Your stay — Coco Resort Patong
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The Property — Coco Resort Patong
Coco Resort Patong is a straightforward 3-star seafront hotel on Patong Beach Road, built around a small pool and a direct stretch of sand. The lobby is open-air, with polished concrete floors, rattan sofas and a constant whir of ceiling fans — practical rather than plush. It suits budget-to-mid-range travellers who want to step onto the beach in under a minute, and who value location over frills. The vibe is no-nonsense Thai-Scandi: clean lines, tiled bathrooms, and a breakfast terrace that catches the morning sea breeze.
Chronicles of Phuket
Phuket Town was founded in the 16th century by tin miners, many of them Chinese, Hokkien and Malay traders. Its old quarter grew rich on tin and rubber, leaving a legacy of Sino-Portuguese shophouses with colourful facades and louvred windows along Thalang Road. The 1970s bridge to the mainland triggered a tourism boom that concentrated on Patong, transforming a fishing village into a neon-lit strip of bars, clubs and beach loungers. Today the city balances backpacker hostels in Patong with luxury villas in the hills, while Phuket Town’s heritage district has become a weekend market and cafe hub.
Best Time to Visit
Full Phuket guide →Best months
December to February: dry, low humidity, sea calm, daily highs around 31°C, crowds manageable outside Christmas week.
Peak / festival surge
July, August and December: heavy European summer and Christmas crowds push hotel rates to 40% above off-peak; Phuket Bike Week and the Vegetarian Festival in October also spike demand.
Budget shoulder season
May to June and September to October: lower prices by 30–50%, afternoon rain showers clear quickly, fewer tourists on Patong Beach.
Weather & packing
Phuket’s monsoon runs May–October, with sudden downpours that can flood streets for an hour. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and quick-dry sandals; cotton dries too slowly for July.
Live City Briefing — Phuket
- Patong Beach water quality is monitored weekly July–October; recent tests show occasional elevated bacteria after heavy rain — avoid swimming for 24 hours after a storm.
- Phuket’s Smart Bus service now runs every 20 minutes from the airport via Patong, costing 100 baht; the roadworks on the bypass are finally finished, cutting travel time to 45 minutes.
- The Patong Police Station has a new tourist assistance booth for lost passports and minor disputes; a 24-hour English helpline (+66 76 342 300) is active.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Coco Resort Patong, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor room at the back of the building, away from Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, for the best balance of quiet and view.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 2-4 facing the street — noise from Patong's traffic and nightlife is strongest there. Also avoid rooms near the lift lobby on any floor.
Best views
Upper rooms at the back offer a limited sea glimpse and greener surroundings; street-facing rooms see Patong's busy main road.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 and above, especially those at the rear of the hotel.
🔊 Noise notes
This is a 3-star hotel on Patong's main road, a couple of blocks from Bangla Road. Expect motorbike traffic, bar music, and late-night street noise until 2am. The hotel's own bar adds sound on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on the pool side or at the rear when booking — the hotel can often arrange this at check-in if it's not too busy. 2. If you drive, the hotel has limited free parking; get there early or use the public lot on Soi Sansabai.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Coco Resort Patong
Free basic WiFi for 2 devices per room (speed approx. 15 Mbps) – no paid upgrade; login via room number and surname
Single lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only wings
No physical papers; no digital newsstand – lobby TV on Thai news channels only
Standard check-in 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free, room when ready); late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charge 50% of night rate until 18:00
Free for same-day early arrivals and post check-out; long-term storage not offered
No step-free entry – one step at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift is standard size (narrow, may not fit large wheelchair)
Free on-site parking for 15 cars (first come, first served); nearest public car park 400m away on Sainamyen Road (50 THB per day); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Phuket does not levy a separate city tax for 3-star hotels; included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: First night deposit required on booking; at check-in a 1,000 THB cash or credit card hold for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: วัดพระหฤทัย (814 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: Chinese Temple (949 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: The House of the Lord Church Patong (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
จังซีลอน — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
ภูเก็ต ไซม่อน คาบาเรต์ — 895 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 592 m · ~7 min walk
RX — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Tops daily — 29 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other money exchange booths in Phuket Town or Patong for best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux that offer poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in hotels, malls, and sit-down restaurants; cash needed for markets, street stalls, and smaller shops; contactless common.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 20-100 THB for hotel staff, and 10-50 THB in restaurants if no service charge.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee or espresso from street stalls costs 30-50 THB.
A bowl of noodle soup or fried rice from a local shop costs 60-80 THB.
Stir-fry or curry dish at a simple restaurant costs 80-120 THB.
Patong's Soi Bangla side streets and Phuket Town's Ranong Road market area have cheap grilled meats, som tam, and roti for 30-60 THB.
Tesco Lotus and Big C are the main budget supermarkets; Mini Big C and 7-Eleven for small purchases.
Phuket Town's weekend Walking Street market and Patong's Banzaan market stalls sell t-shirts, shorts, and beachwear for 100-300 THB.
Local songthaew (shared pickup truck) from Phuket Town to Patong costs 40-50 THB; from the airport, take the Airport Bus to Phuket Town for 100 THB, then connect.
Eat at local food courts or street stalls away from tourist strips for half the price of sit-down restaurants.Negotiate prices at markets, especially for multiple items, and compare rates at money exchanges before converting.Use the Smart Bus or songthaew instead of taxis for longer distances within the island.
Good to know — 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 Coco Resort Patong
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 592 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · RX — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Phuket
Wikipedia ↗
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...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Coco Resort Patong?
Request a high floor room at the back of the building, away from Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, for the best balance of quiet and view.
Which rooms should I avoid at Coco Resort Patong?
Avoid rooms on floors 2-4 facing the street — noise from Patong's traffic and nightlife is strongest there. Also avoid rooms near the lift lobby on any floor.
Is Coco Resort Patong noisy?
This is a 3-star hotel on Patong's main road, a couple of blocks from Bangla Road. Expect motorbike traffic, bar music, and late-night street noise until 2am. The hotel's own bar adds sound on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Coco Resort Patong?
Upper rooms at the back offer a limited sea glimpse and greener surroundings; street-facing rooms see Patong's busy main road.
What are insider tips for staying at Coco Resort Patong?
1. Request a room on the pool side or at the rear when booking — the hotel can often arrange this at check-in if it's not too busy. 2. If you drive, the hotel has limited free parking; get there early or use the public lot on Soi Sansabai.
What time is check-in at Coco Resort Patong?
Check-in at Coco Resort Patong is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Coco Resort Patong have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi for 2 devices per room (speed approx. 15 Mbps) – no paid upgrade; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Coco Resort Patong?
None (Phuket does not levy a separate city tax for 3-star hotels; included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Coco Resort Patong?
A bowl of noodle soup or fried rice from a local shop costs 60-80 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Coco Resort Patong?
Local songthaew (shared pickup truck) from Phuket Town to Patong costs 40-50 THB; from the airport, take the Airport Bus to Phuket Town for 100 THB, then connect.
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
December to February: dry, low humidity, sea calm, daily highs around 31°C, crowds manageable outside Christmas week.
Top Attractions in 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.