Simply wonderful
evol327(Northern NJ)
We stayed at the Boomerang Village Cottages in February 2010 and had the time of our lives. Their grounds are beautifully kept, and their pool is the perfect place to have a cocktail while enjoying soothing music in addition to the lush green surroundings. They have a restaurant which is absolutely phenomenal. We ate and drank something there everyday. We went on excursions to the Similan Islands and Phi Phi Islands. They also provide a very quick shuttle ride to Kata Beach, which is stunning, if you don't feel like walking. It was a vacation of a lifetime, especially because I got engaged in Phi Phi! Overall, this is a fantastic hotel so book early because they only have a limited number of cottages .Enjoy gorgeous Thailand!!

Exceptional service- best I have had anywhere
ladyPON(Singapore)
A beautiful, small and charming place with great rooms and a nice pool. Extremely attentive service, very kind, will do anything and everything to help you and will not charge extra for it even if for thing other places would. They also give you a small gift when you leave. it makes you feel at home.
The only down side, it's a bit far from the center (Patong is about 35 min) and not all taxi drivers know where is it. But it's worth it for the peaceful and blissful quiet of this place. I have great memories.

Excellent spacious ,privacy,safe,paradise in phuket
narenindia(india)
we booked this hotel after the no 1 rating in trip advisor.and the reviews and photos were genuine .
the manager mr paulo cared the guests in personal.
it is is a boutique hotel with few cottages.
it is the perceptive and friendly service that makes it worthwhile staying in this hotel. The owners and staff are social at just the right level and they go to great length to make you feel at home.
a multi cusine restuarent is much required.
I recommend this hotel and it is real value for money

Vacanza fantastica
Lina(Italy)
Abbiamo trascorso 2 settmane in questo resort stupendo, lo consiglio a tutti per una vacanza in un ambiente rilassante . Le camere spaziose e pulite arredate con stile e con tutti i confort ,piscina bellisima con idromassagio, immerso in un giardino tropicale tutto curato nei minimi dettagli.Staff disponibile e cortese, cucina ottima, spiaggia bellissima.

A really great place to stay
Seaside-Bill(Somerset)
All the positive reviews and comments here are absolutely spot-on. Boomerang Village Cottages is a very tasteful and relaxing place to stay - outstanding value and very well managed. We stayed for 8 nights and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The bungalows are spacious, comfortable, well equiped and the terraced layout provides a good degree of privacy/seclusion and great views over the tropical garden to the sea beyond. Other reviewers observations about distance from Kata town/beach are valid, but don't let that put you of - the upside is the tranquility and views. It is possible to walk to local restaurants and the beach, but given the heat and humidity you'll find it easier to use the free beach transfer during the day or taxi in the evening. They're readily available everywhere and prices are fairly cheap, particularly if you're prepared to haggle with the tuk tuk driver. The bus service to Phuket Town passes along the main road a short walk from Boomerang and offers a fun trip in a colourful, open sided vehicle at insanely low prices - hail it just like a taxi. The restaurant on site is excellent and prices comparable to similar places in town. 'International cuisine' is available but the thai food is exceptional so why bother? Food, beer, cocktails and fruit juice prices are good, but if good wine is your tipple of choice you'll need deep pockets - it's very expensive anywhere in Phuket.
If you're thinking of booking Boomerang Village Cottages, DO IT, you won't regret it.

A beautiful relaxing oasis in the heart of Kata
ValenciaPaella(valencia)
We are a mature couple who have a b & b in Valencia & therefore know a thing or 2 about standards & service. We stayed for 1 month in January 2010. The cottages are set amongst beautiful tranquil gardens,( Guests who have difficulty in walking up hill should request a cottage on the lower levels of the hill). Italian owned & run, the staff were amongst the best we have come across in our travels, every request greeted with a warm friendly smile & response. Excellent food in the Italian inspired restaurant, very good breakfast too. Ideally situated for Kata & beaches, only 30 minutes away by taxi from bustling Patong & Phuket town. Most days were spent lazing around the lovely pool, the most relaxing holiday we have ever had & we had no hesitation in booking for 2011 before we left. Highly recommended!!

One of the best in Thailand
MonkeyLudi(London)
We stayed for one night in Phuket and needed a place within a short distance of the ferries to Krabi. This place turned out to far exceed our expectations! Great service, friendly staff, fantastic swimming pool. Beautifully decorated, quiet rooms. A 15 minute walk to a pleasant beach.

Don't miss the breakfast!

This place is a slice of paradise
EdinburghSunlover(Edinburgh)
Spent Christmas 2009, absolutely amazing place and location. The view over Kata is fabulous, I have travelled all over the world and stayed in many 5 Star Locations and I would rate this up with the best of them. Even better this place has soul, great staff team, relaxation, good food, great accommodation and is certainly not pretentious if any way. Keep it simple hire a moped, visit the fabulous beaches, visit the local eateries but always come back home to the Boomerang. I will certainly be back one day........

