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The bungalows here get the aesthetics just right. They're rustic without being too shabby, made of teak wood, spacious and full of that 'bungalow in the jungle' atmosphere. The cheaper rooms have mattresses on the floor without bed-frames, with very good mosquito netting provided, and bathrooms of the sunken-stonework variety. Some of them are rather high up on stilts, providing views of the small valley below from the balconies, which have hammocks. The more expensive rooms are at the top of the hill, right near the pool and nicely done, though the floors are quite bouncy and bendy. The prices aren't exactly cheap but it's a unique atmosphere. Only breakfast is served on premises, but the main attraction is the swim-up bar at the small pool, right behind the reception desk; unfortunately it often empty due to water shortages on the island. There's also two baht-per-minute internet available on site. The staff here get high marks from Travelfish users. A great spot for a memorable stay on Phi Phi. Recommended.
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Up the hill at the end of the viewpoint road, Ko Phi Phi. T: (081) 968 1436, (089) 729 1436
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Added to Travelfish on: 29th August, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 26th November, 2007
Not Bad, great pool - 20th February, 2009
When I was there the pool was full and considering the heat, it was very nice. Most reviews about the rooms are correct.
Some concerns:
1. The walls have small holes where mosquitos can get it. We stayed in two different bungalows and both mosquito nets were ripped.
2. The bathrooms are tiny and you have to sit sideways on the toilets.
3. There is no hot water in the bungalows and the water pressure is poor.
4. 1000 Bht a night is pretty steep for this place.
5. There was a beach party every night and the bass was pounding so loud you could hear everything, even at this location, until about 3AM.
Some good things:
1. The pool was awesome.
2. I didn't see one person under 18.
3. The staff was friendly and cooperative.
Not a bad place if you can handle the concerns.
Tropical Garden Bungalows reviewed by heartdagger on 20th February, 2009, rated
Stayed here 2/2009
Total reviews submitted: 1.
the same problem - 23rd December, 2008
Like the other people, I tried to book through their web site but no reply... After 5 days, I called them up and the guy on the phone said that they didn't have the request. Maybe their website is broken. So I made a reservation on the phone and sent him e-mail. I'm going there in about 2 weeks. Let's see if my reservation is there...
Tropical Garden Bungalows reviewed by marikoholics on 23rd December, 2008, rated
Stayed here /
Total reviews submitted: 1.
Great Value!!!!!!!!! - 17th June, 2008
I stayed on a full bathroom A/C room for 700 baht a day. that was a pretty good upgrade from my last hotel which I paid 500 baht for a roon without bathroom and Fan.
Totally worth it
Tropical Garden Bungalows reviewed by pinguino on 17th June, 2008, rated
Stayed here 5/2008
Total reviews submitted: 1.
ok for Ko Phi Phi - 9th March, 2008
TGB is in a great quiet location, night-time sounds should be nothing but frogs, not disco noises. However Ko Phi PHi is full of the gap year brigade who will wake you when they come home, so be prepared to do some shouting back if disturbed, they've got to learn.
Bungalows are simple but clean: 1000 baht gets you no hot water, mossie net, fan. Ours was very dark and the place is mossie central. Breakfast/bar area is lovely and airy. Staff got friendlier the longer we stayed. Not met at pier but it is only about 5 minutes walk.
Ko PHi Phi is under construction still so lots still to do, but TGB is probably one of the better deals if you have mossie coils and a torch!
Tropical Garden Bungalows reviewed by heleng2 on 9th March, 2008, rated
Stayed here 2/2008
Total reviews submitted: 3.
heleng2 also reviewed: Phang Nga Inn, Sand Sea Resort.
Great Relaxing Spot - 4th March, 2008
Really nice unpretentious relaxed atmosphere. Clean rooms, great pool. A beautiful garden retreat with genuine caring staff. No hesitation in recommending this to real travellers who appreciate simple down to earth quality and style, as opposed to tacky ritz and glitz. This is proudly a 'no stars' facility with no bulls**t.
Tropical Garden Bungalows reviewed by cromie on 4th March, 2008, rated
Stayed here 1/2008
Total reviews submitted: 1.
