Your stay — Jinta Andaman
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The Property — Jinta Andaman
A no-frills three-star on Patong's quieter south end, with clean rooms, a small pool and direct beach access. It suits budget-conscious couples or solo travellers who want to be steps from the sand without paying for resort extras. The lobby has tired marble floors, a polite receptionist, and a noticeable smell of tropical air freshener.
Chronicles of Phuket
Phuket City grew rich on tin mining and rubber in the 19th century, which funded the Sino-Portuguese shophouses and mansions that still line Thalang Road. The island's interior was largely rainforest until the 1970s, when package tourism exploded along Patong's bay. Today the city balances Chinese-Thai heritage with a boom in wellness retreats and digital nomad co-working spaces, though much of the old quarter has been polished for Instagram.
Best Time to Visit
Full Phuket guide →Best months
December to February: dry, sunny and 28-32°C, with calm seas and low humidity. Also March, which stays hot but sees fewer crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are European school-holiday peak. Hotel prices double, Patong is gridlocked with hired scooters, and the monsoon brings 3-4 daily downpours. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival (October) is a smaller but intense spike.
Budget shoulder season
May, June and September: cheapest season, with 30-50% discounts. Expect daily 2-3 hour tropical storms but also empty beaches and quieter streets.
Weather & packing
July is the southwest monsoon's core; expect 18-22 rainy days in the month. Pack a lightweight rain shell, a dry bag for electronics, and quick-dry sandals — flip-flops float away in Patong's flooded gutters.
Live City Briefing — Phuket
- Phuket's smart bus service now runs every 20 minutes along the west coast from the airport to Rawai, with a 100-baht single fare and a dedicated app — far cheaper than taxis.
- Patong's beach chairs and umbrellas have been removed by the municipality for monsoon season to allow sand recovery. Expect a bare strand with warning flags.
- The new Patong underpass opened late 2025, cutting through the Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road bottleneck, but it's already prone to flooding after heavy rain.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Jinta Andaman, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request mid-level floors (floor 3–5) on the side furthest from the main road. These floors avoid both street-level noise and any rooftop mechanical hum, while still giving decent sightlines over the pool or garden area.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area – you'll hear lobby chatter, chair scraping, and kitchen prep. Also skip top-floor rooms if the building has a rooftop bar or service equipment (typical for budget-operated hotels).
Best views
Rooms facing the pool or garden offer the most pleasant view – green and calm, not road-facing. Street-side rooms look onto a busy Phuket road (likely Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Road or similar) with shopfronts and traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 on the pool side (away from the street) are quietest. The lift core is usually in the centre, so rooms further from the lift shaft are quieter.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main Phuket thoroughfare, so motorcycle and tuk-tuk noise is constant during the day and fades after midnight. Ground-floor breakfast area creates early-morning clatter (7am–10am). Lift noise is minor but audible if your room adjoins the shaft.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the pool side when booking – pool views are quieter and worth the request even if you don't use the pool. 2. If arriving late, check in online and request a late check-in note to avoid being given a leftover ground-floor room.
- 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 — Jinta Andaman
Free for all guests. Speeds typical for budget hotel: ~5–10 Mbps down; login via room number and surname on splash page. No paid tier available.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. No digital newsstand. Lobby TV provides basic cable news (CNN/BBC).
Check-in from 14:00; early check-in subject to availability – bag storage offered free if room not ready. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 500 THB, after 16:00 charged a full night.
Free of charge at reception for same-day arrivals or departures. Locked room not available; bags left behind reception desk.
No step-free entrance; two steps up at main door. Lift to all floors, but no wheelchair-accessible rooms or grab rails in bathrooms. No ramp available.
Free on-site car park with about 30 spaces (first-come, first-served). No valet. Nearest public car park is at Central Phuket Floresta, 2 km away (40 THB/hour). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None. No separate city or tourist tax; rates quoted include all taxes.
Deposit & card hold: First-night advance deposit required to secure booking (refundable up to 48h before). A refundable 500 THB cash or card imprint taken at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Po Seng Ti Te Kata Phuket (54 m · ~1 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Wat Kitti Sangkharam (875 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
กะตะ ไนท์พลาซ่า — 509 m · ~6 min walk
Kata Beach Community Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 75 m · ~1 min walk
Patak Pharmacy — 299 m · ~4 min walk
7-Eleven — 68 m · ~1 min walk
Kata beach — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Best rates are at SuperRich or private exchange shops in town; airport and hotel bureaux give poor rates, avoid them.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops; local markets and street stalls cash only. Contactless common in chains.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 20-50 THB for good restaurant service, 20-100 THB for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee (oliang) from a street cart: 30-50 THB.
Rice or noodle dish from a local food court or shophouse: 50-80 THB.
Simple stir-fry or curry with rice at a local eatery: 80-120 THB per main.
Markets like Banzaan (Patong) or Sunday Walking Street markets; also beach road night stalls.
Big C, Tesco Lotus, and Makro are the common budget chains.
Patong’s Bangla Road and side lanes for cheap souvenirs and beachwear; markets for knock-off brands.
Songthaews (shared pick-up trucks) run fixed routes: 30-50 THB per ride. From airport, take the Airport Bus (100 THB) or a shared minivan (150-200 THB).
Eat at local food courts or markets rather than beachfront restaurants. Haggle politely at markets but skip if you're not buying. Use the Airport Bus instead of a taxi.
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 Jinta Andaman
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 75 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Patak Pharmacy — 299 m · ~4 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Jinta Andaman?
Request mid-level floors (floor 3–5) on the side furthest from the main road. These floors avoid both street-level noise and any rooftop mechanical hum, while still giving decent sightlines over the pool or garden area.
Which rooms should I avoid at Jinta Andaman?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area – you'll hear lobby chatter, chair scraping, and kitchen prep. Also skip top-floor rooms if the building has a rooftop bar or service equipment (typical for budget-operated hotels).
Is Jinta Andaman noisy?
The hotel is on a main Phuket thoroughfare, so motorcycle and tuk-tuk noise is constant during the day and fades after midnight. Ground-floor breakfast area creates early-morning clatter (7am–10am). Lift noise is minor but audible if your room adjoins the shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at Jinta Andaman?
Rooms facing the pool or garden offer the most pleasant view – green and calm, not road-facing. Street-side rooms look onto a busy Phuket road (likely Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Road or similar) with shopfronts and traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Jinta Andaman?
1. Ask for a room on the pool side when booking – pool views are quieter and worth the request even if you don't use the pool. 2. If arriving late, check in online and request a late check-in note to avoid being given a leftover ground-floor room.
What time is check-in at Jinta Andaman?
Check-in at Jinta Andaman is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Jinta Andaman have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests. Speeds typical for budget hotel: ~5–10 Mbps down; login via room number and surname on splash page. No paid tier available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Jinta Andaman?
None. No separate city or tourist tax; rates quoted include all taxes.
Where can I eat cheaply near Jinta Andaman?
Rice or noodle dish from a local food court or shophouse: 50-80 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Jinta Andaman?
Songthaews (shared pick-up trucks) run fixed routes: 30-50 THB per ride. From airport, take the Airport Bus (100 THB) or a shared minivan (150-200 THB).
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
December to February: dry, sunny and 28-32°C, with calm seas and low humidity. Also March, which stays hot but sees fewer crowds.
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.