Bangtao Best Bliss 47

Bangtao Best Bliss 47 Overview

Look, I’ll be honest with you – when I first pulled up to Bangtao Best Bliss 47, I wasn’t expecting much from a three-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the unassuming spots end up surprising you the most, and this little gem in the Bangtao area really did just that.

The thing about this part of Phuket is that it’s still got that authentic Thai vibe without all the tourist circus you get closer to Patong. Bangtao Beach is literally a five-minute walk away – and I mean the good part of the beach, not some rocky corner nobody talks about. The staff here actually remembers your name after the first day, which sounds small but honestly makes such a difference when you’re dealing with jet lag and trying to figure out where to get decent pad thai at 2 AM (there’s a night market about ten minutes down the main road, by the way). The rooms are clean and comfortable – nothing fancy, but the air conditioning works like a dream, which let me tell you, matters more than marble countertops when it’s 35 degrees outside. I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it stays at night too, considering there’s a decent amount of activity in the area during the day.

What really won me over was how the place feels more like a local neighborhood spot than a tourist factory. The pool area gets busy around midday but clears out nicely in the late afternoon – perfect timing for a swim before heading out for dinner. You’re close enough to all the beach clubs and restaurants that everyone raves about, but far enough away that you can actually get some sleep. The motorbike rental guy next door (his English is better than my Thai, thankfully) hooked me up with a decent scooter for exploring the island, and parking was never an issue back at the hotel. I mean, it’s not going to blow your mind with luxury amenities or Instagram-worthy infinity pools, but for the price point and that solid 8.0 rating it’s earned, Bangtao Best Bliss 47 delivers exactly what you’d hope for – a comfortable base that doesn’t eat up your entire travel budget, leaving you with more cash to spend on those amazing street food adventures and day trips to the nearby islands.

Bangtao Best Bliss 47 Accommodations

Reviews of Bangtao Best Bliss 47

• Patrizia from Australia (8/10)

• Elena from Italy (8/10)

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