Thailand is a relatively big country and formed almost like an elephant head. Phuket is located 700 km south of Bangkok and 400 km north of the Malaysia border.
Check-in procedure
Normal check-in is from 4 pm onwards. At check-in we will give you a short introduction to the house. We will also give you the keys / keycards to the house. For longer rentals we can also issue e-keys to be used with TTLock app (unlock with bluetooth) or wristbands.
Depending on availability we can – for a fee – offer early check-in. Let us know what you need.
If you arrive early, you can always do a bag-drop at our property.
Note that in Thailand you normally dont wear footwear inside houses, so we kindly ask you to leave your shoes in front of the main door.
Check-out procedure
Check-out is before 11 am. When you check out you can just leave the key cards in the rooms and leave the house at your convenience.
We offer luggage storage if needed, and can – depending on availability – also offer late checkout for an extra fee.
FAQ and general information
| Index | Description |
| Adapter | Each bedroom have chargers and cables that fit micro usb, usb-c and apple plugs. The lounge area and all bedrooms have lots of USB outlets and also universal wall sockets. |
| Adult Entertainment | See separate page Nightlife |
| Agogo clubs | Patong have dozens of Agogo clubs. All are behind closed doors and typically have exotic dancers for entertainment. Prices slightly higher than beer bars. See separate page Nightlife |
| Aircon | All aricons are new and inverter type. The house have wall-mounted aircons in each bedroom. The electric for the aircon in the bedrooms may require that a keycard is insert into the keycard slot on the wall just inside the door. When the aircon is turned on, the display will show the temperature. You can turn off the display on the remote. When you turn off the aircon, the display will turn off but the aircon will keep running for approx 30 seconds. The aircon is doing a self-cleaning in the period. If the display disturb you when sleeping, you can – turn it off by pressing DIMMER on the remote. – turn it back on with DIMMER again. |
| Alcohol | Anyone over the age of 18 can purchase alcohol in supermarkets, restaurants, bars and discos. However for shops (takeaway) it is only legal to sell alcohol from 10am – 2pm and from 5pm – 10pm. |
| Bars / beer bars | Patong have hundreds if not thousands of beer bars. A beer bar is typically fully open and outdoor. See separate page Nightlife |
| Beach clubs | Phuket has a dozen nice beach clubs. We have pinned the best on our proprietary google map. Patong has Kudo beach club close to the Police Box on the beach road and Fuga close to Sawan Sa. 15 min drive away you have – Paradise Beach Club (daytime) at Paradise beach OR – Cafe Del Mar at Kamala beach |
| Bedlinnen | We will change the bedlinnen every 3rd day or if you put the sign “CHANGE BEDLINNEN” on the bed. For short stays (3-4 days) we will only change the bedlinnen if you ask us. |
| Cleaning | We will do a thorough cleaning of the house before every rental. This includes disinfecting switches, door handles, faucets and remotes. Every day there will be cleaning, see Maid Service below for details. |
| Clubs | Patong have a number of night clubs, most are located in Bangla Road. See separate page Nightlife |
| Cooking | The house have a fully equipped western style kitchen with induction hob, Hood, electric owen, microwave, rice cooker and large fridge . You are welcome to cook yourself. If you do, please use the HOOD while cooking to keep smell to a minimum. |
| Coffee | Coffee and tea are free and refilled daily during your stay. The fully automatic espresso machine in the kitchen can make 10 different kinds of coffe, and we will refill beans as needed. Upon check-in we have put a bottle of milk in the fridge. Your electric kettle in each room (and the kitchen) can be used to make instant coffee. |
| Currency | Thai Baht (THB). 1 USD approx. 35 THB |
| Country code | +66 |
| Day trips | There is a selection of brochures for day trips in the lounge. There are agents selling tours on almost every street corner – and we can also assist you in booking. We have a few recommended day trips here |
| Discos | Patong have a handful of big discoteques, including Illuzion that is one of the top clubs/discos in the world Almost all are all located in Bangla Road. See separate page Nightlife |
