🇹🇭 Phuket, Thailand
Nirvana Hotel
📍 20, 12 Thanon Sirirat, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand
Votre séjour — Nirvana Hotel
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La propriété — Nirvana Hotel
The Nirvana Hotel is a low-rise, no-fuss 3-star perched a short walk from Kata Beach. Its lobby has tiled floors, a small reception desk and a couple of rattan sofas – more functional than charming. The USP is location and price: you're three minutes from the sand and a decent breakfast is included, but don't expect frills beyond a pool and a basic bar. It suits budget-conscious beach-goers who plan to spend most of their time outside the room.
Chroniques de Phuket
Phuket's modern history begins with tin mining in the 19th century, which drew Chinese and European traders to the island. Their legacy is the ornate Sino-Portuguese shophouses and mansions around Phuket Town, built between the 1880s and 1930s. The 2004 tsunami destroyed much of the west coast's infrastructure, prompting a huge rebuilding programme that turned it into a mass-tourism hub. Today, Phuket's identity swings between old-town heritage, high-end resorts and the raw energy of Patong's nightlife, with the capital's cultural scene anchored by Peranakan food and shrine festivals.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Phuket →Meilleurs mois
December through February: dry, sunny days with low humidity and calm seas – the sweet spot for beach activity without the monsoon. Crowds are high but manageable, especially away from Patong.
Peak / Festival surge
July and August: European summer holidays push hotel occupancy to near 100%. Prices at the Nirvana roughly double from low-season rates, and Kata Beach gets packed. No major festival triggers this – just school breaks and the reliable southwest monsoon's tail end.
La saison des épaules
April and May: you'll get lower prices (30-40% less than peak) and fewer tourists. April's Songkran festival (water fights nationwide) is fun but chaotic; May sees the monsoon start, with short, sharp showers that don't ruin a trip.
Météo & Emballage
Phuket's southwest monsoon (May–October) brings heavy downpours that usually hit in the afternoon but can last hours. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry rain shell and waterproof shoes – umbrellas are useless in the sudden tropical gusts.
Briefing de la ville — Phuket
- Phuket's new 'Kata-Karon Beach Walk' connects the two beaches with a lit promenade – opened mid-2025, it's already popular for evening strolls and cuts the road walk time by 10 minutes.
- The controversial 'Airport Bus' #3 service (Phuket Town–Kata–Patong) was suspended in March 2026 due to low ridership; visitors now rely on taxis (negotiate hard) or Grab – expect 400-500 THB to reach the Nirvana from the airport.
- Kata Beach's southern rocks are being reinforced against erosion – expect fenced-off areas and some noise from pile drivers during daylight hours, but the main swimming zone is unaffected.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Nirvana Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the rear of the building, away from Soi Patong Whisky. The rear rooms overlook the neighbouring buildings and a small garden, cutting street noise significantly. The fourth floor also benefits from being furthest from the ground-floor bar that operates until late.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors that face the street (Soi Patong Whisky). That side gets direct motorcycle and foot traffic noise from the alley, plus the bar below can be audible until midnight. Ground-floor rooms near the entrance are also prone to lift doors opening and closing sounds.
Best views
The best view is from fourth-floor rooms facing northwest, which look over low-rise rooftops towards Patong Bay. You’ll see the sea in the distance, though it’s partially blocked by the Patong Beach Parking Complex. Rooms facing southeast look directly onto the adjacent shop-houses.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, especially rooms positioned at the rear or side of the corridor, away from the lift shaft.
🔊 Noise notes
Soi Patong Whisky is a narrow alley off the main Rat-U-Thit road, lined with small bars, massage shops, and street food stalls. Expect live acoustic music from bars until roughly 11pm, and scooter revving after that. The lift motor is audible in rooms directly beside or above it – that’s the only lift, so it runs constantly.
Insider tips
1. Park at Patong Beach Parking Complex (5-min walk) for ฿200/24h weekdays – cheaper than the hotel’s unofficial street parking that can cost ฿300-400. Validate your ticket at the payment machine before 8am to avoid overnight surcharge. 2. The free Wi-Fi is fast enough for Netflix, but the network name is simply ‘Nirvana’ – no password needed. If it’s slow, switch to the 5 GHz band if your device supports it; the 2.4 GHz band can get congested in evenings.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — Nirvana Hotel
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed adequate for streaming (approx. 25 Mbps down); no login required—just select the network.
Single lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; lobby TV shows Thai news channels.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 free of charge. Late check-out until 18:00 costs ฿500, subject to availability.
Free storage for same-day arrivals and departures; overnight storage not available.
No step-free access at main entrance (two steps up); no wheelchair-accessible rooms or adapted bathrooms. Lift is narrow (70 cm door).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Patong Beach Parking Complex (5-min walk), ฿200 per 24 hours (weekdays) or ฿300 (weekends). No EV charging on property.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No deposit required for standard bookings; a ฿1,000 cash or card hold for incidentals at check-in.
