With a stay at Phuket Orchid Resort and Spa in Karon, you'll be near the beach, a 3-minute walk from Karon Beach and a 2-minute drive from Kata Beach. This 4-star resort is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Patong Beach and 11 mi (17.6 km) from Kamala Beach.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional features at this resort include babysitting (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at Le Bayon, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 524 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
"We stayed at the Phuket Orchid Resort & Spa and were very satisfied. It's not a luxurious or extravagant hotel, but it has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
We really liked the large, well-maintained grounds, two spacious swimming pools, and its own mini water park with two big slides. This is a fantastic bonus for a hotel, especially if you're traveling with kids or just love pools.
The room was always clean, and housekeeping was done daily and thoroughly. The bathroom had all the necessary amenities: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body lotion. Everything was simple but decent and convenient.
The location deserves a special mention. Karon Beach is just a few minutes' walk away, and there are plenty of shops, cafes, and everything else you need for your vacation nearby.
Early check-in was a pleasant surprise. We were able to check in around 1:00 PM, even though the official check-in time was 3:00 PM. Thanks to the staff for this flexibility.
Breakfasts were good: there was enough variety, so you definitely won't go hungry. No extraordinary culinary experiences, but everything was tasty and perfectly decent.
The only minor point is that the hotel is very popular and gets quite crowded. During breakfast, it can be quite noisy and busy. Most of the guests are Russian-speaking tourists, so sometimes it feels like a large family resort.
Overall, our impressions were very positive. It offers good value for money, comfortable grounds, excellent pools, and a convenient location."