| Doctor | Many pharmacies also have doctor services (then they are called Clinics). We recommend the Sai Nam Yen International Clinic which is 10 min walk from the house – they also do outcall. We have marked pharmacies, clinics and hospitals on our custom google map |
| Drinking water | Water from tap is not safe to drink. We provide bottled drinking water and have a tap in the Kitchen with drinking water. |
| Driving | Thailand drives on the left side (like UK). Thai or International license needed for car or motorcycle. You must wear helmet on a motorbike and seatbelts in a car. 70 people are killed in traffic every day in Thailand. Most are motorcycle accidents. We strongly suggest that you DO NOT RENT A MOTORBIKE. If you want your own transport, renting a car is a much safer option. |
| Echo smart Speaker | The lounge is equipped with an Amazon Echo smart speaker. The smart speaker is voice controlled (in English). To activate the speaker you must say the wake word, which is ECHO. When you say this word, the speaker will listen for a command. Example commands: – what is the time – what is the weather forecast for tomorrow – stream music from spotify – play Top Pop Station – shuffle beatles |
| Electric | 220V 50Hz. Do not plug in any appliance that is rated 110V only. All appliances showing 100-220V can be used. Phuket experiences powerouts regulary. Most of the time they last a few seconds or minutes, but sometimes they last hours. When there is a powerout all electric to the house is cut, and internet, aircons, hot water for shower, some toilets, fridges, oven, hob, TVs etc. will not work. If this is the case, then battery powered emergency lights turn on. They will turn off automatically when power is back. If some part of the house has electric, and others do not, it is probably a breaker (or surge protector) that has flipped. Check here to fix |
| Embassy | Please see the list of foreign Consulates in Phuket and Foreign Embassies in Thailand. |
| Entertainment | Phuket and Patong has a vibrant night life with 1000+ restaurants, 500+ bars, 20+ discos/nightclubs. See separate page Nightlife In the house all TVs have Netflix, Youtube and IPTV with many live TV channels and movies on demand. |
| Emergency | In case of emergency, please see Emergency Contacts. In Thailand the universal phone number for emergency services is 191. |
| Exchange | There are many currency exchange booths on the street. All the banks also offer currency exchange. We recommend Super Rich as they normally have good rates. |
| Extras | There are no hidden costs. Electric, water, drinking water, cleaning, amenities, use of washing machine, dishwasher etc. are already included in the price. However, we do offer extra services like: – Transport, ex.: Airport transfer, car rental, minibus with driver – Private speedboat boat trips – Laundry and ironing (our maid does this for you) – Beverages like softdrinks, beer and wine |
| Fire extinguisher | There is a fire extinguisher located in the small storage space on the staircase between 2nd and 3rd floor of the house or in the pantry in the kitchen. |
| First Aid Kit | There is a fully stocked first aid box in the cuppboard in the Kitchen or on the staircase. Clearly marked with FIRST AID sticker |
| Food delivery | see Takeaway food |
| Gentlemen clubs | See Agogo |
| Guests | Guests in the house is generally allowed up to a maximum of 16 persons in total (including checked-in persons). If more persons are staying over night than the capacity allowed in your booking, we reserve the right to charge 2000 baht per extra person per night. |
| Hairdryer | Each bathroom/bedroom have a hairdryer |
| Hospitals | As a foreigner you need to pay for hospital services. If you have insurance we highly recommend using the private international hospitals like Bangkok Hospital or Bangkok Siriroj International Hospital. Patong do have a public hospital near the police station in the center of town. We have marked the hospitals on our custom google map |
| House rules | See House rules page |
| Ice | Ice cubes are normally made from drinking water and is safe to consume. We have an ice maker and will provide all the ice you need for free. The maid will refill the ice buckets in your freezer on a daily basis (and if you ask us for ice) |
| Internet | Also see Wifi. The house have highspeed internet. All TVs use the internet (IPTV). So if internet doesnt work, TVs wont work. You can get mobile internet by getting a Thai SIM card for your phone. You can buy and top-up SIM cards at most convenience shops like 7/11 or Tops Daily. |
