The 508-room middle-range Duangjitt Resort & Spa is a huge, family-friendly property within a five-minute walk of Patong Beach. The resort feels quiet and secluded (though nearby construction can be a problem), set among 36 acres of tropical gardens and coconut palms, with three large pools, each with its own personality. There is a great deal of open space in rooms and common areas, where visitors can find privacy, commune with resident mynah birds, or run with their kids.
The 508-room middle-range Duangjitt Resort & Spa is a huge, family-friendly property within a five-minute walk of Patong Beach. The resort feels quiet and secluded (though nearby construction can be a problem), set among 36 acres of tropical gardens and coconut palms, with three large pools, each with its own personality. There is a great deal of open space in rooms and common areas, where visitors can find privacy, commune with resident mynah birds, or run with their kids.
The 116-room Senses Resort is a hillside four-pearl hotel that offers panoramic Patong views from its rooftop pool, swim-up bar, and casual restaurant. Rooms also offer great city and sea views from balconies or terraces that have direct pool access. Suites include living rooms and dining tables. There's also, a modern fitness center and spa, airport transfers, and a tour desk. While the hillside location might make it difficult to walk around, the the steep climb brings great views.
The 116-room Senses Resort is a hillside four-pearl hotel that offers panoramic Patong views from its rooftop pool, swim-up bar, and casual restaurant. Rooms also offer great city and sea views from balconies or terraces that have direct pool access. Suites include living rooms and dining tables. There's also, a modern fitness center and spa, airport transfers, and a tour desk. While the hillside location might make it difficult to walk around, the the steep climb brings great views.
The four-pearl Kee Resort and Spa is a trendy party haven in the heart of Patong -- near the beach and Bangla Road -- with a lagoon-style pool, a swim-up bar, rooftop dining, cocktails, a spa, fitness center, and a youthful vibe and clientele. Hip, sleek, decor with splashes of color rules the rooms that come with flat-screen TVs, balconies, and poolside terraces. Some might find the party atmosphere -- especially the wild nights -- too noisy and too much.
The four-pearl Kee Resort and Spa is a trendy party haven in the heart of Patong -- near the beach and Bangla Road -- with a lagoon-style pool, a swim-up bar, rooftop dining, cocktails, a spa, fitness center, and a youthful vibe and clientele. Hip, sleek, decor with splashes of color rules the rooms that come with flat-screen TVs, balconies, and poolside terraces. Some might find the party atmosphere -- especially the wild nights -- too noisy and too much.
The 136-room Nap Patong is a stylish upscale resort tucked between the beach and nightlife, with a 24-hour front desk, paid airport transfers, a sleek outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, a souvenir shop, and a business center. Modern rooms come with flat-screen TVs, balconies, or rooftop terraces. Suites and villas, with kitchenettes and private pools, are also available. Note that Standard Rooms are small and the hotel requires a deposit at check-in.
The 136-room Nap Patong is a stylish upscale resort tucked between the beach and nightlife, with a 24-hour front desk, paid airport transfers, a sleek outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, a souvenir shop, and a business center. Modern rooms come with flat-screen TVs, balconies, or rooftop terraces. Suites and villas, with kitchenettes and private pools, are also available. Note that Standard Rooms are small and the hotel requires a deposit at check-in.
Wyndham Sea Pearl Villas Resort is a four-and-a-half pearl option that's closer to Patong Beach and its nightlife than most resorts in this category. Deluxe villas and suites are stylishly decorated and private -- and come with outdoor spaces. Most have pools or hot tubs, though maintenance can be an issue and the least expensive rooms have small bathrooms. There are several outdoor pools but no on-site beach. Features include a relaxing spa, two restaurants, and a pool bar. For those who want beach access, check rates at the Merlin Beach Resort, but expect to pay more.
Wyndham Sea Pearl Villas Resort is a four-and-a-half pearl option that's closer to Patong Beach and its nightlife than most resorts in this category. Deluxe villas and suites are stylishly decorated and private -- and come with outdoor spaces. Most have pools or hot tubs, though maintenance can be an issue and the least expensive rooms have small bathrooms. There are several outdoor pools but no on-site beach. Features include a relaxing spa, two restaurants, and a pool bar. For those who want beach access, check rates at the Merlin Beach Resort, but expect to pay more.
The 35-room mid-range Sun Hill Hotel is a pleasant, tidy, family-owned and operated property built into a wooded hillside in one of the seedier areas of Patong that's a 15-minute walk to the town center. The hotel is pretty and clean, with an airy restaurant and small pool. Rooms are spacious and cheerful, with furnished private balconies; some have kitchenettes.
