My husband and I (both 29) are doing a SE Asia trip this coming Dec/ Jan. After 2 weeks of solid on the go backpacking, we want to spend 5 nights in Phuket to chill out and enjoy before heading home. I currently have a hotel booked in Patong Bay. But I am considering cancelling upon reading what many people have said about the area.
We are looking to relax beaches and enjoy some beautiful Thai scenery, but also like to go out and party, eat good food and socialize. I figured Patong would be a mixture of both. But I have seen lots of negative reviews about it saying it’s dirty, tacky, crowded, unenjoyable, etc.
Is there somewhere else in the general area that would be worth staying at instead? Or is Patong a good choice?
EDIT-
Thank you so much for everyone’s advice! We canceled our stay in Patong and booked a stay in Ao Nang, Krabi instead. I’m feeling much better and so excited to go visit!