| Haggling | Most shops have fixed prices for their goods. Some vendors are opportunistic and want to exploit tourists. You should therefore haggle for the following: – Taxis without meter and not ordered in an app. Even if they show you a printed pricelist be aware this is MAXIMUM prices allowed. – Souvenir shops and shops that do not show the price. They will often ask 50-100% more than they expect to get – Markets – Tourist activities like Elephant riding, ATV, snake shows, monkey shows etc. |
| JetSki | Jetski rental is widely available in Patong but beware. Jetskis are wellknown for scamming customers to pay large amounts for damage to the Jetski when returned. IF you want to rent a Jetski we therefore advice you to take full pictures of the Jetski BEFORE you use it as documentation for the condition when you got it. There are many examples of people having to pay 20.000-50.000 THB for damage to the JetSki. IF you go to Khai Islands (typically a stop on a speedboat trip to Phi Phi islands) you can rent cheaper than at Patong beach, and there are almost no stories of rip-offs or scams from there. |
| Kitchen | The house have a fully equipped full kitchen: – induction hob with multiple burners – electric oven – Hood – Microvawe oven – Dishwasher (#33 and #34) – big fridge with freezer – Rice cooker – electric kettle (also in every bedroom) – mixer – blender – Automatic espresso machine that grinds beans and make 10 different kind of coffee, including espresso, americano, latte and cappucino And all the pots, pans, knives, cutting boards, cutlery, plates, glasses, cups etc you will need for 8 people (or if you booked Sawansa 34D for 18 persons) |
| Laundry | There is washing machines and dryers in the carport and it can be used free of charge 24/7 to wash your clothes. We provide washing powder. The maid will take care of Towels, beach towels and bedlinnen at no charge. We can also offer laundry service (wash + iron) for 150 baht/kilo: – Use the laundry baskets in your bathroom. – When you want the maid to wash, put the laundry basket on the bed and the maid will take during daily cleaning. |
| Massage | Thailand is famous for massage and spa services. You will find a massage parlor on more or less every street corner – and even the beach – and the massage therapists (the massage girls) will normally be sitting outside to attract customers. A foot massage, thai massage or oil massage is around 300 baht per hour. Look at our Patong map for places we recommend. There are som high-end spas that offer a more luxurious experience but at a much higher price point. |
| Maid Service | The maid will go to your house every day, unless you specifically ask us not to. We will strive to do the cleaning while you are out, so we dont disturb you. The maid will always knock or ring the bell before entering the house. Maid working hours are 8 am – 5pm (= if we dont get access in this period, no cleaning that day). Before check-in we will have done a deep clean of the house and changed all bedlinnen, towels and bathropes. Every day we will – clean bathrooms and toilets – make your bed – refresh towels (on the floor) – change bedlinnen (if the “change” sign is on the bed) or it looks dirty – refresh drinking water, coffee and tea – quick cleaning of the lounge and kitchen – empty wastebins If you do not want the maid to enter a specific room, use the DO NOT DISTURB or give us specific instructions. |
| Medicine | Also See Pharmacy. In Thailand you can purchase most medicine without a prescription from a doctor. We have pinned a few on our recommendation map. Just down the hill there is a pharmacy. BigC Mini and Tops also have some over-the-counter medicine. |
| Official Language | Thai. In Phuket English is widely spoken. |
| Opening hours for shops | Typical opening hours are: – Shopping malls and pharmacies 10.00 – 22.00 – Restaurants: 10.00 – 22.00 (closer to Bangla is normally open longer) – Minimarts: 24/7 – Banks: 10.00-16.00 (unless if in shopping mall, then same as shopping mall) |
