Where to Stay in Karon Beach?
Karon is an immense and beautiful wide beach, so it’s not surprising why this small town is a popular beach resort destination and why there are so many hotels in Karon Beach. The geography of Karon makes it a little challenging to understand how to pick the right hotel. Fortunately, there are a lot of hotels near the beach without having to spend a fortune.
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Karon Beach Geography:
- There is a long road parallel to the beach, and most beach-facing hotels are across that road, but only a few restaurants are available on the beachroad.
- There are only two hotels with direct beach access.
- The small town of Karon is perpendicular to the beach road, starting at the circle at the north end of the beach. There are many small hotels in this small town and it is convenient for eating, and shopping but less scenic.
- There are cheap hotels on the back road at the feet of the hill, but keep in mind that unless the hotel provides a shuttle or you rent a car or a bike, what you save on your room will probably be spent on tuk-tuk transfers.
BEST HOTELS IN KARON
Avista Grande Phuket Karon – MGallery
Found 200 metres from Karon Beach, Avista Grande Phuket Karon – MGallery is a 5-star resort that offers a peaceful and luxurious Phuket holiday escape. The resort’s Sino-Portuguese design was inspired by Phuket’s old town charms, while each of its 159 rooms and suites is well-appointed and offers mountain, pool or sea views.
Hotel Summary & Guests Score | |
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| Booking.com | |
| The Beach | The beach of Karon is superb and just 100 metres walk from the hotel. |
| The Hotel | 5-Star Resort |
| The Facilities | 2 pools, 3 restaurants and a rooftop bar. |
| What's Around? | The hotel is very near Kata Beach and just 1 km from Karon Town. |
| Who is it for? | Good for couples and travellers who want to be near the beach with access to outside restaurants and a toned down nightlife. |
| Worth Noticing | The hotel is a bit away from the beach but a small path will take you there. |
| Price | Reasonable for such a beautiful hotel. |
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Mandarava Resort and Spa
Mandarava Resort and Spa Karon Beach is a luxury hotel with 232 resort rooms and 55 villas set on the hillside about 700 metres from the sands of Karon Beach. Guests at Mandarava Resort enjoy a tranquil stay in contemporary-styled accommodation amid lush tropical surrounds, with free shuttle service to the beach available.
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Beyond Resort Karon
Beyond Karon is a 4-star resort with an enviable beachfront location right on Karon Beach. This adults-only resort has 81 rooms and suites, all with sea views and just steps away from the powder-soft sands of Karon. Guests can unwind at the resort’s spa or seafront pool, or learn the secrets of Thai cuisine in the resort’s on-site cooking class.
Hotel Summary & Guests Score | |
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Booking.com | |
| The Beach | Beautiful large beach: Kata is a fantastic beach with soft sand and a bright warm blue sea during high season, and waves for surfing during low season. This famous beach is public and can get quite busy. |
| The Hotel | 4-star hotel, 275 rooms, some with sea views |
| The Facilities | 1 huge restaurant, 1 beach restaurant, 3 bars, 2 pools, a kids club and a spa. |
| What's Around? | Convenient location if you want it of everything while being on the beach. You’ll find tons of restaurants and shops behind the hotel. Riding the artificial and safe wave of the Surf House just next to the hotel is great fun for kids all day and party at night |
| Who is it for? | Suitable for everyone, especially great for families with the children pool, the beach and the food easy to find in and around the hotel |
| Worth Noticing | |
| Price | Good |
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Pacific Club Resort
Pacific Club Resort is a small 33-room hotel found about a 10-minute walk from the beach in Karon. Within its tranquil grounds, Pacific Club offers a restorative holiday with its tropical gardens, spa, herbal steam sauna and jacuzzi, and pool. Enjoy fabulous panoramic views from the pool, which is set on the rooftop and open 24 hours a day.
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Pullman Phuket Resort and Spa
Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort is a sprawling resort set on 75 acres of lush tropical gardens just across the road from Karon Beach. This luxurious hotel has 665 rooms in modern and spacious designs, and a variety of bedding setups including 2 queen-size beds to accommodate up to 4 guests.
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Paradox Resort Phuket
Paradox Resort Phuket is a stylish 5-star resort found in the centre of Karon Beach just across the road from Karon’s long stretch of sand. The resort offers 4 types of rooms to cater to a range of travellers from couples to families to groups of friends. Some rooms have ocean views while others feature a private plunge pool, and there’s a 2-bedroom family residence with a kitchenette also available.
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Phuket Emerald Beach Resort
Phuket Emerald Beach Resort is a 5-star retreat found about 200 metres from Karon Beach. Each room is bright, airy and spacious, with options like direct pool access and family suites available. There are 2 swimming pools, one for the kids with lots of fun splashy features to enjoy.
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The Village Resort and Spa
The Village Resort & Spa is a lush tropical oasis set back about 500 metres from Karon Beach. This 4-star resort has spacious 60sqm guest villas in a classic elegant style arranged around a large swimming pool. Each room has a large ensuite bathroom with a stone bathtub, while some rooms have direct pool access.
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Phuket Orchid Resort and Spa
Phuket Orchid Resort Spa is a large resort with a full range of leisure facilities ideal for families, found just a short walk away from the beach in Karon Centre. The hotel provides a wide range of accommodations including connecting rooms, family rooms with bunk beds, and pool access rooms.
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Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
Centara Grande Beach Resort is a family holiday favourite with its extensive water park facilities and touch-the-sands beachfront location on Karon Beach. This 5-star resort has 262 rooms, suites and villas, each with sea views from a balcony or terrace. Each room also features a bathtub or outdoor jacuzzi, and either a king-sized bed or 2 double beds.
Hotel Summary & Guests Score | |
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Booking.com | |
| The Beach | Beautiful wide beach with clear water in high season. |
| The Hotel | A 5-star resort, 262 rooms. |
| The Facilities | 3 restaurants (Asian, Mediterranean, Italkian), 2 swimming pools (1 is adults only), beach club, huge fitness, cooking classes, a superb spa, kids club. |
| What's Around | Some small restaurants nearby, close to the beach. Karon town is just 1 km away with plenty of dining, shopping and a bit of nightlife (nowhere near Patong nightlife though). |
| Who is it for? | everyone, including couples and families. |
| Worth Noticing | When booking it, make sure you book Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, not Centara Karon Resort Phuket nearby! |
| Price | A bit pricey. |
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