Shanti Lodge
An inland hippy hideaway

What we say: 
A sister to the Shanti Lodge in Bangkok, this is one of the most unique guesthouses in Phuket. From the trickling salt-water swimming pool to the carved spiral staircase, every detail illustrates thought and craftsmanship. Most of the rooms are in a wooden two-storey longhouse and the upstairs rooms share bathrooms. Rooms on the ground level have newly renovated indoor/outdoor attached bathrooms and open to a private garden with a hammock and koi pond — they're certainly worth the extra 100B. New rooms with kitchen facilities were also added in 2010, which are ideal for long-stay visitors. Miles from the beach and party scene, The Shanti Lodge attracts a mellow clientele who tend to stay longer than they expected and then return year after year. If you find yourself smitten with the place too, discounts are given for stays longer than two weeks. Facilities include an in-house masseuse, free book exchange, free WiFi and a restaurant with excellent vegetarian food as well as Thai and Western standards. There's a communal, help-yourself vibe here, so don't expect the staff to wait on you hand and foot. The Shanti Lodge is located north of Chalong circle but print a map from their website — it's easy to miss. Recommended.
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1/2 Soi Bang Rae, Chao Fa Nok Rd, Ao Chalong. T: (076) 28 0233Email them at: phuket@shantilodge.com
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What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbl air-con share b'room | 750 THB | 850 THB | |
| Standard - Double | 950 THB | 1,250 THB | |
| Superior - Double | 1,000 THB | 1,350 THB | |
| Deluxe- Double | 1,500 THB | 1,500 THB |
Added to Travelfish on: 8th July, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 20th August, 2011
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Rated 3.5 out of 5
Based on 2 ratings and 2 reviews
Caring, fun and safe atmosphere
Disclaimer: I am in no way associated with this facility and not paid to write this evaluation. Shanti Lodge ranks very high on my list for the following reasons: 1) Atmosphere: there is a caring atmosphere here. From the owner, staff and other travelers. I had a nasty motorbike accident and ended up with several cuts which I did not care for properly on my own. However, this is the tropics; some of the cuts got infected. The owner Kim, and her mom, looked after my wounds and helped to get the wounds heal and on my way to full recovery. This is not what you expect from a hotel owner. 2) Safety: I can not speak about the area but I am speaking off the facility. Many times, guests here would leave their doors open including me. In no time, any of our stuff went missing. Ladies here would feel safe as the owner lives onsite and keep the place safe for her guests. I have seen concerns by guests addressed immediately and in diplomacy and courtesy. 3) The facility: the minute you enter the facility, you will see attention to details, nicely decorated exteriors reflecting Thailand style and feel. The pool, spa, guest house, the rooms, the showers, the walkways… Clean towels, hammocks upstairs, massage area, shop onsite, fridge with drinks open 24 hours, rent motorbikes onsite for good rates (200 BHT per day/3500 per month). Some additional pluses for me it was close to the Maui Thai boxing gym where I was hoping to train before the accident. The kitchen offers excellent Thai dishes starting from 7AM to 9PM for good prices. I made friends with some of the travelers where we made trips snorkeling, hang out at the beach, or just hang out at the guest house. This is a place I would recommend highly. It was one of the bright spots in my trip to Phuket. It made my trip more fun.
Shanti Lodge reviewed by asj7771 (Total reviews: 1) on
Great place
Superb place to stay. A bit out of the way but really nice. Staff are really helpful and the rooms are big and clean.
Shanti Lodge reviewed by charlottechapman (Total reviews: 3) on