Una vacanza da sogno!
Radiolupo(Roma)
C'è solo da ringraziare Paolo Basso (e la sua "COMPAGNIA") per l'accoglienza che abbiamo ricevuto. Ma ancora di più per aver saputo realizzare un "posto" incredibile come il Boomerang Village! Grazie ancora.
Leo Valeriano

Luxury at an affordable price
VIPClarkson(London)
My husband, my friend and I stayed here in November in a suite. The room itself was very spacious and had beautiful wood carvings everywhere. The third bed was a proper bed and not a camp bed. The suite had magnificent views over the town across to the sea and was surrounded by lush greenery and beautifully tended gardens. We were lucky to have a room right by the pool which was far from noisy and one could always get a sun bed. The setting was beautiful and at night candles were dotted round the edge of the pool which had Balinese statues and fountains around it.

Despite being up a very steep hill we found the location very suitable for our needs. The hotel was away from the hub bub and noise of Kata and like a sanctuary to come back to. We loved the fact that we were staying in chalets rather than a high rise, non-descript hotel with no character.

Breakfast was a buffet under a thatch roof with everything you could imagine and every need catered for. The staff were very helpful and polite. Two for the price of one cocktails went down a treat at 4.00 pm. We ate in the restaurant one evening and had an Italian meal whcih was very tasty although the Thai food was equally so.

We thoroughly recommend Boomerang Village and would certainly go there again.

Paradise in phuket
uk-cazza(bournemouth)
This place is amazing. I booked it after reading the reviews on tripadvisor and was not disappointed. I remember someone commenting on how quickly they had a reply to their enquiry and it was the same for me, Paulo was very polite and accommodating.
We booked one of the basic cottages and a pickup from the airport. As promised our driver was there to meet us and we were dropped off at the hotel.
People keep mentioning the hotels location. For us, the location was fantastic, it was set above the dusty roads in lush green beautiful surroundings and yes it is probably a 20 minute walk to the beach but this has benefits, as when the weather is windy and you get sand blowing everywhere on the beach, the pool at the boomerang is a great place to be, as it is sheltered.
The hill that everyone keeps mentioning is fairly steep, but it is the driveway to the hotel and is less than 100 meters long, so unless you are having to push someone up it, its not really a problem. We like to stay away from the noisy nightlife of places like Patong or the centers of Kata and Karon but be close enough to visit, so for us it was ideal.
We hired a scooter for £3 a day which I would highly recommend doing as it enabled us to go all over Phuket on it...for example to the big buddha, the lying down buddha, the gibbon sanctuary and two waterfalls as well as the towns and other beaches.
The man in the evening who looks after the scooters is really lovely...as are all the staff.
The room was great...although the beds were for us, far too hard and we were glad to get back to our own bed! I can't think of anything that the room was lacking really, we even had a gecko house guest that was addicted to ice-cream. The towels and sheets are changed daily and there is an aircon unit and a fan. Any slight problems we had with things (ie the electricity going off, probably due to us having the tv, aircon, fan and shower on at once) were resolved quickly (flick the reset switch in the box by the door).
The breakfast was adequate and available until late...I recommend the lattes.
So difficult to pick a single best thing...one of the best things is that they have a 'business center' which has a computer with free internet access so you can send emails or surf the web, another is the relaxed, intimate environment and another is the friendliness of the staff.

Oase der Ruhe, mit viel Charme ,trotzdem nicht weit vom Strand
Marie-Janne(Hamburg)
Waren nach den bewertungen hier sehr gespannt.Als wir vom Flughafen kamen, wurden wir im Dunkeln sehr herzlich mit einem Cocktail von Paolo empfangen und konnten somit erst mal richtig ankommen..Als er uns über die Anlage informiert hat, wurden wir zum Cottage begleitet.
Wie schön die Anlage wirklich ist, konnten wir erst am nächsten morgen sehen, als wir auf die Terrasse gegangen sind.
Ein schöner Blick aufs Meer, und Grünanlage. Sehr viel Privatsphere dadurch, dass Cottages leicht versetzt stehen und auf versch. Ebenen gebaut wurden.Durch die schöne kleine Terrasse konnten wir auch bei Regen entspannt draußen sitzen.
Alles ist sehr gepflegt. Bedingt durch die Lage am Hügel, ist der Weg zum Strand fast nicht zu Fuss zu schaffen,Auch in der Anlage gibt es Höhenunterschiede , was für kleiner Kinder und ältere Personen vielleicht beschwerlich ist.
Wir haben einen Scooter für wenig Geld ausgeliehen und Paolo bietet einen kostenlosen Shuttle zum Strand an.Mit dem Scooter haben wir auch die Gegend erkundigt.
Die Poolanlage ist idylisch gelegen und es gibt schöne Liegen und Handtücher.
Das Frühstücksbuffet ist gut und es gibt sogar italienische Kaffeespezialitäten.
Das Italienische Restaurant haben wir getestet und für gut befunden..Pizza knusprig, Pasta al Dente, was will man mehr;-)
Wir haben uns prima betreut gefühlt und werden bestimmt wiederkommen.

