A luxury resort on Karon Beach [toc] Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort is a luxury resort on Karon Beach, on the west coast of Phuket Island and was one of the first hotels to be built on the island. The 665 rooms and suites are spread across 75 green acres, surrounded by vast gardens, lagoons and immense palm trees. The hotel is spacious, and with so much green and water everywhere,
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Tann Terrace Beach Restaurant [toc] Tann Terrace Phuket is a new lovely beach bar, restaurant and even boutique hotel with a unique location at the very south end of Karon Beach. What used to be a run-down Thai restaurant with a handful of rooms is now one of the trendiest spots in Phuket. Guests can sit in loungers, day beds, garden tables and chairs or even hammocks spread across an
Read MoreWhat to Do in Karon Beach? [toc] Karon is one of the longest beaches in Phuket, ranking 3rd on our beach popularity page. It enjoys a 3 kilometres stretch of white sand, a decent choice of dining and nightlife, and never seems to draw crowds of tourists, which is a good thing. Karon is known for its big beach with big hotels lined across the frontage road, and the small
Read MoreThai Food by the sea in Karon [toc] On The Rock is a beautiful open-air seafood restaurant built on the rocks at the southern end of famous Karon Beach. Part of the long-standing Marina Phuket Resort has a unique location and superb views on Karon Beach. The way from the parking to the terrace through the greenery of the garden sets the mood beautifully. On The Rock Restaurant has been
Read MoreEAT Bar & Grill Restaurant Karon [toc] EAT Bar & Grill Phuket Restaurant is a tiny place on the second street of Karon Beach. Thankfully, many people talk about the restaurant, otherwise, you probably would drive past it a dozen times without noticing it. People do talk a lot about it on Trip Advisor, but Trip Advisor rankings usually don't mean much to us when it comes to food. But
Read MoreOur Phuket Webcam allows you to see what the weather is like in Phuket at the moment, and a bird view of Patong beach from a live cam located at the top of the Patong Tower. We hope this is useful to plan your holiday. The Phuket webcam above is courtesy of the Patong Tower Apartment. Patong Beach Weather Webcam - Live streaming NOW! How to plan a holiday
Read MorePhotos of Karon Beach These photos of Karon Beach may help you decide if this is the right place for you to stay in Phuket, or maybe bring back some memories you spent your holiday here. With an immense and beautiful beach, Karon is probably the third most popular beach on the island. It has the right amount of restaurants, shopping and nightlife, plus a good range of hotels to
Read MoreMap of Karon Beach [toc] This map of Karon Beach shares the landmarks, restaurants, hotels and resorts we experienced, plus some other popular places worth visiting. Karon doesn't have a lot of activities, but the beach has always been the main reason why people book their holidays in Karon Beach. The Karon Temple Market is definitely worth visiting and there are many other superb beaches nearby, such as Kata Beach
Read MoreIs this the best Pad Thai in Phuket? [toc] The Pad Thai Shop is a tiny restaurant on the side of the back road of Karon Beach. It's so small and modest; you would drive past it without paying much attention if it wasn’t for its growing reputation and a large yellow signboard that says 'The Pad Thai Shop' of course. Despite its success, the shop owner probably chose not
Read MoreHow is Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket? [toc] Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is a large resort with a desirable location, right on the sands of the superb Karon Beach on the west coast of Phuket. With such a unique situation, large pools and many outlets including a beach club, Centara Grand Beach Resort is a top-rated mid-range hotel. It is perfect if direct access to the beach is what
Read MoreParadox Resort Phuket used to be Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket [toc] Note: Paradox Resort Phuket used to be Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket and while the hotel hasn't much changed, the service might be different Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket is one of the largest and best-located hotels in Karon, one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket. The hotel is across the
Read MoreShop and Try Local Food at Karon Temple Market [toc] The Karon Temple Market has grown steadily in popularity in the past years. Because it only occurs twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays), people start to plan their evenings around that event. Night markets have always been popular in Phuket and all over Thailand, but a Temple market sounds more exotic. Also, Karon Beach lacks a few attractions, so the
Read MoreCoast Beach Club Phuket - Centara Grand Beach Resort [toc] Coast Beach Club Phuket at Centara Grand Beach Resort is the only beach club on Karon Beach, an excellent spot to enjoy a beautiful sunset with a cold drink in hand. While Coast is technically close to the beach and offers comfortable sofas and day beds, it doesn't feel as much a beach club as Cafe Del Mar or Catch
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