The upper-middle-range Sugar Marina Resort - FASHION displays plenty of high-fashion fun, particularly in its guest rooms. All 110 rooms are decorated to represent one of 10 iconic fashion brands from a British-accented Burberry to a chic black-and-white Chanel. Rooms are also well equipped and across all categories they offer balconies and big soaking tubs along with perks like loaner beach mats and free minibar snacks. A courtyard pool and whirlpool and three dining venues give more reason to book, although the property's winning feature could be its location, just two blocks from the beach and surrounded by the restaurants and shops of Kata. On the downside, some guests have complained that decor is looking a touch worn in spots and housekeeping could be more thorough. Travelers that appreciate the Sugar Marina's look but aren't feeling the fashion theme could consider Sugar Marina Resort - Surf.
The upper-middle-range Sugar Marina Resort - FASHION displays plenty of high-fashion fun, particularly in its guest rooms. All 110 rooms are decorated to represent one of 10 iconic fashion brands from a British-accented Burberry to a chic black-and-white Chanel. Rooms are also well equipped and across all categories they offer balconies and big soaking tubs along with perks like loaner beach mats and free minibar snacks. A courtyard pool and whirlpool and three dining venues give more reason to book, although the property's winning feature could be its location, just two blocks from the beach and surrounded by the restaurants and shops of Kata. On the downside, some guests have complained that decor is looking a touch worn in spots and housekeeping could be more thorough. Travelers that appreciate the Sugar Marina's look but aren't feeling the fashion theme could consider Sugar Marina Resort - Surf.
The 114-room Andaman Cannacia Resort is a romantic upper-mid-range getaway on a lush hillside with stunning sea views. Spacious rooms and suites offer balconies or terraces overlooking the beach; some have private hot tubs. There’s also a tour desk, airport transfers, spa treatments, outdoor pools with a swim-up bar, and romantic dining on-site. Thai cooking classes and yoga are available. But the steep hillside location makes it burdensome to explore the area on foot. An alternative choice may be the higher-priced Kata Beach Resort and Spa, sitting directly on the beach.
The 114-room Andaman Cannacia Resort is a romantic upper-mid-range getaway on a lush hillside with stunning sea views. Spacious rooms and suites offer balconies or terraces overlooking the beach; some have private hot tubs. There’s also a tour desk, airport transfers, spa treatments, outdoor pools with a swim-up bar, and romantic dining on-site. Thai cooking classes and yoga are available. But the steep hillside location makes it burdensome to explore the area on foot. An alternative choice may be the higher-priced Kata Beach Resort and Spa, sitting directly on the beach.
The 11-suite Impiana Private Villas Kata Noi is a romantic luxury resort perched high on a cliff overlooking Kata Noi beach. Each villa comes with its own infinity pool and a wall of windows overlooking the Andaman Sea. Add 24-hour room service, personal butlers, spa tubs, huge beds with sea views, and in-room spa services, and there may be no need to venture off-site, but an on-demand free shuttle is available for those who do. It's worth being aware, however, that a number of guests complain of maintenance issues.
The 11-suite Impiana Private Villas Kata Noi is a romantic luxury resort perched high on a cliff overlooking Kata Noi beach. Each villa comes with its own infinity pool and a wall of windows overlooking the Andaman Sea. Add 24-hour room service, personal butlers, spa tubs, huge beds with sea views, and in-room spa services, and there may be no need to venture off-site, but an on-demand free shuttle is available for those who do. It's worth being aware, however, that a number of guests complain of maintenance issues.
The 241-room, upper-mid-range Peach Hill Hotel & Resort is a family-friendly spa resort located on a hill on the west coast of Phuket, with gorgeous views of the mountains and the Andaman Sea. Peach Hill sits just above Kata and Karon Beaches, with a free beach shuttle to the former, but it also has three lagoon-style pools (two with swim-up bars) for those who want to hang out at the hotel and take in the views. The three restaurants all serve organic, locally sourced cuisine. Rooms are breezy and spacious, although housekeeping can be spotty and there's a fee for in-room Wi-Fi.
The 241-room, upper-mid-range Peach Hill Hotel & Resort is a family-friendly spa resort located on a hill on the west coast of Phuket, with gorgeous views of the mountains and the Andaman Sea. Peach Hill sits just above Kata and Karon Beaches, with a free beach shuttle to the former, but it also has three lagoon-style pools (two with swim-up bars) for those who want to hang out at the hotel and take in the views. The three restaurants all serve organic, locally sourced cuisine. Rooms are breezy and spacious, although housekeeping can be spotty and there's a fee for in-room Wi-Fi.
The 106-room Sugar Palm Grand, Hillside is a reasonably priced retreat perched on a multi-tiered property that overlooks Kata Beach. The upper-mid-range hotel offers 24-hour front desk service, airport transfers, an open air restaurant, and striking infinity pools with lovely views. Stylish, minimalistic rooms offer flat-screen TVs and stocked minibars; some offer private pools and whirlpool tubs on balconies. The hillside location, though, means that the property has steep inclines. The Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa offers a closer walk to beach, but for higher rates.
The 106-room Sugar Palm Grand, Hillside is a reasonably priced retreat perched on a multi-tiered property that overlooks Kata Beach. The upper-mid-range hotel offers 24-hour front desk service, airport transfers, an open air restaurant, and striking infinity pools with lovely views. Stylish, minimalistic rooms offer flat-screen TVs and stocked minibars; some offer private pools and whirlpool tubs on balconies. The hillside location, though, means that the property has steep inclines. The Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa offers a closer walk to beach, but for higher rates.
The upper-middle-range, 305-room Club Met Phuket is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort along popular Kata Beach, drawing travelers with its packed schedule of activities and entertainment. Property features consist of a main outdoor pool with a kids’ pool, an adults-only pool, international buffet and Thai a la carte restaurants, a spa for massages, and kids’ clubs for specific age groups. Included activities include cooking and Thai boxing lessons, poolside games, sports facilities, and nightly entertainment such as traditional Thai dance performances. Air-conditioned rooms are on the outdated side, but they come with flat-screen TVs, tea kettles, and sitting areas, plus balconies or terraces in most. Possible downsides include the lack of loungers on the public beach and limited dining options, and some past guests have complained of the free alcohol being low-quality. Alternatively, although not all-inclusive, the JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa offers a great value, thanks to 12 distinct restaurants and bars, and contemporary rooms.
The upper-middle-range, 305-room Club Met Phuket is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort along popular Kata Beach, drawing travelers with its packed schedule of activities and entertainment. Property features consist of a main outdoor pool with a kids’ pool, an adults-only pool, international buffet and Thai a la carte restaurants, a spa for massages, and kids’ clubs for specific age groups. Included activities include cooking and Thai boxing lessons, poolside games, sports facilities, and nightly entertainment such as traditional Thai dance performances. Air-conditioned rooms are on the outdated side, but they come with flat-screen TVs, tea kettles, and sitting areas, plus balconies or terraces in most. Possible downsides include the lack of loungers on the public beach and limited dining options, and some past guests have complained of the free alcohol being low-quality. Alternatively, although not all-inclusive, the JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa offers a great value, thanks to 12 distinct restaurants and bars, and contemporary rooms.