Excellenter Service
Maniac28(Zürich)
Wir haben auf dem Rückweg von Neuseeland nach Europa vier Tage dieses Hotel auf Grund der Tripadvisor Meinungen gebucht um den Jetlag ein bisschen zu entschärfen.
Wir haben es nie bereut, im Gegenteil: vergliechen mit den Bunkern der grossen Ketten war es im sonst tristen und ganz und gar unattraktiven Phuket ein paradiesischer Fleck.
Paolo ist rund um die Uhr erreichbar und hilft einem auch in aussergewöhnlichen Situationen weiter!

Magnificent Suites At A Bargain Price
sjfletch52(Los Angeles)
My wife & I stayed in a Suite at Boomerang Village Cottages for 9 nights in Kata.

We were looking for something a little different and boy it was just great. And a bargain at 75 Euros.

The hotel web site is spot on with its photos. Such a peaceful place & the staff were lovely. Breakfast everyday was sufficient & good variety.

Recommend that you hire a scooter or car to get around.

Mycket personlig och bra service,
Joakim(STOCKHOLM, Sweden)
Mycket personlig och bra service, svar direkt på frågor via e-post, jättebra och engagerade hotellägare/manager, utmärkt service och hjälp med utflykter o dyl, mycket rent och fräscht, fin miljö, trevlig pool, snygg inredning, rekommenderas mycket varmt.

Very relaxing place to stay
Dawn(lincoln, United Kingdom)
Very relaxing place to stay. Good food, freindly staff. Would stay again if ever in Phuket.

This hotel is wonderful
TS(Hong Kong)
This hotel is wonderful and will only get better as the construction on the pool area finishes up. It is a bit of a walk to the beach (15 minutes or so) and we were not sure exactly how to get there at first but after a lesiurely evening stroll we found it and were able to go there directly the next morning. I recommend to take a normal taxi from the airport and have a map printed out to explain to the taxi driver where the hotel is located. It should cost around 500-600 baht for the trip. Don't bother waiting for any kind of shuttle bus to fill up with other travelers. They are cheaper but it will take you forever to get there and you will most likely be last to be dropped off. Regarding strolling at night from the hotel: I found that the small white dogs at the base of the hill are friendly in the day, but turn into vicious guard dogs at night. If you come back to the hotel after dark I recommend you carry a stick from the side of the road to smack them in the face with as they try to bite your legs when you walk by. The pool is small but just right. It has a jacuzzi area and it was very nice to have a dip in the dark while looking out over the palm trees and full moon. The water is just perfect, not much (if any) chemicals or chlorine in it. In fact, I think having a drink by the pool, under the moonlight after a long day at the beach was the epitome of relaxation. It was our favorite part of the trip. The rooms were great. TV is nothing special but why are you watching TV in Thailand anyway!? Minibar is well stocked and reasonably priced. Drinks from the bar are good and not too expensive comparatively. One thing that didn't bother us but may be a concern for out of shape Americans or Europeans, you have to walk up a pretty steep hill to get to the hotel. But that just makes the pool at the top that much more inviting! All-in-all, a good hotel at a great price.

Bella!Bella!
Jonathan Mullen(Australia)
hi Paolo,Orfeo what a wonderful time I had, I can't thank you enough for the services that you provided - nothing was a problem - your photographs didn't do boomerang cottages justice, the reality was far better,would love to come back again, but for longer this time Bella!Bella!

Excellenter Service
Maniac28(Zürich)
Wir haben auf dem Rückweg von Neuseeland nach Europa vier Tage dieses Hotel auf Grund der Tripadvisor Meinungen gebucht um den Jetlag ein bisschen zu entschärfen.
Wir haben es nie bereut, im Gegenteil: vergliechen mit den Bunkern der grossen Ketten war es im sonst tristen und ganz und gar unattraktiven Phuket ein paradiesischer Fleck.
Paolo ist rund um die Uhr erreichbar und hilft einem auch in aussergewöhnlichen Situationen weiter!

le top !
JohnKirch(Paris, France)
Nous avons passé 2 nuits dans une suite de l'hôtel Boomerang à Kata-Phuket. C'est le meilleur hôtel sur les 6 que nous avons essayé en Thaïlande. Cet hôtel est tenu par 3 Italiens parlant anglais.
Points positifs : la situation en haut d'une colline avec une vue dégagée sur la mer, la sublime décoration des chambres et du restaurant, la piscine, la qualité de l'accueil, tous les services inclus (taxi gratuit pour vous amener à la plage, scooter à louer, excursions, personnel présent 24h/24, petits plans en langue thaï pour les taxis...), le dvd offert à la fin du séjour, le rapport qualité/prix exceptionnel, la très grande salle de bain, l'eau chaude bien réglée.
Points négatifs : l'hôtel n'est pas très connu à Phuket (difficile pour les taxis et les vans), les derniers 100 mètres d'accès sont très pentus (souvent les taxis nous laissent en bas de la côte), on peut difficilement aller à pied à la plage de Kata, l'aspect un peu trop marketing de l'hôtel.