The 35-room mid-range Sun Hill Hotel is a pleasant, tidy, family-owned and operated property built into a wooded hillside in one of the seedier areas of Patong that's a 15-minute walk to the town center. The hotel is pretty and clean, with an airy restaurant and small pool. Rooms are spacious and cheerful, with furnished private balconies; some have kitchenettes.
The 240-room, upscale Sea Sun Sand Resort & Spa is a city hotel with lovely gardens and waterfalls, and plenty of interesting, unexpected touches that make the environment fun and atmospheric. Kids are welcome, but the resort is adult-oriented, with no children’s activities, and few child-friendly features. Sea Sun Sand is located in busy Patong, just off popular Patong Beach, with gorgeous sunset views of the Andaman Sea. Rooms are spacious and a little bit hip, with private balconies. Expect to pay a resort fee, and extra for breakfast.
The 240-room, upscale Sea Sun Sand Resort & Spa is a city hotel with lovely gardens and waterfalls, and plenty of interesting, unexpected touches that make the environment fun and atmospheric. Kids are welcome, but the resort is adult-oriented, with no children’s activities, and few child-friendly features. Sea Sun Sand is located in busy Patong, just off popular Patong Beach, with gorgeous sunset views of the Andaman Sea. Rooms are spacious and a little bit hip, with private balconies. Expect to pay a resort fee, and extra for breakfast.
The 67-room, luxury La Flora Resort Patong is a hip boutique hotel located between the beach on one side, and Patong’s busy shops, street food, and nightlife on the other. One of Patong’s more expensive properties, La Flora provides the little extras, such as free in-room minibars (beer included) and GoFlex media players stocked with movies. The decor is modern, elegant, and Thai-inflected. Spacious rooms have spectacular bathrooms. La Flora’s two pools are designed for lap swimming, with no kids' sections or play areas.
The 67-room, luxury La Flora Resort Patong is a hip boutique hotel located between the beach on one side, and Patong’s busy shops, street food, and nightlife on the other. One of Patong’s more expensive properties, La Flora provides the little extras, such as free in-room minibars (beer included) and GoFlex media players stocked with movies. The decor is modern, elegant, and Thai-inflected. Spacious rooms have spectacular bathrooms. La Flora’s two pools are designed for lap swimming, with no kids' sections or play areas.
The Amata Resort is a mid-range property located amidst the nightlife and tourist action of central Patong. Decor throughout the property -- including in the 213 guest rooms -- is somewhat worn and dated, though the resort overall is clean and unfussy. All rooms have minibars and safes, as well as small balconies overlooking the cityscape. There are two pools, a poolside bar, and a restaurant that serves breakfast for a reasonable fee, but overall, the hotel lacks the amenities of some of its competitors, and it may not be ideal for families. Visitors may also want to consider Deevana Patong Resort & Spa, which has a small spa, and a kids' pool, and playground area.
The Amata Resort is a mid-range property located amidst the nightlife and tourist action of central Patong. Decor throughout the property -- including in the 213 guest rooms -- is somewhat worn and dated, though the resort overall is clean and unfussy. All rooms have minibars and safes, as well as small balconies overlooking the cityscape. There are two pools, a poolside bar, and a restaurant that serves breakfast for a reasonable fee, but overall, the hotel lacks the amenities of some of its competitors, and it may not be ideal for families. Visitors may also want to consider Deevana Patong Resort & Spa, which has a small spa, and a kids' pool, and playground area.
The 148-room upper-middle-range Sawaddi Patong Resort is a small hotel just outside the center of busy Patong but within a short walk of the beach and Bangla Road nightlife. Despite a clientele largely made up of groups and tourists on package deals, the hotel has a warm, welcoming feeling with tons of Thai character, and the decor, menus, and spa treatments have authentic Phuket flavor. Rooms are clean, spacious, and comfortable, with photographs of old Phuket on the walls. Watch out for a pesky resort fee, per person, per day.
The 148-room upper-middle-range Sawaddi Patong Resort is a small hotel just outside the center of busy Patong but within a short walk of the beach and Bangla Road nightlife. Despite a clientele largely made up of groups and tourists on package deals, the hotel has a warm, welcoming feeling with tons of Thai character, and the decor, menus, and spa treatments have authentic Phuket flavor. Rooms are clean, spacious, and comfortable, with photographs of old Phuket on the walls. Watch out for a pesky resort fee, per person, per day.