Wonderful! Cozy and authentic - 28th November, 2007
We stayed at T.G. purely by happenstance. As we walked down the pier, a girl asked if we would take her room at T.G. as she was unexpectedly leaving a day early and had already paid. Concerned, as we didn't have a reservation anywhere and it was the start of high season, we jumped on the offer. Long story short, this wonderful place made our time on Phi Phi unforgettable. The hillside pool with swim- up bar (and all the pad thai you could want), surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and cozy, hammock- bedecked bungalows is the heart of the place, but there is also an open air restaurant downstairs, which is similarly authentic and cozy. T. G. is perfect for backpackers and other low to mid range budget people seeking a friendly , intimate atmosphere where guests mingle with guests and staff mingle with guests, making you feel as if you've gained a new family by the time you leave. Though we happened on this place by chance, there's no where else on Phi Phi I'd rather stay.
Tropical Garden Bungalows reviewed by scubalover on 28th November, 2007, rated
Stayed here 11/2007
Total reviews submitted: 1.
terrible - 28th February, 2007
TB1400 for air cond bungalow - air con so loud could not sleep with it on at night. pool half full of stagnant water. could hear every word of conversation in next bungalow. toilet that leaked all over bathroom.
strange place. avoid.
Tropical Garden Bungalows reviewed by redone on 28th February, 2007, rated
Stayed here 2/2007
Total reviews submitted: 1.
Good place - 19th February, 2007
It's true that no one showed up at the pier when I arrived, but I asked at the tourist point and after they made a call someone came within 10 minutes. The place is located at the very end of the street close to the viewpoint, which was a blessing because it guaranteed quiet nights (besides when noisy neighbours would come back drunk at 4am...).
Reception was good and staff very friendly. I paid 1,000B for my bungalow: it was basic, but pleasant, all wooden, mattress on the floor with mosquito net. Simple furniture and bathroom attached. The fan indeed was too small, the table kind and not the ceiling kind.
The pool was completely empty when I got there: no big deal as on Phi Phi island I wasn't really fussed about the pool, but the problem was that water on the island was scarce and for one day we had water available just in the evening (next day was back to normal though). I heard other places experienced the same problem. Some other guests complained about water pressure, but I didn't have that problem (maybe effecting higher bungalows). There's a restaurant too, but I did not try the food there.
On check out day, they let me use shower facilities before I boarded the ferry.
Overall was a fairly good experience, especially considering the difficulty to find decent lodging on the island.
Tropical Garden Bungalows reviewed by silvia on 19th February, 2007, rated
Stayed here 2/2007
Total reviews submitted: 7.
silvia also reviewed: A. Mansion, Chan-Cha-Lay, CM Blue House, Sugar Cane Guest House 2, suk 11, TR Guesthouse.
So bad we checked out immediately! - 12th February, 2007
Where to start. Read Travelfish review and saw their website. Note no pictures of rooms -- why because they are pretty basic for 1,200B. Thin wood walls with holes big enough for mosquitos, very small with fan. Tiny bathroom and best of all, pool was half full of festering water. Well was dry so no pool. We had to transfer money and even though requested pick up that day, no one showed or seemed to care. Positive feedback, they gave us our money back. You can find much nicer on Phi Phi for 1,200B.
Tropical Garden Bungalows reviewed by kiwilou on 12th February, 2007, rated
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 3.
kiwilou also reviewed: Garden Home, Sunrise Tropical Resort.
we had the same dissapointment - 3rd November, 2006
we try to book via website but no answer.
even searching in google for tha place- we could not find a way to contact them.
Tropical Garden Bungalows reviewed by Efrat on 3rd November, 2006, rated
Stayed here /
Total reviews submitted: 3.
Efrat also reviewed: CM Blue House, suk 11.
Didn't respond to emails - 3rd November, 2006
We tried emailing them 3 times for reservations with no reply. Granted it was 3 weeks out and the begining of November but still. We had to make reservations with another place.
Tropical Garden Bungalows reviewed by janellbartlett on 3rd November, 2006, rated
Stayed here 11/2006
Total reviews submitted: 3.
janellbartlett also reviewed: Ao Toh Ko Bungalows.
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