Phra Nang Inn

Introduction

The Phra Nang Inn hotel is located on the beach at the corner of Ao Nang’s  two biggest shopping streets. Click here for a map. The lobby is at the street corner, so you can’t hear any traffic in the rooms, only the sound of the waves.

The resort, which was renovated in 2007 and again in 2009, is located very close to the beach, just 10 metres away across a tiny and mainly pedestrian acess road. The resort is quiet and yet within easy range of all Ao Nang’s copious amenities. The exterior areas show signs of wear, but the rooms are in good condition.

Whilst the rooms are immaculate inside, some of the rooms’ outdoor furniture is a bit worn and could use re-sanding and re-varnishing. Some of the restaurant’s wicker furniture, whilst not exactly scruffy, can’t be described as immaculate either. It is a small resort and there are no green areas for children to run around in, so it is maybe not the best possible choice for families with young children, unless they are going to spend their days on the beach, on day-trips, or in the attractive pool. Parents can sit in the shady restaurant / bar area with a book or a drink, and still keep an eye on their children on the beach.

Restaurant

The restaurant gets mixed reviews on sites such as www.tripadvisor.com. If you like quality bread with your breakfast, book through us and, in addition to hopefully an unbeatable price, we will deliver a fresh quality loaf to you on arrival. The restaurant is OK for lunchtime snacks, but its best to stick to the Thai food or a club sandwich, as more complex Western fare will probably disappoint. Most guests dine out – see the map for restaurants, nightlife and other amenities.

Rebuilding

The reception area is currently being rebuilt, which will supposedly be complete in July 2009. Thai resorts are notoriously optimistic (or sometimes even downright dishonest) about construction completion dates, so if you are interested in booking this resort contact us so we can give you an update – the resort is only 300 metres from our office, so one of us will pop over and take a look. We can’t promise that what the resort tell us will happen, but we can take a look and see what the state of play is.

Spa

The resort’s attractive spa, around which are dotted bowls of jasmine flowers floating on water, is unusually competitively-priced for a hotel spa, with massage prices starting at only THB 350 / hour. Use of the steam and sauna room is free for guests who have a massage.

Accommodation

‘Phra Nang Suite’

This suite has a fantastic sea-view, but is a bit odd-looking, due to the strange shape of the kitchen / dining room. There are two separate balconies, both offering comfortable loungers and affording good sea-views.

‘Beach-front Deluxe’

There are only two of these superb rooms in the hotel. They have fabulous seaviews right from the bed and are well-appointed, clean and tastefully decorated. A great choice for a couple, whether on honeymoon or not, this room is highly recommended. These rooms are the best things about this hotel.

‘Junior Suite ’

These two-bedroom suites are one of Ao Nang's best choices for families. Immaculate and tastefully decorated, they offer good value for money, and are very near to the beach, restaurants and to the resort's swimming pool. One of the bedrooms has a double bed. The other has a single bed, plus a daybed suitable for a child but not an adult. The room rate includes breakfast for 2 people, plus occupancy by 3 adults and a child. If more then 2 people occupy the unit, the extra people need to pay for breakfast (THB 150 for a child, THB 250 for an adult).

‘Family Studio’

These are not very tastefully decorated, but not complete eyesores either. The Junior Suites are a better family choice.

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Prices

The above rates are net per room per night and inclusive of service charge and breakfast for 2 people.

Compulsory gala dinner :
Compulsory gala dinner on 24 Dec 09 is Baht 2,000 per adult and Baht 1,000 per child 
Compulsory gala dinner on 31 Dec 09 is Baht 2,500 per adult and Baht 1,250 per child

In addition, on this site we offer the following free benefits:

• Airport transfers at only THB 500 for a taxi or THB 1,000 for a minivan.
• We'll give you 10% off all Ao Nang day-trips
• We'll give you a book of discount vouchers for the best 10 Ao Nang Restaurants.
• If you book your transfer to the airport with us, we will take you to the Tiger Cave Temple, for free, en route. If adults want to climb to the top and need child-minding help while they do so, contact us.
• We’ll personally inspect the available rooms at the resort for the dates you require, then report back to you with details of the available rooms that best meet your requirements.
• We’ll give you a free quality bakery loaf of bread on arrival.
• You will be able to take advantage of unlimited travel advice before arrival – we know southern Thailand intimately and so can organize all your accommodation, travel, sports and activities. This personalized and customized service comes at no extra cost to you – we get our commissions from hotels and activity/transport providers, not from you.

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Andaman Sky, Co., Ltd, 23/8 Moo 2, Ao Nang, Thailand