We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Karon Beach, Thailand. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
Resort.Delightful property. Nice style. Great breakfast. Mandarava Resort and Spa, Karon Beach - SHA Extra Plus, Karon Beach is conveniently located within a 10-minute drive from Patong Beach, the vibrant nightlife on Bangla Road and Jungceylon Shopping Centre. This resort boasts 5 swimming pools, 5 pool bars, fitness facilities and indulgent spa services. Guests enjoy free shuttle service to Karon Beach, located 700 metres away. The property is a 30-minute drive from Phuket Town. It is a 45-minute drive to Phuket International Airport. All villas at Mandarava Resort and Spa, Karon Beach - SHA Extra Plus are built separately from each other and furnished with contemporary decor. They feature free Wi-Fi, a private balcony and a 40-inch flat-screen cable TV. A minibar and a safety deposit box are provided. An en suite bathroom comes with a separate bathtub and a shower. Guests can arrange sightseeing trips at the on-site tour desk. Other conveniences include a meeting room, a convenient store and a salon. Chom Talay Restaurant serves a wide range of international and local dishes all day. Guests can indulge in home-cooked meals along with breathtaking views of the ocean.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most BEAUTIFUL resorts in Karon Beach.
Beautiful. Stylish. Rooftop restaurant. Featuring a terrace and a restaurant, Avista Grande Phuket Karon is located in Karon Beach. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 500 metres from Starbucks Kata Beach, 1.3 km from Karon Night Market and 1.9 km from Karon Temple Wat Suvarnkiri. The property features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the hotel, each room has a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a hot tub and free toiletries, while certain rooms are fitted with a seating area. All guest rooms at Avista Grande Phuket Karon have air conditioning and a wardrobe. The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. You can play billiards and darts at the accommodation. Guests can make use of the business centre to work or head for a sightseeing trip organized by the tour desk. Karon Roundabout is 2 km from Avista Grande Phuket Karon, while Mali Waterfront is 2.2 km from the property. Phuket International Airport is 31 km away.Show full description
Resort.Historic property. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. A mere 5-minute walk from peaceful Karon Beach, The Village Resort & Spa offers spacious villas with a private terrace. The resort features an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar. Villas lie amidst lush greenery and include a separate living room. They are equipped with cable TV, a DVD player and a minibar. En suite bathrooms come with a stone bathtub and toiletries. Guests can relax with a massage at The Royal Spa, or get a touch of culture in a Thai cooking class. The Village Resort also offers a hot tub with mountain views, a library and a tour desk. The Tamnak Bhrachandra serves local Thai cuisine, while the pool bar offers light snacks and tropical cocktails on its elegant terrace. Room service is available. The Village Resort & Spa is just 500 metres away from Karon’s city centre, and 5 km from Patong. Phuket International Airport is a 50-minute drive away.Show full description
This might be one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND ROMANTIC resorts in Karon Beach.
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great views. Enjoying beautiful views of the ocean, Centara Villas Phuket - SHA PLUS Certificate is located in Karon Beach. It also features a two-tiered outdoor pool with a waterfall. The villas at Centara Phuket face the sea and are surrounded by greenery. Fitted with wooden flooring and furnishings, each villa has satellite TV, a safety deposit box, and a minibar fridge. Bathrooms have a bathtub and shower. Guests can have a relaxing massage at Centara Spa, or join a Thai cooking class. The resort offers the convenience of a 24-hour reception, a tour desk, and a business centre. A drop-off shuttle to Karon and Patong are also available for an additional charge. Buffet breakfast is served at the resort. Overlooking the Andaman Sea, The Cliff Restaurant features Asian and Mediterranean dishes. Thai and international dishes are offered at The Bayview Restaurant & Bar. The open-air Cliff Bar is great for sipping cocktails while enjoying sunset views.Show full description
