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Chunut House

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The location isn't the greatest, but the welcome is warm and the manager is one of the most helpful people we ran into in this part of Phi Phi. Chunut's collection of wooden bungalows, located among stonework steps on the hillside, is just the kind of thing Ton Sai village needs but never seems to provide. The bungalows have beautiful interiors with lots of creative touches such as green things growing from sconces on the walls and raised platforms that are half-day bed for lounging, half mattress for sleeping. There are good jungle toilets as well. Some new air-con bungalows add value to their basic fan operations. The air-con bungalows come with TV and hot water. It's a pity they don't have a pool, but otherwise this place runs a close second to Tropical Garden, visible from here across the valley on the opposite hill. It's one of the few places on Phi Phi with a true guesthouse feel to it. All repairs and upgrades have been completed in the post-tsunami years and this place has become a Viewpoint favourite. Tucked away to the right side of the valley and up on the side of the hill, it's about 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Ton Sai and the beach.

Contact details:
The Ao Lo Dalam/Ton Sai Road, Ko Phi Phi. T: (081) 894 1026
Email them at: chunuthouse@hotmail.com

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Bungalow fan private b'room	700 THB	1,500 THB
Bungalow air-con private b'room	1,000 THB	2,300 THB

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Added to Travelfish on: 29th August, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 7th February, 2010

Chunut House reviews

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Well designed bungalows in garden setting. - 29th November, 2008
We stayed 1 night, dbl fan room with private bathroom and balcony, 1200B. Lots of tropical vegetation around the beautifully crafted bamboo bungalows on a hillside, made them feel isolated from each other. They have a restaurant now, but could still feel free to enjoy food from elsewhere on your private balcony. Ring ahead to be picked up from from the pier. 5 minute walk to beach and markets, at least 10 mins to pier.

Chunut House reviewed by Samadhi on 29th November, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2008
Total reviews submitted: 4.
Samadhi also reviewed: Baan Phu Lae, Jasmine Lodge, Thalang Guesthouse.

Excellent Place - 25th February, 2008
The staff were always smiling and wanting to help us with anything. Met us at the pier and dropped our bags off again when we left. We paid 1500baht for 3 people per night, great comfy rooms. Would definately stay again.. Nice quite spot too

Chunut House reviewed by blakejlennon on 25th February, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2008
Total reviews submitted: 3.
blakejlennon also reviewed: New Road Guest House.

Most beautiful bungalow - 14th January, 2008
This was simply the most beautiful bungalow we stayed in during our entire trip: Spacious, all wooden, great decorations and really nice people. Plus: they don't have a restaurant so you're free to buy food on the market and enjoy it on your porch. It far from all the hustle and bustle of Phi Phi Town which makes it calmingly quiet (apart from the early morning rooster) but also envolves a lot of walking back and forth. Still, if you (have to) stay in Phi Phi Town, go here!!

Chunut House reviewed by ElisabethGliesche on 14th January, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 9/2007
Total reviews submitted: 6.
ElisabethGliesche also reviewed: Andaman Inn, Andaman Inn, Ao Toh Ko Bungalows, Viking Place Resort.

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