This hotel was suggested to us by a travel agent, at that time we had to pass tests upon arrival, then again after 7 days, there was such hemorrhoids with these tests as I remember, but it was worth it, the hotel is beautiful, located in the northern part, away from all the noisy parties, the location
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This hotel was suggested to us by a travel agent, at that time we had to pass tests upon arrival, then again after 7 days, there was such hemorrhoids with these tests as I remember, but it was worth it, the hotel is beautiful, located in the northern part, away from all the noisy parties, the location of the hotel is not very convenient, there are no shops nearby, only massage parlors and a lot of cafes, if you need Tesco Lotus stores or others, then you need to take a taxi for about 15 minutes, you need to take rooms on the 1st floor with access to the pool so cool, woke up in the morning, drank a cup of coffee and dived right into the buzz pool, the sea is immediately after the pool in 2 minutes, the water was like fresh milk, but plankton bit terribly, the body was terribly in bites, I had to tie the creams with bathing, it was not in Bangtao I was lucky with plankton, everything else was great, the room was cleaned perfectly, I don’t remember what breakfast was, in front of the hotel there were not bad massages, cafes and restaurants were so-so, I liked the hotel very much, just for relaxation from the bustle of the city, but I repeat just for relaxation, there is nothing nearby, it is exactly located in a deaf village for whom it matters, if you want you need to take a taxi to buy fruit or something else, although a lot may have changed there during this time, there were few tourists at that time, in general the hotel is worth the money, the people are wonderful, the room is ideal if it is on the 1st floor with access to the pool, at the hotel in a fish restaurant, dishes are not prepared tasty, in general, something like this
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Best Western is a good family hotel, ideal for those who want to relax in a calm and beautiful place, without noise and parties. The territory is small, well-groomed, two swimming pools, the first line of the sea. I really liked the beach - not crowded, there is enough space for everyone. Gentle entrance to the sea.
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Best Western is a good family hotel, ideal for those who want to relax in a calm and beautiful place, without noise and parties. The territory is small, well-groomed, two swimming pools, the first line of the sea. I really liked the beach - not crowded, there is enough space for everyone. Gentle entrance to the sea. Since it is in a bay, there are no strong waves. A couple of times there was rubbish on the beach, which was quickly removed. On the territory of two pools - clean, no smell of bleach.
I really liked the room - with a terrace by the pool, a lot of space, there is everything you need for a comfortable stay. The only moment when washing in the bathroom a lot of water gets on the floor, I had to put a towel on it, which did not save much. Cleaning daily, good, staff pleasant and unobtrusive.
The hotel is located in a small village, close to other hotels, several shops and restaurants. Opposite the exit is the 7/11 store, Family Market. Nearby there are exchange offices and ATMs, several massage parlors, good cafes - we personally liked the Irish pub (irish pub) - there is only an Irish name, there is a choice of Thai and European cuisine, there is even a local variation of borscht and dumplings. The portions are large and the prices are normal.
The breakfasts at the hotel are simply wonderful - not only the standard scrambled eggs / sausages, but also fish in pineapples, chicken, french fries, vegetables, natural yoghurts, fruits. Everything is very tasty and satisfying. We had a very hearty breakfast, fortified ourselves with fruit at lunch, and already went to dinner at local establishments.
The area is quiet, away from noisy parties. Forty minutes drive to the center is long and expensive. I wanted to diversify my vacation, so they began to break through the options for excursions on the Internet. We found good options without prepayment with a minimum surcharge for the transfer (Bang Tao is considered a remote area, keep in mind). We visited the Phi Phi Islands and the Bamboo Island, went to the Big Buddha and observation platforms on the observation deck with a Russian guide (without stopping in shops and factories) - we liked everything very much. To whom it will be relevant, I will tell you the number.
I really liked the hotel, definitely worth the money and corresponds to the star rating. A great place to relax away from the noise and crowds.
I really liked the room - with a terrace by the pool, a lot of space, there is everything you need for a comfortable stay. The only moment when washing in the bathroom a lot of water gets on the floor, I had to put a towel on it, which did not save much. Cleaning daily, good, staff pleasant and unobtrusive.