Resort.Charming. Great location. Great value. This property is right on the beach road, seconds from Karon Beach. Karon Sea Sands Resort-SHA PLUS offers rooms with private balconies. This 4-star resort features an outdoor pool, a fitness center and four different dining options. Rooms at Karon Sea Sands Resort-SHA PLUS come with modern décor and floor-to-ceiling windows. Each well-appointed room is fitted with a cable TV and private bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower. Rooms also come with free 4 bottles of drinking water. With a 24-hour front desk, the resort also provides luggage storage facilities and ticketing services. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Kiran's Indian Restaurant serves traditional Northern Indian dishes, while Western and Thai cuisine are available at O'Reilly's Irish Pub. Refreshing beverages are offered at the Pool Bar and at the Lobby Bar. Starz Rooftop Bar offers cocktails and open-air views of Karon beach and stunning sunsets. Karon Sea Sands Resort provides free parking, and is a 15-minute drive from Patong Beach. The Resort is around 45 minutes from Phuket International Airport. We have a free shuttle service to Patong. Karon Beach is our guests' favorite, according to independent reviews. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip. Karon Sea Sands Resort-SHA PLUS has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 1, 2009 Most popular facilities: Free form swimming pool with Jacuzzi and pool bar. A children’s swimming pool. Non-smoking rooms. Room Service. Fitness center. Beachfront Restaurants. Facilities for disabled guests. Inter connecting rooms for families. Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms. Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site. Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms available. Select your bed choice (if available).Show full description
Cosy rooms.Opened August 2022. Located in Karon Beach, 300 metres from Karon Beach, GLOW Mira Karon Beach provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. GLOW Mira Karon Beach features certain rooms with city views, and each room has a balcony. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options. GLOW Mira Karon Beach offers a sun terrace. Phuket Simon Cabaret is 4.6 km from the hotel, while Jungceylon Shopping Center is 6.5 km away. The nearest airport is Phuket International, 41 km from GLOW Mira Karon Beach, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Very stylish. Great location. Great value. Popular among couples. Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and an outdoor pool, OneLoft Hotel offers accommodation in Karon Beach, less than 10 metres from Starbucks Kata Beach. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room is equipped with a TV. Certain rooms include views of the pool or city. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can also enjoy a daily breakfast from 06:30 - 11:00 hrs in the dining area or in the privacy of their own rooms. Karon Night Market is 1.4 km from OneLoft Hotel, while Karon Temple Wat Suvarnkiri is 2.1 km away. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 31 km from the property.Show full description
I rate this as the most STYLISH small luxury hotel in Karon Beach. It also has a great location and great affordability.
Resort.Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Surrounded by mountains and tropical gardens, The Front Village is located along peaceful Karon Beach in Phuket. Featuring Oriental and Portuguese architecture, it has an outdoor pool and spa. Rooms at The Front Village feature spacious balconies overlooking the pool and natural landscapes. It comes with cable TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Room service is provided as well. Guests can soak up the sun at the hot tub or enjoy a soothing massage. Day trips are easily arranged at the tour desk. The Front Village also provides laundry services and car rentals. The Front Terrace serves a fine selection of Asian and international dishes. The property is a 5-minute walk from Karon Centre. It is a 10-minute drive from Patong Beach and a 50-minute drive from Phuket International Airport.Show full description
This resort is popular among couples travelling to Karon Beach.
Resort.Elegant. Great value. Popular among couples. The uniquely designed Venice-style Access Resort in Phuket is well located, only a 10-minute walk or 3-minute ride from the beautiful Karon Beach. Guests enjoy a one-way shuttle service from the property to Karon Beach. Free WiFi access is available in the lobby and restaurant areas. Every room features direct pool access. Room service arrives by Thai boat rowed by the friendly staff. Enjoy direct pool access from each terrace and excellent cocktails at the swim-up bars in a resort which is as special as its location. The relaxation offered by 5 outdoor free-form pools is perfectly complemented by many types of massage and a full range of treatments offered at The Access Spa. Enjoy a game of billiards and make the most of the games room, or take a cooking course and then eat your menu. Conference rooms are available for all business and social occasions. The property is a 20-minute drive to Patong and a 30-minute drive to Central Festival. Phuket Airport is a 1-hour drive away. International cuisine is served at restaurant between 06:30-23:00 hrs.Show full description
