Phuket Pluscondo @ Kathu

The whole property is a single one-bedroom apartment of 30 m² with one queen bed, and it sleeps up to two guests. Guests have the apartment to themselves, with its own bathroom.

Inside, the apartment is equipped with air conditioning, a full kitchen, a TV with satellite and cable channels, a coffee and tea maker with complimentary tea and instant coffee, linens, toiletries and a hair dryer. Wi-Fi is available in the apartment.

The property has a gym, an elevator, a washer and an iron, a desk and workspace, and 24-hour security. A laundromat is nearby, and the property offers a balcony or terrace.

Parking is free, and there is a dedicated car park. The kitchen comes with a microwave, a refrigerator, a stove, and dishes and dining utensils, and internet access is available at the property.

For guests who work while travelling, there is a desk and workspace in the apartment. The property also has fans, a closet and body wash, and the laundromat nearby offers another way to wash clothes. The gym, the elevator and the 24-hour security are all part of the building's everyday facilities.

Kathu is a district of Phuket Island where local life runs alongside the tourist trade, with markets, Thai eateries and small shops that serve residents as much as visitors. Walking the streets gives a sense of how the island works beyond the beaches. It is quieter than the resort strips on the coast, but the beaches and the main sights can be reached by road, so it works well for a stay that mixes neighbourhood life with day trips.

Patong, the island's best-known resort town, is 3.8 km away, and it is where Bangla Road and Jungceylon Shopping Center are, along with the nightlife and restaurants the town is known for. Chaithararam Temple, known as Wat Chalong, is 7.4 km away, and the Big Buddha, a large seated figure on a hilltop, is 9.8 km away. Phuket International Airport is 22.2 km away.

Closer to hand, the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and the go-kart speedway are nearby, and the Tiger Kingdom Phuket is close too, so the area has plenty of options for an afternoon out. For a full day out, combine a visit to Wat Chalong with the Big Buddha, then head to Karon or Kata beach for a swim.