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Pineapple Guesthouse Reviews

291/4 Patak Road, Karon, Phuket, Thailand

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80%

it was a good place to stay. The free guide to the Big Buddah was a great day out. I really appreciated that. The only downside was the internet was down, but that was due to a fire somewhere else and was out of their control. The owner was working hard to resume the service. It was advertised as air con... but there was only fans (but you get your own for your bed).. We still enjoyed our time there

Owner Comment (Show)
Tanks for the review. I will tell Kaj you enjoyed the walk.......despite the fall! One point, the dorm is advertised as fan only and I have just reread this to make sure as someone else also said this based on our own website. So, for anyone reading this review please note THE DORM DOES NOT HAVE AIRCON.

93%

Can't fault this hostel. The location is fantastic - a 5 minute stroll to the beach - with lots of restaurants just around the corner. The staff are friendly and helpful and our room was serviced and bathroom cleaned every day. The owner, Steven was on hand to help us arrange an afternoon tour to take in the seashell museum (mum's idea, not mine) and negotiate with a driver and his manager Lek helped us book our onward travel to Koh Phi Phi.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group 31-40
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the nice review. Maybe I'll visit the seashell museum myself one day!

80%

Good hostel to start your vacation in Phuket and find your bearings. The internet connection was cut once a day when I was there but that's probably not the hostel's fault.


83%

Great place, near the beach, not too far from Patong, (the happening place) and near resorts with pools and all of that. Friendly staff, decent breakfasts and great value. Another bargain.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Is this my 3rd or 4th stay here? As always, the Pineapple is safe, secure and welcoming. The dorm is a great place to meet other travellers. Inexpensive and well located. Highly recommended. Thanks to Lek and Steve for taking good care of me and my new friends. [Shopping tip: Family Mart across the road from the 7-Eleven is cheaper & quirkier, and the owner is friendlier than the 7-Eleven staff.]


100%

Really enjoyed my stay... Chilled out vibe, stayed in dorm with a mix of all sorts and made some great friends!! Guaranteed value for money Adrian

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


50%

My friends and I were very excited to find Pineapple online, and after looking through the photos we thought we had found a winner. We booked 5 nights online, but when we arrived we were very disapointed. Our room was upstairs across from the reception, and we had to walk through a storage closet to get there. The room was small, dark, and unfriendly. We just wanted a nice place to hang out after the beach, but would not have been able to relax here. Not cute, no character. We felt duped.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
I was waiting for this guest to post a review. We do not advertise our rooms as being luxurious and the triple rooms are the same size as the doubles, just with an extra bed. I had a feeling that this customer was expecting more than she was going to get by the way she emailed me and referred to the triple 'suite'. The room in question is newly decorated, a decent size but in a separate building from most rooms. There is certainly no storage closet to walk through, just a large empty office area that we have yet to decide what to do with. If she thinks a large office area is a storage closet, it is no wonder she thought the room was small. There are there rooms in the new building and every other guest has been very happy with them.

100%

I only have brilliant things to say about Pineapple Guesthouse. I initially only booked a room here because it was one of the most affordable places with a twin room in the area, I wasn't expecting anything brilliant, but from moment saw the room I knew I had made a good choice! Steve and his family were very kind, helpful and welcoming, and the restaurant next door added the charm you don't find very often. It was a nice location close enough to whatever I needed! Thank You for everything!


66%

A good option for people on a budget. It was nice that there were two restaurants close by as an option for breakfast. This was also a great place to meet fellow travelers as everyone I met there was really friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • raehieb8556
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
A score of 1 for character is very disappointing. It is a category that really is not as important as others but can reduce overall ratings and make a reasonable review look poor.

93%

Buses from Phuket Town stop sometime between 1730 and 1800. The bus is 30B, but if you miss the bus, the taxi is 500B. Pineapple is not a proper hostel, It's more like a hotel that happens to have a dorm. It's 5 minutes walk to the beach. Located on the Main street near delicious, cheap street food. Awesome food for 40-70B across the street from 7-Eleven. Really relaxed and laid back staff. So good, I extended another 3 nights.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


66%

I remember reading pretty good reviews for this place. Unfortunately, we had an average to poor experience. We had arranged for them to pick us up at the airport, but no one ever showed up. The room was fine and clean, but felt more like a motel than a hostel. I've stayed at much better.

Owner Comment (Show)
Apologies for the taxi no-show. It was entirely my fault. I had forgotten to put it on the system and didn't do a double check as I was away. We are more of a guesthouse than a hostel, hencethe word in our name.

96%

Great place and great staff! Would definitely recommend. Ask Steve about the swimming pool deal he has with a posh local hotel!!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


90%

Awesome place in karon, just 15mins outside patong, really nice beach aswell

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Male 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


93%

Very very clean, Friendly staff and affordable. Free computer was a bonus

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


96%

We booked for a few days and then were headed to Phuket City but then realized the beach is in our backyard, we got a great deal and this place was perfect so we stayed another 5 days!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


86%

Very clean, large, air-conditioned rooms with plenty of storage for very little money. Quite close to the beach and close to a lot of bars and restaurants. Excellent value and highly recommended.


96%

Great hostel! Cheap and the rooms are very good. Comfy beds, air con, tv, clean...cant ask for more at such a cheap rate. Only a 5 min walk to the karon beach which is really nice and in close walking distance of supermarkets and restaurants. Would definately recommend staying here.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 19 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


100%

Excellent service, the room was comfy, and very clean! the stuff was nice, willing to help, and we could even borrow an umbrella! Good location, close to the beach, restaurants, stores, 7/11, money changer and a main avenue. 100% recommended!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Really nice and clean hostel - We stayed in a private room which was very big and cleaned every day. The owners are very nice and always willing to help. It is on a 2-3 min walk from the beach and night life. Can be noisy with the karaoke bar across the road. I would stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


70%

Pinapple guesthouse has big rooms, with TV and wifi available. It is very close to the beach (10 min walking) and cheap. We were not very happy with the service though because we asked for a pick up from the airport but nobody came.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 17 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple 25-30
  • (11 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We did send a driver but for some reason you missed each other. I don't know why. These things do happen from time to time.

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Latest Review

  • 04 Feb 2012 (80%)
  • it was a good place to stay. The free guide to the Big Buddah was a great day out. I really appreciated that. The only downside ...
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  • hhandley29 , Female , 4 reviews , Canada

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