Phuket - Where to stay? What to see and do?

I'm planning a trip to Phuket in a weeks time when my parents arrive. I've never been and haven't a clue where to go, what to see and where to stay.
I've been told that Patong is worth a look, lot's of nightlife, clean beaches and not far from the phuket fantasea. I'm just looking for cheap clean accommodation, a few interesting places to visit and just general R&R.

I've looked at some Phuket websites and it seems that most are geared towards advertising large hotels.

Any help would be most appreciated.

Regards, Lee

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It does seem that the 1,000 Baht per night is rather common for accommodation at Phuket. That's what they charge where my wife is working, Le Vele. It only has about seven rooms, as I remember. And certainly no swimming pool! It's just a small, Italian-themed restaurant/rooming establishment. But it is right close to the section of Phuket that most tourists throng, the Patong area.

If you get really desperate on planning any activities for your folks, Lee, let me know, and I'll 'pm' you Jack's phone number--she could probably at least give activity suggestions. And her "bosses" are her sister, Penn, and Penn's fiance, Aldo. I'm sure Aldo would be full of ideas on what your folks might enjoy in the area. His own father has spent a lot of time visiting.

I've always used the Nipa Villa:

http://www.phuketdir.com/nipavilla/

It's a lovely little place, not too much in the way of facilities, but the cost is very reasonable, owners have a wealth of knowledge of the local area, and the rooms are very cosy indeed.

It's a plesant 5 minute walk from the resort into Patong itself, so you and your parents will get a good nights sleep if required

I was going to speak of the comfort resort. Very economical but the Tsunami closed it and by what I can find on the internet it is still closed. Sorry could not help.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, it is much appreciated. I'll take a look at Le Vele and Nipa Villa.
I guess once we're there we'll be able to find things to do around the area.

Regards, Lee

Lee:
In the words of the great madonna song :- Whos that girl? (the one on your avatar)

What a stunner - new G/f?

Lee:
In the words of the great madonna song :- Whos that girl? (the one on your avatar)

What a stunner - new G/f?

Oh my, I wish she was my new gf! Her name is Janie Tienphosuwan and she's a movie star from Bangkok. Every time I see her picture my heart beats a million times a second, this is my kind of girl.

Oh well I can only dream, back to the land of the living lol!

Lee

She looks better in your av Lee

And would look even better in my .........- oops no don't go there.

Wanna let Lee enjoy her all by himself

but, if only huh?

Now now Paul

I've just returned from my short holiday in Phuket with the parents. We all enjoyed our time there, lots of atmosphere, nice beaches and good seafood restaurants. We stayed in Patong Bay at the Lelawadee Boutique hotel for three nights then moved to a hotel near Bangla road for the remainder of the holiday, this turned out to be a good move because we were closer to the beach and all the action.
We spent most days by the beach and in the evenings down at the Bangla road area, however we did see the amazing Fantersea show, a boat trip to James Bond Island and Mum did a paraglide over the bay.
All in all it was a nice week, plenty of things to see and do and enough to keep us occupied. The weather was certainly allot warmer than Udon, the sea water was just right and perfect for swimming. Things were a little more expensive down there but this is to be expected when in a popular tourist spot. It's good to see that Phuket back on it's feet after the Tsunami and business is almost back to normal.

Anyway it's time for me to catch up on the latest posts on the forum.

Sure looks like things are 'getting back' to some sort of normality again down there.

Glad you enjoyed your trip Lee

Glad you had such a great trip and holiday. Some very good pictures.