Patong hotel review
Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central: Patong Stay Review wi
Predictable IHG quality in central Patong with the Express Start breakfast genuinely included on every rate.
At a glance
Price band
$70-150/night
Rooms
269
Beach
7 min
Pool
1 outdoor pool
Breakfast
Complimentary buffet, included (6:30-10:30 AM)
Brand
IHG
Tier
upper midscale
Rating
4.4/5 (Trip.com, 1,200+ reviews)
Why book Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central
This Holiday Inn Express sits on Hat Patong Road in the middle of town, putting Bangla Road, Jungceylon mall and the beach all within a 5-7 minute walk. With 269 rooms across the IHG-standard footprint, it absorbs groups and families easily, and bookings tied to IHG One Rewards earn points without surprise resort fees. The headline value is the Express Start breakfast: a hot-and-cold buffet included on every rate, which is genuinely uncommon in Patong's midscale stock and saves a couple roughly $20-30 a day. Rooms are compact but new, with rainfall showers, fast Wi-Fi and proper blackout curtains — exactly what you want after a long-haul flight. The outdoor pool is small but well-maintained.
Why you might skip it
It's a 5-7 minute walk to Patong Beach, not beachfront, and you'll feel that in the midday heat. The pool is small for a 269-room property and fills up quickly in peak season. "Express" also means there's no full-service dinner restaurant on-site, so evenings mean walking out to find food.
Best room types
- Standard Queen — for solo travellers who want IHG points and breakfast included
- Standard Twin — for friends sharing without sharing a bed
- Family Room — for parents needing space for two adults and two kids
Location and getting there
Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central sits in Patong, 7 min walk to the beach. From Phuket Airport (HKT): 60 min by private taxi (1,200–1,500 THB), 90 min Smart Bus (200 THB), or 60 min pre-booked Bolt/Klook transfer ($25–35 fixed). Bangla Road and Jungceylon Mall are walking distance for central Patong hotels. For restaurants, nightlife and details see our guide on Patong as an area.
FAQ about Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central
How far is Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central from Patong Beach?
Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central sits about a 7-minute walk from Patong Beach and is in Hat Patong Road, central Patong. It's a 5-7 minute walk to Patong Beach, not beachfront, and you'll feel that in the midday heat. The pool is small for a 269-room property and fills up quickly in peak season. "Express" also means there's no full-service dinner restaurant on-site, so evenings mean walking out to find food.
Is breakfast included at Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central?
Breakfast status: Complimentary buffet, included (6:30-10:30 AM). Always check the rate — some include breakfast, others don't.
How much does a night at Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central cost?
Typical price range is $70-150/night. High season (Dec–Feb) and long weekends sit at the upper end; May–October is often 20–30% lower.
Which room should I book at Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central?
Recommended room picks: Standard Queen — for solo travellers who want IHG points and breakfast included; Standard Twin — for friends sharing without sharing a bed; Family Room — for parents needing space for two adults and two kids.
What's the case for booking Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central?
This Holiday Inn Express sits on Hat Patong Road in the middle of town, putting Bangla Road, Jungceylon mall and the beach all within a 5-7 minute walk. With 269 rooms across the IHG-standard footprint, it absorbs groups and families easily, and bookings tied to IHG One Rewards earn points without surprise resort fees. The headline value is the Express Start breakfast: a hot-and-cold buffet included on every rate, which is genuinely uncommon in Patong's midscale stock and saves a couple roughly $20-30 a day. Rooms are compact but new, with rainfall showers, fast Wi-Fi and proper blackout curtains — exactly what you want after a long-haul flight. The outdoor pool is small but well-maintained.