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What are some budget hotel recommendations for the Phuket Sandbox that include airport shuttle and COVID-19 testing packages?
Can anyone suggest a decent budget Phuket Sandbox Hotel that has a package that includes airport shuttle and tests?
Answer summary
The community shared various budget-friendly hotel options for the Phuket Sandbox that offer shuttle services and assistance with COVID-19 testing. Suggestions included Rawai Palm, Four Points by Sheraton, Seabed Grand Hotel, and Amata Resort, with prices ranging between 2,400 to 9,000 Baht for varying lengths of stay. Several users emphasized the importance of booking directly with hotels for SHA+ certification and better assistance regarding testing requirements.
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Rolf ********
SHA Hotel book the test for you and send you link to pay the test - this normal. After paying they send you email with papers for Thailand pass - send them email to book test- they also make transfer. Money is same when they book
Glenn ********
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Maya *******
My total was 9000 I think hotel sha + not far from the beach transportation a tests booked
Dwayne *******
I booked at Amata in Patong. Used booking dot com for free cancelation as I booked for a month. It says it is sha+ but I entered under test and go in Bangkok so you would have to contact them to be sure. I got 80% off for the month booking.
Steve ********
Khondaker *************
Deevana Patong Resort & Spa is the best.
Tom **********
Seabed grand hotel was good for us, hour from airport, shuttle bus same as taxi cost, booked us flights, took tests (you collect from airport at arrival test) and uploaded on govt site. Reception staff perfect team 👍👍
Jenni ******
@Tom *********
price per night ?
Stuart *********
@Jenni *****
,I booked Rmar resort and spa, rang them direct, 7700THB for 7 days, or 8400THB if they pick you up at the airport, but I saw Twin Sands resort, somewhere, really top class resort for the same price, Agoda I thinkTom **********
@Jenni *****
can’t remember I used booking.com with discount.
Curtis *******
OPSo, since I have to book the tests myself anyway, can I just book any hotel on Agoda that’s listed as “SHA Plus+”?
Maya *******
@Curt's *****
yes i did that. A the hotel sent link to book taxi include was 750A sent link to book tests i did too
Stuart *********
@Curt's *****
i am doing it as we speak, when you do the Thailand pass they give an option to book your PCR test, the first one is at the airport when you arrive and the second is at an area close to your accommodation, you chose on a map in the area you do the sandbox
Garrett ***********
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yes.Darren ***********
@Curt's *****
I have found several times it was easier to book direct with the hotel for SHA+.Darren ***********
@Curt's *****
yes but in the majority of cases you will still need to contact the hotel directly to get your SHA+ cert for which you will have to show you have booked and paid your PCR tests before you can apply Thai passDarren ***********
Four Points by Sheraton, fabulous hotel. They will also provide your SHA Taxi shuttle from the airport on arrival.
You need to book your PCR but the hotel provides all the links to do so.
You will have one on arrival at the airport and one day 5.
You need to book your PCR but the hotel provides all the links to do so.
You will have one on arrival at the airport and one day 5.
Mike ******
@Darren **********
how much?Darren ***********
@Mike *****
B&B Baht 2400 per night for 7 days.Papanya ********
@George ********
hmm maybe different date different price, i pay IDR 3.847.052 for 8 night which is approx in THB 8930
George *********
@Papanya *******
that’s a great price. Website say 3700 baht per night!Papanya ********
@Darren **********
im paying 9000 baht for 8 night include breakfast on Patong Bay Hill, not so close to the beach , but the hotek provide shuttle transfer to the beach
Lee ************
@Darren **********
Agreed 👍Jenni ******
Interested and following 😊 I need suggestions as well
Michael ********
I stayed at Rawai palm i thought was good value. You have to register pcr tests yourself. Did hear the marriot and double tree hilton were assisting people booking pcr tests
Curtis *******
OP@Michael *******
okay. Maybe I misunderstand how the sandbox works? It’s not like the test and go or AQ where you must have a special transport to the hotel? The day I arrive can I just freely get my own testing done and get taxis etc. so long as I show up at the hotel that evening?Michael ********
@Curt's *****
No you must have special transport and you cannot leave your room until get results of first test
Mitchell *******
@Curt's *****
, you need to have transport straight to the hotel from the airport. Testing is done at Phuket Airport. You need the hotel, insurance, and testing booked before doing Thai pass, as you need those receipts to enter into Thai pass.
Will ************
@Curt's *****
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Will ************
@Curt's *****
that's how you have to book and pay for your sandbox tests in Phuket.Curtis *******
OP@Will ***********
what is that?Curtis *******
OPIt looks like the ASQ website doesn’t distinguish between packages that include travel and testing and those that don’t.
I heard Agoda had listings but I don’t see that they distinguish properties that include transport and testing either.
I heard Agoda had listings but I don’t see that they distinguish properties that include transport and testing either.
Papanya ********
@Curt's *****
for transport you should contact the hotel using email, i stayed at Patong Bay Hill and they are very quick to respond our email, you can find it on agodaActivity
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