The CHU cafe / guesthouse

The CHU cafe / guesthouse is an apartment in Rawai, Phuket, with air-conditioned studios offering city or mountain views.

The four studio options accommodate up to two people and range from 23 to 35 m². Each has air conditioning and a private bathroom; all have city views, while two also look towards the mountains. Depending on the apartment, you also have a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, desk, wardrobe or tea and coffee-making equipment.

The property has a restaurant serving Russian, Asian and European dishes, as well as a coffee house, room service and breakfast in the room. Breakfast choices include Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. A terrace, indoor play area and board games or puzzles provide shared spaces, and WiFi is free in public areas. The airport shuttle is paid, and pets are accepted on request, with charges possibly applying.

All four options are studio apartments for up to two people, ranging from 23 to 35 m². Each has air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower and a city view; two also have mountain views.

The 31 m² studio includes a flat-screen TV, desk and refrigerator. At 23 m², the smallest option pairs its city outlook with a tea and coffee maker and wardrobe. The 35 m² apartment combines city and mountain views with a flat-screen TV, while the 33 m² studio also has both views and provides an electric kettle and refrigerator. Tea and coffee equipment is available in the other apartments, too, with the precise setup varying by room. Across the selection, private bathrooms, air conditioning and views form the common thread, while floor area and selected equipment distinguish each option.

The apartments combine practical in-room equipment with shared services for meals and local travel. Room facilities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, an electric kettle, a wardrobe, a desk, towels, toiletries, a hairdryer and a drying rack, alongside a private bathroom with a shower or bath-or-shower setup. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and internet services are among the shared facilities.

On site, you can use a terrace, coffee house, restaurant, room service and breakfast in the room; kids' meals and grocery deliveries are also offered. Breakfast options are Full English/Irish and vegetarian. The indoor play area and board games or puzzles provide indoor activities. Car hire and an airport shuttle are available, with the shuttle paid; there is no parking. The property accepts pets on request, with charges possibly applying. Upper floors are accessible by stairs only, and non-smoking rooms are available.

Rawai is on Phuket's southern coast, with Nai Harn Beach 1.1 km from The CHU cafe / guesthouse and Rawai Beach 1.3 km away. Sunsuri Sunset Market is 650 m away, and Rawai fish market is 1.7 km from the apartment. Guest feedback also points to cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and pharmacies nearby, while Rawai has a residential character and attracts long-stay visitors. The beach and seafront settings here differ from Phuket Town's urban streets, making this a base for outings around the south coast.

Phuket International Airport is 35.5 km away, and The CHU cafe / guesthouse offers a paid airport shuttle as well as car hire. Phuket Bus Terminal is 14.4 km away and Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is 17.5 km away. There is no parking at the property, a relevant constraint if you are arriving by car. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 19:00; you need to advise the property of your expected arrival time in advance.

Wat Nai Harn, 1000 m away, provides a nearby temple visit, while Ya Nui Beach is 1.7 km away. Windmill Viewpoint is 1.6 km from The CHU cafe / guesthouse, and Promthep Cape is 2.5 km away. Wat Nai Harn gives you a pagoda to visit; the beaches offer time by the water, and Windmill Viewpoint and Promthep Cape are coastal lookouts. These southern Phuket sights can be visited as separate stops from Rawai.