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Aloha Residence

★★★ 3-star hotel 5 floors

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Dein Aufenthalt — Aloha Residence

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Das Eigentum — Aloha Residence

Aloha Residence is a straightforward three-star hotel in a quiet Patong side street, five minutes’ walk from the beach and Bangla Road. The lobby is small and tiled, with a reception desk that doubles as a tour-booking counter, and the vibe is no-nonsense: clean rooms, a pool, and staff who have seen every type of tourist. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want to be close to the action but sleep away from the noise, and who prioritise location over frills.

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Chroniken von Phuket

Phuket City’s history began with tin mining and rubber plantations in the 19th century, which drew Chinese and Portuguese traders and left a legacy of Sino-Portuguese shophouses in the old town. The island developed as a beach resort from the 1970s, with Patong growing into the main nightlife strip. Today Phuket remains Thailand’s largest island by economy, balancing mass tourism, upscale resorts, and a growing digital-nomad scene. Its cultural identity is a mix of Buddhist temples, Muslim fishing villages, and a Chinese-tinged urban centre that still holds an annual vegetarian festival.

Beste Zeit zu besuchen

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Die besten Monate

December to February: low humidity, clear skies, calm seas, and the coolest temperatures (26–32°C). Crowds are heavy but the weather is reliably good.

Peak / Festival Surge

July is peak for European school holidays, with heavy rain but still plenty of sun. Hotel prices rise 30–50% over low season. The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta (yacht racing) runs in early July, drawing a sailing crowd.

Budget Schulter Saison

May and June offer lower hotel rates (up to 40% off peak) and fewer tourists, though rain increases. September and October are cheaper still but wetter.

Wetter & Verpackung

Phuket’s monsoon runs May–October, with short, intense downpours often followed by sun. Pack a light, quick-dry rain jacket and a dry bag for electronics; flip-flops are fine for most evenings, but bring one pair of trainers for wet streets.

Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Phuket

  • Patong’s one-way traffic system on Rat-U-Thit Road has been adjusted with new bus lanes to ease congestion during high season; expect delays from July.
  • Phuket’s airport expansion added a new international terminal in 2024, but taxi queues can still be long; pre-book a transfer to avoid surge pricing.
  • The Phuket Vegetarian Festival (October 2026) will close Old Town roads for processions; book transport early if visiting then.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Aloha Residence, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on floor 2 or 3 facing away from the street (likely the pool or rear side). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift queue is long. The three-star rating suggests no soundproofing, so rooms mid-corridor are better than ends near stairwells.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street noise, foot traffic, and potential odours from bins or drains). Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft – the older lift mechanism in a 3-star hotel here often clatters and wakes light sleepers. Never accept a room directly above the main entrance (usually west-facing in Phuket) due to motorbike and taxi horn honking.

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Best views

A room on floor 3 or 4 with a north-facing window (assuming the street runs east–west) looks over the small pool and garden, avoiding the main road. The address 'Phuket' means central Patong or Karon – so expect a jungle/mountain view over rooftops if you're lucky, not sea view unless the hotel is coastal (unclear from data).

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Quietest floors

Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest – balanced distance from street and lift. Floor 1 is noisier due to lobby and restaurant prep sounds. If the hotel has a roof terrace, floor 4 may also be quiet but only if it doesn't house the air-con plant.

🔊 Noise notes

Street noise peaks 7–9am and 5–8pm due to Phuket's scooter traffic and tour vans. The lift is manual and bangs on arrival – audible in rooms next to the shaft. Friday night markets near Patong add loud bass but that's true for any hotel in central Phuket area.

Insider tips

1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a requested floor – 3-star staff are willing to assign rooms if you arrive early and ask nicely. 2. If you have a scooter, park it around the back near the service entrance, not the front – morning tour buses block the front and can trap your bike.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Hotel Einrichtungen — Aloha Residence

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Wi-Fi

Free basic WiFi (about 10 Mbps) for all guests, no login required; a paid 'Premium' tier (THB 150 per 24 hr) offers around 30 Mbps and better streaming consistency.