The hotel is located in a small village, close to other hotels, several shops and restaurants. Opposite the exit is the 7/11 store, Family Market. Nearby there are exchange offices and ATMs, several massage parlors, good cafes - we personally liked the Irish pub (irish pub) - there is only an Irish name, there is a choice of Thai and European cuisine, there is even a local variation of borscht and dumplings. The portions are large and the prices are normal.
The breakfasts at the hotel are simply wonderful - not only the standard scrambled eggs / sausages, but also fish in pineapples, chicken, french fries, vegetables, natural yoghurts, fruits. Everything is very tasty and satisfying. We had a very hearty breakfast, fortified ourselves with fruit at lunch, and already went to dinner at local establishments.
The area is quiet, away from noisy parties. Forty minutes drive to the center is long and expensive. I wanted to diversify my vacation, so they began to break through the options for excursions on the Internet. We found good options without prepayment with a minimum surcharge for the transfer (Bang Tao is considered a remote area, keep in mind). We visited the Phi Phi Islands and the Bamboo Island, went to the Big Buddha and observation platforms on the observation deck with a Russian guide (without stopping in shops and factories) - we liked everything very much. To whom it will be relevant, I will tell you the number.
I really liked the hotel, definitely worth the money and corresponds to the star rating. A great place to relax away from the noise and crowds.
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I went at the end of February with my husband and son to Thailand. There was no time to tinker with the choice of the hotel. Decided right during a visit to Natalie Tours, chose from the proposed. There were several criteria - an island, not a barn, a reasonable price, and not far from civilization, after all, we are going with a child.
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I went at the end of February with my husband and son to Thailand. There was no time to tinker with the choice of the hotel. Decided right during a visit to Natalie Tours, chose from the proposed. There were several criteria - an island, not a barn, a reasonable price, and not far from civilization, after all, we are going with a child. The host was lucky to be the Bangtao Beach Resort. We were driven by Transaero, the flight went quite calmly, the child drove the monkey to the psp and slept. About thirty kilometers from the airport to the hotel, we arrived in twenty minutes.
The hotel is built on the beach. It is such a letter P, in the center is a square pool, a stream of trees and immediately a sandy strip to the water. The hotel buildings are of modern architecture, such a light honeycomb accordion, without a bias towards the local pagodas. Very organically fits into the dense greenery of the territory.
The territory is generally pleasant, it is not as huge as in those Thai hotels where we used to be, but it is super green and well-groomed, after the beach it is very inviting to take a walk.
About the beach: Bangtao Beach has its own, with free sunbeds and towels, but, of course, no one bothers you to wander and swim in other places on Bang Tao Beach. ) The staff cleans the sand daily early in the morning and it is always in good condition. There were big waves three times and the water was muddy after that, it was impossible to swim, you had to move to the pool or go to the city. We went to Patong while my husband and son were boating, I went shopping in Ocean Plaza. On the bus round trip, three hundred and fifty rubles from the nose, if by taxi, then a thousand round-trip for everyone, so if you are a trio or more, then it is available.
About food.
Each time, directing my steps to this country, I happily prepare for a break from pots and pans and I know that my male halves will not have any whims of “tasty-tasting”. So it was this time. Breakfasts are quite standard for Tai, rice in different variations, omelettes, muesli, sausages, ham, etc. , etc. , and to this there are various delicious papaya-mamaya. So no one left hungry or dissatisfied. Here on the Internet, somewhere in the comments, someone wrote that such breakfasts become boring on the third day. What are you talking about! Maybe you and Roma Abramovich are having a table? I usually manage to grab a sandwich with sausage in the morning, and fry an egg for the peasants. So hello to you, Sirians, but I never got tired of it in two weeks. ))) In addition, breakfast is breakfast, and lunch and dinner are scheduled. Sometimes we ate at the hotel, sometimes we wanted more authenticity, unsmoothness or something.
