2 weeks in the "House of the Sun" (PGS Casadel Sol)
We flew from Pegasus, the departure was delayed for 6 hours, but according to reviews, we were mentally ready for this and even rejoiced, because we didn’t have time to pack up! We flew from Omsk, 8 hours, a company of 6 people. We flew well, the Nord Wind company, didn’t let us down , the plane turned out to be very comfortable, the flight attendants are calm and polite, at least I have something to compare with, last summer they flew to Pattaya with Transaero, the plane was terrible, the seats were not comfortable, the staff with sour faces! ! This time the flight was good.
Upon arrival in Phuket, we quickly checked in, everything took 15 minutes, compare, it took 2.5 hours in Pattaya. But the airport itself was not pleased, small and gray! The bus that met us was also some kind of old ruin with pink curtains, Pegasus decided on us save money! ! I’ll immediately warn everyone who is going to Phuket, this is an island on which there are only mountains, you eat from the mountain and up the mountain again ! ! This is what I mean, the trip takes a lot of time! And if you are guys who are going to hang out, then it’s better to take hotels closer to the center, despite the not very clean beach, you won’t spend a lot of money on a trip to the most party places, and if you like to soak up the hotel or on the beach, then for you Kata beach and everything to the south, a quiet sea and clean sand. There are very big waves on Karon beach, for those who like to jump))
Now about the hotel and its surroundings.
Hotel Casadel Sol, representative of Pegasus. In fact, it has almost nothing to do with Pegasus, only every day you see a representative of Pegasus who sells expensive excursions! But more on that later. So, the hotel is conveniently located, not on the road itself, there are markets, exchangers and cafes nearby. While other tourists were being brought in, we realized that our hotel was located and looked best against the rest. We were met with cool drinks and Thai necklaces)) We were quickly placed in the room. Our girls work at the reception, so you can always safely contact us for all questions. The room was in the 5th building, there are 7 in total. the first ones are located at the restaurant and from 6 in the morning they start going for food, and 4-5 go to the pool with a children's slide and children's squeals sometimes interfere with sleep in the morning, as the windows let in any noise. The room was on the 3rd floor, pretty decent, nothing more , I'm not picky about the service, but the minuses were in small spots on the sheets and sometimes holes on them, otherwise everything is normal. Lunches at the hotel are standard (sausages, sausage, cheese, fried toast in an egg, scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs, meat or chicken, mashed potatoes or pasta, fruits and pastries). For those who have been to Turkey, I immediately warn you, do not compare, there are fewer in Thailand all attention is paid to breakfast, but when there is no money for a cafe, they save)) The pools are located along all the buildings, so there are always enough sun loungers and places, we even swam in them at night, only the main thing is to track when and which pool is chlorinated. Usually this is through day, bass first. at the 5th building, then at the 6th. During the day, there is a restaurant on the territory where you can also eat, for the same price as in street cafes. There is also a cinema, they show cartoons for kids and comedies in the evenings on certain days. 11-00 you can play water polo, it's even fun to watch, they also hold discos, foam parties, welcome cocktails, etc. for the entertainment of vacationers, and there is also karaoke on Wednesdays, for those who like to bawl)) In general, the hotel is good , 4 * will pull)).
And now what's around:
Near the hotel there is a cafe "Balalaika", there is Russian food, but expensive, for comparison, 100g. dumplings 200 Baht = 200 rub. he walked like that. So, this cafe has very high quality and fast service, everything is tasty and not expensive, the menu is varied! Kata Beach will be a street of restaurants, there is a wonderful cafe "Opera", this is through the cafe from the restaurant "MAMA", it opens only in the evening at 5-6 o'clock, but there is sooooo delicious pizza, steaks, Pasta, I recommend trying it ! ! And at 7 in the evening, live music begins, performed by a Filipino, mainly singing a well-known foreign country and 1 of our songs, Bi-2 and Chicherina "My rock and roll, it's when he sees Russians, especially for us))) Romance I'll tell you !!!
The beach is not far from the hotel, if you go along the Kata Beach hotel, as if down, then obviously you won’t pass the sea! Sun loungers on the beach cost 100 baht per person, this is together with an umbrella. There is a cool cafe in front of the beach, "American" (we so called, the owners because obviously they are), they teach surfing there, and always cool Mouzon, you can sit on the 2nd floor and watch how they learn to catch a wave))
Regarding shops and markets, if you want to buy everything in one place, go to Jang Ceylon, this is a shopping complex in Patong, it’s cheap and you can bargain there, there are Chinese things, and there are fashion boutiques, but it’s open until 21-00, local tents they close at 11 pm, but if you saved somewhere in them, then be sure to give this difference to the next tent, I promise you that !! ! they don’t like it very much and bend prices, God forbid, and if you don’t buy something from them, then they can send it!
We took excursions from Treasure Island, this is a licensed network and only Russians work there, many of their branches are closed due to a conflict with the Thais, so it's better to just call the manager and he or she will come to you and tell you about prices and all excursions. Edgar, previously worked as a guide, he organized a wonderful excursion to 3 islands, for 2 days ! ! gorgeous for young people, I recommend !!! ! here are the tel. "Treasure Islands", they are all over Phuket, call from a local SIM! (0825374411).
Tuk tuks are very expensive in Phuket, from Kata beach to Patong 400 Baht in one direction, Opposite the Kata Beach hotel in the direction of the hotel there is a bus schedule that goes to the center via Karon Beach, it costs 35 baht, but it’s not known whether it goes to Patong, but this much more economical, sorry we found out about it late!!
In general, have a good rest, I hope the review will help you, save money and have a good rest !! ! If you write anything, I will answer all questions !! !
