Location
The resort is located on Karon Beach, Phuket, Thailand. The property is situated directly across from the beach. The hotel is only 2 minutes from Karon shopping area, 10 minutes from Patong Beach and 20 minutes from downtown Phuket. Restaurants, bars and nightclubs can be found within about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest public transport link can be found just 1 minute from the hotel, and the bus station in Phuket is around 15 minutes' away by car or 25 minutes by public transport. The hotel is an unhurried 45-minute drive from Phuket International Airport.
Facilities
Junior suites and 152 double rooms are available to guests in a 2-storey main building and a 34-storey auxiliary building. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and a lift. There are a number of shops, including a souvenir shop. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service (for a fee), medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry, a page service and a hotel shuttle bus. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Rooms include a double bed. An extra bed is available for a fee. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. Equipped with a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge), the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. There is a poolside snack bar as well. Active guests can enjoy golf. With windsurfing, canoeing and diving available, the hotel also caters to water sports enthusiasts. Sports options available to guests include aerobics or, for a fee, a gym. There is a wellness area with a spa and a steam bath and, for an additional fee, a sauna, massage treatments and a solarium.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can dine in a non-smoking restaurant with an area for smokers. Catering options include half board and full board. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.