A number of food stalls are scattered along the coast, of various formats, from restaurants to eateries where they cook on their knees. )))
We lived in a room on the second floor overlooking the surf. The number is forty meters, the size suited us quite well, our whole apartment is a little larger. Cleaned up diligently, things did not rummage around. In general, they did not see any sidelong glance from the staff, nor manifestations of laziness and laxity, very pleasant people. In addition to swimming and sunbathing, they allowed themselves one excursion. With pleasure we rolled up to the island of cinematic Bond, I had to explain to my son all the way what kind of uncle he was. ))) Well, the beauty there and from above, and in the water, and underground in the caves is simply unreal. A very successful trip. )))
The hotel is built on the beach. It is such a letter P, in the center is a square pool, a stream of trees and immediately a sandy strip to the water. The hotel buildings are of modern architecture, such a light honeycomb accordion, without a bias towards the local pagodas. Very organically fits into the dense greenery of the territory.
The territory is generally pleasant, it is not as huge as in those Thai hotels where we used to be, but it is super green and well-groomed, after the beach it is very inviting to take a walk.
About the beach: Bangtao Beach has its own, with free sunbeds and towels, but, of course, no one bothers you to wander and swim in other places on Bang Tao Beach. ) The staff cleans the sand daily early in the morning and it is always in good condition. There were big waves three times and the water was muddy after that, it was impossible to swim, you had to move to the pool or go to the city. We went to Patong while my husband and son were boating, I went shopping in Ocean Plaza. On the bus round trip, three hundred and fifty rubles from the nose, if by taxi, then a thousand round-trip for everyone, so if you are a trio or more, then it is available.
About food.
Each time, directing my steps to this country, I happily prepare for a break from pots and pans and I know that my male halves will not have any whims of “tasty-tasting”. So it was this time. Breakfasts are quite standard for Tai, rice in different variations, omelettes, muesli, sausages, ham, etc. , etc. , and to this there are various delicious papaya-mamaya. So no one left hungry or dissatisfied. Here on the Internet, somewhere in the comments, someone wrote that such breakfasts become boring on the third day. What are you talking about! Maybe you and Roma Abramovich are having a table? I usually manage to grab a sandwich with sausage in the morning, and fry an egg for the peasants. So hello to you, Sirians, but I never got tired of it in two weeks. ))) In addition, breakfast is breakfast, and lunch and dinner are scheduled. Sometimes we ate at the hotel, sometimes we wanted more authenticity, unsmoothness or something.
A number of food stalls are scattered along the coast, of various formats, from restaurants to eateries where they cook on their knees. )))
We lived in a room on the second floor overlooking the surf. The number is forty meters, the size suited us quite well, our whole apartment is a little larger. Cleaned up diligently, things did not rummage around. In general, they did not see any sidelong glance from the staff, nor manifestations of laziness and laxity, very pleasant people. In addition to swimming and sunbathing, they allowed themselves one excursion. With pleasure we rolled up to the island of cinematic Bond, I had to explain to my son all the way what kind of uncle he was. ))) Well, the beauty there and from above, and in the water, and underground in the caves is simply unreal. A very successful trip. )))
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Let's go to Thailand, we always try to go to warmer climes at the end of autumn - it's very dull here. On the recommendation of the tour manager, we chose the Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort hotel, this is in Phuket. Moreover, Natalie Tours offered attractive prices for this hotel. It was very unusual to fly for such a long time, but we didn’t get particularly tired after nine hours, slept, read, had lunch - and now we’re already in place, and the Boeing is still a comfortable plane, not a corncob.
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Let's go to Thailand, we always try to go to warmer climes at the end of autumn - it's very dull here. On the recommendation of the tour manager, we chose the Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort hotel, this is in Phuket. Moreover, Natalie Tours offered attractive prices for this hotel. It was very unusual to fly for such a long time, but we didn’t get particularly tired after nine hours, slept, read, had lunch - and now we’re already in place, and the Boeing is still a comfortable plane, not a corncob. They greeted us cordially, with smiles, put us in a bus with air conditioning, and in half an hour we were already settled.