Liked — la décoration

Beautiful Hotel. We enjoyed it very much!
ETJD(Singapore)
This is the hotel i would strongly recommend if you are looking for a hotel near Kata or Karon beach, Phuket. Though the hotel is top the hill, you can rent the motorbike (about Baht 150 per day) from the hotel to reach the beautiful Kata beach.
My boyfriend has no idea what hotel had i booked before flying to Phuket. The moment we stepped out from taxi, he instantly told me i have certainly made the right decision. The services from the staffs were great, the pool is beautiful, the room is very comfortable and spacious. Their restaurant is great too, and you won't get bored with their menu as there are plenty to choose from. The ambience of the restaurant is good and quiet at night, so i would also recommend couple for romantic dinner in their restaurant too.

Little heaven...
crazyserb(sydney)
My wife and I, stayed in Boomerang, from 10 until 19 of June.When we arrived, they told us that poll will be closed for a next couple of days, because they had some leaking problems, but instantly offered us 50% discount, that we did not ask at all.That was really nice of them, because price of the cottage was down to unbelivable 15 euros, with breakfast for two persons.Cottage was really nice, they cleaned it, and change sheets and towels, every day, as well.Only air con unit was little bit noisy and old, and he struggled to maintain room temperature.Maybe Paolo, should re gas or service unit.It does not bother us, so we did not ask Paolo about it.Breakfast was pretty much the same each day, but you have a lot of really quality products on the buffet table, as really nice Italian prosciutto, ham, fresh croasants, and many, many, more, yummu stuff.You can order any kind of eggs, and best coffee, that I had in last few years.We dinner at the restaurant, for 5-6 nights, and food was really nice, thai and italian style, for very reasonable prices, specially because you get 10% discount on any meal if you are a resort guest.Kata beach is lovely, as we rent bike, and passed almost every beach on the island, and on the end decided, that Kata is maybe best place on whole Phuket.Beach is around 15 minutes far away from hotel, if you are walking, but my advice is, rent a bike, from hotel for 200baht or even small suzuki Jeep for 800, and explore one part of the island every day.You dont like to drive?No problem, just ask Paolo and he will drive you to the Kata beach, and pick up at any time...He is a really nice guy....If you are a walking type, beware of killer hill, last 50 meters up to resort, it's really a challenge, on hot, humid day...Once when you get to the beach you can rent two sun lounges, for 150 baht, all day, and eat fresh pineaple, or drink coconut milk, for 50 baht...If there is a red flag on the beach, dont go in the deeper water, because water rip can catch you.There was couple drowning on Karon and Kata beach, during our stay.Be carefull, please...We did not have any problem at Boomerang at all, and we intend to stay 5 days, but as we been treated really good, we prolong our stay on 9 days.We payed our bill on last day, with credit card, and there was no any billing issues, or extra charges on it.On leave they give us small present, and that was one more sign, how they threat their guests...Thank you, once again Paolo&Paolo, and we wish you all the best, guys, and hope to see you soon, again....Grazie tante...Maja&Darko

Boomerang Cottages, the staff and management are just great!!
agingone(Bangkok Thailand)
In January of this year I began to plan a return trip to Phuket Thailand for my wife, I and twin daughters. I happened to come across Boomerang Cottages on the internet.

I sent off an email requesting a rate check, and was answered by the GM within 2hours. I requested a family suite with bunkbeds, and was even given the low season rate for the first two days of my stay April 29th and 30th.

A couple of days before we were to leave the GM Paulo emailed me asking if I needed an airport transfer, I declined as we live here in Thailand and I knew how to get a metered taxi.

Upon arrival we were met by "Paulo 2" who got our luggage out of the taxi, then Khun Khanitta took us for a welcome drink in the sala overlooking Kata beach. When the room was prepared we were taken in by Paulo 2 and he explained all the features of the room in his delightful Italian accent.

The room was a suite adjacent to the free form pool. Lovely with the advertised bunk beds in place. A very quiet airconditioner was a great relief. The room came with everything you would expect in a 5 star resort, but with a 2star price. The bathroom was very beautiful indeed with a high pressure rain shower.

The rooms are scented with Citronella to keep the mosquitoes away and it works very well. The smell lingers on your clothes, and when we got to Khao Lak our next destination we could take out clean clothes from the bag and still remember Boomerang.

The restaurant is just great, with real Italian cuisine, with the pastas and pizza being exceptional. The breakfast that comes with the room was great, and as advertised is open till 1pm. I especially enjoyed the Parma ham, as did the kids.

