Friday, July 3, 2009

Phuket Hotels, Guesthouses and Holiday Rentals

Phuket is a major holiday destination and there are different types of accommodation from which travelers can choose. This article provides tourists with advice and information on all the different types of accommodation which are available to them.

Please note that the cheapest time to visit Phuket is during the tourist low season which is from the end of April until the end of October. The most expensive time in the year to visit the Island is during the tourist high season which is from November until April. If you would like to spend your vacation on this popular travel destination over Christmas and New Years Eve then you should definitely try to book your accommodation several months in advance.

Guesthouses

There are hundreds of Phuket guesthouses spread all over the island. If you are traveling on a budget then this type of accommodation could be ideal. Most guesthouses offer spacious rooms to its guests and are similar to the types of rooms you would find at a normal hotel or resort. The main difference between guesthouses and normal hotels is that guesthouses do not normally offer a large variety of facilities such as swimming pools and health clubs. If you are not really interesting in using these types of facilities then you should definitely book yourself a room at a guesthouse as you will end up saving yourself a lot of money.

Holiday Rentals

Another popular alternative to staying at a Phuket hotel or resort is by getting a holiday rental. There are a lot of villas and apartments for rent in all the major beach areas. If you are looking for privacy and luxurious accommodation then a holiday rental could be the right choice for you. There are many villas with private swimming pools for rent for both short periods as well as long term rentals. These type of holiday rentals as especially popular with large families as many of these villas offer three of four bedrooms as well as fully stocked kitchens.

Hotels and Resorts

Phuket offers travelers a wide range of hotels. Some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels and resorts in South East Asia are located on this beautiful Thai vacation island. If you are looking for a large US style holiday hotel then you should look into booking one of the hotels in the Phuket Laguna resort area. There are also plenty of two and three star hotels which offer clean and comfortable rooms at affordable prices. The hotel prices also differ between the various beach areas as hotels in Patong beach for example tend to be more expensive then the hotels in Kamala Bay or Phuket Town.

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