| For a holiday in Phuket, Patong is a very good option but many find
the liveliness a little distracting. For residents of the Phuket Cabana, however,
nothing can be further from the truth. No-one in Patong sleeps closer to Patong
Beach than Cabana guests . . . which makes it the ideal location for a romantic
holiday First impressions usually come from the lobby, which is tastefully
decorated with teak furniture, antique sculptures, carvings and an impressive
ceramic floor. The hotel is literally right on the beach. Most rooms face towards
the sea and the rest look out over beautifully maintained tropical gardens with
winding pathways allowing access between sea, room, lobby, shops, pool and restaurant. Recently
refurbished under the watchful eyes of Khun Wallee Prachantaboot, General Manager,
and Mr. Claude Sauter, Resident Manager, Phuket Cabana has taken on a new lease
of life. The 80 well-appointed rooms, including one deluxe "Honeymoon Suite"
provide the perfect location for a romantic getaway, anniversary, or holiday with
a difference. All rooms have soft, opaque lighting which compliments the teak
furnishings and marble fixtures. Every effort has been made to ensure the use
of local products, including flamboyant silk/cotton fabrics and soft furnishings,
soothing and easy on the eye, which gives a genuine Thai feel to the hotel.
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The hotel's patio dining area, adjacent to the Sala Bua restaurant
is close enough to the beach to hear the crabs scuttling across the sand. Tables
are scattered both inside and out and total enough to seat 120, although it still
seems very intimate. Cuisine is "East meets West" and very imaginative,
thanks to charismatic chef Ronnie, who hails from the Philippines via New Zealand,
explaining his innovative cooking style (no food on the menu is copied, it is
all his own recent recipe). New Zealand Lamb (with eggplant and cherry tomato
mash flavoured with mint) is highly recommended. Mr. Jo plays the piano and guitar
from 7.30 to 11pm nightly. For a little more life, the hotel also has The
Sidewalk Cafe, set back from the roadside in one of Patong's more vibrant areas.
Chef Ronnie overseas the food here as well, and the menu is a mixture of local
Thai favourites, European dishes and combination cuisine. Each table is illuminated
by candlelight and are either set in seclusion to the back of the restaurant,
or above the busy pavement, where people-watching is a favourite pastime. Facing
the open restaurant is part of Patong's famous night market, with street stalls
and shops selling everything one could imagine. Requests are accepted from the
resident band The Vibration who play nightly from 7.30 to 11.30 every night except
Mondays. Phuket Cabana is perhaps most romantic due to its location, rooms,
decor and overall ambiance. Resident Manager, Claude Sauter, trained in Switzerland
and has worked extensively in Europe and, most recently, at Cape Panwa Resort
here in Phuket. He suggests that the hotel's philosophy of putting guests first
accounts for much of the enjoyment to be had by visiting couples. Many couples
return to the hotel year after year, underlining that point. When asked what is
so special about Phuket Cabana, he replies that the hotel is "incredibly
quiet and beautiful" and that Sala Bua is "a great place to watch the
sunset and listen to the sounds of the waves hitting the beach". Add to that
the tasteful rooms, unobtrusive service and all of the options available on your
doorstep and Phuket Cabana becomes a really ideal place to spend a romantic vacation
Choices of tours from the hotel are extensive and the Reception staff very
helpful . . . of course, to add to the delight there is the nightlife of Patong
and greater Phuket only minutes away. It may be, however, that you prefer to stay
secluded in the Patong oasis that is Phuket Cabana . . . you may not want to leave. Phuket
Cabana is situated on the Beach Road (41 Thaweewong Road)
at the heart of
Patong.
Please telephone (66 76) 340 138 or fax (66 76) 340 178
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