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5 Stars - 36 Opinions
99/1 Moo 6, Ban Ao Por, Pa Khlok, , Phuket, 83110, Thailand
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And more importantly - before photo
Zenith Tattoos
Another great view
Feeding the fish
Can anyone suggest a hotel near Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Park in Phuket? We'll be staying for 3 nights and are looking for something 3-5 star? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Alex, since the park is in the northeastern part of the island, there are essentially two areas that are convenient to the park: the northwestern side of the island near the airport where the Laguna mega-complex of five glitzy resorts and the JW Marriott are located, or the northeastern side at Ao Por bay and Cape Yamu where there are only a few resorts. If it were me, I'd go for Cape Yamu for the less developed atmosphere of the place (though I have to say that the beaches on the western side are nicer).
At Cape Yamu, there are four hotels that might fit your needs:
1) Mission Hills (golf club) resort and spa
2) Supalai Spa/Resort (affiliated with the Best Western group)
3) Chandara Resort/Spa (more high end)
4) Grove Gardens (apartment-style)
Wow, thank you so much, that's fantastic info! Now I've got quite a few places to choose from.
In all organized tours it is mandatory to see several production unities of local crafts, ending in a large store that is the REAL reason that took you there. Here it was a little different, and we visited several small producers, where selling was not so forced.
The silk production was particularly curious, and the kids enjoyed very much all the techniques.
Whilst on the island of Phuket my mate Tyler went and had a couple of training bouts with a local Tahi boxing camp, they sure made him sweet some i can tell you, but he said it was all good. his sparing partner is a former champion of Thailand. They can supply all the equipment that you will need.
There are a lot of shops along the main Patong Beach road and some shops are in the back streets that fingers from the main road. These shops are ok, but you will find better deals and choices at Patong Top because of the high concentration of shops (more competition) and much wider choice. There are lots of beautiful oil paintings. Lots of clothing and local made crafts and souvenirs. Also bars dot the end of each row of shops....more bars!!! It is not uncommon to find shops qouting a starting price 300% what they are willing to let it go for. Just walk around and ask, and soon you will get an idea of prices should be. They often try bait you with a buy now price. You can always return, but you will may see the same thing for less elsewhere.
Situated on the beach road and staffed by the friendliest hosts, who just want to serve you a drink and not marry you!
They sit knitting when they're not too busy and presented her indoors with a scarf on our last night.
A great starting and finishing point, we managed to have a sit down here just about every night.Best bit for me was they sold Strongbow!
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Tuk tuks (also commonly found in other asian countries like the Phillipines) are surprisingly expensive. A short ride from say the centre of Patong beach to the other end was standard at THB100. Not much when you convert it to EUR, USD or GBP but really when you compare it relative to everthing else its actually not cheap. Prices are negotiable. A tuk tuk, from Patong to Phuket town was THB800 return, this means they will wait while you have lunch, shop etc.
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