Resort.Beautiful. Romantic. Paradox Resort Phuket is located on the Karon Beach – Phuket, just about 60 minutes from Phuket International Airport, 20 minutes from Phuket Town, and only 10 minutes from Patong, the heart of Phuket’s world-famous nightlife, Karon Beach is in an ideal location. Karon Beach is in the center of it all, with one of the longest stretches of pristine beach in Phuket, famous for its heavenly white sand. As well as its conveniences and a full range of activities and facilities, Karon Beach is much less hectic and much more family-friendly than the island's other beaches. Its seaside promenade features a number of shops, seafood restaurants and bars. The relaxing holiday getaway awaits you here at our 5-star hotel in Phuket – book your stay at Paradox Resort Phuket today.Show full description
Resort. Nestled among the hills between Karon and Kata beaches, Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa - SHA Extra Plus is a 5-minute stroll from the shores of the Andaman Sea. It features 3 outdoor pools. Combining Thai furnishings with modern comforts, rooms at Diamond Cottage have private balconies offering pool or mountain views. Each room has satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a safety deposit box. Some rooms enjoy direct pool access. Guests can visit the spa for a relaxing massage, or exercise at the fitness centre. Diamond Cottage Resort also has a sauna, a beauty salon and a tour desk. Thai and international favourites are served at the resort’s dining outlets. Diners at Ma-Now Restaurant can enjoy their meals under the stars or indoors. Drinks are available at the 2 poolside bars. Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa - SHA Extra Plus is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. It is 8 km from Patong Beach and 14 km from Phuket Town. Phuket International Airport is a 1-hr drive away. The resort is approximately a 50-minute drive away from Phuket International Airport. Private airport shuttles can be arranged for an additional charge.Show full description
Enjoying a beachfront location on Karon Beach, Thavorn Resort offers rooms with private balconies on its 25 acres of landscaped grounds. It provides 3 swimming pools, a fitness centre and 6 dining options. Free WiFi access is available in all areas. Thavorn Palm Beach Resort Phuket is a 10-minute drive from Patong Beach’s popular entertainment hub. It takes 30 minutes by car to Phuket Town and around 40 minutes from Phuket International Airport. The charming rooms are spacious and feature Thai-style décor and furnishings. Nestled among tropical gardens, rooms offer plenty of natural light and great views. Each room comes en suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy views of the sea, steak and Italian dishes at Ciao Pizza and Grill Restaurant. Located next to a lotus pond, Windsong Café is the perfect spot for a tranquil breakfast.Show full description
Charming. Highly elegant. Superb breakfast. Perched upon a hilltop and only a 10-minute walk from Karon Beach, the uniquely-designed boutique Pacific Club Resort - SHA Extra Plus offers spectacular views and spacious accommodation with private balcony. Free WiFi is accessible in the entire premises. Pacific Club Resort - SHA Extra Plus is a 10-minute drive to Patong Beach and a 5-minute drive to Kata Beach. Phuket International Airport is a 1-hr drive away. Featuring Tuscan Travertine bathrooms made with real travertine and granite, all rooms come with air-conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV and a safety deposit box. The property has an electronic locking system for guests' safety. Select rooms have well-equipped kitchenettes and private living and dining areas. The swimming pool at Pacific Club Karon Beach Resort offers a 360-degree view of Karon Beach. Guests can relax in the spa bath and enjoy massages and body treatments at the spa. The hotel also provides a well-equipped gym. The Dining Room restaurant offers an international menu for the convenience of guests.The delectable cuisine can be served anywhere in the resort.Show full description
I rate this as the most charming, elegant and unique small luxury hotel in Karon Beach. It also has a highly rated breakfast and a unique rooftop pool! Soooo nice!
