If you are planning a longer stay on the island, you may enjoy the more home-like accommodations of a guesthouse. Many feature living rooms with cable TV and kitchenettes with coffee makers and refrigerators to store snacks, drinks. A number of guesthouses are just steps away from Phuket’s beaches and even offer balcony views of the Andaman Sea. Meals as well as maid and laundry service are included in some packages. Many guesthouses also feature restaurants, bars and even Internet access. Below is a list with photos, ratings.

Located in one of the quieter, more mellow beach towns on Phuket, Tik's Place offers quality accommodations at backpacker rates.