PHUKET -- area code (66-76)

KARON BEACH
• CC Bloom's Beaches Thai Resort
  84/21 Patak Soi 10, Karon, 076-333-222, FAX 076-333-234, email. CC Bloom's is one of Phuket's nicest resorts, located on a hillside above Kata Beach with stunning views of the Andaman Sea. This secluded gay-owned and managed hotel offers guests deluxe pampering and service. Traditional Thai decor throughout, every room is outfitted with numerous amenities such as king-size beds, a small kitchen, and satellite TV with premium channels just to name a few. Just a short drive away from the nightlife and shopping in Patong Beach. Utopia Member Discount

  
  KATHU

• Baramee Hip Hotel
  188/38 Phangmung Rd (Sai-Kor Rd), Kathu, Patong, 076-345-997, FAX 076-345-997, email. Gay-friendly hotel in Kathu. Spacious, beautifully furnished and well-equipped rooms. Guests enjoy Wi-Fi and exceptional service. Long-term stay rates available. Utopia Member Discount
• Club Bamboo Holiday Resort
  247/1-8 Nanai Road, Kathu, 076-345-345, FAX 076-345-099, email. Features unique design incorporating Thai mythology and a four-story waterfall cascading into an ocean blue swimming pool. The resort offers 33 bungalow-style in a hillside garden setting. As a small, upscale resort, they focus on a high level of quality, personal service, and an unforgettable experience for guests. Utopia Member Discount

  
  PATONG BEACH

• Adonis Guest House
  143/34-35 Rat-Uthit Rd, Paradise Complex, 076-345-800, 076-345-801, FAX 076-344-417, email. A refurbished and upgraded gay-owned Guest House in a quiet corner of the Paradise Complex. Seconds from the bars and clubs, but away from the noise. Spacious, comfortable and well-equipped rooms at low prices. All rooms have en suite shower or bath room, aircon, Wi-Fi, electronic safe, plus tea and coffee making equipment. Larger Studio rooms also have kitchen facilities. Ground floor rooms available for guests with restricted mobility. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "The Adonis Guest House is the best value in the Paradise Complex. Quiet, but very close to all that is going on. It is clean, spacious rooms and the staff are great. No problems with friends coming back. All the little extras make it the only place for me to stay." -- thairoy, Mar 15, 2009

  "I recently stayed at Adonis Guest House and it is a real gem! The rooms are large, with a kitchnette, fridge, coffee and tea, TV, aircon, very clean and spacious bathroom and nice Thai style bedding and sheets. All for an incredible value. It's also right in the Paradise Complex gay ghetto. This is now my place to stay in Phuket!" -- smoothmix, Jan 28, 2009

• Andaman Hill Hotel
  193 Nanai Rd, 076-340-743, FAX 076-344-057, email. A small, welcoming gay and lesbian-friendly hotel set in the lush Patong foothills - not far from all the action, but enough removed for you to enjoy a more relaxed pace. All rooms are en-suite with aircon, king size bed and balcony overlooking the pool and garden. Free Wi-fi throughout. Utopia Member Discount

  Aquarius - Gay Hotel and Sauna 127/17 Raht-U-Thit Rd, Paradise Complex (just behind Connect Guest House), 076-346-142, email. Located in a quiet street right in the middle of the Paradise Complex (gay area)in Patong Beach, just a short walk to beach. Enjoy the warmth and coziness of a guesthouse while benefiting from services you can not find anywhere else: pool, gym, gay sauna, meeting place, sunroof terrace with jacuzzi and lot more. With both standard and luxury rooms, you will always be welcome at Aquarius whatever your budget. Choose a Superior Room and take advantage of their services for low prices or take a Suite - small, medium or very big - it is "up to you." Rooms are all inclusive (daily breakfast, free entrance to our sauna, free Internet). Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Each time I visit this place I discover the same - lovely accomodation, very good location and fantastic staff." -- chompi27, Jan 10, 2009

• Baan Yin Dee
  7/5 Muean Ngen Rd, Patong Beach, 076-294-104, FAX 076-294-108, email. A small, gay and lesbian friendly luxury boutique hotel located on a hillside with breathtaking views over Patong Bay. Twenty-one spacious first-class rooms including two Junior and one Presidential suite, all located around three magnificent tiered swimming pools. Charming Boran (ancient) Thai-style accommodation, friendly service and excellent food, Baan Yin Dee really is the new alternative in unprecedented luxury and an oasis for those seeking comfort and traditional Thai charm and hospitality. Utopia Member Discount

  Blue Dolphin Guest-House and Massage 135/12-13 Rath-U-Thit Rd (in the middle of Paradise Complex), 081-979-6220, FAX 076-341-617, email. Gay guesthouse and massage spa right in the Paradise Complex. Luxury rooms and suites at affordable prices. ADSL Net in every room. Utopia Member Discount

