10 Best Hotels Near Patong Beach, Phuket Under RM100 Per Night
Genuinely good budget hotels near Patong Beach, well under RM100 a night
Genuinely good budget hotels near Patong Beach exist well under RM100 (~$24) a night, several with review scores in the 8s and 9s out of 10. Here are 10 real options, each with a distinct reason it stands out.
1Beyond Patong
$22/night average, rated 8.5/10 "Very Good" (770 reviews). Why it's good: the strongest price-to-review-volume ratio on this entire list, 770 genuine reviews at an 8.5 score is a rare combination at this price point. Located 1.4km from the center at 245/2 Nanai Road, a quieter, slightly set-back setting away from the busiest strip.
2Baipho Lifestyle
$21/night, rated 9.0/10 "Exceptional" (187 reviews). Why it's good: the highest rating of any hotel on this list, genuinely exceptional for the price. Located at 205/12-13 Rat U Thit 200 Pee Road, 10 minutes from Jungceylon Shopping Center and Bangla Road, close enough to the action without paying strip-side rates.
3One One Hostel Patong
$24.33/night, rated "Exceptional" (200 reviews). Why it's good: a genuinely social, well-reviewed hostel option if you're travelling solo or on a tighter budget and don't need a private hotel room, 200 reviews at an "Exceptional" tier is a solid track record.
4U Sabai Living Hotel
From $20/night, rated 8.5/10 "Very Good." Why it's good: one of the lowest confirmed prices on this list that still carries a genuinely strong 8.5 rating, a real sweet spot between cost and quality.
5Green Harbor Hotel & Service Apartment
From $20/night, rated 8.1/10 "Very Good," located in Kathu. Why it's good: apartment-style accommodation rather than a standard hotel room, worth considering specifically if you want more space or are staying multiple nights and prefer self-catering flexibility.
6Aspery Hotel
$25/night, 3.5-star, at 5/41-51 Hadd Patong Road. Why it's good: genuinely rare to find an actual outdoor pool at this price tier, a real amenity advantage over similarly priced options that skip the pool entirely.
7Upsea Patong
$23/night, rated 4.7/5 (6 reviews, small sample), 0.59 miles from the city center. Why it's good: the highest star rating (4.7/5) of any hotel on this list, though based on a small review sample, worth checking current reviews directly given how few data points this rests on.
8Baya Hotel By Shanaya
$23/night, 3-star. Why it's good: named the single cheapest hotel found by one independent comparison site in a recent 7-day search, genuinely competitive pricing even within this already-budget bracket.
9Hotel Sole
From $11/night, rated 7.6/10 "Good," located in Kathu. Why it's good: genuinely one of the cheapest confirmed rates in the entire Patong area, a solid option if minimizing accommodation cost is your absolute priority.
10Patong Sunbeach Mansion
From $17/night, rated 6.8/10 "Rated." Why it's good: an extremely low price point for travellers who want to spend as little as possible on accommodation and don't mind a more basic experience, the lowest rating on this list, so worth weighing that trade-off honestly.
Quick reference
| Hotel | Price | Rating | USP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Patong | $22 (RM94) | 8.5/10 (770 reviews) | Best price-to-review-volume ratio |
| Baipho Lifestyle | $21 (RM89) | 9.0/10 (187 reviews) | Highest rating on the list |
| One One Hostel Patong | $24.33 (RM104) | "Exceptional" (200 reviews) | Social, well-reviewed hostel |
| U Sabai Living Hotel | From $20 (RM85) | 8.5/10 | Strong rating at rock-bottom price |
| Green Harbor Hotel & Service Apartment | From $20 (RM85) | 8.1/10 | Apartment-style, more space |
| Aspery Hotel | $25 (RM106) | — | Has an actual outdoor pool |
| Upsea Patong | $23 (RM98) | 4.7/5 (6 reviews) | Highest star rating, small sample |
| Baya Hotel By Shanaya | $23 (RM98) | — | Named cheapest in a recent comparison |
| Hotel Sole | From $11 (RM47) | 7.6/10 | Absolute lowest confirmed rate |
| Patong Sunbeach Mansion | From $17 (RM72) | 6.8/10 | Extremely low price, basic experience |
Sourced from Hotels.com's Patong hotels listing, Skyscanner's Patong hotel search, Booking.com's cheap Patong Beach hotels, momondo's Patong hotel insights, and Travelmyth's cheap Patong Beach hotels. RM figures are approximate conversions and will shift with the exchange rate.
A note on being genuinely under RM100
At current exchange rates, RM100 works out to roughly $23 to $24, a tight but real threshold. Several of these options (Beyond Patong, Baipho Lifestyle, U Sabai Living, Green Harbor) sit comfortably under this line with genuinely strong review scores, while Aspery Hotel and One One Hostel sit right around the RM100 mark depending on exact dates and taxes, worth double-checking the final total price before booking.
Practical tips
Book Beyond Patong or Baipho Lifestyle if you want the strongest combination of low price and solid review volume at this budget level.
Check final total pricing including taxes and fees before comparing across platforms, several listings show a lower "nightly" rate that increases once fees are added, as seen with Baipho Lifestyle's $21 nightly becoming $25 total.
Confirm actual distance to Patong Beach and Bangla Road for any hotel at this price point, several genuinely budget options sit a short tuk-tuk ride rather than a walk from the main strip.
Weigh Patong Sunbeach Mansion's very low price against its comparatively lower 6.8/10 rating, the cheapest option isn't automatically the best value once review scores are factored in.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Comparing only the "nightly" rate shown upfront without checking the total price including taxes and fees, several listings show a meaningfully higher total once these are added
- Assuming every hotel under RM100 offers the same quality. Ratings genuinely range from 6.8 to 9.0 out of 10 across this list, comparing reviews helps you pick the better option at a similar price point
- Booking based on price alone without checking distance to the beach or Bangla Road. Several budget hotels in this list sit slightly further from the main strip than pricier alternatives
- Overlooking small-sample-size listings like Upsea Patong (6 reviews) in favour of only heavily-reviewed options, a strong rating with a smaller sample can still be a genuinely good choice, just confirm current details directly
- Not checking current prices before booking. Budget hotel rates in Patong shift seasonally and by day of week, confirm the current rate directly rather than relying on a snapshot figure