January 28, 201115 yr 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
January 28, 201115 yr Use google or try hostelworld.com. It's not just hostels; there are plenty of small hotels and guesthouses
January 28, 201115 yr 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
January 29, 201115 yr Author Thanks for all the information from everyone, once again locals on thaivisa know best !
January 30, 201115 yr can't tell you in general but we like this place http://darinbungalow.com/ and its cheap, even in high season
January 31, 201115 yr Best to get on a bike and ride around... fun day touring and you can find just the right spot!
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