Karon's long beautiful beach means that there's lots of hotels
really close to the beach. For this reason sea view rooms are aplenty
so can be more affordable in Karon than elsewhere in Phuket.
To help you make an informed choice of hotel, the lowdown on locations
and recommendations of good hotels is courtesy of e-concierge.
Hotels in Karon Beach North
The north end of Karon Beach has a very relaxed feel, this part
of the beach usually has few sunbathers so is perfect if you like
a deserted beach.
A short walk to the main area of bars and restaurants, there's
also some lovely views from the cliffs a little further away overlooking
the north end of the bay.
4 Star | All Bungalows | Spectacular Sea Views | Lush Gardens |
Popular with Couples
Set in a massive 20 hectares of tropical landscaped gardens on a
cliff overlooking Karon Beach this hotel has wonderful views, accommodation
consists of 72 ocean facing bungalows (not all have sea views).
The beach is just 150m away (shuttle provided) with good snorkeling.
Very popular with couples.
(Centara Karon Resort Phuket has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 1,350 THB)
2 Star | Bungalows | Sea Views | Close
to Beach | Close to Nightlife | Budget | Pool | Longstay
73 basic but clean rooms and bungalows for those on a budget, many
rooms have sea views. Just over the road from the beach this hotel
has a nice charm to it which explains why they get so many longstay
and repeat guests. Good seafood, a short walk to main nightlife
area, great for couples.
3 Star
| Themed Rooms for Kids| Sea Views | For Families | Excellent
Facilities
Reinventing the family hotel concept,
this 121 room resort was designed firmly with children in
mind. The main attraction is the themed rooms, book any of
the 5 'Outer Space' or 5 'Underwater' rooms and your kids
will be in fantasy heaven. Alternatively there's 4 'Castle'
themed duplex suites complete with princess beds. Close to
the beach, many rooms have sea views and the facilities are
excellent. Attached is Joe Kool's 'The worlds worst restaurant,
home of lousy food and overprized drinks', this will be a
holiday you won't forget.
Central Karon has many hotels to choose from, most are just over
the road from the beach (many sea views), some are closer than others
to the main nightlife area.
3 Star | Close to Beach | Close to
Nightlife | 3 Restaurants | Sea Views
Warm resort just over the road from the beach with 152 rooms, very
close to nightlife area. The various types of suites are good value,
all have sea views and terraces. Suitable for all.
4 Star | Good Value | Close to
Beach | Close to Nightlife | Sea Views |Direct Pool Access Rooms
The 87 spacious rooms, some with direct pool access, offer excellent
value. This resort is conveniently located just over the road from
the beach and close to the nightlife area. Navrang Mahal, a popular
Indian restaurant part of the hotel. Good facilities including wheelchair
ramps and access for the disabled.
(Karon Sea Sands Resort has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 1,299 THB)
5 Star
|Sea Views| Excellent Facilities | Popular with All
Just over the road from the beach and
5 minutes walk to the nightlife area, there's a really nice
atmosphere at this resort. The high standard accommodation
comprises of 166 Deluxe sea facing rooms and 166 elegant secluded
villas, some with plunge pool.
Being a five star resort, it has all
the facilities you'd expect including a well thought out kids
club. Multilingual staff speak English, French, German, Thai,
Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
4 Star | Close to Nightlife | Good
Facilities | Sea Views | Ideal for All
Renovated in Jan 2007, this 336 room modern mid-rise resort has
panoramic views of Karon Beach from the upper floors. Close to the
nightlife area and a 3 minute walk to the beach. The rates represent
excellent value with many rooms having sea views, suitable for all
but especially good for families.
(Centara Karon Resort Phuket has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 1,350 THB)
5 Star | Close to Beach | Excellent
Facilities | Sea Views | In Room Internet
This huge five star resort, a resort in the full sense of the word,
has 685 rooms spread over 75 acres of landscaped tropical gardens.
Just over the road from the beach many rooms have sea views. Great
facilities including tiered swimming pools, tennis courts, squash
courts, snooker and 24 hour room service, you name - its got it.
Suitable for all.
(Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort And Spa has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 3,950 THB)
4 Star
| Direct Pool Access Rooms| Excellent Facilities | Popular
with Couples
This 80 room resort is both modern
and classy, set back from but within walking distance of the
beach. The smart rooms are decorated in a contemporary Thai
style and all have direct pool access. The whole complex is
very cleverly laid out with some rooms having facilities for
disabled guests.
When you order room service it's delivered
to your room by boat! Very novel.
The south part of Karon is very close to the shops, bars and restaurants
of bustling Kata Centre. The snorkeling is good close to the rocks
at the southern end of the beach.
4 Star | On the Beach | Sea Views
| Great Location
Literally on the beach, many say it's the best location for any
hotel in Karon. All of the 80 rooms in this hotel have sea views.
Booking is advised for this hotel's restaurants as the combination
of good food and great location attracts many who aren't even staying
here. Particularly good value in low season.
(Karon Beach Resort & Spa has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 2,700 THB)
3 Star | Close to Nightlife | Sea
Views | Close to Beach
Well laid out around the 2 tiered pools this resort is well decorated
in a contemporary Thai style with attention paid to detail. Located
very close to the beach and the Kata Centre area of shops, bars
and restaurants. The 95 rooms are tastefully decorated with the
deluxe rooms being recommended suitable for all.
(Karona Resort And Spa has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 1,130 THB)
4 Star
| Close to Beach | Sea Views | Spacious Rooms | Peaceful Location
Set in a very peaceful part of Karon
this classy hotel has a calm and relaxed atmosphere. The 161
rooms are spacious, especially the Deluxe rooms (75sqm). Many
rooms have sea views with the beach being a 3 minute walk
away.
Centrally located it's only 5 minutes
to the shops, bars and restaurants of Karon Centre.
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