Cheap hotels in Phuket

Phuket is 862 km from Bangkok, a plane journey of 1 hour 10 minutes or a bus/coach trip of 12 hours. Phuket is directly connected to the mainland and other cities in Thailand by air, sea, and a causeway that links Phuket to the mainland. Within Phuket you can hire a car, jeep, motorbike, tuk-tuk taxi or take the shuttle bus service. You can get to other islands by boat, yacht and ferry. The best time to visit Phuket is in winter - December to February. The temperature at this time is around 30° C and the humidity is high. Brief bursts of tropical rain are likely. Phuket has a number of high budget accommodation options, beach resorts and hotel complexes with multiple facilities like spas, sports and boating facilities. For secluded accommodation, try the traditional Thai style cottages. The local tourist office will be able to help with budget accommodation. It is essential to book rooms well in advance.