This Movenpick Resort location, part of a global chain, is a huge upscale property set in extensive tropical gardens overlooking Phuket's beautiful Karon Beach. Facilities are plentiful and include four pools, four restaurants, a spa, and plenty of activities to keep the kids amused. A breakfast buffet is included in the room rate. Most rooms and villas have balconies with sea views, though, while generally well-maintained, some units are starting to show signs of wear. Rates are on the high side but it's a solid option for this type of high-end holiday retreat.
This Movenpick Resort location, part of a global chain, is a huge upscale property set in extensive tropical gardens overlooking Phuket's beautiful Karon Beach. Facilities are plentiful and include four pools, four restaurants, a spa, and plenty of activities to keep the kids amused. A breakfast buffet is included in the room rate. Most rooms and villas have balconies with sea views, though, while generally well-maintained, some units are starting to show signs of wear. Rates are on the high side but it's a solid option for this type of high-end holiday retreat.
Pacific Club Resort is not so much a resort as a relatively small, boutique-sized hotel set on a quiet hillside overlooking Phuket's Karon Beach. The location is ideal for those wanting somewhere away from the bustle of the popular tourist town below while still being within walking distance of its beach (though getting back uphill might be a struggle for some). The panorama from the rooftop pool is superb, and most rooms have sea views from balconies. Overall, the property is a solid upper-mid-range choice that’s a slight cut above most hotels in the area while offering competitive rates.
Pacific Club Resort is not so much a resort as a relatively small, boutique-sized hotel set on a quiet hillside overlooking Phuket's Karon Beach. The location is ideal for those wanting somewhere away from the bustle of the popular tourist town below while still being within walking distance of its beach (though getting back uphill might be a struggle for some). The panorama from the rooftop pool is superb, and most rooms have sea views from balconies. Overall, the property is a solid upper-mid-range choice that’s a slight cut above most hotels in the area while offering competitive rates.
Opened in 2013, Mandarava Resort and Spa is one of the area's more recent arrivals and it shows in its chic, contemporary styling. This luxury property is set on a hillside, which means captivating panoramas though it also means a 10-minute walk to Karon's beachfront and a steep climb back up. Rooms are elegant with furnished balconies and superb views. Three infinity pools are impressive and the hilltop spa is a relaxing spot for a massage. Although it's one of the pricier options around, the Mandarava is also undoubtedly one of the best (though maybe not for the little ones).
Opened in 2013, Mandarava Resort and Spa is one of the area's more recent arrivals and it shows in its chic, contemporary styling. This luxury property is set on a hillside, which means captivating panoramas though it also means a 10-minute walk to Karon's beachfront and a steep climb back up. Rooms are elegant with furnished balconies and superb views. Three infinity pools are impressive and the hilltop spa is a relaxing spot for a massage. Although it's one of the pricier options around, the Mandarava is also undoubtedly one of the best (though maybe not for the little ones).
The Woraburi Resort Spa Phuket is a mid-range property across a two-lane road from Karon Beach, set within walking distance of restaurants and shops in the town of Karon. The hotel's 207 rooms all have balconies with views of tropical gardens or the pool winding throughout the property; and Cabana Rooms have direct pool access. Lower-tier rooms have old tube TVs and a fee for Wi-Fi. The on-site spa offers massages and facials in treatment rooms with purple decor. There are a few bars, including one by the pool and one for karaoke. Smile Restaurant serves a la carte international fare, and a separate eatery serves barbecue seafood. The hotel could use some updates, decor-wise and for overall maintenance, and Karon is not the cleanest or most beautiful beach on Phuket. There's a free shuttle to Patong for nightlife and a different beach, and a free buffet breakfast is served daily.
The Woraburi Resort Spa Phuket is a mid-range property across a two-lane road from Karon Beach, set within walking distance of restaurants and shops in the town of Karon. The hotel's 207 rooms all have balconies with views of tropical gardens or the pool winding throughout the property; and Cabana Rooms have direct pool access. Lower-tier rooms have old tube TVs and a fee for Wi-Fi. The on-site spa offers massages and facials in treatment rooms with purple decor. There are a few bars, including one by the pool and one for karaoke. Smile Restaurant serves a la carte international fare, and a separate eatery serves barbecue seafood. The hotel could use some updates, decor-wise and for overall maintenance, and Karon is not the cleanest or most beautiful beach on Phuket. There's a free shuttle to Patong for nightlife and a different beach, and a free buffet breakfast is served daily.