• Burasari Resort
  32/1 Ruamjai Rd, Patong Beach, 02-678-0101, FAX 02-678-0102, email. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Patong Beach, Burasari is a secluded oasis of traditional Thai style, warm ambience, and gay-friendly personalized service. Burasari is a perfect retreat for anyone wishing to stay in an atmosphere of tranquility and privacy, while enjoying the convenience of being moments away from the main part of town and spectacular Patong Beach. Reasonable rates. Utopia Member Discount
• BYD Lofts
  5/28 Haad Patong Rd, Utopia Map, 076-343-024, 076-343-025, 076-343-028, email. Gay-managed service apartments for long stay, but run it like a hotel. A low-rise building, comprising five floors serviced by an elevator, containing 19 spectacular one and two-bedroom apartments, each featuring spacious living areas, generously oversized terraces and large, open plan, fitted kitchens. There are original works of art throughout. Utopia Member Discount

  Club One Seven B&B 9/9-10 Prachanukorh Rd, Patong Beach, 076-341917, 076-341-605, FAX 076-341-684, email. Gay-owned and managed bed-and-breakfast offering 15 luxurious, uniquely decorated guestrooms, each designed with its own individual identity. Pool garden by the river. Additional facilities include the Club One Seven Lounge and Restaurant, a rooftop jacuzzi spa and teahouse, and a gym and fitness room. Conveniently located just 5 min walk from the beach and shops. Utopia Member Discount

• Connect Internet Cafe and Guesthouse
  125/8-9 Rath-U-Thit Rd, Paradise Complex, Patong Beach, Phuket, 076-294-195, email. A gay-owned guesthouse right in the heart of Phuket's gay nightlife -- The Paradise Complex. Downstairs is a lovely open-air restaurant that provides a perfect place to relax and people-watch. Internet access also available for a fee. Air con rooms features queen-sized bed, remote controlled air-con, mini-fridge, cable- and satellite TV and private bathroom with hot shower. Service hours for guest check-in are 10:00 to 24:00 and you will need to make special prior arrangements if you arrive before or after hours. 10% discount available for stays over 14 days. Utopia Member Discount
• Fongkaew Guesthouse
  123/27-30 Paradise Complex, Patong Beach, 076-292-440, email. Gay-owned guesthouse located in the heart of the gay area. They offer boutique residences for rent. All rooms are modern and clean, with aircon, hot shower, fridge, cable TV, Wi-fi and high standards to improve your comfort. A short walk from the beach and the best of everything that Patong has to offer. Pleasant and helpful staff at your disposition to make your stay as memorable as possible. Services arranged at fair prices including laundry, room service, tours and trips around the island. Utopia Member Discount
• Hyton Leelavadee Resort
  3 Pracha-nukhro Rd, Patong Beach, 076-292-091, 076-292-092, FAX 076-345 272, email. star boutique resort located in a quiet area of Patong Beach, Phuket. Hyton Leelavadee is stylish and funky in design and decor blending modern Thai with modern European themes from the lobby to the rooms. Minutes walk to beach and the nightlife. Facilities include a fully equipped gym, health spa, poolside café and bar, balcony brasserie restaurant and lobby bar, room service, poolside Thai massage sala, large pool. All the comforts of a modern boutique resort and the best of both worlds: "peace & tranquility" or "action and excitement." Utopia Member Discount
• Jochen's Residence
  241/9 Rath-U-Thit Rd, Soi 2, 085-781-3814, FAX 076-294-169, email. German-gay-owned hotel with superior rooms in classic Thai style and studio apartments. Five minutes walk to the beach and 15 minutes walk to the gay scene, shopping and entertainment areas. High comfort at a low price. All rooms with aircon, fan, fridge, telephone, king size bed, private bathroom and balcony. Free Wi-Fi. No extra charge for overnight guests. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "We recently stayed at Jochen's Residence for 2 weeks over Christmas/New Year and had a very enjoyable stay. Jochen is an excellent host and the accommodation is spacious, spotlessly clean and very well maintained. It's towards the southern end of Patong, about a 15 minute walk to the gay venues. If you are looking for somewhere away from the crowd and the noise, but still very close to everything, then give this place a try." -- Gavsta_In_oz, Jan 7, 2009

