NNatalie KaThe apartment was freshly renovated. The bedrooms are upstairs, and the soundproofing is good. One of the bedrooms has no windows, which is perfect for those who love complete silence and darkness. If needed, you could also accommodate someone on the ground floor. We were disappointed that the stove we were expecting wasn't working. It's in the hotel's photos, but there's a sign on it saying it can't be used as the apartment is for sale, and it's just there for demonstration. Dining utensils are provided. Cleaning is every two days with towel changes, and water is replenished.
The hotel is a 10-15 minute drive from Bang Tao Beach, or about 45 minutes on foot. We specifically wanted to walk a lot each day, so we often walked. About a third of the walk is along the roadside, which is dusty and narrow. The rest of the walk to the beach is through the pleasant Laguna area. Bang Tao Beach is excellent, one of the best in Phuket. It wouldn't be convenient to walk the entire way with small children. The hotel offers a one-way transfer to Boat Avenue or Bang Tao Beach from 9 AM to 3 PM. It might be possible to arrange for them to pick you up from the beach if you arrive precisely at their scheduled pickup time. Taxis cost 200-240 baht one way, but you can order motorbikes, which are cheaper for 1-2 people.
A downside is the construction next to the hotel, which you can see in the attached photos. It definitely detracts from the overall impression. However, it bothered us very little as our windows faced entirely the other side, towards the golf course. The view from the room was beautiful. The pool is small, but it was still pleasant to use sometimes.
There are no shops right next to the hotel, so you need to buy groceries in advance. The nearest shop is a 10-15 minute walk along the roadside (or a few minutes by car). It mainly sells Russian food (ready meals, prepared dishes, groceries, drinks – a small but good selection). Nearby, there's an area with a playground, kindergarten, cafes, restaurants, and beauty salons, but we preferred those further away, in the Villa Market and Boat Avenue area. The nearest supermarkets are Villa Market, Tops, and 7-Eleven. Among the restaurants nearby, I recommend Tawai – it offers more refined Thai cuisine with restaurant-style presentation and a mid-range price. A much cheaper option nearby for locals is La Ong Dao Restaurant – it’s simpler, much more affordable, like a canteen, but tasty and safe. In the same area, there are, in my opinion, two of the best Night Markets: on Fridays near Villa Market and on Saturdays near Saii hotel. At the night markets, you can eat delicious food and buy fruits and souvenirs. You can also stroll in the park with lakes and monitor lizards – entry is through Opened Kitchen. Overall, the Bang Tao area is quiet, considered more expensive than others, but it depends on where you stay and eat. You can easily find everything there, even on a moderate budget. On the beach itself, we liked Smigo and Yuuhi beach clubs the most. Enjoy your stay!
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