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Baan Suay Backpackers Reviews

383 patak road T.Karon phuket, Phuket, Thailand

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76%

Very good just a long walk from the beach. people were extremly friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

The most amazing staff in Thailand by far. We were greeted with water, got a free upgrade to a bungalow and were always taken care of. Very very impressed with the staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


66%

This is a HOTEL not a Hostel and should be listed as such.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 41+
  • (4 reviews)


96%

Really cool place with a relaxed chilled out vibe. Cool little bar area and pool with tv and pool table. The cabin type accommodation is really good as well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


43%

This place was not bad until I tried to return a motorbike that I rented from them. It had a mechanical issue and they tried to charge me for it. I work on cars and the issue was not my fault. The issue was due to a part that had worn down over time. The staff was not friendly at all. Just be careful not to bump or accidently ruin anything there. The manager has no mercy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi thank you for your feedback but i would like to defend myself with regards to your comments with the motorbike you hired as you quite clearly rented the motorbike in good working order and then returned it with a broken seat. Then you would not agree to pay half of the cost as the bike was in your responsibility when it broke. After asking you to pay the 5 USD required to fix the damage, you then refused to pay for the damage that occurred while the motorbike was in your care, also you signed a rental agreement to return the motorbike in the same working order as you took it. I understand things can brake on a motorbike over time but this was clearly a case of misuse on your part. In the end you paid nothing towards the damage and i paid the full repair cost myself. Thank you for your comments Kind regards Suporn

53%

We expected more tbh. Our rooms were dark and no windows and had adjoining door to room adjacent which were locked but certainly not soundproof ( very noisy ). Clean rooms but showers we cold at times.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Mixed Group 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

Fantastic hotel and run by very friendly people. Baan Suay is a very relaxed place to stay and Karon beach was also very beautiful

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

great affordable place to stay just out off karon town a little queit but good for a night sleep , 15 min walk to beach and bars and restaurants .

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


63%

Great looking hostel with a nice swimming pool if your wanting to just relax & chill out. Although has not much atmosphere & not a short walk to the beach as advertised(20mins). Unfortunately the receptionist made things very hard for us during our 8 day stay which deterred us from consuming at the hostel. Quite a pity considering the owner & her brother were such nice people.


93%

I thought the staff were excellent - extremely friendly and helpful. I was impressed at the speed at which requests are fulfilled. One point of feedback on the private transfer from the airport. We had arranged for this to happen, and no car arrived so we needed to take the mini bus. Not the biggest issue in the world, however, slightly frustraqting on arrival.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


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