Hi All

We are travelling to Phuket in mid August and staying at the patong Merlin instead of our usual Merlin Beach Resort to be a little closer to town. I sent an E-Mail to Merlin Reservations requesting information on the status of the Hotel after reading a few posts here and got this reply. Just thought you may be interested

Thank you very much for your e-mail.

We would like to inform you that we were reopen our hotel on last March 20, 05.

The list of facilities available are our 3 swimming pools, lobby & reception area, Pool & Lobby bars, coffee shop, tennis court, fitness center, hotel clinic, pool side massage, meeting rooms, gift shop.

There are Barber & Beauty salon and Kids corner & playground, will be completely by 1 June, 05.

For Leelawadee restaurant (Thai restaurant) and Sea Side Garden in front of the beach, we are partial area closed for interior decorations until 1 July, 05.

Rogerthatv1

Hi, thanks for that. My wife and I are thinking of making our 5th visit to the Patong Merlin this year [ October hopefully ] and love this hotel. Good to know that all is well there and cant wait to visit again. Cheers Ronnie.

Hi, we are looking at going to Phuket late September, want to have somewhere near action but not in the center. We are favouring the Patong Merlin, would appreciate some help please on the following:
1. what is the differnce between pool view room/ non pool view room (other than the view.. incidentally, what view do you get for non-pool view?)
2. what is the beach like in front of the hotel?

Hi I would definatly book a pool view room, you will be sorry if you dont. Stayed in a non poolview room once and sat on our balcony staring at the brick side of the hotel next door, never made that mistake again... ronnie.

I am staying at the patong merlin in october. Is everything operational now, and if not will it be by october.
Anyone got photos.
Jamie.

Hi Jamie, If you click on editors reccommedations, just below your post. The photo at the top of this page is not the Patong merlin but the Phuket merlin, no idea why it's there,scroll down to the bottom and click on Patong merlin hotel website. Scroll down to the bottom again and click on photo's 2005 and it show's you it as it is now. Have a great holiday ....Ronnie.

Thanks Ronnie, looks great!
What are the Resturants/bars like at the Patong Merlin? How much do they cost roughly and what sort of food?

Thanks
Jamie (Flippa).

Hi All
I thought I would let you know that I was at the hotel on the 04/07 and the place looks great from the reception to the front pool. They are working hard to finish off the front two buildings rooms and the Leelawadee restaurant and Sea Side Garden but it is still not near completion as far as I can see. As I read rogerthatv1 post from the hotel with dates saying July 1 for the renovations for the Sea Side Garden and Leelawadee restaurant I wanted to post this information so that people going will not be dissapointed when they find this is not the case. They are the only sections as far as I am concerned that are not complete and that certainly wouldnt bother me if I was staying there as the hotel is looking great but it is just that it is a little missleading if they are saying that they are finished or near being finsihed around 01/07 the hotel shouldnt be saying that. By the way for those that are very familiar with the hotel and the beach front the big one supermarket and ocean plaza opened on the 5th July and looks like knew there has been a lot of progress made over the last few weeks. As I said those considering the patong Merlin should still do so the hotel is great and looks as good as usual and I am sure those that stay would be more than happy.

Hi Jamie, never really eat at the hotel except breakfast witch is fantastic, and the odd snack at the pool. My wife and I prefer to go to the many restaurants and bars to eat at night. The bar next to reception is great for a snack and cold beer overlooking the front pool and good lounge area with big screen tv for all the sport. It used to have good entertainment in the evening but last time I was there, almost 2 years ago the only entertainment was at the beach end with the theme nights and buffet. I would think they will have a band back at the front lounge tho. Maybey someone can help with this one. Snacks around the pool were great and good value, enjoy the Patong merlin....Ronnie.

Thanks Ronnie, youve been very helpful to me once again.
Cheers,
Flippa!

hi guys
just a quick note about the merlin beach resort
4 of us stayed there from the 20th june 05 till 28th
we found the staff & the hotel great
i cant praise the staff enough they were very coitus & always willing to help
the hotel its self was fantastic 3 pools restaurants (sea food, italian & thia + a great breakfast) there was a little building going on near pool number 1 but it didn't bother us.
we spent most of our sun bathing time at pool number 1. the sea was a bit rough as it is monsoon season but warm as anything

so if any one is off there soon enjoy it

the beast holiday iv had & will be going back again

Hi Guys

As our Holiday is only a couple of weeks away now and with the Report above on the hotel thought i would ask the horses mouth. Heres what they had to say

Thank you very much for your e-mail.

We would like to inform you that Sea Side Garden restaurant will be open on August, but for Leeawadee Restaurant, our management team has a new plan on that area, and it still not finalize by now.

I have sent the hotel update pictures as attached.

Should you need further information or any assistance, please feel free to contact us agin.

Look forward to hearing your reply.

I don't think the above 2 items not being open will change much of our holiday plans and we are very much looking forward to going over and staying here. The photos they sent dated today look great.

Roger

Hi Roger,
would it be possible to post the photos on here?
If not could you email them to me at jamie_flippa@hotmail.com
That would be great as I am going in september.

Cheers,
Flippa!

Hi Roger

I am looking at staying at the Merlin Beach Resort next month - is this a good property? Is it too far out though? What style of room do you suggest we book and is it close enough to walk to the action? Many thanks. Maria.

