Maiiam Guesthouse Patong Beach

The guesthouse offers a range of rooms, from a 17 m² standard room with a queen bed to a 40 m² family room that sleeps up to four guests. Some rooms have air conditioning, others have a street view or a balcony, and a few include a private bathroom with a shower.

Beds vary by room, with single and double beds in the family layouts, a queen bed, and a king bed in one of the balcony rooms. One room sleeps up to nine guests, so a larger group can stay together in a single room.

The front desk is open 24 hours, and the guesthouse provides luggage storage, safety deposit boxes and daily housekeeping. Free parking is available for guests, and Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas.

The public areas have air conditioning, and some rooms are soundproof. Rooms can have a mini bar, a refrigerator, free bottled water and free instant coffee, and the 24-hour security service adds to the stay.

Languages spoken include English, Thai, Russian, Burmese and Turkish. Luggage storage is offered at the front desk, and the safety deposit boxes are there for guests who want to keep valuables secure during the day. Daily housekeeping is part of the service, so the room is tidied every day while you are out exploring Patong.

Patong is the best-known beach town on Phuket's west coast, and the guesthouse sits on Thanon Thawewong about 50 m from the sand of Patong Beach. The beach is lined with sun loungers, restaurants and bars, and the night markets and street food stalls are part of everyday life in the town. The area is a busy mix of hotels and nightlife, so it draws travellers who want to stay close to the action.

Bangla Road, the street known for its bars and clubs, is 600 m away, and Jungceylon Shopping Center is 750 m. A temple with Chinese-style architecture is also in the area, and Wat Chalong, one of the island's best-known temples, is a visit that takes you away from the beach. Big Buddha, a large hilltop statue overlooking the island, is one of the most visited sights on Phuket, and Karon Beach, 3.4 km away, is a quieter stretch of sand.

A good day here combines a morning on Patong Beach with an evening at one of the night markets. A day trip to Big Buddha or Wat Chalong adds the island's temples to the plan, and the rest of the coast is an easy drive away for those who have a car.