All the staff and management work very hard to keep this place in perfect running order. The last night I asked Paulo " Am I correct in assuming the name Boomerang indicates that you will always come back?" A big smile came over his face and he said, "Yes you do get it now!"

We were given incense, a Boomerang Cottages CD, and a cool sticker to put on our car when we left.

Thanks for the great time, and we will see you this time next year again.

Secluded Boutique Hotel Accessible to Beach and Nightlife
johnnymackjr(Dallas)
Boomerang Village has justifiably garnered great reviews from its visitors, and I must admit that I was very satisfied with my stay. Several features make the hotel a great value and ideal staging ground for Phuket excursions. First, the hotel is not a sprawling resort but instead infuses every gesture with a personal touch. The staff greeted us individually when we arrived, escorted us from our taxi to our room while shielding us from the rain with an umbrella, and provided us with some general instructions and contact information. Second, the hotel is situated on a hill overlooking Kata Beach. The walk from the hotel to the beach takes about fifteen minutes, but Boomerang Village provides complimentary bikes to guests. The bike trip takes about five minutes. Finally, the somewhat secluded hillside location is close to the nightlife, but distant enough to offer peace and quiet. Boomerang Village is not an all-inclusive resort, but it provides great value, a great view, and a personal touch. The only downside is that the breakfast buffet tends to repeat the same menu. But at least it has some delicious Italian meats thanks to the Italian proprietors!

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent.
worldcam(Toronto, Canada)
Awesome place Boomerang! Paulo and Paulo and the staff really make your stay fantastic....everything was fab: the room (17), the pool, the restaurant, the service, the staff.... We had a pickup from the airport (recommended) and upon arrival we had things "explained" to us re: breakfast (included), pool, (free) transport to the beach, etc etc. Paulo had a wonderful flower layout in the room for our honeymoon arrival which was really special for my wife. The food at the restuarant is excellent....Boomerang is an Italian owned place and thus the Italian food is amazing. The Thai food is just as good - so it is the best of both worlds, definately try it out when you're too tired to head to Kata for some eats. The Boomerang is indeed off the beach and "up a hill", a huge hill. But don't be daunted! Rent a motorbike and off you go! We were scared to death to do so but it was an absolute hoot and certainly allows you to putter about Kata very easily. Alternatively, Boomerang will take you down to the beach in the morning and bring you back at a certain time in the afternoon -- and of course you can walk one way and take a tuk tuk back - although they will charge you more because it is "up a hill". Great stay.

Fantastico!
Wanderlustp(Singapore)
We spent four nights in Phuket at Boomerang Cottages under the excellent care of Paolo. The slope was intimidating on first impression but it's definitely walkable.

Service -- More personal than a five-star hotel. Paolo personally greeted us and checked us in without any hassle. He also introduced the room and facilities as with any proper hotel. Standard services as in any proper hotel like allowing charges to the room, fresh towels and sheets daily among others.

Room -- Perhaps the most impressive aspect, looked very much like a five-star room with all the furnishings, with a personal touch including citronella aroma therapy in he event of a stray mosquito.

Location -- Most people love the hotel for its quixotic location. Although not located along Kata Beach, it's just a ten minute walk, while most of Southern Thailand's other beaches are accessible by Paolo's excellently priced scooters for rent. For the price Paolo is charging for his rooms, it's virtually impossible to find digs of a similar quality.

Beautiful Village and Area
SportsGal(Langley, BC)
We had the pleasure of staying at the Boomerage Village Cottages for several days at the end of November before having to head back to Bangkok to see if when the Bangkok airport was going to open up again. If we knew it was going to take longer we would have preferred to stay here! So here is my review:

Location: Beautifully landscaped, we cannot stop saying how gorgeous it was and very well maintained. We loved walking around feeling we were in our own Oasis and jungle. It definitely had a nice feel to it away from the Kata Beach town. However, it took 15-20 minutes to walk to the beach/town. Yes, they do offer a free shuttle down to the beach, but they couldn't accomodate 4 full grown adults in one car so it would have been several trips. Also, you are responsible for your own way back. Most of the taxi drivers have no idea where this place is. The cards in Thai Paolo gave us to show him helped, and pointed them in the right general direction but when we came close we had to point to them exactly where to turn because it's easy to miss. Also, yes that hill is a killer. Because of it, we didn't venture down at night for dinner. Since we were up on a hill, we had a nice view of Kata town and a very faint ocean view :) On the walk to town there were several stray dogs around but none were aggressive and they pretty much ignored us when we walked by.

Rooms: We stayed in the Superior Cottage which was beautiful, and we had bunk beds in ours. One complaint we had is that the beds were really hard and not comfortable. We would rotate to see who got stuck on the bunk beds for the night because they were worse than the bed. But the rest of the cottage was great, western style toilets, a hot shower, mini fridge, a safe we used, and TV. We liked the decor too and it was pretty spacious and very clean. We really liked the patio we had out front with two lounging chairs to relax and view the gorgeous gardens.

