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Region: Southern Thailand> Province: Phuket> Location: Kamala Beach
Papa Crab
Stylish and super-friendly
Rimhaad Rd, Kamala Beach
Phuket Province
Tel: (081) 535 1700
Description
Papa Crab is a well-located guesthouse, with a modern, minimalist design that has a bit more style than many of the other places in the area. The rooms are decent, if a little cramped, and all rooms have air-con and private bathroom. They also have three really interesting, octagonal, bright yellow beach bungalows with high ceilings, quite a way north up the beach, but you'll have to call or stop in here to inquire about them. The bungalows survived the tsunami and so did all the guests -- the owner woke everyone up and drove them to safety. Normally we'd say this place has a 'friendly, helpful staff,' but that really doesn't quite go far enough. Rates include continental breakfast. A good find.
Total rooms: 13
Dbl A/C private b'room
600 THB (low season)
1,200 THB (high season)
Deluxe bungalow
800 THB (low season)
1,500 THB (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 30th July, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 13th November, 2006
Guest feedback
Nice chill vibe - 
By jcmcilwaine ( total comments: 11 
) Stayed here 4/2007
The first thing that strikes you about Papa Crab's is the modern and minimalist design - in fact, there's an architecture/design firm doing business on the ground floor. The second thing you notice is how friendly the family is that runs the place. I arrived late at night, but Wandi came down promptly, rubbing the sleep from her eyes, her kids down in tow to help lug my bags. The rooms are nice, the lace is quiet. Not right on the beach, but from what I saw of Kamala (and there's not much to see) this seemed like the best place around. Warning: if you're looking for more to do than sit on the beach or go on day trips, head elsewhere. I would definitely stay here again, though.
Great find - 
By johnsharrington ( total comments: 1 ) Stayed here 12/2006
This guesthouse was a great find for us in Kamala Beach. Wandi runs the place and she couldn't be more helpful. (I overheard her offering an extra mattress to somebody who thought theirs was too firm)
The modern rooms have all of the conveniences you expect when paying 900 baht in Thailand. (a/c, tv, hot water, and a friendly staff)
I'm not a big fan of Phuket, but I am a big fan of this place.
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