Orchid Hotel and Spa Kalim Bay Reviews

Best budget hotel in Phuket except the dustbin area just in front of the hotel entrance. The hotel is located at a great place of phuket new city. This is close to other hotels like Patong Lodge hotel, Andaman etc. Between the sea and the hotel, there is only one obstacle and that is the main road. So, the hotel is so close to the sea. It gives a great view of sea from its balcony. It is located at a calm environment compared to locations near Bangla Road or Patong Beach area. Kalim Bay beach area is quite, less traffic jam and less commercial than patong or other part of phuket city. So, you can stay at your own, without much crowd with less expensive surroundings. This area is dominant by Muslims so you will get so many halal food options around the hotel. From the beginning of the evening, mobile food carts starts opening on the roads besides the sea and in front of the hotel. So you will have good halal food with less price. You can have dinner or lunch options within 50-60 baht per person. You will get Phi Phi Island tour packages and Phi Phi Ferry tickets right at the reception of this hotel at cheap rate with pick up and drop off services. You will get bike rent services just the road beside of this hotel at cheap price. Hotel staffs were so kind and helpful. If you arrive at the hotel earlier than to your check in time, they will let you keep your luggage safely and provide washrooms to change or freshen up. The rooms besides swimming pool gives you a vibe like having a private pool area,, but unfortunately, the pool was not clean. The rooms are amazing to view. It has so many elements those give aesthetic and classical looks like wall mirrors, beds, dress table mirror etc. Our room came with complementary breakfast but we couldn't avail this because breakfast was supposed to be started at 8 AM, but our pick up microbus came at 7 Am to take us to the Rasada pier to catch the ferry to Phi Phi Island. But the man on duty at the reception, made bread toast, provided butter and jam with coffee and tea, as limited breakfast option. Everything of the hotel, including the room rent and facilities were great except there was a huge dustbin area just in front of the hotel entrance. So there is a odor every time during your stay, especially you can't sit on your balcony or at the hotel front beautiful outdoor lobby because its like the whole city's garbage is thrown just in front of your place.

This hotel was super comfy and good located! I don’t know why they have some bad critics on comments. I’m a traveler and been in many different hotels, and in this one I had a great time, they have a 24hs help desk , the view from the penthouse room was amazing, any annoying noises at all. And yes, there is a trash point next to the hotel, but you can’t even notice, is not that bad. People from the hotel super nice! And the swimming pool was ok as well! Great time here

I only spent one night here because I arrived early and it was cheap. When I arrived the receptionist was shouting at people and threatening to phone the police. I checked in and the room was fine, just outdated and I little dirty. You get what you pay for. I suggest if you need a quick stay, this is fine, but if you're looking for luxury, this is not it. The pool was empty.

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I really liked the hotel, for its price it is just a find, very good service, they treat guests very respectfully. The beach is five minutes walk away, there are various cafes and shops nearby, as well as pharmacies. The room is clean, there is an exit to the pool. I would gladly return to this hotel.

Nice hotel. A bit old.

Very beautiful. You can directly see the sea and a great place to watch the sunset! The service is okay, the room is suitable for playing activities. It is close to Patong Patong Beach. You can see the sunset when you come back at 5:00

#negative #I was disappointed with the Room Size, Hotel Smell, Safety, Bed Comfort Level, Soundproofing, Natural Light in the Room; The service attitude is poor, the room is not clean, and there is no explanation for the reservation problem

This is the worst hotel I have ever repaired. There is no one. The luggage is moved to the 5th floor by yourself. There is no elevator and no parking lot. You are asked to park on the side of the road. The cleanliness of the room is extremely poor. Having said that, he will clean up for him. There was **** like **** on the towels, it was disgusting.

Well placed, clean room but the pool you really need to clean the deckchairs, very nice staff.

Just had a 4 night stay here. Agreed it’s not the Hilton but then again it’s cheap as chips. I would recommend the penthouse suite even if just for one night. Great view of the beach. The owner Anthony is such a nice gentleman and personally thanked me for staying here. Downside yup to the side of the hotel is a rubbish collection area but that’s not a thing to do with the hotel. It is quiet but easy to grab a taxi etc into the lively areas. To sum it up yes I would stay again so it can’t be that bad now can it.

I stayed here last minute arriving late and the room was very dirty. I asked the room to be cleaned next day and it was still dirty. Room was a nice size with a balcony. Staff friendly. Location is a bit far to walk to town but a tuc tuc. is always available and. cheap.