Amenities: The pool recently opened so they were offering a "Happy Hour" special which was buy one drink get one free between 4-5pm. We made sure to stick around the pool during that time to take advantage of the special. I found out my mai tais and pina coladas were included so I enjoyed that! The pool was clean and in good working order of course, the pool area was nicely designed with some statues and a shower. They have a pool/snooker table that I unfortunately never used, and a dart board.

Restaurant: We had a free breakfast buffet every morning which was pretty good, a couple times if you came right at 8am everything wasn't ready yet.. But it had a decent selection of food which filled you up.. Better than nothing! It was served late too until 1pm, and the restaurant didn't open until 4pm. They also gave you a 10% discount for eating at their restaurant! So we ate there everytime at night because we didn't want to go up the hill again later lol. The food was delicious but more expensive. We had the pasta and pizza dishes which I really enjoyed. However, do not expect speedy service because there (like everywhere else in Thailand) was slow. I really enjoy the mini crackers with tuna on top after they took our order since it was so yummy. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and had a nice view too of Kata Beach.

Staff: Paolo was wonderful and extremely helpful.. Whenever he saw us he would make sure everything was fine and how we were doing. He tried to help us out when he ccould when we were looking into getting on a bus to Bangkok, and what our options were when we were trying to figure out that mess. He gave us many helpful tips and advice for the area and to watch out for the tuk tuk mafia, which they were! The staff at the restaurant were polite and patient but I don't think they spoke much English. Overall everyone was very friendly and tentative. We booked a Phi Phi tour through them with no problems.

A suggestion I have is to have an internet cafe or station up there. I found it a bit annoying to have to walk 15 minutes to the nearest internet cafe to write a couple emails. We were lucky that our previous hotels offered free internet to us every day and this was different since there wasn't even a computer we could use.

The only other thing my dad didn't really like was that everything was charged to your room, much like a cruise ship.. I didn't mind too much and understand why and it is technically more convenient.. You just have to watch what you spend and make sure you don't have a nasty bill at the end. You get your bill and sign off on it and pay it at the end.

So yes, you are away from the main sights and restaurants and up a big hill to get there.. It does give it it's charm though.. But it is a beautiful spot and definitely worth checking out!

Heather, Steve, Maureen, and Murray.

Among the Best Hospitality Experiences of Our Lives
NoiceTampa(Tampa, Florida)
I feel sadness because neither the reivews on this site; nor the lenghty review below; nor the pictures I have attached; nor the Boomerang's own website can do justice to this gorgeous and gorgeously-managed jewel of an inn in Phuket. I could write a novel on the Boomerang (some would argue that I already have), and still would leave you with barely a sense of what a magnificent experience my wife and I had there last month in the hands of our three hosts: Paolo, Paolo (both owners share the same name), and Orfeo.

Nonetheless, I will try, starting with this telling anecdote: After spending too much time in Bangkok, we arrived at the airport in Phuket after 9:00 p.m., skeptical as to whether or not our pre-arranged taxi (through Boomerang) would even be there to pick us up. We had had it with con-artists, and were convinced that we would be stood up. But sure enough, the hotel had perfectly arranged for someone to pick us up, and HE was waiting for US, since our flight was late. The Boomerang even went throught the trouble of telling us in advance that he would be holding a bright, green placard with our names on it. And, of course, there he was, outside the airport, a Thai man with a bright, green sign (to distinguish it from the signs of the other drivers there to pick people up) with our names printed neatly by a computer (not hand-written). The taxi driver quickly loaded our luggage and took us directly to the Boomerang, with no fuss.

Why I am I going into such detail over a "simple" airport pick-up? Because that experience neatly and accurately describes the hallmark of the owners of the hotel: complete and absolute attention to detail, which is extremely rare in this day and age. They had a taxi driver there, ON TIME, with a sign ready to go, easy to read, and well-
thought out in advance. And the charge was reasonable, and added to our room bill; there was no haggling, no awkward maneuvering to pay the driver as we got out, no stress. This is the level of attention that Paolo and Paolo give to every guest (I witnessed similar treatment of other guests while we were there). It is like they KNOW what is so difficult and stressful about travelling, and endeavor FIRST to minimize such frustrations.

Once we got there, although it was well past 9:00 p.m., Paolo was there to greet us personally -- he even opened the door to the cab! Again, having come from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, I was concerned about our luggage, where we would take it, who would possibly get their hands on it, etc. Paolo would have none of it: he asked us to relax, go have a seat at the restaurant, and that he would take care of everything else. So, like other reviewers have mentioned, we took a seat in the super stylish and chic restaurant overlooking Kata beach, admired the gorgeous view of the lights in the distance, and enjoyed our welcome drink. Paolo joined us minutes later for what he termed a "brief" on the hotel: the hours the restaurant was open, the different tours available, the pool, the history of the hotel, and lastly showed us our room. There was no check-in line, no forms to fill out, nothing! He simply told us to relax (saying "that's what a vacation is for!") took our passports, made the copies, and we sank into the couches, letting him take care of the rest as we sipped our drinks, grooved to the ambient house music, and enjoyed the view.

