Stumbled-Upon Sea, Giant Lilies & Coffee: How I Ended Up Glamping by Phuket’s Secret Garden
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How I ended up at Sirey Garden Coffee and Glamping — and why I had to laugh about it
I was supposed to be chasing a sunset and a list. Instead, I wandered into Phuket and found an apartment-style place called Sirey Garden Coffee and Glamping. No plan, no expectations, just the odd detour that led me straight to it. Whoops — bam — there it was, right by the water, and the price tag read $73 per night.
What a quiet, accidental look revealed
The property first opened in 2006 and then took on a new face in 2012. It sits across two floors and contains 62 rooms that somehow balance a compact scale with a feeling of space. Other travelers have noticed too: it holds a 5/5.0 rating based on two published experiences.
The sort of magic that only unplanned finds can give
There was no checklist on me; no box to tick. That allowed small, singular moments to register — a random bench with a view I didn’t know I needed, an unfamiliar path that led to a quiet lawn. Those slices of surprise felt authentic because nothing was scheduled to love them ahead of time. Unplanned travel strips away expectations and lets the place set the pace.
Little details that made me pause
- Public Wi‑Fi where people actually sat and used it.
- Car parking available on the premises plus free street parking nearby.
- 24‑hour reception that wasn’t robotic about local tips.
- Onsite restaurant and a bar for late arrivals.
- A swimming pool that invited slow afternoons.
- Gym, spa and laundry if you’re the practical sort.
- Rooms with TV, air conditioning and hairdryers.
- Contactless convenience: the place accepts NFC payments.
Voices I bumped into — two short notes from other visitors
“The garden coffee is delicious, and the seaside scenery is also beautiful. It is very comfortable to have a cup of coffee and sit by the sea. You can also take beautiful photos of the giant water lilies and the boats.” — Mine Yu
“The setting is stunning, not crowded, and perfect for a relaxing afternoon. It’s child-friendly and pet-friendly. The lawn is large and you can run freely.” — 李倩
Neighbors that shaped the accidental day
- Park: Koh Sirey
- Restaurants: Restaurant Pita Beach; หาดซันไรซ์ (ร้านปิตาบีช หมูกระทะลงเล)
- Parking landmark: เสาไฮแมส อบจ.ภูเก็ต วงเวียนเกาะสิเหร่
- Tourist spots: Sunrise Beach; Andaman birds nest
- Cafe: สวนอาหาร ริมหาด เกาะสิเหร่
What surprised me about the practical side
Practicalities mattered less at first, then mattered a lot when I needed them. Free parking made coming and going painless. NFC payments removed one small friction that usually nags me on holiday. Both conveniences were small, concrete bonuses that kept the bright, wandering mood intact instead of collapsing it.
My honest wrap-up: when serendipity meets real life
There’s genuine warmth in arriving without a map and finding a place that rewards the detour. I left with photos I hadn’t planned to take, a lazy afternoon by a pool I didn’t expect to use, and a mental note that good travel can come from saying “not today” to the itinerary. Still — it’s not all romance. If you prefer absolute predictability, a two‑floor, 62‑room spot like this will feel intimate rather than anonymous, and the on‑site services are practical rather than luxurious.
Recommendation: Go if you want low-key seaside pace, convenience (parking and NFC payments), and friendly public spaces; go especially if you’re open to letting a day wander where it wants. For meticulous planners: keep expectations modest, and you’ll be rewarded by the kind of unscripted moments most travelers miss.
Hotel Facilities
Hotel Information
Year of opening: 2006
Year of renovation: 2012
Floors: 2
Rooms: 62
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