The room was spacious, but they seem to be all the same in this hotel. In general, of course, the service cannot be compared with Turkish, cleaning, waiters, people at the reception - everything is completely different. Our eldest, fortunately a young force, plays (15 years old, the third year in a rocking chair disappears) - on the very first day he turned his head to the tap in the shower, so ten minutes later a businesslike master came and fixed everything, otherwise I thought we would drown. By the way, they did not ask for money for repairs.
It is very pleasant that the sea was visible from the room, there was no trade for it at the reception and no one extorted money. The hotel has a beautiful beach, clean sand. The younger one was engaged in sandy urban planning every day, being distracted only by ice cream, now we are thinking of aiming it at architectural))
Very good feeding, there is plenty to choose from: meat, fish with vegetables, and fruits in abundance. I honestly got hooked on a massage, I tried it for the first time on the third day and after that I already went before every dinner, these Thais are simply unreal masters, you go out - and like a freshman. After a ten-year experience of expeditions in Altai, I have sciatica, and the trigeminal nerve, etc. , etc. , but here it’s just like a new one.
For the sake of small things, they spent money on a trip to the park in Fanta Sea, but the rides there got everyone, not only their son. We also hit the island of Koh Samui, looked at butterflies, rode elephants through the tropics.
In general, it is not a pity that they replaced traditional Egypt with Tai. It was not for nothing that everyone convinced me that Tai gives absolutely indescribable emotions to the people of central Russia. )
The room was spacious, but they seem to be all the same in this hotel. In general, of course, the service cannot be compared with Turkish, cleaning, waiters, people at the reception - everything is completely different. Our eldest, fortunately a young force, plays (15 years old, the third year in a rocking chair disappears) - on the very first day he turned his head to the tap in the shower, so ten minutes later a businesslike master came and fixed everything, otherwise I thought we would drown. By the way, they did not ask for money for repairs.
It is very pleasant that the sea was visible from the room, there was no trade for it at the reception and no one extorted money. The hotel has a beautiful beach, clean sand. The younger one was engaged in sandy urban planning every day, being distracted only by ice cream, now we are thinking of aiming it at architectural))
Very good feeding, there is plenty to choose from: meat, fish with vegetables, and fruits in abundance. I honestly got hooked on a massage, I tried it for the first time on the third day and after that I already went before every dinner, these Thais are simply unreal masters, you go out - and like a freshman. After a ten-year experience of expeditions in Altai, I have sciatica, and the trigeminal nerve, etc. , etc. , but here it’s just like a new one.
For the sake of small things, they spent money on a trip to the park in Fanta Sea, but the rides there got everyone, not only their son. We also hit the island of Koh Samui, looked at butterflies, rode elephants through the tropics.
In general, it is not a pity that they replaced traditional Egypt with Tai. It was not for nothing that everyone convinced me that Tai gives absolutely indescribable emotions to the people of central Russia. )
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I want to emphasize that I am not a vacationer, but in fact, a farang living here, containing a site about Phuket "Phuket Corner" (type in Yandex or Google), and my opinion is the most successful price-quality ratio. Except for the nearby bungalow complex at exorbitant prices, the rooms and villas of the Premiere overlooking the green lawn are a great place to stay, especially considering the 20-meter distance from the beach (without crossing the road).
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I want to emphasize that I am not a vacationer, but in fact, a farang living here, containing a site about Phuket "Phuket Corner" (type in Yandex or Google), and my opinion is the most successful price-quality ratio. Except for the nearby bungalow complex at exorbitant prices, the rooms and villas of the Premiere overlooking the green lawn are a great place to stay, especially considering the 20-meter distance from the beach (without crossing the road). We recently booked the Premier, and the guests were terribly satisfied, because it was inexpensive and exactly what they wanted. Minus - of course, remoteness from civilization and a small selection of restaurants, souvenirs, entertainment nearby, but this is treated by renting a car, as we recommend to everyone - with a car, the whole Phuket becomes very small; ). . .
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Weird. There used to be reviews, but now they are suddenly gone. Of course, the name has changed a bit, but the essence remains the same.
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Weird. There used to be reviews, but now they are suddenly gone.
