When you stay at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket in Karon, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Karon Beach and 6 minutes from Kata Beach. This 5-star resort is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Patong Beach and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Kamala Beach.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary water park, and a lazy river. This resort also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at The Cove, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Karon? This resort has facilities measuring 6200 square feet (576 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 262 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
"Pros: Excellent location, close to the beach, nice hotel environment, with children's entertainment facilities, and a rich breakfast.
Cons: The hardware facilities are a bit old, the lobby is quite low-end and very hot. There were no welcome drinks or towels upon check-in, instead, they had a Starbucks where you had to buy your own. For a family-friendly hotel, it's not very accommodating to children; we were charged an additional 4200 Thai Baht for 4 nights for a child not occupying a bed (whereas many other hotels in Phuket offer free stays for children). Furthermore, the hotel doesn't offer Chinese-speaking service. The check-in time is late and check-out time is early (3 PM check-in, 11 AM check-out), which goes against international norms."