Resort. Featuring a secluded beach, this stunning beachfront property boasts a large outdoor pool with air-conditioned rooms bordering it. It offers a wealth of fitness options, a day spa and 10 dining and bar options. A 37-inch flat-screen TV, private balcony and wooden flooring are standard in all spacious modern Thai-style rooms. Other comforts include a tea/coffee maker, free Wi-Fi and bathrobes. Set in tropical landscapes, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort - SHA Extra Plus Resort is just 5 km from lively Patong Beach. It is within 15 km from a golf course and 20 km of Chalong Temple and a shooting and paintball facility. Phuket International Airport is a 45-minute drive. Maintaining regular workouts is easy with a gym and tennis and squash courts. The hotel also features a variety water sports, concierge services and a kids’ club. Dining highlights include daily beach barbecues featuring live seafood catches as well as hearty Italian pizzas at La Fiamma. There is also a Japanese restaurant and a seaside bar.Show full description
Resort.Good breakfast. Great location. Beyond Karon offers the only beachfront accommodation in Karon Bay. A 10-minute drive from Patong Beach, the resort features 2 outdoor pools, a spa and restaurant. Free WiFi is provided in the lobby area and in the rooms. Rooms at Beyond Karon have modern Asian furnishings. Private balconies face the pool and the Andaman Sea, letting guests wake up to the sound of ocean waves. Each room is equipped with a TV, fridge and tea/coffee maker. Guests can indulge in a massage by the seashore, or try water sports like parasailing and windsurfing. Resort services include laundry and tour arrangements. Karon Beach Resort also provides golf and scuba diving discounts for guests. The buffet breakfast is best enjoyed on the resort balcony overlooking the sea. On The Beach Restaurant serves local, Asian and international specialties. Refreshing drinks are available at the pool bar. Beyond Karon is a 25-minute drive from Phuket Town. It is 49 km away from Phuket International Airport.Show full description
Opened September 2022. Set in Karon Beach, 1.1 km from Karon Beach, JonoX Phuket Karon Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel all rooms have air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a city view. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. JonoX Phuket Karon Hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Kata Beach is 1.2 km from JonoX Phuket Karon Hotel, while Kata Noi Beach is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 41 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened February 2023. Situated in Karon Beach, 100 metres from Karon Beach, Phuket Emerald Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Boasting a concierge service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a children's playground. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Phuket Emerald Beach Resort offers some units with pool views, and the rooms have a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, American and Asian options. Kata Beach is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while Phuket Simon Cabaret is 5.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 42 km from Phuket Emerald Beach Resort.Show full description
Resort.Historic. Elegant. The beachfront Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort is set on 75 acres of tropical landscape, offering perfectly maintained lush tropical garden views in front of the golden sands of Karon Beach. Among all family-friendly facilities at the resort are 8 dining outlets for all tastes, a fully-equipped 24-hour fitness centre, 3 tennis courts and 2 squash courts for active guests. There are also 5 outdoor swimming pools surrounding lagoons and palm trees, a two-leveled water slide and a kids club with a trampoline and a large pillarless Grand Ballroom. Eforea Spa boasts 15 private wooden villas and a beauty salon. All spacious rooms feature a private balcony boasting stunning views of the Andaman Sea, tropical gardens or lotus lagoon. The guestrooms are fitted with a spacious work station, a comfortable sofa, a minibar and a safety deposit box. A flat-screen TV and an elegant bathroom with a separate walk-in shower and a bathtub are also featured. The resort is approximately a 50-minute drive away from Phuket International Airport. Private airport shuttles can be arranged for an additional charge.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Situated on a hillside, Hotel IKON Phuket offers spacious rooms with free WiFi and views of Karon Beach and surrounding greenery. It features massages, an outdoor pool and free parking. Hotel IKON Phuket is a 15-minute walk from the white sands of Karon Beach and the shopping and dining options in the neighbourhood. It is a 10-minute drive from Patong Beach and an hour’s drive from Phuket International Airport. World-class golf courses are within a 20-minute drive. Spacious rooms feature a private balcony with ocean or mountain views. They are fitted with air conditioning, cable TV and a safe. A minibar and hairdryer are also provided. The hotel provides car and bicycle rental. A tour desk with ticket service helps with travel arrangements. Airport transfer is also available. IKON Café offers a buffet line of Thai and European dishes, while Ombre Restaurant, which also has an outdoor seating area, serves a la carte Thai and European cuisines.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great views. Popular among women. Towering over unspoilt sands and clear waters, Waterfront Suites Phuket by Centara offers self-catering suites with views of the pool and the Andaman Sea. The property also features a large outdoor pool and tennis and squash courts. Phuket Waterfront Suites is a 15-minute drive from lively Patong and a 25-minute drive from Phuket Town. It is a 45-minute drive from Phuket International Airport and has free parking. Spacious suites feature floor-to-ceiling glass panels that open out to private balconies. Offering different interior designs, they have a well-equipped kitchenette and large bathroom with a bathtub. A steam room and sauna await after a long day at the beach. Other leisure options include a games room, outdoor hot tub and a fully equipped gym.Show full description
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