Afterward, he personally led us to our room -- WOW. What beautiful accommodations! Please look at our pictures, but know that they cannot possibly convey the level of detail in the design and decoration. Everything in the rooms is so tastefully and artistically done, I really wondered if they hired a renowned interior decorator or designer (Paolo designs everything himself). In true Italian fashion (all of them are Italian ex-pats living in Phuket), the room was spotless and eminently clean. The bathroom was also immaculate, seemingly brand new and very clean. They had folded the towels on the bed in creative shapes and even strewn orchids over the sheets and on the dresser. YES: real orchids. I could not believe my eyes.

Paolo then showed us how to operate everything in the room, told us about the mini-bar (reasonable prices! with snacks, too!), showed us how to lock the door, and then left us for the evening. We were in such shock as to how upscale everything was that we had to ask Paolo before he left whether there was a mistake in the price we had been quoted. Could this room at such a stylish hotel really only be E30 Euros per night? The price was so low, I felt like I was ripping THEM off!

As other reivewers have also pointed out, the hotel is off the beach "strip," so to speak. We considered this an absolute plus. Sure, it was nice to go down to Kata beach and see all the shops, but pretty, it ain't (the water is beautiful, but the commercial aspect is not so appealing). I would not have wanted to stay there in the middle of everything. The Boomerang was perfect, and a true oasis, ESPECIALLY because of the outstanding restaurant right on the property. I'll be darned if those guys haven't thought of EVERYTHING: the restaurant is full service, serving free breakfast until 1:00 p.m. (yes, that late) and dinner starting at about 5:00 p.m., I believe.

I cannot say enough about the food at the restaurant, the lovely, cozy view, and how reasonable the prices were. The menu is largely Thai and Italian, with the Italian dishes being the stand-outs. They have an excellent cook, and it was such a treat for my wife and me to enjoy the best pasta we've tasted in many years, done in the true Italian style. DELICIOUS. Two thumbs way up.

There are no stupid up-charges, or service charges, or water charges, or any such other ridiculousness. In fact, although the public can eat at the restaurant, they give a 10% discount off everything for guests of the hotel!

From a practical point of view, the breakfast is also one of the top reasons to stay at the Boomerang. Not only is the food delicious, but the sheer variety of what they offer is really amazing. At every morning, they offer fresh orange juice, tea, cappuccino (when you have one you will see what all the other reviewers are raving about), croissants, two different types of sliced bread, jams, butter, coconut spread, eggs, bacon, sausage, Italian cold cuts (including prosciutto!), Thai fruits (including marvelous dragon fruit), fresh-
made waffles, Italian sweets, and cereal. We woke up looking forward to breakfast every day, reassured by the fact that it was going to be there for us until 1:00 p.m.! These gentlemen have thought of everything, and have trained their staff to anticipate your needs, never pressuring you or rushing you. All of them are so kind, sincere, and a pleasure to be around.

We rented a scooter from the hotel for peanuts, and enjoyed most of the island that way. We were able to get to the beach in two minutes, and loved the fact that we could transport ourselves instead of having to rely on those conartists posing as tuk-tuk drivers. What a relief it was to have three straight days where we never had to dread a negotiation for transportation. Paolo also set us up with a great scuba diving excursion to the surrounding islands, and even had the dive operator come to the hotel the evening before the trip to brief us on the dive, and accept our payment.

Could I possibly say more? YES! Just like others have noted, the pool is recently opened (we were there the day it opened), and it is gorgeous. Once again, Paolo has demonstrated his design prowess, and has built a beautiful deck, luxuriously decorated for swimming and relaxation. After a certain point, I looked at my wife and said: "We really don't even need to leave this place. Everything we have is right here!"

But I guess it all really comes down to hospitality. If you are the type of person that appreciates warmth from your hosts, and going the extra mile to make you feel at home and comfortable, then this is your hotel. Paolo, Paolo, and Orfeo were so gracious throughout the entire stay, that I almost hugged them when they came out to say goodbye to us as our taxi (which they again arranged) picked us up after we checked out. What genial men with cheerful dispositions. They were born to do hospitality and it shows from the moment you first lay eyes on their smiles.

