I just came back from Phuket, Thailand on a corporate beach holiday. As the company I went with is young, hip and happening, we stayed on Patong Beach, the most built-up, well known, beach in town. While it is not a place I would have picked on my own, I was very pleasantly surprised indeed by the hotel we stayed in: The Sea Patong
Despite the punny name, it was a hidden gem. It cost us less than S$50 per room per night (with each room taking two people). It's conveniently located since it is within walking distance of Patong Beach, all the shops, pharmacies, pubs along Patong and even a major shopping centre, JunkCeylon, is within walking distance. And no, I'm not being paid for this blog entry.
The food was excellent too on the roof top by the pool dining. And drinks in the sister hotel, The Nap, next door, were reasonably priced and made with fresh juices (and of course the required alcohol). All at 20% off.
However, the price we paid is probably not going to last as it is a young hotel less than a year old and we went in an off peak season. So get it while it lasts! A stylish, modern hip hotel at budget prices. Just make sure you don't lose any of the beach towels on the beach as at that price, they're bound to charge you for any lost items.