• Lanna Thai Guesthouse
  159/7 Nanai Rd (opposite Mae Ubul Market), 076-512-155, English: 087-282-5086, Thai: 081 268 4856, email. Gay guesthouse/boutique hotel located about 5 minute's from the Paradise Complex. All rooms have aircon, ceiling fan, cable TV, balcony, and are nicely furnished. Their handsome staff offer a warm Thai welcome. Their restaurant and bar serves Thai and international cuisine including fine wines, champagne and cocktails.
• Loenoe Palace Boutique Residence
  Nanai Rd, 076-344-663, 076-344-858, FAX 076-344-836, email. Gay-owned owned boutique accommodation. Clean, luxurious and and spacious. Great location just 700m from Patong Beach and 500m from Bangla Rod and the gay scene in the Paradise Complex. Warm, personal attention from the German owners. Relax by the swimming pool or in the Bar. Free wi-fi. Utopia Member Discount
• Loveli Boutique Hotel
  Soi Banzhan, 74/29 Nanai Rd, 076-345-326, FAX 076-345-327, email. Gay and lesbian-friendly boutique guesthouse, located minute's walk to the new Jungceylon shopping complex. All rooms feature king size bed, aircon, fridge, cable TV, DVD player, spacious rooms with sofa and large marble bathrooms. Lovely gay staff, coffee shop and bar, plus gay-friendly travel agency with wide range of tours and weekly gay cruise.
• Siam Palm
  5/13-15 Aroonsom Square, Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd, Patong Beach, Phuket, 076-345-679, FAX 076-345-682, email. A gay-friendly hotel, comprising 15 rooms, and is located on a quiet tree-lined street, only 3 minutes stroll to picturesque Patong Beach, and 7 minutes walk to the bustling shopping areas, night market and night-time entertainment areas. A quiet and friendly hotel with an intimate atmosphere and Thai charm. Facilities include the Rim Suan restaurant, room service, business center, airport transfers, and travel assistance. Utopia Member Discount
• Sundowners Bar and Guesthouse
  125/10 Rat-U-Thit Rd, 083-301-4036, email. Gay guesthouse with bar situated on the exit road in the Royal Paradise Complex in the best possible location, central and convenient to everything. Ten minutes walk to the beach. Friendly staff. Guest rooms have king, queen and single sized beds. PVC double glazed windows for noise reduction, aircon/fan, cable TV/DVD, safety box. Utopia Member Discount
• Time Bar and Bed Patong
  125/12 Raj-U-thit Rd, 089-724-8497, email. Gay and lesbian-friendly Time Bar, opened in 1999, is located in the heart of the gay district. From its humble beginnings, the owners intent was to create a fun, relaxing and nurturing environment that would attract Thai locals and foreign visitors from all parts of the globe. Private guest rooms have king bed, aircon, western style bath, fridge, cable TV, DVD player, high speed Net, safety box and maid service.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Stayed at Newspaper Boutique Inn & Restaurant located conveniently near the Paradise Complex. The room and restaurant were beautifully designed. Very masculine. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. I had a room facing James Dean Bar, Kar-Door, Spartacus, Tangmo, Kiss, My Way, Boat Bar, etc. Connect is a stone's throw away. At night, it can be quite noisy due to the Inn's proximity with the ongoings at the various clubs and bars. Personally, I don't have any trouble sleeping at night. Light sleepers may want to consider. Overall, the experience has been sweet. I simply love its central location within Patong." -- philophallus, Aug 17, 2009

  
  OTHER AREAS

• Baan Mai Cottages & Restaurant
  35/1 Moo 3, 076-223-095, FAX 076-223-096, email. Small gay and lesbian-friendly boutique resort located 15 minutes from Phuket's Chalong Pier. Ten exotic bungalows in a private and secluded romantic setting. Utopia Member Discount
• The Black Pearl
  Baan Mahasajahn, Mai Khao Beach (just 10 minutes from the International Airport), 081-803-1560, email. Gay-owned holiday luxury apartment rental on a quiet beach in Phuket. Utopia Member Discount
• Mom Tri's Villa Royale - Boutique Resort
  12 Kata Noi Rd, Kata Noi, 076-333-569, 076-330-001, email. Gay and lesbian-friendly Mom Tri's Villa Royale is a boutique hotel set on a headland between two of the most beautiful sandy beaches on Phuket, Kata Noi and Kata Yai. 26 suites offer the highest standard of privacy and comfort. Spaciously decorated in traditional Thai style with exquisite details and modern comforts; a sanctuary for travelers who want to always feel they are in Thailand. A private path from the hotel leads directly to the white sand and turquoise water of Kata Noi Beach. Utopia Member Discount
• Naiharn Garden Resort & Spa
  15/12 Moo 1, Viset Rd, Soi Saiyuan, 076-288-319, FAX 076-288-320 , email. Gay-friendly resort located in southernmost Phuket at one of the more isolated beaches, nestled in a bay defined by headlands and islands. There are no other buildings to be seen at Nai Harn, and the beach is backed by the green of casaurina trees and coconut palms. Surrounded by rubber plantations and small villages the tranquillity attracts people looking for peaceful island life. 23 houses and bungalows are set amidst 8 acres of naturally laid out gardens and water features. Utopia Member Discount
• Sansuko Ville Bungalow Resort
  22/39 Soi Fuengfoo, Moo 6, T. Vichit, Sakdidet Rd, 086-470-5933, FAX 076-200-327, email. Gay and lesbian-friendly Sansuko Ville (meaning "place of happiness") may be found nestled within a local Thai fishing village between Phuket Town and the idyllic Cape Panwa. Nine individual aircon bungalows set around a crystal blue swimming pool in lush tropical gardens. Relax and unwind from all the hustle and bustle. Welcoming and friendly staff to assure an enjoyable stay. Utopia Member Discount
• Smile House and Pool
  8/20 Moo 4, Wiset Rd, Rawai, 076-383-657, 081-084-6952, FAX 076-383-891, email. Gay-friendly small bungalow complex. The rooms are of a high standard. There is a restaurant/bar and a large pool. Minutes from Phuket's famous beaches. Utopia Member Discount