Thank you, Boomerang. Andres and Leah

We had a wonderful time!
JanandIsa(Sydney)
Although we have used tripadvisor several times before to sort out which Hotel to book, we have never written a review before. So this means a lot itself :-)
During our travel in Southeastasia we stayed at many different Hotels, but we agree that the Boomerang was our favourite one.
As written in several other reviews already, the three Italians and off course the complete staffs gave as warm welcome and have been really caring for the time of our stay. They try to do anything to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
I would say it is rare that the room and the hotel resort look like on the picture of the hotels homepage, but the rooms really do exactly like on the homepage and I would even go so far and say the resort even looks better  With the plants and flowers along the way and around the cottages it is really easy to relax and enjoy the views.
Restaurant and breakfast buffet is really good as well. The walk to the beach takes about 15 minutes. We were asked if we have had any problems with dogs while walking to the beach, which we haven’t. One guest obviously complained about the dogs that were barking when he passed a house on the way to the beach. Besides it is none of Boomerangs business as, we haven’t had any problems with them.

Boomerang Village Cottages : the Paradise is not so far!!!!
descerif(Italy)
Boomerang Village Cottages offers you all what you need for a perfect holiday: hospitality and professionalism, stunning rooms in a spectacular tropical garden with very tasteful water features where you can stay in perfect relax away from the crowd.
The resort, located in Kata hill, is near from Kata Beach, you can also rent a scooter or a car thru the resort at a very good price.
The rooms are very clean, with air-conditioning, shower, TV, mini-bar, safe box and outside terrace.
A tasty buffet breakfast, served from 8am to 1 pm in the thai style pagoda, is included in the room price.
I booked directly by email and I required a trasportation service from the airport which was very efficient and cheaper than hiring a taxi.

....and with the swimming pool, that is coming soon, Boomerang Village Cottage will be what you now can only dream: a place similar to the paradise.

Thanks for all to the owners and the staff and see you soon...sure!!!

Paradise on Phuket
siamlady(germany)
We stayed 7 nights in a superior cottage. It was more than wonderful!
Room: very nice decorated (lovely details like buddhas, candles...).
Breakfast: possible till 1 a.m. so there is enough time to sleep late, no hurry to go to breakfast like in other hotels, lots of fruits, eggs, bread, marmalade, joghurt, croissants, biscuits, cheese, salami etc., fresh juice and very delicious espresso, cappuccino, latte, cafe au lait - whatever you like.
warm welcoming, very familiar atmosphere, quietness when having breakfast, wonderful view at Kata
We have been in a 5 star hotel on Bali (indonesia) three years ago - and if we have to rate Boomerang Village - it is definitely a 5 star hotel!
Thanks to all the staff. We had a wonderful time. If we return to Phuket in future, we will be your guests once more.

Great stay at Kata Beach, Phuket
mytravelplans(Belgium)
If you are looking for a great villa away from the noise of Patong (10 min drive by taxi or tuk tuk), Boomerang villa's is an excellent choice. Great value for money, clean, cosy, friendly people and excellent Italian food.

Liked — Great service, excellent value for low budget.

A secret gem in phuket
CSTravellerMunich(Munich)
We spend 5 very relaxing nights during december 2007 at Boomerang Village cottages. The beautiful bungalow village with its lush tropical garden lies up the hill, some minutes from Kata and Karon Beach. Upon arrival, we were immediately warmly welcomed by one of the owners (Paolo) who personally showed us around the facilities for about 20 minutes. Every wish we had during our stay (e.g. laundry, baggage scooter rental, airport pick-up and transfers) was fulfilled by Paolo with a smile and "no problem". The bar and restaurant staff was also very friendly and helpful making us really feel at home.

The bungalows itself are very nicely decorated (we were in a deluxe bungalow for two nights and a standard one for three nights). The deluxe bungalows are situated at the top of the premises, have breathtaking views of distant kata beach, are a bit more spaceous and are equiped with a DVD player (DVDs can be borrowed from the restaurant). Sitting on out balcony with a cold beer, watching the sunset over Kata beach was one of the best Phuket experiences we had. At night we typically walked down to the beach where all kinds of tourist entertainments are available (approx. 10 minutes walk). For the trip home, we mostly used a taxi (avoiding the steep climb). During the day, we rented a moto from the owners and explored the beautiful southern phuket beaches.

This place really combines the best of eastern (e.g. friendliness) and western cultures (late breakfasts with real(!) cappucino). If you are looking for a relaxed place with a private atmosphere, a few minutes walk away from the beaches and the main tourist action, boomerang village is an excellent choice. We did certainly not regret it and would go again anytime.

Great location, Superb services
VonnekeN(Rotterdam)
This was our first trip to Thailand and Boomerang was the first hotel we stayed in. As we arrived well after midnight due to some delays, we were pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome from Paolo and the ease with which we were guided to our room. As everyone else has emntoined here, the room was more than what we expected. We has Suite 16 overlooking the hills and sea in the distance.

The services we received the coming days were simply superb! Nothing is too much trouble and a very late checkout (at 16:00) was no problem either. Delicious breakfast served in the open air restaurant area really gives you a tropical feeling. And their lunches and dinners are just equally yummy.

For those who is looking for a beach vacation, Boomerang might just be a bit far from the beach, but a walking distance of only 15 minute didn't stop us from visiting the beautiful Kata beach.

Really looking forward to return soon!