By the Sea

This hotel has some great pros and some off-putting cons to consider, but overall for us was wonderful. First off, it is very far away from the main touristy areas such as Patong or Kata beaches. For us, this was wonderful. It meant peace and quiet. There are also some great beach front restaurants/bars nearby where one can take in the spectacular […] landscape of Chalong Bay, and the restaurant at the hotel is a really great dinner spot (though the breakfast buffet was sub par.) We were upgraded to a two bedroom suite, which was more than we needed but certainly appreciated. Our room was very clean, though a bit dated. I can't imagine being in a room near the top of the hotel, as there is an imposing walk uphill before even getting to the stairs. The staff was helpful in booking our island hopping tour (not to be missed, by the way), accommodating our very early/late airport transfers, and even packed us a to go breakfast upon departure, as we left at 5 AM. The main problem I had with this property was the beach itself. Most, if not all, of Phuket beaches are tidal, meaning they are not as accessible during low tide. The problem with Cape Panwa Beach is that the beach is only swim-able at the highest of high tides, and is a muddy/rocky mess during low tide. The beach itself is also fairly rocky and a bit on the dirty side. We didn't swim much, and were lucky that the tide was in when we wanted to be in the water, so it worked out for us. If swimming and walking down a powdery beach is what you are looking for, this is not the beach for you. But if a brisk walk while taking in the views of the bay are what you're after, this is the spot. Overall the rooms were clean but somewhat dated, the staff friendly, and the hotel does have a small number of places to eat/drink around it, even being as isolated as it is. If a quiet beach retreat with wonderful bay views is what you're looking for, I would highly recommend By The Sea. If you want a more stereotypical white powd Read more

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pros: spotless & spacious rooms; faultless & friendly service; quiet w/ no bars/clubs/nightlife nearby; gorgeous sunsets cons: only a few dining options nearby; a bit far from town (but hotel has daily shuttle to shopping centers); swimming only at high tide

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In low season with few other guests at the hotel, we had an amazing stay, and most of all we really enjoyed the fresh air, an almost empty beach and fantastically polite and smiling staff in this hotel with a great location a few kilometers away from the tourist-towns! Highly recommended!

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fantastic little hotel of ONLY 37 rooms! Very Very quiet place and is located on the beach. Although the beach is sandy it contained a misture of small coral and stones but a lovely beach. Very peaceful and friendly staff. The staff a multi taskers and you would find them doing all osorts of things, although it not of 5 star quality, it was like home […] but with Sun, Sea and Sand and no noise. There are 2 BEACH bars, serving food and drinks, and a massage. YES on the beach ! Very good price and well worth going to. ONLY GRIPE: THERE is absolutley nothing around, apart from a couple of other hotels. The two beach bars monopolise the area, as they can charge what they want! BUT it is not expensive and cheaper than hotel prices. I would recommend hiring a motorbike and touring away from the hotel to find other places but do it before it get dark as when it does, you will get lost ! I DID! but eventually found the way back. Fantastic hotel if you want REAL peace and quiet. Read more

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Jättebra läge på stranden där man har sol hela dagen och får se solnedgången på kvällen. Underbar personal som är mån om sina gäster. Rummen var stora och fräscha. Hotellet har varje dag gratis transport till och från "Festival" gallerian om man vill shoppa.

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Hotellet ligger litt utenfor vanlige hotellområder på Phuket. Men det ligger perfekt til ved en strand der du får følelsen av å være på en øde og romantisk øy. man er neste alene på stranden. Det finnes 2 små strand restauranter like i nærheten, og en liten strandbutikk. risene er utrolige på disse 2 plassene. Du får 2 hovedretter, 2 ris, 1 stor øl, […] 1 stor iste og 2 glass vin for rundt 100 kr. Den lengst unna hotellet har best mat. Det er også massasje og få på stranden, pluss longtailbåt utleie. Eneste minus med stranden er ved lavvann. da er den ikke pen med sin langgrunne.. Hotellets rom er STORE og fine. Vi har bodd på begge alternativer dem har. Sist hadde vi en leilighet i 4 etg med 2 soverom, 2 bad, stor stue, 3 tv, kjøkken og balkong. Den må ha vært over 120 m2 stor.. Vann på flasker er gratis på rommene, og det blir satt inn nye hver dag. Frokosten spiser i restauranten nede ved stranden. Her får du alt du måtte trenge for en perfekt frokost. Personalet er meget hyggelig og imøtekommende. 2 ganger daglig går det gratis minibuss inn til Phuket by. Det tar ca 25 min så det ligger ikke så veldig usentralt til. Utsikten over Chalong bay er vakker dagtid, ved solnedgang, og natterstid. Neste gang skal vi bo her ennå lengre. Passer vel best for par som vil ha en perfekt og romantisk ferie, men tror alle ville ha trivdes på dette hotellet. Read more

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Glatt platå fra strand til basseng. Mange som fall deriblandt meg selv. Her bør noe gjøres.... Ellers alt topp !

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Havsbottnen dyig och full av sten redan vid strandkanten. Dyster syn vid kraftig ebb. Boende utmärkt liksom frukosten vid bord nästan vid strandkanten. - Genuina thairestauranger längs stranden.

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