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Place of worship: Chinese Temple (210 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: วัดพระหฤทัย (889 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: The House of the Lord Church Patong (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
จังซีลอน — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
ภูเก็ต ไซม่อน คาบาเรต์ — 895 m · ~11 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 288 m · ~4 min walk
Kappa Pharma — 626 m · ~8 min walk
7-Eleven — 142 m · ~2 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Change money at SuperRich or other exchange booths in Patong for good rates; avoid airport and hotel desks where rates are poor.
Cards accepted in most hotels, large shops, and sit-down restaurants; street stalls and small eateries are cash-only. Contactless is common in modern places; mobile pay less so.
Tipping not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares and restaurant bills; leave small change for hotel staff.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee from local street stalls or 7-Eleven for around 40-60 THB.
Pad Thai or fried rice from a street stall for 50-100 THB.
Tom yum or stir-fry at a simple local restaurant for 100-200 THB per main.
Along Bangla Road and side sois in Patong for grilled meats, papaya salad, and noodle dishes; prices low and reliable.
Big C and Tesco Lotus Express are common in Patong for basics.
Patong's night market and shops on Bangla Road for cheap T-shirts, shorts, and beachwear.
Shared songthaew (converted pick-up) for 30-40 THB for short trips around Patong; airport: take the Airport Bus from Phuket Town for 100 THB, or minibus from Patong for 200-250 THB.
Eat at street stalls for cheapest meals; buy water and snacks at 7-Eleven; haggle politely at markets but not at fixed-price shops.
Bon à savoir — Phuket
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.31 · THB
Emergency Contacts
PhuketWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Phuket, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Nirvana Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 288 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Kappa Pharma — 626 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
💡 Download Grab app; fixed pricing upfront. Safer and more transparent than street taxis. Pool option available for savings.
Central Phuket Town → Merlin Beach/Kamala area
💡 Red songthaews are local shared taxis; negotiate fare beforehand. Best for day trips; avoid late night travel.
Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
💡 Use official airport taxi counter; avoid unmarked taxis. Negotiate fixed rate before departure or ensure meter is running.
Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Central Phuket/Patong Beach area
💡 Most economical option; requires additional local transport to hotel. Buy tickets at ground floor departure hall.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Nirvana Hotel?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the rear of the building, away from Soi Patong Whisky. The rear rooms overlook the neighbouring buildings and a small garden, cutting street noise significantly. The fourth floor also benefits from being furthest from the ground-floor bar that operates until late.
Which rooms should I avoid at Nirvana Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors that face the street (Soi Patong Whisky). That side gets direct motorcycle and foot traffic noise from the alley, plus the bar below can be audible until midnight. Ground-floor rooms near the entrance are also prone to lift doors opening and closing sounds.
Is Nirvana Hotel noisy?
Soi Patong Whisky is a narrow alley off the main Rat-U-Thit road, lined with small bars, massage shops, and street food stalls. Expect live acoustic music from bars until roughly 11pm, and scooter revving after that. The lift motor is audible in rooms directly beside or above it – that’s the only lift, so it runs constantly.
Which rooms have the best views at Nirvana Hotel?
The best view is from fourth-floor rooms facing northwest, which look over low-rise rooftops towards Patong Bay. You’ll see the sea in the distance, though it’s partially blocked by the Patong Beach Parking Complex. Rooms facing southeast look directly onto the adjacent shop-houses.
What are insider tips for staying at Nirvana Hotel?
1. Park at Patong Beach Parking Complex (5-min walk) for ฿200/24h weekdays – cheaper than the hotel’s unofficial street parking that can cost ฿300-400. Validate your ticket at the payment machine before 8am to avoid overnight surcharge. 2. The free Wi-Fi is fast enough for Netflix, but the network name is simply ‘Nirvana’ – no password needed. If it’s slow, switch to the 5 GHz band if your device supports it; the 2.4 GHz band can get congested in evenings.
What time is check-in at Nirvana Hotel?
Check-in at Nirvana Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Nirvana Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed adequate for streaming (approx. 25 Mbps down); no login required—just select the network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Nirvana Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Nirvana Hotel?
Pad Thai or fried rice from a street stall for 50-100 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Nirvana Hotel?
Shared songthaew (converted pick-up) for 30-40 THB for short trips around Patong; airport: take the Airport Bus from Phuket Town for 100 THB, or minibus from Patong for 200-250 THB.
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
December through February: dry, sunny days with low humidity and calm seas – the sweet spot for beach activity without the monsoon. Crowds are high but manageable, especially away from Patong.
Principales attractions à Phuket
💡 Bring small bills; the grilled pork skewers and mango sticky rice are worth queueing for.
💡 Dress modestly (free sarongs available); go early morning for the best light and fewest visitors — midday crowds and heat are both intense
💡 Go early morning (before 9am) to avoid heat and crowds; the walk up is steep if you skip the taxi.
💡 Dress modestly (cover knees and shoulders); climb the pagoda for good views of the grounds.
💡 Rent a deckchair for 100 baht from the southern end; there's free public parking near the temple.
💡 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.