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Hotel reviews.

Phuket and Krabi · Page 4

Places to stay

Good trips start
with the right base.

Independent editorial reviews that look beyond a pool photograph: room choices, access, surroundings and what guests report.

Timber hillside bungalow and terrace surrounded by tropical trees
Rawai and Nai Harn · Hotel review

Baan Krating Phuket Resort

A small-bay setting with greenery and snorkelling appeals most when a quiet day at the resort is the plan.

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Guest room with a large bed and furnished balcony
Patong · Hotel review

Deevana Patong Resort & Spa

A leafy base for enjoying Patong in doses, with a meaningful choice between garden outlook and poolside accommodation.

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Swimming pool and tropical landscaping lit at dusk
Kata · Hotel review

Sawasdee Village

The decorative setting draws attention, but the real booking distinction is between an 18-square-metre room and a suite built around the water.

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Swimming pool and umbrellas overlooking the sea at sunset
Kata · Hotel review

Chanalai Garden Resort, Kata Beach

A sea-view room can involve several lift transfers; the hillside layout is as important to choosing this Kata resort as its pools and balconies.

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Overhead view of a courtyard pool, palms and sun loungers
Kata · Hotel review

Sugar Marina Hotel – FASHION – Kata Beach

Four room categories share the same published area; the differences are pool position and furnishings, while families have larger layouts.

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Long resort swimming pool lined with loungers and palms
Patong · Hotel review

La Flora Resort Patong

A pedestrian promenade lies between the resort gardens and Patong’s sand, while the entrance keeps nightlife and shopping close.

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Outdoor terrace with curved seating, sun loungers and pool
Kata · Hotel review

Chanalai Romantica Resort – Adults Only

The pool is the centre of this small resort; Kata’s beach and restaurants give it a life beyond the grounds.

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Aerial view of a hillside resort above a sheltered sandy bay
Kata · Hotel review

The Shore at Katathani

The villa pool is the attraction, but the exact outlook and the route around the hillside shape the stay.

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Aerial view of hotel buildings surrounding a rooftop pool
Patong · Hotel review

The Kee Resort & Spa

The pool and rooftop make a stay here distinctive, while wing, outlook and noise tolerance deserve as much attention as room size.

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Low-rise resort buildings and palm trees reflected in a pool
Rawai and Nai Harn · Hotel review

Blue Palm Seafront Resort Phuket (formerly Phuket Sea Resort)

The same Rawai address now appears under Blue Palm Seafront, making the date and identity behind each review essential reading.

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