Banthai Beach Resort Patong Beach
The Banthai was just what we wanted for our holiday in Phuket.
The room we had was a good size with a king bed. We had the superior room which overlooks the pool. The alcohol in the mini bar was very affordable and was cheaper than purchasing at the swim up bar. The rooms were very clean and traditional Thai decor.
The swim up bar was a great feature and the pool areas were perfect. The Swim up bar is open just about all day. The drinks are well priced and the bar staff are very friendly. There are 2 mirror image swimming pools on either size of the resort. So if one is a little crowded or busy you can just head across to the other one.
We did notice the lack of young children at the resort which was exactly what a young couple like ourselves wanted. This hotel i beleive is suited towards the younger couple and honeymooners or families with older children. The hotel is located on the main beach front but down a small alley which is great as it eliminates the noise at night time but you are still right in the mix of everything and walking distance to just about everything. We didnt use a taxi or tuk tuk once. Banglor Rd is only a 5 min walk away and 2 min walk to Patong Beach.
The breakfast was great with a mix of foods from all over the world to suit all travellers.. feeding the cats too was a bonus :) The only downside to the stay here was that the reception staff were very limited with their english speaking which made communication hard sometimes.
The lobby area was very spacious with cocktail bar which is great for pre drinks. There is also a concierge desk that can help you in planning your days activities whilst in Phuket.
A real good find in a very competitive tourist town.