No way you can walk to anywhere. Much too far. You are stuck with only the Melin Beach resort facilities...

As Alex said the Merlin Beach Resort is about 5 - 10 mins by Taxi / Tuk Tuk away (about 200 baht) We usually stay at the Merlin Beach Resort but this time we are staying at the Patong Merlin Resort which is located in Patong so we are much closer to things. 10 Days to go, but who's counting...

patong merlin is grouse.just had 3 days after staying at merlin beach resort for 2nd time.didnt realise how good patong merlin was compared to merlin beach..now we know its 10 days next yr at patong merlin... regards kyle

6 Days to Go and can't Wait!!! Bangkok First then to Phuket at the Patong Merlin....

Hi all,
just wondering if anyone has any recent photos of the patong merlin from recent holidays, as this is a popular hotel and there are plenty of people wondering what it is looking like now that it is back to almost complete normal!!!

Cheers,
Flippa

ps how was your holiday Roger?

Stayed in Patong Merlin last week July and first week August. Rooms very clean but poorly furnished. Breakfast excellent and staff were very friendly and welcoming. Drinks in bar 3 times more expensive than bar across the road. Part of hotel facing beach is an eye sore and no work was done on this while we were there.

Hi, me and some friends (female)are going to the Merlin Beach resort on the 29 october 2005 for 7 nights. It is our first time overseas. we are looking at doing some shopping and just relaxing. Do you th ink thwe Merlin is the best place to go? Is it to far away from the shops??? Do you have any tips for us advise needed

Hi, Merlin Beach will be perfect for you and your friends. The first time I stayed was with three other females and we loved it. Stayed there again last year with husband and 12 year old son and they were impressed. Great rooms, great breakfasts and lovely staff. We (the girls) are going again on 16th October for 11 days and then to Bangkok, we'll just miss you and your friends. You get the best of both worlds at the Merlin Beach, relaxing around the pool or being pampered in the Day Spa and then its a short 5 minute ride into Patong for shopping etc. You'll have a ball.

Hey Roger
What's the verdict on the Patong Merlin.
Has work start on the beach front entrance, restaurant and happy hour bar.
Thanks
Jeff

Patong Merlin hotel is awesome! we stayed there from 21 August - 31st August and id definitly go back again! the pools were great, the people were friendly and the service was great! and in a perfect location theres a big shopping area across the road and right beside the hotel along the beach front.

Hi annon,

just wondering if you have any photos of the patong merlin that youu can show!!!
I am going there next week.

Cheers,
Flippa.

i have photos of the pools which are very similiar to the professional photos that are on phuketphotos.com im not sure how to put them on here so if you want to email me i can send you some. marissaj@paradise.net.nz

Hi All

Sorry about the delay in replying but very busy with work since we returned - 2weeks off and 4 weeks to catch back up again. They had started work on the front section of the hotel whilst we were there and were also putting together the front 2 wings rooms as they were not open during our stay. Did not worry us at all as the pools were great, service fantastic and food even better.

We had a great time, people were great, spent alot of money, got engaged and now looking forward to our trip next year which will also serve as our wedding with our close friends coming with us.

If any one is staying at the Patong Merlin in the coming weeks could you please say Hi from Daniel & Lawry to Sak the taxi driver at the Hotel, highly recommended!!!. Also if anyone wants any photos let me know and I will shoot them through.

Rogerthat

Hi Rogerthat,
We are staying at the Patong Merlin in the new year and would be very interested in seeing your photos. Do you think that the Resort will be fully operational by then? Can you tell me if you had in room safe or if it was safety deposit box at reception.
Thanks Pam

We thought that the hotel only had a Safety Box at reception as that is what the travel agents books all said, but happy to say they all now have safes in the room. Let me know your E-Mail address and I will send you a PDF of the photos.

Roger

Hi Rogerthat
Thanks for replying I am glad that there are safes in the room. My email address is coopdrews@aol.com Looking forward to seeing your photos.
Pam

So confused. We have booked to stay at the Merlin Beach Resort, and have read glowing reports about the patong merlin Hotel. Just wondering what the shopping is like at the Merlin Beach Resort which is further away. are there any street restaurants around, and street markets at night or is it a resort completely on its own. Any info would be great :

Merlin beach is completely isolated from shops and resturants. It's a 10 minute drive back into Patong (nearest shops etc.)

HI,

during the low season, you actually get free nights. For example pay 5 and stay 10.
The merlin hotel group in phuket actually lets you use your free nights at their sister hotels. So you could spent half your holiday at the merlin beach and half at the patong merlin.

Cheers,
Flippa.

thanks Alex & Flippa for that info - unfortunately only a 6 day break (25th Wedding Anniv) leaving the kids home!!!!!!
We have booked a ground floor room with pool outside access out of our door - has anybody out there had this accomm before and are they a private pool or linked to the main swimming pools?

Can you just check that you are not staying at the Merlin Beach resort, rather than Patong Merlin Hotel. As Patong Merlin Hotel, doesn't have pool access rooms. They do have pool view rooms, but to access the pool you would need to clamber across the balcony rail and across the garden bed, not exactly what I would call pool access.
However, Merlin Beach Resort, does have pool access rooms. The pool is shared among the other guests, but it is separate from the main pool. Jim

Yes we are at Merlin Beach Resort - room with pool access
thanks for the info