Karona Resort & Spa  

A beach resort in Karon on Phuket’s west coast, a short 4-minute walk to Karon Beach and about 12 minutes on foot to Kata Beach. Patong Beach and Bangla Road sit roughly 8.5–9.5 km away, and Phuket’s historic center is about 12 km from the property.

This four-star resort keeps things cozy and stylish — think a chic hotel bar, a snug on-site restaurant, and 95 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies. Rooms include refrigerators, minibars and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and slippers; the whole property is smoke-free and staffed 24/7.

Soak in the swimming pool, unwind in the sauna or treat yourself at the spa with massages and facials. There’s a poolside bar for sunset cocktails, luggage lockers, self-parking on site and concierge services to book local tours. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings from your balcony and take advantage of on-site laundry and dry-cleaning.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property and a 24-hour reception/concierge make short stays and last-minute plans easy. Limo/town-car service and roundtrip airport transfers are available (surcharge).

CHILIES restaurant serves a mix of international and local dishes, with local-cuisine breakfasts served daily from 7:00–10:30 AM (for a fee). Enjoy cocktails in the stylish hotel bar or by the pool, and limited-hour room service if you’d rather dine in.