Catnip Seaside Hotel&Cafe

Catnip Seaside Hotel&Cafe Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Catnip Seaside Hotel&Cafe, I wasn’t expecting much from this three-star spot. The name alone made me think it might be some quirky cat-themed place, but it’s actually got this laid-back coastal vibe that grew on me pretty quickly. You know what struck me first? The sound of waves hitting the shore is constant here, which means you’re genuinely close to the water – not just “seaside” in name only like so many places try to pull off.

The cafe part isn’t just an afterthought either, which honestly surprised me. I mean, most hotel cafes serve that generic continental breakfast stuff, but these folks actually know their way around a proper coffee. I ended up spending way more time than planned sitting on their little terrace in the mornings, watching fishing boats head out while nursing what was legitimately good espresso. The rooms themselves are pretty straightforward – nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable enough that I slept well despite being someone who usually tosses and turns in unfamiliar beds. The sea-facing rooms are worth the extra cost if you can swing it, though even the ones facing inland aren’t terrible since the whole building catches that ocean breeze.

What I really appreciated was how unpretentious everything felt. The staff actually seemed to know the area – when I asked about good spots for an evening walk, the front desk guy didn’t just hand me a generic tourist map but told me about this little path that locals use to get to a quieter stretch of beach. Parking was easy enough (there’s a small lot right there, no hunting around side streets), and check-in was refreshingly quick. Sure, it’s not going to wow you with fancy amenities or turn down service, but sometimes that’s exactly what you want. The whole place has this honest, no-nonsense quality that I found pretty relaxing after dealing with overly polished hotels that try too hard. If you’re looking for somewhere to actually unwind by the coast without breaking the bank or dealing with resort crowds, this little spot does the job quite nicely.

Early hotels booking in Phuket requires advance planning during peak seasons when visitors flock to enjoy the island’s pristine beaches, world-class snorkeling, and authentic Thai cultural experiences.

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Reviews of Catnip Seaside Hotel&Cafe

• Xiaoyu from China (8/10)

  Great place, beautifull scenic view, Great and quick communication with host. The place was very complete, recommend

• Sergej from Slovenia (9/10)

  Such a lovely place, the room was very nice and big enough. The location is iust a minute walk to the beach.

• Evgeniia from Singapore (8/10)

  Fairly clean, bed was comfortable, good shower. Not bad for the price I paid.

• Paul from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location, clean and reasonably priced.
  We liked it so much that we booked an extra night.
  However..

• Wendy from New Zealand (9/10)

  Staff were super helpful and polite 10/10
  Room served daily if you wanted
  Hot showers
  Location for beach
  Location for bars, restaurants and shopping
  Location for laundry service
  For this price point i think its great would definitely cone back
  Cats

• Luz from Germany (9/10)

  very good service, towels for room and beach, room with good natural light, coffee and water free, good desk to work

• Aziza from France (9/10)

  Location is really good. You'll need earplugs because there is a bar next to the hostel. It did not bother me with earplugs I could sleep easily.
  
  They have good curtains that blocks all light, fridge in the room .
  
  Friendly staff. Great to have a code for the main door so you can come and go as you like.
  
  They provide a towel for the beach if you ask.
  
  There is shampoo and shower gel.
  
  Bed was hard I like it like that. Very good pillows as well

• Ringo from Australia (8/10)

  it was a great stay and we had all we needed

• Gayle from New Zealand (8/10)

  Great location. Great value for money. Budget friendly. Helpful staff.

• Vilaykham from Laos (9/10)

  I stayed here for 2 nights. The location is not far from the beach. You can have sea view at the 4th floor rooms. You will find the local and fusion restaurants around the hotel and yes! 7-11 that open 24 hours. The receptionist and manager are very kind and welcoming. The price is fair for the room and location. I recommend it for sure.

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