the nearest honest money changer and laundry to Merlin Beach Resort
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Hi David,

Last year there was a laundry next door to the Merlin.You will see it on your left when you stand looking at the beach. There are other laundries in Patong beach but then you will have to take all your washing there via tuktuk or bus, so it's probably easier to do it at the closer one.There is nowhere close other than the hotel itself to change money or cheques so you will have to go into town. There are numerous money changing kiosks in Patong Beach and we never had any problems with any of them. We also changed money and cheques in the bank at Central Festival. I have stayed at the Merlin Beach Resort twice so if you need any more info let me know.

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Michelle

Hi David, The Merlin Beach Resort is a beautiful resort but there is very little infrastructure in the immediate vacinity of it. ( I think the resort likes it that way). We stayed there a few years ago and thought it was a nice place to lounge around but got bored of it very quickly and hired a jeep so we could get into Patong /Karon and Kata at every available opportunity.
There was a small bar across the road and a family owned restaraunt at a nice little beach within walking distance of the front lobby, but that was it. (This was 3 years ago so it may have changed)
The beach that fronts the resort was picturesque and had beautiful sand but was not suitable for swimming due to the rocky/shallow coral reef that runs the entire length of it.
I would recommend it for someone who wanted a quality resort with magnificent pools but I dont think we would stay there again due to its isolation.
Kata Beach is fairly quiet but at least you have a choice of restaraunts bars and shops within walking distance and as long as you dont visit during the peak of monsoon season , it is a fantastic swimming beach. On my next trip to Phuket we will definately go back there. The Kata Thani would be the best beach front property there and I guarantee you would love it.( a bit expensive for us these days but I think On par with the Merlin Beach)

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