10 Chalermphrakiat Road, Patong, Thailand | (888) 635-3814
Small pool with sunbeds, beach umbrellas, and palm trees
Nice kids' pool
Pet-friendly with no surcharges
Bike and car rental available ion-site
Drinks and snacks available 24/7
Family rooms with bunk beds for kids
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Eco-friendly
Massages available
No fitness center
Spotty Wi-Fi in guest rooms
No free breakfast
Bathrooms are tiny
The 258-room mid-range ibis Phuket Patong
is a clean, basic chain hotel conveniently located within walking distance
of Patong Beach, as well as Bangla Road and Patong nightlife. The atmosphere and
decor are generic, and the hotel could be almost anywhere, but there is a
refreshing pool with a sundeck, and the rooms, while small, all have furnished private
balconies. This outpost of the Ibis chain should be fine for sightseers who don’t plan
to spend much time at the hotel -- it's a good, budget-friendly base for exploring Patong, Phuket, and area attractions. Guests in search of a resort experience and beach holiday may want to look for a hotel off the main Patong drag.
Scene
Busy and occasionally crowded but clean, relaxed, and functional
The ibis Phuket Patong is a busy hotel that
often hosts tour groups and travelers on package deals. The hotel is an
outpost of the Ibis chain, and has that generic feel but is clean and airy,
with plenty of space in the lobby. There is little to no local character or
Thai vibe here, but the courtyard pool is surrounded by shady palm
trees. The ibis is relaxed, casual, and functional, with food and drink
available around the clock. The
bar is in the lobby, and the pool is right outside the
picture windows, which add to the bustle of the place.
Location
Surrounded by restaurants and shops, five minutes' walk to Patong Beach
The ibis Phuket Patong is located at the
quieter north end of Patong, on a side street off the beach, surrounded by
restaurants, massage outposts, and great street shopping. The hustle and town noise doesn’t penetrate the hotel walls, and security is vigilant. Patong
Beach is a five minute walk from the ibis, and the nightlife destinations on Bangla
Road are within a 10-minute walk. Central Patong is a five- to 10-minute walk. The Phuket Airport is about a 45-minute drive.
Rooms
Small, but clean and functional, with tiny bathrooms and private balconies
Rooms at the ibis Phuket Patong are all
basically the same, differing only in the number of beds and the views. City View Rooms get the morning sun and the mountains in the distance; Pool View
Rooms have bigger balconies and tend to be quieter. Family Rooms are furnished
with fun bunk beds for the kids. Otherwise, the decor is basic and functional,
with lots of laminated wood and built-in furniture. Bathrooms are tiny, with
narrow (but clean) shower stalls and limited toiletries. The rooms are a good place to sleep,
but they're too small to spend a lot of time hanging out in.
Features
Swimming pool and sundeck, buffet breakfast, lobby bar
The ibis Phuket Patong features a small
freeform-shaped swimming pool just off the lobby, surrounded by a sundeck, sunbeds,
beach umbrellas, and shady palm trees. Massages are available on the premises.
The hotel serves a buffet breakfast (but it's pricey, and there are plenty of
breakfast spots within walking distance). The ibis’ restaurant, Taste, serves Thai-style
tapas in the dining room and on the terrace. The atmosphere is fresh and
basic, with paper placemats and pool views. The lobby bar is casual and
friendly. The hotel has meeting rooms that are clean, bright, and functional but not atmospheric. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, but the signal is sometimes weak in the guest rooms.