| Parking | Unless specifically agreed with the host, there is no onsite parking at the house. Sometimes you can find a space on the road in front of the house, but you cannot block another house driveway or entrance. In general it is difficult to park a car in Patong due to hundreds of tuk tuks and taxis taking up almost all the space. Parking is possible for a fee in Jungceylon shopping mall, at Sansabai road near Bangla Boxing stadium, Central Shopping mall and Banana Walk on the beach road. There is free street parking on beachroad and everywhere where the is not red-white markings (but difficult to find available spaces) |
| Pharmacy | Patong have many pharmacies (almost on every street corner). Most also have vitamins and other food supplements. Well known pharmacy/beautyshop brands are Watson and Boots. We have marked some pharmacies on our custom google map In Thailand you can purchase most medicine without a prescription from a doctor. Notable exceptions are morphine based products and viagra. Most pharmacies carry the international brands and also cheaper local copies with more or less same indication (function). |
| Raining day Activities | We have therefore collected activities you can do even when it is raining. See the list at Rainy Day Activities |
| Sand | We prefer to not get sand into the house. Outside the entry there are – a small foot bath, where you can clean your feet if you have been to the beach. – a basket for beach towels |
| Shoes | In Thailand it is normal to take your shoes off before you enter a house. We suggest you do the same when staying in Sawan Sa as it keep the house clean and enjoyable. Also see sand. We have slippers in the rooms, and also slippers for the roof top (as it is wet from rain, or hot from the sun) |
| Takeaway food | GRAB and FoodPanda delivers food directly to you. Delivery is cheap. Apps can be found in your app store |
| Taxis | Taxis are either – taximeter (red/yellow), – tuk tuk (red), – private cars with green license plates or – Minibuses with yellow license plates. Prices are similar for all above. Inside Patong there is a flatrate price of 200 THB. Negotiate price before the trip. You can hail a taxi at FamilyMart at the bottom of the hill. GRAB, BOLT and INDRIVE are good online apps for booking taxis that will pickup at the house. Grab is most expensive. |
| Tea | Tea is free of charge during your stay. We have tea in the kitchen, and there is an electric kettle in the kitchen and each bedroom. |
| Tipping | Tipping is optional in Thailand and normally only used in restaurants and massage shops and for our maids;-) A good tip is 10% of a restaurant bill, or 100 THB for a massage. Some restaurants charge 10% service charge, and then tips are already included. |
| Timezone | GMT+7. Thailand do not observe daylight savings time, Phuket has approximately 12 hours of light per day. It gets dark around 7 pm. |
| Towels | On a daily basis the maid will replace any towels put on the floor. To help the environment we urge you to reuse your towels. Each room have two beach towels. Please reuse them. If they are filled with sand, please put them in the basked in front of the house to prevent sand inside the house and we will give you fresh towels. Please do NOT bring the bathroom towels to the beach – use the beach towels provided instead. |
| TV | The lounge and each bedroom have a smart TV that have IPTV (Internet TV). Most TVs are TCL (Google TV) and a few are Samsung. All TVs use IPTV, so you should go to APPS to watch. None of the TVs have antenna connected, so they only work if the Internet works. |
| Weather | Phuket has tropical climate. The temperature is around 28 degree celcious in the daytime and above 25 in the night time all year, but feels warmer in the rainy season due to higher humidity. The water temperature is around 25 degrees all year. See monthly averages November to March is normally dry. April – October is the rainy season. Rainfall is heavy, but often only a few hours per day – typically early evening and night. July, September and October have more than 15 rainy days. September is by far the most wet with 400mm rainfall and 20 rainy days. Inspiration to rainy day activities? See Rain activities |
| Wifi | The whole house have gigabit wifi. Look for network with name Sawansa5G or Sawansa. Password is wifiwifi. In #34 Each room have their own router to connect the room to the internet. This gives very good coverage. The router will show 2 blue lights when correctly connected to the internet. We have programmed the lights to automatically turn off between 19.00 and 09.00 in order to not disturb your sleep. If you have any issues with the wifi, please contact us, and we will fix as quickly as possible. |