Of course, the name has changed a bit, but the essence remains the same.
Of course, the name has changed a bit, but the essence remains the same.
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BANG TAO BEACH RESORT & SPA - TOTAL HOLE!!!!! We have been to Thailand for the fourth time and have always stayed in 4 stars, but we have never seen such "sludge". 1. What are the jacuzzis in the room????? ? (We took deluxe rooms). We had a jacuzzi in the bathroom on the floor, because the water from the shower, which poured in all directions, including the ceiling, somehow magically flowed into one stream, flowed along the gutter between the wall and the bathtub and the waterfall fell on gender (there are photos if anyone is interested) 2.
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BANG TAO BEACH RESORT & SPA - TOTAL HOLE!!!!!
We have been to Thailand for the fourth time and have always stayed in 4 stars, but we have never seen such "sludge".
1. What are the jacuzzis in the room????? ? (We took deluxe rooms). We had a jacuzzi in the bathroom on the floor, because the water from the shower, which poured in all directions, including the ceiling, somehow magically flowed into one stream, flowed along the gutter between the wall and the bathtub and the waterfall fell on gender (there are photos if anyone is interested)
2. "Disposable" slippers were stained and with holes (there are pictures)
3. The territory of the hotel and restaurant is shabby, there are broken lights near the paths, no one bathes in the pool, because its color is terribly dark blue and it seems that it is very dirty. And in fact, the pool does not shine with cleanliness: I saw 2 times how the hotel staff (cleaners) washed their slippers in the pool.
Don't think, I'm not a capricious "fifa" with spread fingers and could survive all these troubles, if not for one BUT ...This hotel is located among the garbage dumps and there is no way to go out in the evening, so we took a car day) and EVERY DAY went to other beaches to people!! ! The road ate 40 minutes to Kata beach and 40 minutes. from there. It's wonderful there, of course.
We have been to Thailand for the fourth time and have always stayed in 4 stars, but we have never seen such "sludge".
1. What are the jacuzzis in the room????? ? (We took deluxe rooms). We had a jacuzzi in the bathroom on the floor, because the water from the shower, which poured in all directions, including the ceiling, somehow magically flowed into one stream, flowed along the gutter between the wall and the bathtub and the waterfall fell on gender (there are photos if anyone is interested)
2. "Disposable" slippers were stained and with holes (there are pictures)
3. The territory of the hotel and restaurant is shabby, there are broken lights near the paths, no one bathes in the pool, because its color is terribly dark blue and it seems that it is very dirty. And in fact, the pool does not shine with cleanliness: I saw 2 times how the hotel staff (cleaners) washed their slippers in the pool.
Don't think, I'm not a capricious "fifa" with spread fingers and could survive all these troubles, if not for one BUT ...This hotel is located among the garbage dumps and there is no way to go out in the evening, so we took a car day) and EVERY DAY went to other beaches to people!! ! The road ate 40 minutes to Kata beach and 40 minutes. from there. It's wonderful there, of course.
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Bangtao Beach Resort 4 * - December 2006. The hotel as a whole is not bad, but still designed for an undemanding tourist. The area is cozy but not big. 90% of the rooms are with a sea view, there are about 30 standard rooms, although they have a view of the mountains, but still not very pretty, because there is a road and an entrance to the hotel on the side under the windows.
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Bangtao Beach Resort 4 * - December 2006. The hotel as a whole is not bad, but still designed for an undemanding tourist. The area is cozy but not big. 90% of the rooms are with a sea view, there are about 30 standard rooms, although they have a view of the mountains, but still not very pretty, because there is a road and an entrance to the hotel on the side under the windows. Inside the rooms are quite comfortable, in addition to all of the above, we were pleasantly surprised by the bathrobe and slippers. In our opinion, it is not worth overpaying for a direct view of the sea, because the side rooms are larger and lighter. They like to accommodate Russian tourists in the fifth building, if they give you a key with a room number: 5101.5201, 5301.5401 feel free to ask for another room, since the windows of these rooms overlook the wall of the neighboring building. Be sure to close the balcony doors, even though we lived on the fourth floor, a small snake tried to crawl towards us.
