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Fantasy Hill Bungalow

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Amongst the disappointing luxury resorts, it's a joy to come across a true budget haven that really gets it right. It's set on a steep hill, with a variety of rooms that are much better than you'd expect for the price. All rooms come with balcony and sitting area looking out over the paved courtyard below which is engulfed in plant life. They also rent three newly built houses that can sleep four to six people and have huge verandas out front, complete with dining table and chairs. The houses are spacious, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Cheap breakfasts are also available. If you've got a pack on your back and you know the value of a baht down to the tenth of a cent, you'll head straight here.

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8/1 Karon Rd, Kata Centre. T: (076) 330 106
Email them at: fantasyhill@hotmail.com
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What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan private b'room	350 THB	500 THB	Add 150B for hot water
Dbl air-con private b'room	500 THB	700 THB
Standard - Double	1,200 THB	2,000 THB	House, sleeps 4-6

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Added to Travelfish on: 9th July, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 24th April, 2008

Fantasy Hill Bungalow reviews

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Great place, I agree. - 24th February, 2007
Paid 600B for a small bungalow with air-con and hot water. Smaller than the 1,000B (not 800B) air-con rooms in the hotel section. No screens on my door or window though except the 400B fan rooms do have.

Fantasy Hill Bungalow reviewed by KevinCorr on 24th February, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2007
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 39.
KevinCorr also reviewed: A-One Inn, Ao Kao Resort, Baan Pai, Boutique Resort and Health Spa, Chai Chet Bungalows, Chai Chet Bungalows, Chai Chet Bungalows, Dhevaraj Hotel, Galare Guest House, Guesthouse, Koh Wai Pakarang (Coral) Resort, Koh Wai Pakarang (Coral) Resort, Koh Wai Paradise, Krabi River Hotel, Krabi-Loma Hotel, Lai Thai Guest House, Nan Fha Hotel, Ngam Klo, Ngam Klo, Ocean View Resort, Phang Nga Inn, Phi Phi Hill, Phuket Crystal Inn, Reno Hotel, Reno Hotel, Residang Guesthouse, Stable Lodge, Suriwongse Hotel, Thalang Guesthouse, Top North Guest House, Top North Hotel, Top North Hotel, Top North Hotel.

Love this place! - 16th December, 2006
I stayed at Fantasy Hill for a month (minus four days for a trip to the Similan Islands) and I loved the experience. The owners are absolutely lovely and very caring for their guests. During last night's blackout, Ao (sp?) was waiting in the driveway with a flashlight (torch) as I returned, waiting for the other guests who had not yet returned. Can you imagine? Terrific rates beat those of every other traveler I spoke with. Off the street location means it's not too noisy, although you can sometimes (barely) hear the Elvis impersonator down the street. I found that quaint. Fivwe minute walk to either Kata or Karon beach. STAY HERE. STAY HERE. STAY HERE!

Fantasy Hill Bungalow reviewed by davio on 16th December, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2006
Total reviews submitted: 8.
davio also reviewed: Angkor Inn, Dara Reang Sey Hotel, Dreams Hotel, Hiep Hoa, Kim Nam Phuong, Mellow Bungalows, Two Dragons Guesthouse.

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