Ah, Phuket – the land of pretty beaches, seaside resorts, and a bustling clubbing scene that many of us love. With its charm and allure, it’s no surprise that many have their hot summer MV moment on this island, where all the beach bummin’ and partying will certainly make it a vacay for the books.
With these cheap hotels in Phuket, you can get a bang for your baht and save more for your daily activities, while being promised a quality stay once you knock out at night.
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With its cheerful pastel pops and botanical decor, you’re bound to have an Accidentally Wes Anderson moment once you step into Isara Boutique Hotel and Cafe.
This hotel gives you plenty of cosy corners to chill out at, including the cafe where you can dig into high tea and local delicacies.
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The rooms follow similar aesthetics too. While their Standard Double Rooms (S$35/night, ~฿888.16) are cosy and well furnished, their Villas (S$123/night, ~฿3121.51) are what seal the deal. Here’s where you can look forward to a lazy pool sesh right at your balcony if you’re craving for more sun after beach day.
Book a stay at Isara Boutique Hotel and Cafe from S$35.
Price: S$35/night, ~฿888.16 (Standard Double Room) | S$123/night, ~฿3121.51 (Villas)
Rating on Google: 4.8/5
Address: 72 Krabi, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Contact: + 66 88 632 9653 | Isara Boutique Hotel and Cafe on Facebook
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Beaches and clubbing aside, Phuket has quite its share of pretty nature reserves and landmarks. Wake up to a stunning view of the mountains at Hill Myna Condotel, where you can book a One Bedroom Suite at S$27/night (~฿689.42).
Nature lover or not, look forward to places such as Green Elephant Sanctuary Park or Phuket Nature Elephant Reserve which are around a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Getting to Bang Tao Beach is also easy, as the hotel provides free shuttle services to the location.
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For street food and night markets, check out Boat Avenue, Thailand’s first container mall with loads of food stalls and shopping boutiques.
Book a stay at Hill Myna Condotel from S$27/night.
Price: S$27/night, ~฿689.42 (One Bedroom Suite)
Rating on Google: 4.6/5
Address: 1 M. 5 Srisunthorn Road Cherng Talay, Soi Ban Tak Daet, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
Contact: +66 76 390 697 | Hill Myna Condotel website
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Sometimes, the homey ones are the best. And for that, we’ve got Memory Boutique Hotel, which comes with plenty of chillax spots to laze at during the day.
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Rooms are very pocket-friendly too, with Standard Rooms going in at S$13/night (~฿329.92) and Superior Double Rooms priced at just a dollar more.
Better still, those with a motorbike licence can make use of the hotel’s complimentary motorbike rental services and scoot to many places within the Patong neighbourhood.
Book a stay at Memory Boutique Hotel from S$13/night.
Price: S$13/night, ~฿329.92 (Standard Room) | S$14/night, ~฿355.29 (Superior Double Room)
Rating on Google: 4.3/5
Address: 178/21-23 Pangmuang Road, Patong Beach, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Contact: +66 76 512 282 | Memory Boutique Hotel website
Image adapted from: Booking.com, Trip.com
This one’s for the backpacking friends out there. While hostels are usually the go-to for those unfussy about accommodation, that doesn’t mean you have to cut your lodging expenses to T. At Aekkeko Hostel, you can enjoy a communal experience, with a full kitchen, dining table and chill areas to bring some ohana spirit to your group holiday.
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While their 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Rooms (S$9/night, ~฿228.40) are the popular choice, you can choose to opt for their Deluxe Room (S$35.65, ~฿904.73), should you want more space to yourselves.
Book a stay at Aekkeko Hostel from S$9/night.
Price: S$9, ~฿228.40 (8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room) | S$35.65, ~฿904.73 (Deluxe Room)
Rating on Google: 4.8/5
Address: 55 Krabi, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Contact: +66 89 941 3525 | Aekkeko Hostel website
Image adapted from: Trip.com
If the words “backpacker” and “posh” seem like polar opposites to you, wait till you see Book a Bed Poshtel.
Tailored for backpackers, this “poshtel” has 4-bed Dormitories (S$15/night, ~฿380.67) and Double Mezzanine Rooms (S$28/night, ~฿710.59) that come in a loft-style with sleek minimalist design, so you don’t have to worry about compromising on the quality of your stay even if you choose to pay less.
Book a stay at Book a Bed Poshtel from S$15/night.
Price: S$15/night, ~฿380.67 (4-bed Dormitories) | S$28/night, ~฿710.59 (Double Mezzanine Room)
Rating on Google: 4.6/5
Address: 2, 15 Dibuk Road, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Contact: +66 93 693 2888 | Book a Poshtel website
Image adapted from: Trip.com
The B&W aesthetic has a certain nostalgic charm, and the same can be said of Ratri Hotel Phuket Old Town, a monochrome hotel with minimalist Parisian-inspired interior decor.
Their Classic Twin Room is a go-to, where you get to enjoy a comfy space with 2 single beds at S$35/night (~฿888.23). The hotel also have an in-house restaurant and a bar, Monchan-Dra and Mona de Bar, where you get to enjoy hearty fusion dishes and cocktails if you’re too lazy to travel out to town.
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Another perk that comes with this hotel is that it’s located at the heart of Phuket Old Town, a charming heritage district known for its Sino-Portuguese architecture. For night spots, Central Festival Phuket and Chao Fah Variety Market are also must-visits around the area.
Price: S$35/night (Classic Twin Room)
Rating on Google: 4.6/5
Address: 110 16 Patiphat Road, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Contact: +66 76 390 269 | Ratri Hotel Phuket Old Town website
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When it comes to home aesthetics, many of us dig the dark industrial decor for its cosy vibe. But for now, save the $30k reno and book a stay at Na Siam Guesthouse instead, so you can fulfil your Brooklyn loft dreams while enjoying your holiday.
Rooms here are well-equipped and affordable, where you can book their Superior Room for a good deal of S$35/night (~฿888.23). But if you’d like to save more cost, don’t miss the Standard Room going in at S$28/night (~฿710.59).
Some say sleep is for the weak, and that could explain why the guesthouse is situated close to Bangla Road, the world-famous entertainment precinct thriving with clubs and nightlife. Here, you’ll find lots of street food, shopping, and famous clubs such as Tiger Nightclub, Sugar Club Phuket.
Book a stay at Na Siam Guesthouse from S$28/night.
Price: S$35/night, ~฿888.23 (Superior Room) | S$28/night, ~฿710.59 (Standard Room)
Rating on Google: 4/5
Address: 171 Soi Soon Utis, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Contact: +66 86 696 3669 | Na Siam Guesthouse on Facebook
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Of course, you can’t go to Phuket without popping by a beach. MAZI Design Hotel is in just the right location for beach-lovin’ travellers – all it takes is a 5-minute walk till you’re at the shore of Patong Beach.
Room-wise, their Ma Relax Room is all decked with cosy showers, TVs and comfy linens to provide you with just the right snazziness to what you’d expect from any staycay – and only at S$28/night, ~฿710.59.
Book a stay at MAZI Design Hotel from S$28/night.
Price: S$28/night, ~฿710.59
Rating on Google: 3.9/5
Address: 7 Prachanukhro Road, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Contact: +66 76 343 333 | Mazi Design Hotel website
We may have been saying “beach please” for the past 2 years, and now that borders have opened, Phuket is all yours for a well-deserved break. With these cheap hotels in Phuket, you’ll be assured quality stay, while making sure you don’t burn a hole in your wallet.
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