I have just spent four nights at Courtyard Patong and now it is my first choice to stay at Phuket. Here are the reasons: 1. It is just 10 minutes walk from Jungceylon and Central! 2. It has the best landscape garden area as compared to other Patong hotels! 3. It has big pool areas (actually there are 4 pools) and even with its water slides! 4. There are many free classes like Yoga and aqua aerobics and staff are very attentive! 5. A rear exit to Patong Beach adds extra convenience for beachgoers! The only downside is that the room prices would be quite high during peak season!
This review is a little harsh and reeks of someone that has never been to Patong before! This has recently re-opened and clearly going through major renovations. The only Hotels or resorts actually on the beach are over $300 USD a night. This hotel is in a great location! Near many great markets Otop and Chino Yard. Restaurants, shopping etc. Red Light district? Have you not been to Bangla road? The Kee resort is close to red light district. I think it is a stretch to say that Otop is red light. In fact the Thai girls are very respectful to families! As always if you use caution to cross a road, this is not a problem. One would actually say that crossing the road to the beach near the Courtyard (old Merlin) is easier than crossing the road at the Bangla road end!
Hello and thank you for your comment. You are absolutely right, it is our first time in Patong - and our last. The hotel itself was nice, clean and modern. The staff was lovely. But as soon as we stepped outside the hotel grounds, both my husband and teenage son were stopped and grabbed by people in the massage and bar industry. This is not respectful. On several occasions I had to intervene to get them to leave my son alone. And this was not even on Bangla rd, but near our hotel. Social problems and injustices will continue as long as tourists turn a blind eye to the local problems. I spoke to several guests at the hotel and they also shared my opinion about the conditions on the streets outside the hotel. We visited Patong as a family and unfortunately it was not a positive experience.
Its the way of life in certain countries. Dont be too judgemental about it. Grow up. Your son seen more things on the internet. Thanks for reviewing the hotel properly. I needed to see the property before i book.
Hello. Yes, we satyed at this hotel for one week. The hotel is nice and the staff is very helpful and lovely. If you are visiting Patong, than choosing this hotel is a very good choice. Best regards.
@@travelwithus301To be fair, Patong is well-known for its lively nightlife, so expecting it to cater perfectly to a quiet, family-friendly experience might have been a bit unrealistic. With a little research, you’d know that it’s not exactly a place for a peaceful stroll, especially outside certain hotels. It sounds like you were caught off guard by the culture and atmosphere, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the place is ‘bad’-just that it wasn’t a fit for what you were looking for. Blaming the area for being what it’s always been known to be feels like misdirected frustration. There are plenty of beautiful, calm parts of Phuket, like Kata or Karon Beach, that might have been more suited to your needs. Instead of putting the blame on the destination, maybe it was more about choosing the right place to stay next time.
I have just spent four nights at Courtyard Patong and now it is my first choice to stay at Phuket. Here are the reasons:
1. It is just 10 minutes walk from Jungceylon and Central!
2. It has the best landscape garden area as compared to other Patong hotels!
3. It has big pool areas (actually there are 4 pools) and even with its water slides!
4. There are many free classes like Yoga and aqua aerobics and staff are very attentive!
5. A rear exit to Patong Beach adds extra convenience for beachgoers!
The only downside is that the room prices would be quite high during peak season!
This review is a little harsh and reeks of someone that has never been to Patong before! This has recently re-opened and clearly going through major renovations. The only Hotels or resorts actually on the beach are over $300 USD a night. This hotel is in a great location! Near many great markets Otop and Chino Yard. Restaurants, shopping etc. Red Light district? Have you not been to Bangla road? The Kee resort is close to red light district. I think it is a stretch to say that Otop is red light. In fact the Thai girls are very respectful to families! As always if you use caution to cross a road, this is not a problem. One would actually say that crossing the road to the beach near the Courtyard (old Merlin) is easier than crossing the road at the Bangla road end!
Hello and thank you for your comment. You are absolutely right, it is our first time in Patong - and our last.
The hotel itself was nice, clean and modern. The staff was lovely. But as soon as we stepped outside the hotel grounds, both my husband and teenage son were stopped and grabbed by people in the massage and bar industry. This is not respectful. On several occasions I had to intervene to get them to leave my son alone. And this was not even on Bangla rd, but near our hotel.
Social problems and injustices will continue as long as tourists turn a blind eye to the local problems. I spoke to several guests at the hotel and they also shared my opinion about the conditions on the streets outside the hotel. We visited Patong as a family and unfortunately it was not a positive experience.
Its the way of life in certain countries. Dont be too judgemental about it. Grow up. Your son seen more things on the internet. Thanks for reviewing the hotel properly. I needed to see the property before i book.
@@FoevaYgnBtfl came here for this, did you book this hotel?
Hello. Yes, we satyed at this hotel for one week. The hotel is nice and the staff is very helpful and lovely. If you are visiting Patong, than choosing this hotel is a very good choice. Best regards.
@@travelwithus301To be fair, Patong is well-known for its lively nightlife, so expecting it to cater perfectly to a quiet, family-friendly experience might have been a bit unrealistic. With a little research, you’d know that it’s not exactly a place for a peaceful stroll, especially outside certain hotels. It sounds like you were caught off guard by the culture and atmosphere, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the place is ‘bad’-just that it wasn’t a fit for what you were looking for. Blaming the area for being what it’s always been known to be feels like misdirected frustration. There are plenty of beautiful, calm parts of Phuket, like Kata or Karon Beach, that might have been more suited to your needs. Instead of putting the blame on the destination, maybe it was more about choosing the right place to stay next time.