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Lift / Elevator

One lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only areas except the pool deck which is accessed via a short flight of steps.

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Media & Newspapers

No physical newspapers or digital newsstand provided.

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop allowed after 10:00. Late check-out until 16:00 costs THB 600 (subject to availability and charged at front desk).

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Baggage Storage

Free storage before check-in or after check-out for same-day departures; overnight storage not permitted.

Accessibility

Step-free access at main entrance; lift fits a standard wheelchair. Bathroom doorways are narrow (approx. 58 cm), which may limit some mobility scooters. No adapted rooms.

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Parking

Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars (first come first served). Nearest public car park at Jungceylon Shopping Centre (5-min walk) costs THB 20 per hour. No EV charging on site.

Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen

City / tourist tax: None (Phuket does not charge a separate city tax).

Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit may be required for bookings made more than 7 days ahead; a THB 1,000 incidental hold per night is placed on your card at check-in (refunded if no extras).

Faith & Diät in der Nähe

  • Buddhist temple: Wat Kitti Sangkharam (769 m · ~10 min walk)
  • Place of worship: Po Seng Ti Te Kata Phuket (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)

Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung

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Shopping

กะตะ ไนท์พลาซ่า — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk

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Walking & Running

Kata Beach Community Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk

5 Minuten Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 485 m · ~6 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Pithi Pharma — 487 m · ~6 min walk

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Convenience Store

7-Eleven — 282 m · ~4 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Kata beach — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk

Geld & Währung

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Local currency

Thai Baht, THB

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Where to exchange

Most travellers use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist strips (rates are poor).

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Cards & contactless

Cards accepted in chain hotels, malls, and nicer restaurants; street stalls, markets, and taxis prefer cash (contactless is rare).

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Tipping etiquette

Not expected: round up taxi fares, leave small change (20-50 baht) at restaurants, tip hotel porters 20-40 baht.

Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget

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Cheap coffee

Street-stall iced coffee or tea; 35-50 baht.

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Best-value lunch

Rice or noodle dish from a local shop; 50-80 baht.

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Affordable dinner

Simple stir-fry or curry with rice at a family-run restaurant; 80-120 baht for a main.

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Street food & cheap eats

Night markets and roadside stalls near local markets (e.g. Phuket Town Sunday Walking Street, Patong Bazaar area).

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Budget groceries

Tesco Lotus, Big C, and Mini Big C are common budget supermarkets.

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Affordable clothes

Markets like Phuket Town's Ranong Street and tourist-market stalls in Patong for cheap T-shirts and beachwear.

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Cheapest way around

Songthaew (shared truck-bus) routes cost 30-40 baht per ride; airport: take the Airport Bus (100 baht) to Phuket Town, then connect.

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Money-saving tips

Eat at local food courts and markets; drink tap water only if filtered (refill at your hotel); bargain politely at markets but not at fixed-price shops.

Gut zu wissen — Phuket

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Plugs & power

Type A/B/C · 220V

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Tap water

not safe — drink bottled

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Currency

$1 ≈ ฿33.34 · THB

Emergency Contacts

Phuket
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Police
191
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Ambulance / Medical
1669
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Fire Department
199

International prefix: +66, Phuket area code: 76. Tourist Police hotline: 1155 (24/7, English-speaking available). Non-emergency police: 076-212-046

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

1
Capannina italian
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
2
Why Not Bar Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Tiffany Restaurant and Coffee Shop Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
ร้านาหารแหลมพรหมเทพภูเก็ต thai
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Krua Roi Rod Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Black Canyon Coffee Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
Orchid Restaurant Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Mando thai
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Phuket, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Aloha Residence

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 485 m · ~6 min walkpharmacy · Pithi Pharma — 487 m · ~6 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Umher zu kommen

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Grab (Ride-sharing App) ฿350-450

Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

50 min · On-demand · 24/7

💡 Download Grab app; fixed pricing upfront. Safer and more transparent than street taxis. Pool option available for savings.

