Nipa Resort, Patong Beach – SHA Extra Plus

Nipa Resort, Patong Beach – SHA Extra Plus Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Nipa Resort, Patong Beach – SHA Extra Plus? It’s actually tucked away just enough from the main chaos of Bangla Road that you can sleep at night, but close enough that you’re not stuck taking expensive tuk-tuks everywhere. I mean, Patong isn’t exactly known for its peaceful vibes, but this place manages to strike that balance pretty well.

The resort has this sort of tropical garden thing going on – honestly, it’s more lush than I expected for a four-star place in this part of town. The pools (there are two, though one’s definitely better than the other) are surrounded by enough greenery that you forget you’re basically in the middle of tourist central. What I really appreciated was the breakfast setup – it’s not one of those sad hotel buffets where everything sits under heat lamps for hours. They actually cook some stuff fresh, and the Thai options are legit, not just the usual Western fare with a few token local dishes thrown in.

Here’s the thing about the location though – you’re maybe a seven-minute walk to the beach, which sounds close until you’re doing it in 90-degree heat with beach gear. But the trade-off is worth it because you’re also walking distance to all the good local spots that tourists usually miss. There’s this little street food area behind the resort that most visitors never find, and honestly, that’s where you’ll eat your best meals. The staff at Nipa actually knows about places like this and will point you in the right direction if you ask – not just the obvious tourist traps. Room-wise, I stayed in one of their deluxe rooms and it was solid – good AC (crucial), decent shower pressure, and the bed was actually comfortable. The whole SHA Extra Plus certification thing means they’re pretty on top of cleanliness standards, which you notice in little details like how often they change towels and clean the common areas. Only minor complaint is that some rooms face the street and can get a bit noisy during peak hours, but honestly, that’s just Patong life.

Nipa Resort, Patong Beach – SHA Extra Plus Accommodations

Reviews of Nipa Resort, Patong Beach – SHA Extra Plus

• Divya from New Zealand (9/10)

  We went to Nipa last minute and it was amazing. The pool is amazing and we stayed at the room with direct pool access. The gym is great and the staff were excellent. It was my birthday and they decorated my bed with a happy birthday sign and cute little brownie. The breakfast was great too with lots of options.

• Oubi from Australia (9/10)

  Staff were awesome so happy and willing to help, Lee was always there to greet you with a smile!

• Marie from Ireland (9/10)

  Staff were the highlight here. Billy at the pool was amazing. Food was really good in the restaurant. It was excellent value for money.

• Daniel from United Kingdom (8/10)

  This is my second time staying at Nipa and I always enjoy, its close enough to the city but not right in the busy central Bangla road , close to the beaches which is great as I go everyday, nice local restaurants around. peaceful hotel even when busy, pool is avg size but good enough for even families, has a little bar by the pool which is handy. Overall Great location. Staff generally friendly if you need anything, breakfast is good selection and taste, a little expensive compared to outside venues. If you like the tours the lady outside by the entrance is very helpful and organised, she organised many tours for me 2 years ago and taxi transfers to airport at good value price. I will be back next year

• Charlene from Australia (9/10)

  Very good

• Sandra from Australia (9/10)

  Location, staff and brekky all wonderful

• Wed from Saudi Arabia (7/10)

  Good stuff and clean room

• Louise from South Africa (8/10)

  The property has spacious rooms and well located. Far away from the chaos but near enough if you dare. The pool was lovely and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. We were able to book trips and rent a scooter right at the hotel tourist desk.

• Katarina from Slovakia (8/10)

  10-15 min from the beach and crazy Bangla road. We had a quiet room with access to the swimming pool

• Neil from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.

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