Nice hotel in Phuket (not Patong) and Krabi wanted

[Odense 492]

I am planning to visit either Phuket or Krabi for a week with a female friend. Nightlife is not that important but a nice beach within reasonable distance is a must.

 

What is the opinion of the BM's - is Phuket or Krabi the best destination (and why) ?

 

Which location in Phuket and Krabi respectively will be best (good peaceful beach) ?

 

I obviously need a hotel - I am aware that hotels will be more expensive than in Pattaya. I'm looking for something like Sandy Spring or Areca Lodge - qualitywise - any recommandations in the two locations ?

[onelilley 6]

Odense,

 

trying something different last November I took my regular thai lady to phuket, we stayed at the "Woraburi Phuket Resort & Spa" Karon beach.

 

I booked through atsiam.com room was 2400baht. Nice hotel, pool and food etc. Not sure how expensive it is around this time but you may want to check it out if you are still searching.

 

Karon beach is very quiet, but that is what i was after, I will probably try Kata beach next time as that looked a nice beach also.

 

onelilley.

[Odense 492]

Thanks onelilley - I probably would like to visit Krabi more - because I was never there - but Phuket might win just because I can fly there from U-tapao

[elef 0]

Remember that Phuket and Krabi today are much more expensive than Pattaya, IMO roughly double for everything - hotel, travel, food and so on. So you're 2-2,5 k hotel is less than half price in Pattaya for same standard.