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Sala Sawasdee Lobby Bar — quick read for travelers and cocktail seekers
Overall score from reviewers: 4.1 out of 5 based on eight guest reviews. Located inside the Marriott property at Phuket Beach Club, this lobby bar surfaces repeatedly in guest reports for its cocktails, staff, and hotel-bar atmosphere. What follows is an evidence-driven take on what to expect, rooted only in guest descriptions.
How the staff perform (and where reports disagree)
Multiple guests singled out the team for friendliness and helpfulness, with several naming individual staff members as standout positives. One reviewer described service as sincere and attentive, noting staff proactively replenish snacks. In contrast, a different guest experienced slow and forgetful service from the kitchen and bar, including repeated requests for water and a delayed pizza order. Conclusion: service quality is mostly strong but inconsistent; expect warm front-line hospitality, but verify drink and food timing if you have a schedule to keep.
What the menu and prices actually look like
Guest accounts paint a simpler picture than the bar description. One reviewer reported the printed menu offering mostly pizzas and a couple of sandwiches rather than the advertised Thai dishes and tapas. Cocktails were praised as good and fancy by one guest while another called drinks merely okay. A specific snack example — spiced wedges — was described as a little pricey, with a quick snack tab totaling about 8.5 USD. One guest waited over an hour for a pizza and found it uninspired. Practical takeaway: treat the bar as a cocktail-and-snack spot rather than a destination for authentic Thai small plates; if you want pizza, confirm kitchen wait times before ordering.
Atmosphere, music and mosquitoes — the sensory realities
Live music is present but subdued; a guest noted that from the hotel reception the band is hardly audible, yet in the bar area it comes through nicely. Outdoors-adjacent seating appears to attract mosquitoes in numbers significant enough that staff commonly offer mosquito coils under tables. One guest advised always requesting a coil. Actionable tip: bring insect repellent or request a coil on arrival to avoid bites and interruption to an otherwise pleasant evening.
Logistics that matter to visitors
- Hours: open daily from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, suitable for lunch through late-evening drinks.
- Accessibility: both entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible.
- Payments: accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC payments; cash-only situations are not reported.
- Pets: animals are not allowed on site.
Four targeted recommendations based on guest evidence
- If your priority is cocktails and courteous bar service, this venue is a good fit; order cocktails rather than relying on the kitchen for a refined meal.
- Expect simpler bar food — pizzas and sandwiches may dominate — and confirm kitchen wait times before committing to an order that requires prompt delivery.
- Plan for mosquitoes if you sit near outdoor areas: ask for a mosquito coil immediately or bring repellent to avoid bites.
- If you’re traveling with mobility needs, the bar’s accessible entrance and seating make it practical; use card or NFC payments for convenience.
Bottom line
Sala Sawasdee Lobby Bar is best for hotel guests or visitors who want upscale cocktails, friendly staff and a relaxed hotel-bar vibe. It is less reliable as a place for quick, varied tapas-style dining or rapid kitchen service. Use the operating hours and accessibility features to plan your visit, and mitigate the mosquito issue up front to keep the evening enjoyable.
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