The CHU cafe / guesthouse

The CHU cafe / guesthouse Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first stumbled upon The CHU cafe / guesthouse, I wasn’t expecting much from what looked like a pretty low-key spot. But you know what? Sometimes those unassuming places end up surprising you in the best way possible. This three-star property has this really genuine, unpretentious vibe that’s actually refreshing after dealing with all those overly polished chain hotels.

The whole setup is pretty clever, actually – they’ve got the cafe downstairs and the guesthouse rooms upstairs, which means you’re basically waking up to the smell of fresh coffee every morning. I mean, there are worse ways to start your day, right? The rooms themselves are simple but clean, nothing fancy but everything you need is there. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night – you’d think having a cafe below would mean noise, but they seem to wrap things up at a reasonable hour. The staff running the place clearly know what they’re doing, and there’s this nice family-run feeling to the whole operation that makes you feel more like a guest than just another booking number.

Here’s the thing though – this isn’t the place if you’re looking for a pool or room service or any of that typical hotel stuff. The CHU is more about giving you a comfortable base without all the bells and whistles, and honestly, that works really well for certain types of trips. I found myself actually hanging out in the cafe area quite a bit, partly because the coffee was legitimately good, but also because there’s this relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to just sit and plan your day or catch up on some reading. The whole place has this sort of neighborhood feel that grows on you – it’s the kind of spot where the owner might remember your coffee order by day three, which is pretty rare these days. If you’re the type of traveler who values character over luxury and prefers spending your money on experiences rather than thread counts, you’ll probably really appreciate what they’ve created here.

Phuket’s hotels showcase the perfect blend of traditional Thai hospitality and modern luxury, with many featuring infinity pools and authentic Thai spa experiences overlooking the Andaman Sea.

The CHU cafe / guesthouse Accommodations

Reviews of The CHU cafe / guesthouse

• Rattanaporn from Thailand (8/10)

  the location is great, center of everything. walking distance to the beach, surrounded by cafes and restaurants. the owner and staffs are nice and helpful. the room is ok, has everything I need. highly recommend!

• Amber from Canada (7/10)

  The host had excellent communication and was quick to assist me with any questions I had or solve any issues. I also liked the big windows in the room. The location is also very close to Nai Harn Beach.

• Svein from Norway (8/10)

  Great location close to beach and restaurants, everything within short walking distance

• Julia from Philippines (8/10)

  Location was perfect for me, close to everything I needed; shops, beach, gym! It felt very homey inside and the room was a great size and felt comfortable.

• Chinara from United States (9/10)

  spacious room, nice staff

• Gordon from Thailand (7/10)

  Location

• Anil from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Location & ease of getting around

• James from United Kingdom (7/10)

  The staff were lovely and helpful.
  Property location wasn’t too bad it was about a 10-15 min walk to the beach.
  Rooms were large and spacious.

• Klaudia from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Pet friendly in true meaning of that word. The owner is incredibly understanding of people travelling with pets. Often pet travelling is ok when you have a small dog, I have a German shepherd and she had to stay with me for few days in our journey, Alina couldn't have been more understanding, this was so helpful to me and it took one less problem away in our international journey. I am very grateful.

• Teplov from Thailand (8/10)

  Actually, good location and pretty well variant to stay nearby the lake (if you interesting about jogging or evening walks with your sweethearts) and of course one the best beach in Phuket – Nai Harn. Everything is included in Hotel. Pretty and kind owner, who could answer any of your question or manage with some problems. Recommend this place.

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