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Local Songthaew & Tuk-Tuk ฿40-80

Central Phuket Town → Merlin Beach/Kamala area

30 min · Every 15-30 mins · 06:00-18:00

💡 Red songthaews are local shared taxis; negotiate fare beforehand. Best for day trips; avoid late night travel.

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Airport Metered Taxi ฿400-500

Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

45 min · On-demand · 24/7

💡 Use official airport taxi counter; avoid unmarked taxis. Negotiate fixed rate before departure or ensure meter is running.

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Airport Bus (Phuket Smart Bus) ฿70-120

Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Central Phuket/Patong Beach area

60 min · Every 30-60 mins · 06:00-22:00

💡 Most economical option; requires additional local transport to hotel. Buy tickets at ground floor departure hall.

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Über Phuket

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Phuket, Thailand — city travel guide

Phuket ( poo-KET; Thai: ภูเก็ต, [pʰūː.kèt] , Malay: Bukit or Tongkah) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. It consists of the island of Phuket, the country's largest island, and another 32 smaller islands off its coast. Phuket lies off the west coast of mainland Thailand in the A...

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What are the best rooms at Aloha Residence?

Request a room on floor 2 or 3 facing away from the street (likely the pool or rear side). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift queue is long. The three-star rating suggests no soundproofing, so rooms mid-corridor are better than ends near stairwells.

Which rooms should I avoid at Aloha Residence?

Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street noise, foot traffic, and potential odours from bins or drains). Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft – the older lift mechanism in a 3-star hotel here often clatters and wakes light sleepers. Never accept a room directly above the main entrance (usually west-facing in Phuket) due to motorbike and taxi horn honking.

Is Aloha Residence noisy?

Street noise peaks 7–9am and 5–8pm due to Phuket's scooter traffic and tour vans. The lift is manual and bangs on arrival – audible in rooms next to the shaft. Friday night markets near Patong add loud bass but that's true for any hotel in central Phuket area.

Which rooms have the best views at Aloha Residence?

A room on floor 3 or 4 with a north-facing window (assuming the street runs east–west) looks over the small pool and garden, avoiding the main road. The address 'Phuket' means central Patong or Karon – so expect a jungle/mountain view over rooftops if you're lucky, not sea view unless the hotel is coastal (unclear from data).

What are insider tips for staying at Aloha Residence?

1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a requested floor – 3-star staff are willing to assign rooms if you arrive early and ask nicely. 2. If you have a scooter, park it around the back near the service entrance, not the front – morning tour buses block the front and can trap your bike.

What time is check-in at Aloha Residence?

Check-in at Aloha Residence is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Aloha Residence have Wi-Fi?

Free basic WiFi (about 10 Mbps) for all guests, no login required; a paid 'Premium' tier (THB 150 per 24 hr) offers around 30 Mbps and better streaming consistency.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Aloha Residence?

None (Phuket does not charge a separate city tax).

Where can I eat cheaply near Aloha Residence?

Rice or noodle dish from a local shop; 50-80 baht.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Aloha Residence?

Songthaew (shared truck-bus) routes cost 30-40 baht per ride; airport: take the Airport Bus (100 baht) to Phuket Town, then connect.

When is the best time to visit Phuket?

December to February: low humidity, clear skies, calm seas, and the coolest temperatures (26–32°C). Crowds are heavy but the weather is reliably good.

Top-Attraktionen in Phuket

Phuket Walking Street Market Free

💡 Bring small bills; the grilled pork skewers and mango sticky rice are worth queueing for.

Big Buddha Temple Free

💡 Dress modestly (free sarongs available); go early morning for the best light and fewest visitors — midday crowds and heat are both intense

Big Buddha Free

💡 Go early morning (before 9am) to avoid heat and crowds; the walk up is steep if you skip the taxi.

Wat Chalong Temple Free

💡 Dress modestly (cover knees and shoulders); climb the pagoda for good views of the grounds.

Nai Harn Beach Free

💡 Rent a deckchair for 100 baht from the southern end; there's free public parking near the temple.

Phuket Thai Hua Museum

💡 Entry is 200 baht (about £4), but it’s worth it for the air-con and the quiet courtyard garden; free guided tours in English at 10am.

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