How Does Someone Find Smaller Phuket Hotels On Line?

[Buddhaful]

We have visited phuket a few times now and I know that there are a lot of smaller hotels on the beach that I just can't seem to find on the INTERNET IE:expedia /hotel.com ect....does any one have any ideas on how to find a list or site that might have some of them? haven't found one on Thai visa either. any clue would help, for a clueless guy like me

[falkan]

google guesthouse - patong?

[madmitch]

Use google or try hostelworld.com. It's not just hostels; there are plenty of small hotels and guesthouses

[simon43]

Many of the smaller guesthouses are owned by Thais, and to be honest, they do not have the knowledge or recognise the importance of putting their guesthouse or hotel 'online' for internet bookings.

Some of the online booking agents, such as Agoda, Wotif etc, will not allow small guesthouses to be listed on their web-sites - the guesthouse must have 10-12 rooms.

Web-sites such as hostelworld.com, hostelclub.com, hostelbookers.com do list some of the smaller, Thai-owned hotels/guesthouses.

Simon

[Buddhaful]

Thanks for all the information from everyone, once again locals on thaivisa know best !

[thaimekangaroodownsport]

can't tell you in general but we like this place http://darinbungalow.com/ and its cheap, even in high season

[mikebike]

Best to get on a bike and ride around... fun day touring and you can find just the right spot!

[Atmos]

a few sites like this

Phuket Guesthouses

enjoy your stay