I needed a hotel close to the Aleenta (which is bloody gorgeous) but was fully booked and opted after long search for the Palm inn the rooms are dirty sheets and walls damaged but it's a cheap stay if you need to be in this very quiet area. Staff are at hand as there are no taxis in area really or placed to eat but one.
One night stay in a Superior Double room. On arrival, the Palm Inn looks like a self storage complex, as all I could really see was a single level building with large metal sliding gates. However, these roll back to reveal a private undercover carparking space, and the entry to each room, so it is effectively a "Motel". The room itself was clean, although only has two small windows, so is quite poorly naturally lit. Room provides a double bed, flat screen TV (numerous Thai language channels only), mini-bar fridge, and wardrobe (no safe). In room Wi-Fi was strong. The bathroom (shower only) is basic but servicable. For a short stay, the room is acceptable. Note that this is no duvee/blankets on the bed on arrival (fitted sheet & pillows only), with a rather manky-looking duvee in the wardrobe that I assume was for the bed if I so chose to use it (I passed). The location of the Palm Inn is limited in terms of local stores or restaurants to get something to eat/drink or entertain. There are even limited convenience stores along this section of Highway 4, so I was left to drive a few km's north to source some provisions for breakfast. There appears to be a cafe/restaurant attached to the Palm Inn that offers meals, coffee etc, but I gathered from the in-room menu that it was only open from 7 am to 3 pm daily, so not helpful for a late arrival. In terms of budget-price accommodation in Phang Nga, the Palm Inn was acceptable and clean and "does the job", and if you have a car you can park it securely and also scope out the dining options in the resorts on Natai Beach or further north on Highway 4.
Very nice room (VIP), and beds ok, but the nice bathroom was flooded every day. I can live with that. 223 TV-channels and no one in english !!! I can live with that.
But the owner now bought a Cock that sits in a tree outside the VIP-rooms and starts crow false every ten seconds for like two hours. Starts 4-4:30 in the morning so forget sleeping after like four a clock. I can´t live with that !!!
The owner likes the cock, so he will stay. I want, and never comes back. Without the cock, I give 3 stars.
