Preparing for a trip to Phuket (2) How to book the best deals on hotels, pool villa VS hotel, Phuket hotel, pool villa recommendations
First of all, please note that I wrote this article in a translator, so it may not be correct in English grammar. thank you :)
After a busy schedule in Bangkok, my goal in Phuket was to relax and unwind.
I was so worried about whether to go to a hotel or a pool villa 😭.
After weighing the options, I decided to stay at Banyan Tree Phuket for the hotel and the Naka Phuket for the pool villa!
Since I was traveling light, I chose places that weren't too expensive.
Banyan Tree is also a pool villa, but it feels like a hotel, so I took it as a hotel.
Because I think Southeast Asia is unconditionally a pool villa... 😅
Of course, you can use the hotel pool, but it's better to be private, isn't it?
How to book the best deals on hotels, the hotel I booked is at the end! ❤️
- Banyan Tree Phuket
Price: From $306 per night (including breakfast, mid-September)
Room type: Serenity Pool Villa
I loved the Banyan Tree had a small spa (jacuzzi) next to the private pool and lots of facilities and activities.
However, because of the large size of the hotel, there were a lot of people and the view was a garden view, so I felt a bit trapped.
- The Naka Phuket Villa (SHA Plus+)
Price: From $314 per night (including breakfast, as of mid-September)
Room Type : One Bedroom Pool Villa
I loved The Naka for its unobstructed views, unique architecture, and bedrooms with glass on three sides.
However, I was disappointed that it didn't have the amount of activities like the Banyan Tree.
Banyan Tree has a lot of on-site activities and facilities and a kids' club.
I think it's great for families and people traveling with kids.
The Naka is great for honeymooners, couples, and families.
In addition to the one-bedroom pool villas, there are also two-, three-, and four-bedroom units, which are great for families!
I decided on The Naka more for the facilities than to lie down and watch nature and get dazed!
I booked in Agoda,
The price was $520 for two nights (as of mid-September for a one-bedroom pool villa).
[ How to book the best deals on hotels ]
I think Agoda is the cheapest among Yanolza, HotelScumbag, etc.
Especially on Agoda, there is something called (Agoda Best Price Guarantee).
What is Agoda Best Price Guarantee?
Agoda guarantees its customers the lowest price, so if you book a room on Agoda and it's not available at the time of booking you find a site or app that offers the same room for less than Agoda's price.
another site or app for the same room for less than Agoda's price, Agoda will either refund the difference or match the price with a better deal.
Agoda has this policy, so if you find the same property for less on another site or app, , you can get a refund or a better deal!
I've personally found very few places that sell their listings cheaper than Agoda, even with this policy.
Agoda is also an international app and site, so you can find more listings than you can on domestic sites!
I hope everyone who reads this article will enjoy traveling at the lowest prices 💟.
Thank you for reading this long post and have a great day :)