| |
ANSWERS TO SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
At the airport the most reliable taxis
are located inside the terminal just
outside the baggage claim area and
charge approximately 700 from Phuket
International Airport to Friendship
Beach Waterfront Resort. Tell them you
want to go to Rawai. We are located
2.6 kilometers south of Chalong Circle
(between Chalong Circle and Rawai) on
the left/ocean side of the road. The
taxi ride is approximately 40 minutes.
Metered taxis are also good provided
they are available. Their kiosk is
located outside the airport exit on
the right.
Beware of the ‘scab cabs’ operating
just outside the airport exit as they
will not take you directly to your
destination. They will stop at a tour
company or retail shop or even other
resorts. This is, of course, so they
can receive a commission. If you are
caught in this situation, you must be
firm and tell them to go where you
want to go.
We are a small resort and do not offer
taxi service. We can send a van or
taxi for you but if your plane is late
you will be charged waiting time. It
is more cost effective to arrange for
transportation per paragraph #1 above.
When leaving Friendship Beach or when
traveling around the island, the staff
will arrange reliable service for you.
You can rent a car most anywhere on
the island. Rates vary depending on
the size, duration of rental and
style. The least expensive is
approximately 500 baht per day and the
most expensive 1500. Do not leave your
passport with a rental agency; rather,
leave them a copy of your passport.
Motorbike rentals can be arranged by
the staff.
Monthly rates are discounted
approximately 40% from the posted
internet rate except during high
season.
The Staff can arrange almost any type
of tour and we recommend only those in
which we have participated and know
are reputable and priced fairly.
Thai baht is the country currency and
widely accepted and preferred. Other
currencies we can accept are the USD
(100 dollar denominations with dates
of 2003 or more recent), the EURO and
the Pound. There are many places to
convert your currency and the rate
will be calculated at the bank daily
quoted rate.
Although we have been in operation for
only 5 years, most all our guests are
repeats or referrals. Except for the
high-season, they are given a discount
and, if they pay in cash, there is
further consideration.
How you heard about us is always of
interest to us. We advertise only on
our web site and a sign at the
entrance to the resort on the main
thoroughfare. It is truly amazing how
people find their way to Friendship
Beach.
No, the F&B is a separate business and
meals are not included in the room
rate. We are a small resort and it
would be impossible for us to serve a
buffet breakfast for just a few
people. You will find, however, that
the cuisine is of high standards, with
an American chef, yet inexpensive.
|
|