The beach is not very wide, sunbeds are paid (for two - 100 baht), umbrellas are old, in the center of the beach there is an ugly tent-cafe, but don't let that bother you, feel free to order fruits and drinks there, you can also have lunch in it, they cook quite edible pizza and be sure to try the shrimp in batter and they have a menu in Russian. Dinner was not taken, but the breakfasts are the same as in all fours. The sea, of course, is not as transparent and beautiful as in Egypt, but better than our black one. Near the hotel there are several shops, bars and cafes. When you check into the hotel, be sure to check out the Phuket guide in Russian, they usually lie on a table in the lobby.
To the tourist center of Patong about 15 minutes by car, it costs about 900 baht (round trip), a tuk-tuk is cheaper, but very tiring. We advise you to get to know your driver on your first trip and, having agreed to use only his services in the future, ask for a discount.
Take his business card and next time boldly approach him. In Patong, souvenirs seemed to us more diverse than in Bangkok, and also, pay attention, very cheap flowers are sold there, you can buy a large bouquet that will delight you for a long time, decorating the room. Be sure to try the foot massage. Do not forget to visit the town of Phuket itself, nothing special, but you can safely walk around, see how the locals live, there are few tourists there.
Local food is tasteless, you can only try Tom-yum soup, just ask not to put pepper. Try seafood, just make sure that the chef does not pour his sauce on your fish (let them serve sauces separately), otherwise their sweet gravy can spoil the taste of expensive seafood.
If you get tired of local food, then in Patong there is a Russian cafe "at Xenia", and for lovers of Japanese cuisine, we advise you to visit the restaurant "OISHI EXPRESS" with a buffet, the entrance is about 700 baht, tell the driver that it is next to Sirirod Hospital towards To Kathu.
Excursions were bought not from a guide, it cost 30% cheaper and did not regret it at all, but for this you need to know at least a little English. I liked the local show "FantaSea" and the excursion to the island of James Bond. If you want to see really clear blue water, then go to the Similian Islands or Krabi Island, these are additional excursions and you need to negotiate them separately. I did not like "rafting + elephant riding" - descent on the water for about forty minutes, then some small waterfall, tasteless lunch and thirty minutes of elephant riding, and this excursion takes all day until 18.00. If you still decide, be sure to specify that the rafting was not 5 but 7 km.
The excursion to Phi Phi Island is very chaotic and tiring, and no matter how you advise it, choose the Similian Islands.
And a few words about Bangkok.
The city itself is very busy and gassed, so the tuk-tuk is only in the resort. We lived at the Prince Palace Hotel, the hotel is not very good, but you spend little time there. Leaving the hotel, be sure to take his business card with the name and address. All the time, except for the prescribed excursion program (on the second day until 17.00), which is not at all impressive, we wandered around the city and shopping centers, where you can have a bite to eat. There are interesting amusement parks in Bangkok, but the drive is long and usually takes the whole day. We advise you to visit the observation deck of the hotel "Baiyoke Sky" (200 baht). The hotel is located in the heart of the city and is the tallest building. Please note that after visiting the site, you are entitled to a free cocktail on the 79th floor if you have an entrance ticket.
In the same hotel you can dine, be careful, on different floors there are different prices for dinner (450.900 baht). Dinner buffet. We really liked this hotel and dinner, if you have the opportunity, stay in Bangkok at this hotel. Be sure to visit the night bazaar, it is open until 24.00. In Bangkok, use a taxi, it is much cheaper there than in Phuket, just ask to turn on the meter.
For two weeks of rest, we spent $ 2.000 for two, we didn’t show off, but we didn’t deny ourselves anything in particular. And finally, a few tips:
Feel free to change any part of the money at the airport, the rate there is the same as in all banks of the city and the island $ 1 - 35 baht. In hotels, the course is underestimated. Don't forget to set aside 20 baht to tip the receptionist. In the hotel, do not leave any food on the tables, put everything in the refrigerator, otherwise you will meet such cute Thai cockroaches five centimeters long.
