Beachfront Hotel in Karon Beach
Mandarava Resort and Spa sits on a hillside above Karon Beach in Phuket’s quieter zone. The property houses 232 rooms across 55 tropical villas, positioned just 700 metres from the beach. A free shuttle runs daily to Karon Beach for guest convenience.
| Hotel Summary | |
|---|---|
| Location | Tropical hillside above Karon Beach |
| Beach | 700 metres to Karon Beach, 15-20 minute walk. Free shuttle service. Hillside location with lush greenery and natural waterfalls. |
| Hotel | 5-star with 130 villas. Contemporary design, all separate villas. Pool access, private pool and 2-bedroom options. Sea Fan Deluxe 550 sq ft, Luxurious Villas from 1,100 sq ft. |
| Facilities | Five infinity pools, five pool bars, Kids Play Room with game room and arcade, Chom Talay restaurant, Charm Thai mountain-top restaurant, Cheeva Spa, fitness centre, library. Babysitting available. |
| What’s Around | Hillside location. Karon village shops and restaurants 10 minutes walk downhill. |
| Who is it for? | Families, couples, honeymooners. Not for beach access priorities, elderly travellers or those avoiding steep hills. |
| Worth Noticing | Five infinity pools across hillside with ocean views. Private plunge pool villas hidden by greenery offer excellent privacy. |
| Price | Upscale |
The resort features five outdoor swimming pools with 5 poolside bars scattered throughout tropical grounds. Cheeva Spa offers body scrubs, wraps, facials, and massage treatments across six treatment rooms. The full-service facility includes a sauna and steam room. Chom Talay Restaurant serves international and local dishes, with views overlooking the area.
All 232 rooms come with balconies, 40-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free WiFi. Soundproofed units provide air-conditioning and premium bedding. Premium options include private pool villas with direct pool access.
Guests gain complimentary access to fitness facilities, yoga classes, and an arcade room. Children’s facilities include a dedicated playroom and kids’ pool. The resort offers free self-parking and provides airport shuttle service for a charge.
What’s Great For Kids
The resort has a Kids Play Room with soft, built-in materials and multiple play corners. However, supervision details and operating hours aren’t clearly published. A game room and arcade are also available. Babysitting services can be arranged.
Five outdoor pools spread around the property with large sunbathing areas. Children’s pool available. Pool hours 7 am to 7 pm. Five poolside bars.
Sea Fan Deluxe Rooms at 550 sq ft have private patios with garden views. Luxurious Villas starting at 1,100 sq ft have one bedroom, a private plunge pool hidden by greenery, and separate shower and bath spaces. The villas work well for families wanting more space and privacy.
700 metres from Karon Beach with free shuttle. Restaurant serving Thai and international cuisine. The hillside location offers peaceful seclusion away from beach crowds.
Good for: Families wanting hillside ocean views with private plunge pool villas and shuttle access to the beach.
Mandarava Resort and Spa Info
Location: Karon Beach
Address: 14/2 Patak Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Phone: 076 681 800
Range: 5-star
Swimming pools: 2
Restaurants: 2+2 Bars
Distance to the closest beach: Beachfront
Distance to Patong Beach: 6 km
Distance to Phuket Town: 19.8 km
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