Bauman Casa Hotel Phuket

The location is great, making it easy to get around by taxi, and there are plenty of restaurants and convenience stores nearby. The room was generally clean and tidy, with comfortable bedding, providing a good rest experience. The staff were friendly and responsive to requests. Facilities were mostly complete, with stable hot water and good air conditioning. The downsides were that some details could use better maintenance, and the soundproofing was average, with occasional noise from the hallway. Overall, the value for money is decent, suitable for short stays. If you're looking for extreme quietness and high-end amenities, it might fall a bit short, but it's perfectly adequate for a regular stay. I would consider choosing this place again next time.

The breakfast and facilities are actually quite good. Compared to the pictures in previous reviews, the facilities here have been updated, which is great. However, out of all the hotels I've stayed at in Thailand, this one's service attitude felt pretty average, even a little impatient. This is something that could be improved. The scenic photos were taken from the hotel's rooftop pool area.

100 meters from Karon Beach, an affordable place averaging 90 per person, and two major traps to avoid! I dug up a real gem of a value-for-money hotel near Karon Beach in Phuket, and I absolutely have to recommend it to budget travelers! First, the price: only 180 a night! In China, you'd only get a budget hotel for that price, but here you're right in the beach walking circle. I stayed in building #4, and the room was spotlessly clean, no damp, musty smell, and the bedding was fresh, so I slept very soundly. The best part – it's only 100 meters to the beach! Just change into your swimwear, stroll over, and you're in the water. When you're tired of playing, you can come back anytime for a shower, it's so convenient. The coconut tree at the end of my video is the beach itself. If you want to be even closer, you can ask if buildings #1 or #2 are available, but they might be a bit noisier as they're closer to the road. Breakfast is a buffet, and while it's not a lavish five-star spread, the flavors are authentic and delicious, especially the Thai fried noodles. It tastes just like what you'd get from a street food stall, saving you the cost of a meal. Picture 2 with the bread shows the breakfast spread. Deposit: The front desk requires a 1000 baht cash deposit. When checking out, they're super efficient – they inspect the room and refund it instantly, which is a big plus. Surroundings: There's a 7-Eleven within 200 meters. There's a massage parlor downstairs, but I didn't go. You can always buy water and snacks at 7-Eleven. There are several small eateries nearby; I went to 'The Grand,' a family-run place, and ate there two nights in a row (pictures included). There's a coin laundry next to building #4 downstairs. You'll need coins, and you can buy detergent from the machine, but it's more expensive than 7-Eleven, so I recommend buying it there. ⚠️ But! Here are the major traps to avoid! Trap 1: The private convenience store downstairs – four times the price! I'd been buying things at 7-Eleven for seven or eight days in Thailand. That day, for laundry, I didn't have coins and went to the private store downstairs for convenience. The result? A 2-liter bottle of the same brand mineral water that costs 14 baht outside was 15 baht for 500ml there, a quadruple markup! Absolutely outrageous. Trap 2: Amber Restaurant downstairs – possibly fake reviews! Initially, I saw a high rating on Dazhong Dianping (a Chinese review site) and thought about trying it. But when I got there, I found it was full of Chinese tourists, and they even had group buying deals! As everyone knows, which local Thai restaurant would use Dazhong Dianping for group deals? I suspected the scores were faked, so I decided not to eat there. Everyone should assess it for themselves. On a side note, regarding the coin laundry downstairs I mentioned earlier, it costs 50-60 baht per wash. If you don't have coins, you can exchange them directly at the machine or ask the front desk for help. Absolutely do NOT go to that rip-off store to get change! There are more Chinese and Russian tourists staying here. The staff can generally communicate in English, and ordering food by gesturing is perfectly fine. In a nutshell: For 180 baht, what more could you ask for? Just go for it! But keep your hands in your pockets and stay away from those two places downstairs!

This hotel is conveniently located in the middle of Karon Beach in Phuket, separated from the sand by just a road and a buffer zone. There's also a public bus stop right outside. The doormen are incredibly warm and polite; they even help guests cross the road by directing traffic. A cash deposit is required upon check-in. The rooms offer great value for money, they're neat and clean, similar to a compact chain express hotel back home, with a functional layout and full amenities. The biggest surprise was finding a sauna alongside the pool on the rooftop – it's a perfect budget-friendly hotel for a vacation! 🥰

The hotel is right by Karon Beach, just across the road. Karon Beach is relatively quiet with fewer people. The hotel staff are very nice, and the rooms are really spacious with a fridge and all the necessary amenities. The breakfast is excellent.