Take a fumigator, and close the windows at night.
Take care and again take care of yourself from the sun's rays, constantly use protective creams, especially your face, shoulders, hands and feet. If you ride a scooter, lubricate the entire surface of your legs well. This is not a simple parting word, this moment is really very important, because the sun in Thailand is just nuclear and we suffered a lot from our negligence in this matter.
Be sure to ask your tour company for the phone numbers of the meeting parties, both in Bangkok and Phuket. Learn English, without it in Thailand nowhere. That, perhaps, is all.
Thailand is exotic and friendly. We cannot say that Thailand is a fairy tale, but the country is very interesting and we had a wonderful rest, which is what we wish you.
The beach is not very wide, sunbeds are paid (for two - 100 baht), umbrellas are old, in the center of the beach there is an ugly tent-cafe, but don't let that bother you, feel free to order fruits and drinks there, you can also have lunch in it, they cook quite edible pizza and be sure to try the shrimp in batter and they have a menu in Russian. Dinner was not taken, but the breakfasts are the same as in all fours. The sea, of course, is not as transparent and beautiful as in Egypt, but better than our black one. Near the hotel there are several shops, bars and cafes. When you check into the hotel, be sure to check out the Phuket guide in Russian, they usually lie on a table in the lobby.
To the tourist center of Patong about 15 minutes by car, it costs about 900 baht (round trip), a tuk-tuk is cheaper, but very tiring. We advise you to get to know your driver on your first trip and, having agreed to use only his services in the future, ask for a discount.
Take his business card and next time boldly approach him. In Patong, souvenirs seemed to us more diverse than in Bangkok, and also, pay attention, very cheap flowers are sold there, you can buy a large bouquet that will delight you for a long time, decorating the room. Be sure to try the foot massage. Do not forget to visit the town of Phuket itself, nothing special, but you can safely walk around, see how the locals live, there are few tourists there.
Local food is tasteless, you can only try Tom-yum soup, just ask not to put pepper. Try seafood, just make sure that the chef does not pour his sauce on your fish (let them serve sauces separately), otherwise their sweet gravy can spoil the taste of expensive seafood.
If you get tired of local food, then in Patong there is a Russian cafe "at Xenia", and for lovers of Japanese cuisine, we advise you to visit the restaurant "OISHI EXPRESS" with a buffet, the entrance is about 700 baht, tell the driver that it is next to Sirirod Hospital towards To Kathu.
Excursions were bought not from a guide, it cost 30% cheaper and did not regret it at all, but for this you need to know at least a little English. I liked the local show "FantaSea" and the excursion to the island of James Bond. If you want to see really clear blue water, then go to the Similian Islands or Krabi Island, these are additional excursions and you need to negotiate them separately. I did not like "rafting + elephant riding" - descent on the water for about forty minutes, then some small waterfall, tasteless lunch and thirty minutes of elephant riding, and this excursion takes all day until 18.00. If you still decide, be sure to specify that the rafting was not 5 but 7 km.
The excursion to Phi Phi Island is very chaotic and tiring, and no matter how you advise it, choose the Similian Islands.
And a few words about Bangkok.
The city itself is very busy and gassed, so the tuk-tuk is only in the resort. We lived at the Prince Palace Hotel, the hotel is not very good, but you spend little time there. Leaving the hotel, be sure to take his business card with the name and address. All the time, except for the prescribed excursion program (on the second day until 17.00), which is not at all impressive, we wandered around the city and shopping centers, where you can have a bite to eat. There are interesting amusement parks in Bangkok, but the drive is long and usually takes the whole day. We advise you to visit the observation deck of the hotel "Baiyoke Sky" (200 baht). The hotel is located in the heart of the city and is the tallest building. Please note that after visiting the site, you are entitled to a free cocktail on the 79th floor if you have an entrance ticket.
In the same hotel you can dine, be careful, on different floors there are different prices for dinner (450.900 baht). Dinner buffet. We really liked this hotel and dinner, if you have the opportunity, stay in Bangkok at this hotel. Be sure to visit the night bazaar, it is open until 24.00. In Bangkok, use a taxi, it is much cheaper there than in Phuket, just ask to turn on the meter.
