Nice peacefull hotel with tropical gardens just few steps from the nightlife of Patong. Big pools, big restaurants and very helpfull and smiley staff.

When we finally got around to making a trip after our wedding, Phuket was definitely the first choice. And after reading reviews on TripAdvisor, we decided to go with Duangjitt, and I'm really happy we did. The first thing that struck us was the amazing hospitality. The staff was very friendly and willing to help. Though our room was just being prepared when we arrived, we didn't complain as we got a lovely view of the pool and the room was really clean and neat. I think the best part of the resort is that it's a 5 minute walk from the beach and the shopping center. The food at the resort was also great. We stayed there 3 nights and will definitely think of coming back!

The ONLY thing I will say about the place is - why on earth put carpet in the rooms? It's a HOT place and wood looks much more attractive! We had a deluxe (which I think is the most basic) room which was completely fine, cleaned every day with a TV and airconditioning and a balcony. The view from the balcony was great, it's an extraordinarily lush green place, you would not know you're in the heart of Phuket's busiest town because it's so tranquil! The lobby of the hotel looked really posh and after a 13 hour flight we just flopped into one of the nice chairs and waited for our key. The only downside was that the lobby was open sided, and September is in the rainy season, and my God did it RAIN. They were continually slooshing the floor until the downpours stopped!

The pool that was open was gorgeous and I think when the other pool is finished it will be even lovlier, it was HUGE! Service around the pool is spot on with the snacks and drinks and the staff were really lovely - we tipped all of them every time and they do appreciate it.

PATONG - Sadly a victim of over commercialism and too many 'orrible tourists! But I sort of knew that when I booked so it wasn't a shock. I think - eek - it was more so than Chaweng in Koh Samui. The beach certainly wasn't as good in Patong and I felt like I was being hustled everywhere I went - which I probably was! We did have fun though, the main strip is quite a sight to behold - not for the faint hearted or the prudish! The food wasn't great cop BUT we ate many times in the Travel Inn (was it a Travel Inn?? It was one of those sort of things anyway) restaurant which was a lovely open air terrace place near our hotel. Really lovely food and the bill was about £15-20 including wine. Alot for Thailand I know but the seafood was delicious!

Anyway, I'm probably boring you to death so I'll stop! Any other questions please contact me.

Just not a great place to stay!

The construction work literally goes on throughout the whole night. You can only laugh about the fact there are people working on these new buildings with nothing more than torches and what seems a very loud hammer.

When it is complete it will be a lovely resort, but it is no where near finished. No spa and about 100 more rooms to build.

Breakfast was distinctly average but pool food was good.

The porters and concierge were very helpful but the check in staff could not have been less friendly and try to get more money out of you than the local ladies. Check everything is in your room or you will pay for it!

Also my top tip is not to pay for any excursions at the hotel it will be twice the price of paying for the same trip at the agency stalls in town.