Pen Villa Hotel, Surin Beach – SHA Extra Plus

Pen Villa Hotel, Surin Beach – SHA Extra Plus Overview

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Pen Villa Hotel, Surin Beach – SHA Extra Plus – I mean, you know how those three-star places can be hit or miss, especially in busy beach areas. But this little gem actually caught me off guard in the best way possible. The location is what really gets you first – you’re literally a two-minute walk from Surin Beach, which if you’ve been to Phuket, you’ll know is one of the quieter, more upscale stretches compared to the chaos of Patong or Karon. The hotel sits tucked away just enough that you don’t get the constant buzz of beach vendors and jet skis, but close enough that you can smell that salty air and hear the waves when the wind’s right.

What struck me most was how the staff actually seemed to care about the details. Check-in was smooth – no standing around for twenty minutes while they figure out their computer system – and the woman at reception gave me this little hand-drawn map showing the best route to the beach and marking where the good local restaurants are. You don’t get that personal touch at the big chain hotels, honestly. The rooms themselves are clean and comfortable, nothing fancy but everything works properly (the air con actually gets cold, the shower has decent pressure, that sort of thing). I stayed in one of their standard rooms and while it’s not huge, it’s smartly laid out with enough space to spread out your beach gear without tripping over everything.

The real selling point though is just how peaceful it feels once you settle in. Surin Beach isn’t as developed as some of the other areas – there’s still that slightly local vibe where you’ll see Thai families having picnics alongside the tourists. The hotel’s got this small pool area that’s perfect for an afternoon dip when the beach gets too crowded, and there’s something refreshing about a place that doesn’t try to be everything to everyone. No massive buffet breakfast or poolside entertainment, just solid basics done well. I actually appreciated that they keep things simple – sometimes you just want a clean, comfortable base where you can crash after a day of exploring without paying resort prices. The 9.5 rating it’s got makes total sense once you spend a night or two there; it’s one of those places that delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises.

Best hotels in Phuket range from luxurious beachfront resorts with private pool villas to boutique hotels in historic Phuket Town and elegant properties overlooking Patong Beach and Kata Beach.

Pen Villa Hotel, Surin Beach – SHA Extra Plus Accommodations

Reviews of Pen Villa Hotel, Surin Beach – SHA Extra Plus

• Et from Singapore (10/10)

  Room was big and clean, near to the beach and main street

• Sandra from Belgium (9/10)

  Extremely clean property and rooms. Rooms are big and well maintained. Big pool, nice garden. Short walk from the beach and restaurants. Cute cat 😁

• Mariah from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Lovely and spacious room, beautifully decorated and with nice ambience, pool was large and deep. The owners are also great, very friendly and helpful. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this hotel!

• Nikola from Serbia (9/10)

  It was perfect place to stay on Phuket, near all beaches and surrounded by many shops ,restaurants and bars. Staff is very helpful and everything was perfect. Pool area spacious, beautiful garden and very quiet for enjoying. Room was clean and spacious.

• Jason from Australia (9/10)

  I loved my stay at Pen Villa and I would definitely stay again., I had a spacious and clean room, Thai style deco, big bathroom, good Aircon, a beautiful view over the landscaped garden, pool and rooftops opposite. The location is great, close to everything, lots of restaurants and bars to choose from, beach is close. It is on a quiet side street and you can walk to food, coffee, massage and laundry. Staff were very friendly and room serviced daily….

• Celia from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Very peaceful and quiet hotel with no loud music. Saw few other guests although fully booked. Lovely 20m pool perfect for swimming lengths. Nice value for money breakfast available. Friendly chatty hosts. The whole place had a really nice laid back feeling, and I liked that they are trying hard to be as sustainable as possible.

• Hayden from Australia (8/10)

  Nice, quiet family owned hotel. Owners and all staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The pool is very large and nice and deep at one end, which for me is nice. Also, neatly located pretty much halfway between Bang Tao Beach and Surin Beach. Very clean.

• Trip1980 from United Kingdom (10/10)

  This is an oasis within the fast pace developments that are taking over Phuket. I was great to find this place and feel like you were miles away from the crowds and traffic.
  
  Peter & Win are fantastic hosts, they provided a great relaxed environment. I strongly recommend asking for their guidance when it comes to places to eat and hire/taxi services, they will look after you.
  
  The room we had was massive, more that enough space, the bathroom was also a big size. the cleaning staff kept the place very tidy and changed the bedding on a regular basis.
  
  The pool was massive (around 8mx15m, my guess), and deep, but with a paddling pool for the smaller kids.
  
  The grounds/garden are kept very tidy and the gardener was always around making sure the standard of areas were a tidy and clean as possible.
  
  Thank you for a most enjoyable stay.

• Cristian from Romania (10/10)

  Pen villa Hotel is situated in a hidden gem of Phuket. Not crowded, no heavy traffic and a beautiful beach (10 min walking). The hotel is managed by a wonderful couple. We really enjoyed everything about our stay. The rooms are spacious, the hotel has good amenities and the breakfast was great. I obtained a business invoice and paid with a business card.

• Monica from Netherlands (9/10)

  Wonderful place. Beautiful garden spotless rooms and very helpful friendly owners. Big nice pool. Location perfect. 5/10 minutes walk to lovely Surin beach.

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