For two weeks of rest, we spent $ 2.000 for two, we didn’t show off, but we didn’t deny ourselves anything in particular. And finally, a few tips:
Feel free to change any part of the money at the airport, the rate there is the same as in all banks of the city and the island $ 1 - 35 baht. In hotels, the course is underestimated. Don't forget to set aside 20 baht to tip the receptionist. In the hotel, do not leave any food on the tables, put everything in the refrigerator, otherwise you will meet such cute Thai cockroaches five centimeters long.
Take a fumigator, and close the windows at night.
Take care and again take care of yourself from the sun's rays, constantly use protective creams, especially your face, shoulders, hands and feet. If you ride a scooter, lubricate the entire surface of your legs well. This is not a simple parting word, this moment is really very important, because the sun in Thailand is just nuclear and we suffered a lot from our negligence in this matter.
Be sure to ask your tour company for the phone numbers of the meeting parties, both in Bangkok and Phuket. Learn English, without it in Thailand nowhere. That, perhaps, is all.
Thailand is exotic and friendly. We cannot say that Thailand is a fairy tale, but the country is very interesting and we had a wonderful rest, which is what we wish you.
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My husband and I rested at the end of the rainy season, but they didn’t bother us, because we usually went in the evening and didn’t last long. The hotel is of a good level, nice territory, large rooms, they clean it efficiently and towels are changed every day. You can also take towels to the beach as much as you want .
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My husband and I rested at the end of the rainy season, but they didn’t bother us, because we usually went in the evening and didn’t last long. The hotel is of a good level, nice territory, large rooms, they clean it efficiently and towels are changed every day. You can also take towels to the beach as much as you want . Cool pools, but they are not very relevant, because there is a gorgeous sea and a beach nearby, as in the picture.
The only negative is the boredom. The center of evening and night life-Patong is far away and a taxi ride is quite expensive, especially if you compare the price of a taxi with the price in Pattaya. The cost of a one-way taxi is 400 baht. There are several shops near the hotel. True choice there is no fruit in them, there is little fruit, fortunately they were in Pattaya before and they came off for fruit there, and if you only come to this hotel, you won’t feel the whole variety of “fruit life” in Thailand. But there is one shop, on the way to Kata- beach (5 minutes walk), where there is a very cool selection of alcohol (I advise you to try Thai rum-Similan, but not whiskey).
As for food, I liked the restaurant at the hotel, very tasty grilled fish and relatively inexpensive, and there is an Italian cafe to the left of the hotel, they serve very decent food. Moreover, not only traditional pizza and pasta are good, but all seafood, but prices are compared to Pattaya, of course, high, and if compared to Kiev, then just for nothing.
In general, I advise you to go to this hotel either with a company or with children. But in order to experience all the delights of a holiday in Thailand, I advise you to visit both Pattaya and Phuket.
The only negative is the boredom. The center of evening and night life-Patong is far away and a taxi ride is quite expensive, especially if you compare the price of a taxi with the price in Pattaya. The cost of a one-way taxi is 400 baht. There are several shops near the hotel. True choice there is no fruit in them, there is little fruit, fortunately they were in Pattaya before and they came off for fruit there, and if you only come to this hotel, you won’t feel the whole variety of “fruit life” in Thailand. But there is one shop, on the way to Kata- beach (5 minutes walk), where there is a very cool selection of alcohol (I advise you to try Thai rum-Similan, but not whiskey).
As for food, I liked the restaurant at the hotel, very tasty grilled fish and relatively inexpensive, and there is an Italian cafe to the left of the hotel, they serve very decent food. Moreover, not only traditional pizza and pasta are good, but all seafood, but prices are compared to Pattaya, of course, high, and if compared to Kiev, then just for nothing.
In general, I advise you to go to this hotel either with a company or with children. But in order to experience all the delights of a holiday in Thailand, I advise you to visit both Pattaya and Phuket.
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