops on foot along the beach 10-15 minutes. This hotel is combined with the hotel Arayaburi Resort Phi Phi Island, we can say that this is one hotel, the difference is in the location of the rooms, they are further and higher. I do not recommend.
The decoration of the reception and the restaurant is without frills, three stars is the maximum. Bungalows are located on four levels. I recommend choosing the first one, only in them nothing will prevent you from enjoying the view of the bay at any time of the day. The advantage of them is not only that the view of the bungalow in front and its roof is excluded, but also that there is no path in front of the first level from which the number is visible, which allows you not to close the curtains. We were in room 108. The room is spacious enough, no frills, but everything you need is there. On the terrace there are two sunbeds, two wooden chairs and a table. The only negative is that housekeeping starts at 8 am and can last for an indefinite time. But qualitatively . Linen is changed every two days, towels, both beach and shower, every day. Hot water in the room directly depends on the operation of the air conditioner. If your air conditioner is turned off, then do not wait for hot water. I recommend turning on the air conditioner for the day, and in the evening, when you return from the beach, immediately turn it off, you will always have water . Drinking water in the room every day for 6 bottles. The minibar is filled every day at 7pm.
Cooking and serving in the hotel restaurant is excellent! All five stars! We dined several times in other restaurants on the island and in other hotels, but this was only confirmation that you should not look for better, because you will not find it! A variety of seafood and how to prepare them. Prices, plus or minus the same in all restaurants. A big plus of the hotel restaurant is that you don’t have to pay right away, you just need to sign a check and that’s it. You can pay by credit card immediately for everything when leaving the hotel. And in the evening, the tables are taken out to the beach, which allows you to enjoy dinner and listen to the rustle of the waves under the illumination of torches and stars. Wonderful! On average, a dinner for two with seafood, salads and beer will cost you about 500 to 2.000 baht. The price of dinner depends on the assortment and quantity ordered.
The hotel has two private beaches: one is large at the main entrance to the hotel, and the second is small, at the end of the hotel, but very cozy. If you are relaxing on the first beach, then the waiters will bring the drinks you order directly to the sunbed. If you want to take a drink and retire to the second beach, then the bar will kindly provide you with drinks in a bag filled with ice.
The right part of the southern bay is shallower than the left and central one, so no boats, boats, yachts, and even more so ferries do not interfere with a great vacation, it’s even nice to enjoy the view of snow-white yachts sailing in the distance. What can not be said about the central and left parts of our southern bay, because it is all filled with various water modes of transport, and the beach itself is not everywhere. But the beach in the northern bay impresses with its pristine beauty and splendor, but only until 9 am, because. it is the central public beach of the island, and during the day, starting at 10 am, it is very reminiscent of a beach on our Black Sea at the height of the season
There are ebb and flow, but if this is not the peak of the ebb table, then they pass unnoticed. There are two observation decks on the island, which offer a magnificent panoramic view of the island, I highly recommend it! There are no roads on the island, all transportation is on foot, but it is not tiring. It is very nice to take a boat ride with their local flair "taxi-boat", on the island they are used as private taxis. The best time to travel is in the first half of the day, starting at seven or eight in the morning. On average, a trip for 3 hours will cost 1.200 baht, or as agreed. There are a lot of coral reefs around the island, but you still have to get to them by taxi-boat.
I recommend taking cruises around the islands of Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le, with the famous Maya Bay beach, I recommend going to this beach no later than 7:30-8:00 in the morning, stopping to view all the sights, and a cruise to Bambo Island . I advise you to always take a snorkeling kit with you. For baiting fish, I advise you to take bread, then they simply will not sail away from you . For landing on the islands, you will be charged 200 baht per person, regardless of the time. On the way, you can always stop by the monkey beach. There are two on the island. Monkeys are tame and love bananas.
White sand, emerald water, palm trees and extraordinary panoramas that only this island has - what else is needed for a paradise vacation!
And in conclusion, I want to say: 4-5 days are not enough for this island, it will take at least 10 days to feel all the charm of this tropical island.
And the rest - everything is in your hands, enjoy your vacation and a pleasant trip to Phi Phi!
The road is not boring. From Phuket on a comfortable ferry only 2 hours, and now you are already enjoying the approaching steep cliffs of the island, completely covered with tropical vegetation. Check-in at the hotel took no more than 5 minutes. And now the room-boy is very perky carrying your suitcase over the hills of the hotel.
