Your stay — Tanamas House
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The Property — Tanamas House
Tanamas House is a small, no-frills guesthouse in Phuket Town’s old quarter. The lobby feels like a modest family living room: tiled floors, a fan, and a warm smile from the owner. It suits budget travellers who want a clean, quiet base near the shophouses and cafés, not a beach resort. The USP is location – you’re steps from Soi Romanee’s Sino-Portuguese architecture but pay half the price of nearby hotels.
Chronicles of Phuket
Phuket’s modern identity was forged by 19th-century Chinese tin miners, who built the distinctive shophouses and mansions of the old town. After tin collapsed, tourism took over in the 1970s, turning Patong into a package-holiday hub. Today the island balances mass beach tourism with a growing cultural scene: street art, food walks, and restored heritage buildings. The city retains a multicultural character, with Thai, Chinese, and Malay influences visible in its temples, bakeries, and annual Vegetarian Festival.
Best Time to Visit
Full Phuket guide →Best months
January to March: low humidity, calm seas, and clear skies. Crowds are manageable outside Chinese New Year.
Peak / festival surge
December and January: peak season driven by European winter sun. Hotel prices double, and Patong is gridlocked. Christmas and New Year’s Eve are the main events.
Budget shoulder season
April to June offer discounts of 30–50% on peak rates. April is hot but Songkran adds fun; May brings early monsoon but empty beaches.
Weather & packing
July is deep in the southwest monsoon season: heavy afternoon downpours, 30°C heat, and high humidity. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and quick-dry shoes – don’t rely on an umbrella alone.
Live City Briefing — Phuket
- Phuket’s new airport bus route now links Phuket Town to the airport hourly, cutting taxi costs from 700 baht to 100 baht.
- The Phuket Light Rail project is delayed again; expect no rail service until at least 2028.
- A new night market opens Fridays on Thalang Road in the old town, adding food stalls and live music to the existing Sunday market.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tanamas House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the street. These are likely to be quieter and catch a cross-breeze, which helps since air-con might be basic at a 2-star.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or near the reception area: noise from check-ins, cleaning, and possibly a small shop or bike rental if the property runs one. Also skip rooms directly over the street frontage — road noise from Phuket’s traffic can be heavy.
Best views
No real view to speak of at a 2-star in a dense area — aim for a room that looks into a back courtyard or side soi rather than the main road, so you get some greenery or washing lines rather than a concrete wall.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are your best bet for quiet, as they’re above the street-level hubbub and away from any bar or common area on ground/1st floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is Phuket’s traffic: tuk-tuks, buses, and scooters from 6am to late. Also, if there’s a bar or massage shop next door, expect music until midnight. The lift may be old and clunky.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the west side if the building has one — it will be cooler in the afternoon and avoid the sun-blasted east side. 2. Bring earplugs; even the quietest room at a 2-star in this price range won’t be silent. 3. If you arrive late, check the street-facing windows are double-glazed (many budget places are single-pane).
- 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 — Tanamas House
Free WiFi throughout; speeds around 10 Mbps; no login restrictions.
No lift. The property is a two-storey building with stairs only.
No newspapers. Digital newsstand not offered.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs 500 THB.
Free storage at reception; no size limit, but no locker option.
No step-free access. Entry has a small step, and all rooms are upstairs via stairs.
On-site parking for 4 cars, free. Nearest public car park is 200 m away at 100 THB/day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is required at booking; at check-in, a 1,000 THB incidental hold is placed on your card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Wat Mongkonwaram (90 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosque Darul Abideen (798 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Sirinart Naiyang Park — 942 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 450 m · ~6 min walk
Midnight Pharmacy — 864 m · ~11 min walk
7-Eleven — 168 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Most travellers use SuperRich or similar exchange booths in town for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux that often give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels, larger restaurants, and shops; small street stalls and taxis prefer cash. Contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) are less common outside major chains.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated. Leave small change (20-50 THB) for good service in restaurants; taxis rarely expect a tip; hotel staff may appreciate 20-50 THB for help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee (oliang) or a basic hot coffee from a street stall or 7-Eleven costs around 30-50 THB.
A plate of pad Thai or fried rice from a local food stall or small shop: 50-80 THB.
Simple Thai curry or stir-fry in a basic restaurant: 80-150 THB for a main dish.
Markets and streetside stalls along Thanon Rasada and near the night markets (e.g., Phuket Town Sunday Walking Street) are the typical cheap-eats areas.
Big C, Tesco Lotus, and Makro are the common budget supermarket chains here.
Phuket Town's weekend market or the stalls on Thanon Phang Nga offer affordable casual clothes and souvenirs.
The local songthaew (shared truck-taxi) on fixed routes costs around 30-50 THB per ride; from the airport, the cheapest way is the airport bus (100 THB) into Phuket Town.
Eat at local food markets or street stalls instead of tourist restaurants. Use songthaews and the airport bus rather than taxis. Always negotiate prices at markets or for long taxi rides.
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 Tanamas House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 450 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Midnight Pharmacy — 864 m · ~11 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 Tanamas House?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the street. These are likely to be quieter and catch a cross-breeze, which helps since air-con might be basic at a 2-star.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tanamas House?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or near the reception area: noise from check-ins, cleaning, and possibly a small shop or bike rental if the property runs one. Also skip rooms directly over the street frontage — road noise from Phuket’s traffic can be heavy.
Is Tanamas House noisy?
Main noise source is Phuket’s traffic: tuk-tuks, buses, and scooters from 6am to late. Also, if there’s a bar or massage shop next door, expect music until midnight. The lift may be old and clunky.
Which rooms have the best views at Tanamas House?
No real view to speak of at a 2-star in a dense area — aim for a room that looks into a back courtyard or side soi rather than the main road, so you get some greenery or washing lines rather than a concrete wall.
What are insider tips for staying at Tanamas House?
1. Ask for a room on the west side if the building has one — it will be cooler in the afternoon and avoid the sun-blasted east side. 2. Bring earplugs; even the quietest room at a 2-star in this price range won’t be silent. 3. If you arrive late, check the street-facing windows are double-glazed (many budget places are single-pane).
What time is check-in at Tanamas House?
Check-in at Tanamas House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tanamas House have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speeds around 10 Mbps; no login restrictions.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tanamas House?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Tanamas House?
A plate of pad Thai or fried rice from a local food stall or small shop: 50-80 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tanamas House?
The local songthaew (shared truck-taxi) on fixed routes costs around 30-50 THB per ride; from the airport, the cheapest way is the airport bus (100 THB) into Phuket Town.
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
January to March: low humidity, calm seas, and clear skies. Crowds are manageable outside Chinese New Year.
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.