DLUX Condominium in Phuket — Accommodation Review
Booking great accommodation is a big priority. It’s our largest expense as digital nomads. We live and work from our home so we spend a lot of time there. It can also be a little fraught. We’re often booking places blind not sure if the rooms really do look like the pictures. There’s also the neighbourhood to think about, does it feel safe and welcoming?
So I wanted to share a little about each place we’ve stayed. This might give you an insight into what to think about when booking your digital nomad accommodation. If you have any further questions about DLUX, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to help. If you’ve got any favourite accommodation to stay in as a digital nomad, we’d love to hear about them! Please send us a link to check it out.
Pros of DLUX Condominium in Chalong, Phuket, Thailand
We met some great people at DLUX. Phuket attracts an incredible mix of people. There are the digital nomads living in Rawai, the fitness lovers there for Muy Thai training, and the sun-seekers who want to lounge on the beach all day. Chalong isn’t exactly known for any of this. Instead, we found that the people were long-termers making a life for themselves in Phuket. This meant we got to know some of the residents more than we have anywhere else we’ve stayed.
There is an excellent supermarket within walking distance. It’s quite Western so the prices are higher than elsewhere but you can get a range of items from home. The mall it's attached to doesn’t have a lot going on except for a giant HomePro. However, there is a market every Monday night that we could walk down to and get fantastic street food.
A big plus for us was the price. We booked through Airbnb and could have received a cheaper rate if we’d booked a longer stay (three months) straight up.
As long as you’ve got a bike, DLUX is situated very centrally. From here, you can go over the hill to Kata, Karon, Kata Noi and Patong. You can drive down the island to Nai Harn and Rawai. Or drive north into Phuket Town. All of these places are about a ten to fifteen-minute drive away.
There is a gym onsite. It’s simple and cramped. It’s got two treadmills and some free weights. And a view of the ocean.
Cons of DLUX Condominium in Chalong, Phuket, Thailand
The place is a little run down. The photos of the pool make it look incredible, but at least half the sun loungers were so torn you couldn’t use them. There were some tiles missing in front of the elevator on our floor and no one seemed to be in a hurry to replace them. Nothing dangerous but it feels unloved.
There is no shade by the pool. It’s great to be able to have a swim and relax by the pool. But in the 30-degree heat with nowhere to hide from the sun, we generally avoided the pool during the hottest parts of the day. There were two large sun beds near the pool but not quite the same as loungers with some shade.
So I know I listed the location as a plus, but it’s also a bit of a negative. Yes, all those places are very close. But you do have to get on your bike (or in a taxi) to get to them. Nothing is really walkable, aside from the supermarket. Unless you’re here to dive, in which case you are within walking distance of the pier. So if that’s why you’re heading to Phuket, then ignore this paragraph.