I want to say right away that the Bay View Resort Phi Phi Island hotel is conducive to a calm, romantic vacation. It is located in the far right part of the southern bay. To the central lively part of the island with restaurants and shops on foot along the beach 10-15 minutes. This hotel is combined with the hotel Arayaburi Resort Phi Phi Island, we can say that this is one hotel, the difference is in the location of the rooms, they are further and higher. I do not recommend.
The decoration of the reception and the restaurant is without frills, three stars is the maximum. Bungalows are located on four levels. I recommend choosing the first one, only in them nothing will prevent you from enjoying the view of the bay at any time of the day. The advantage of them is not only that the view of the bungalow in front and its roof is excluded, but also that there is no path in front of the first level from which the number is visible, which allows you not to close the curtains. We were in room 108. The room is spacious enough, no frills, but everything you need is there. On the terrace there are two sunbeds, two wooden chairs and a table. The only negative is that housekeeping starts at 8 am and can last for an indefinite time. But qualitatively . Linen is changed every two days, towels, both beach and shower, every day. Hot water in the room directly depends on the operation of the air conditioner. If your air conditioner is turned off, then do not wait for hot water. I recommend turning on the air conditioner for the day, and in the evening, when you return from the beach, immediately turn it off, you will always have water . Drinking water in the room every day for 6 bottles. The minibar is filled every day at 7pm.
Cooking and serving in the hotel restaurant is excellent! All five stars! We dined several times in other restaurants on the island and in other hotels, but this was only confirmation that you should not look for better, because you will not find it! A variety of seafood and how to prepare them. Prices, plus or minus the same in all restaurants. A big plus of the hotel restaurant is that you don’t have to pay right away, you just need to sign a check and that’s it. You can pay by credit card immediately for everything when leaving the hotel. And in the evening, the tables are taken out to the beach, which allows you to enjoy dinner and listen to the rustle of the waves under the illumination of torches and stars. Wonderful! On average, a dinner for two with seafood, salads and beer will cost you about 500 to 2.000 baht. The price of dinner depends on the assortment and quantity ordered.
The hotel has two private beaches: one is large at the main entrance to the hotel, and the second is small, at the end of the hotel, but very cozy. If you are relaxing on the first beach, then the waiters will bring the drinks you order directly to the sunbed. If you want to take a drink and retire to the second beach, then the bar will kindly provide you with drinks in a bag filled with ice.
The right part of the southern bay is shallower than the left and central one, so no boats, boats, yachts, and even more so ferries do not interfere with a great vacation, it’s even nice to enjoy the view of snow-white yachts sailing in the distance. What can not be said about the central and left parts of our southern bay, because it is all filled with various water modes of transport, and the beach itself is not everywhere. But the beach in the northern bay impresses with its pristine beauty and splendor, but only until 9 am, because. it is the central public beach of the island, and during the day, starting at 10 am, it is very reminiscent of a beach on our Black Sea at the height of the season
There are ebb and flow, but if this is not the peak of the ebb table, then they pass unnoticed. There are two observation decks on the island, which offer a magnificent panoramic view of the island, I highly recommend it! There are no roads on the island, all transportation is on foot, but it is not tiring. It is very nice to take a boat ride with their local flair "taxi-boat", on the island they are used as private taxis. The best time to travel is in the first half of the day, starting at seven or eight in the morning. On average, a trip for 3 hours will cost 1.200 baht, or as agreed. There are a lot of coral reefs around the island, but you still have to get to them by taxi-boat.
I recommend taking cruises around the islands of Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le, with the famous Maya Bay beach, I recommend going to this beach no later than 7:30-8:00 in the morning, stopping to view all the sights, and a cruise to Bambo Island . I advise you to always take a snorkeling kit with you. For baiting fish, I advise you to take bread, then they simply will not sail away from you . For landing on the islands, you will be charged 200 baht per person, regardless of the time. On the way, you can always stop by the monkey beach. There are two on the island. Monkeys are tame and love bananas.
White sand, emerald water, palm trees and extraordinary panoramas that only this island has - what else is needed for a paradise vacation!
And in conclusion, I want to say: 4-5 days are not enough for this island, it will take at least 10 days to feel all the charm of this tropical island.
And the rest - everything is in your hands, enjoy your vacation and a pleasant trip to Phi Phi!
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