Desa Phuket Overview
You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Desa Phuket – honestly, the name had me thinking it might be one of those generic beach hotels that dot the island. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s got this laid-back, almost residential vibe that feels more like staying at a friend’s well-designed guesthouse than your typical tourist trap. The three-star rating might have you thinking basic, but I mean, sometimes you don’t need all the bells and whistles when a place just gets the fundamentals right.
What really struck me was how the staff seemed to genuinely care about making your stay work – not in that overly rehearsed way you get at bigger resorts, but like they actually want you to enjoy Phuket the way locals do. The rooms are clean and comfortable (the air conditioning works properly, thank god), and there’s this nice balance between having what you need without feeling cluttered. The pool area becomes this little social hub in the evenings where you’ll end up chatting with other travelers – I met some great people there who ended up showing me around the island. Parking was never an issue, which honestly is half the battle in Phuket these days.
Here’s the thing though – this isn’t going to be your Instagram-worthy infinity pool situation, and the breakfast is pretty standard Thai hotel fare. But if you’re the type of traveler who values authentic local experiences over resort bubble life, Desa Phuket hits that sweet spot. The location gives you easy access to explore the real island without being stuck in the middle of tourist chaos, and at night it’s actually quiet enough to sleep with the windows open if you want to hear the tropical sounds. I’d definitely stay here again, especially since the value for money is solid and you’re not paying for a bunch of amenities you probably won’t use anyway.
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
General:
- Shuttle service
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Grocery deliveries
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Wellness:
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Massage
Transport:
- Public transport tickets
Activities:
- Bicycle rental
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local culture
- Happy hour
- Themed dinner nights
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/D J
- Horse riding
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Karaoke
- Billiards
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Wine/champagne
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
Languages spoken:
- German
- English
- Thai
- Turkish
- Chinese
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
House Rules at Desa Phuket
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Check-in:
- Available 24 hours
Check-out:
- Available 24 hours
No age restriction:
- There is no age requirement for check-in
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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