The Surin Phuket

I came to Phuket during the rainy season and didn't have high expectations, but The Surin Phuket completely exceeded them – the overall experience was fantastic! The most impressive feature is the hotel's exclusive private beach, not shared with any other nearby hotels. The sand is incredibly fine and soft; while not the whitest, it feels wonderful underfoot. The water is crystal clear and pristine, easily ranking among the best beaches in Phuket. It's uncrowded and peaceful, perfect for taking photos. The breakfast is a dual-mode buffet plus à la carte menu, which is an amazing experience! The freshly ordered yogurt bowls and salmon bagels were delicious, and dining with a sea view while feeling the ocean breeze made breakfast incredibly blissful. The hotel's service was consistently excellent throughout – the staff were gentle, attentive, and responsive. To be fair, there are a couple of minor drawbacks: the hotel has a larger number of rooms, and some room types don't have bathtubs. However, the public areas are remarkably uncrowded, even when the hotel is full, ensuring excellent privacy and tranquility. It truly has a wonderful resort vibe. Getting around is also very convenient. It's only a 15-minute taxi ride to Boat Avenue in Bangtao, where you can find dining and shopping all in one place. The drive to Patong Beach is also reasonable, offering a perfect balance of being close to the action yet tucked away in a peaceful setting. The luckiest part was encountering a complete and stunning sunset, despite it being the rainy season. The clouds parted, and the orange glow painted the sea, becoming the most precious surprise of this trip. Both the overall value for money and the resort feel are top-notch – it's definitely worth staying here! **Concise Version (for social media)** Staying at The Surin Phuket during the rainy season completely surpassed my expectations! ✨ Exclusive private beach with fine sand and no crowds, and the ocean is among Phuket's most beautiful. Breakfast includes à la carte options; the salmon bagels and yogurt bowls were delicious, and service was consistently excellent. Minor downsides: many rooms, some without bathtubs, but public areas are wonderfully quiet. Convenient location: 15 minutes to Boat Avenue Bangtao, and easy access to Patong. Lucky to catch a full, gorgeous sunset during the rainy season! Worth a second visit!

1️⃣ Room Type: One-Bedroom Deluxe Hillside Cottage 🛖 Room 231 Located higher up on the hillside, this room offers ocean views and is very quiet. You can hear the distant sound of waves without any noise. Since it’s not on the main road, no one passes by my door, ensuring excellent privacy! Many people say climbing stairs to high-up rooms is tiring, but it really wasn't an issue for me! Every time I wanted to go up, I'd call for a buggy, and a car would arrive within 3 minutes. To go down, you can either call a buggy or walk directly. It's less than a 5-minute walk to the lobby, and walking downhill isn't tiring at all; plus, you get to enjoy beautiful scenery along the way. 2️⃣ Design The hotel is small with only 109 rooms. The public areas are mainly around the lobby, featuring a hexagonal pool, a restaurant, a beach chair area, a bar, a gym, and a library. The overall area isn't large but it's very refined. It looks stunning from every angle, whether from the hill or the bottom (I heard The Surin and Aman shared the same designer). The beach is shared with Aman, and you can walk to Aman by heading right for about two to three hundred meters. It’s picture-perfect everywhere. The room isn't huge but it's very thoughtfully designed. There's a lounge chair outside the door (though I didn't use it), and the room smells incredibly fresh, with aromatherapy diffusers lit in the bathroom. My favorite part was waking up each morning, drawing the curtains to see the sun shining on the sea, and every night, after turning off the lights, watching the dappled tree shadows outside the bathroom. Wandering around at night felt serene and comfortable. 3️⃣ Food The breakfast is excellent and available until 10:30 AM, so you can easily skip lunch. There’s such a wide variety, with both a buffet and an à la carte menu. The à la carte options are quite refined. I loved their oatmeal bowl and Eggs Benedict. My husband said the Pad Krapow was good too, just a bit spicy. The fruit quality was also top-notch. There were also many Cantonese dim sum and noodle options. Eating breakfast facing the sea is incredibly comfortable! [giggle] 4️⃣ Service Everyone's attitude was fantastic ദ്ദി(• ˕ •マ.ᐟ. Carrying luggage is a given, so no need to mention that. They were very warm and attentive. I wanted to upgrade my room type, which would cost 1500 baht. They suggested that my current room's view was already quite good and recommended I check-in first. If I wasn't completely satisfied the next day, they could arrange an upgrade. What's most commendable is the excellent ecology; there are geckos but no mosquitoes. At night, you can hear frogs and birds chirping—it truly feels like living in nature! The buggies were punctual and timely. Sometimes, even when we preferred to walk, if we were encountered on the road, they'd ask if we wanted a ride [giggle]. On the beach, they promptly set up beach chairs, and while lying down, people frequently came by to ask if we needed water or fruit. 5️⃣ Convenience & Crowds There really aren't many people. The beach chairs are never fully occupied, so there's no feeling of crowding at all. Convenience is perfectly fine. There's a Tops supermarket nearby (prices are a bit arbitrary), a few restaurants, and a few massage parlors right outside. I highly recommend this place for those who enjoy a slow-paced vacation, staying 2-3 nights. Life should be spent leisurely under the sun and sea breeze on the beach. 🥰🏖️ So comfortable~

The views are absolutely stunning – you can see the ocean from the lobby! The black-bottomed pool is also really cool. Surin Beach feels like the hotel's private beach; it's very secluded with no unwanted crowds. Our room offered direct ocean views, which was fantastic. The sofa could even be converted into a small bed, perfect for someone not too tall. The beachfront restaurant at the far end of the hotel is a bit pricey, but being able to dine while watching the sea and sunset is a unique feature. Overall, it's pretty amazing. The only downside is probably the cost. We booked a room for two, but for a third person, there was an additional charge of 3000 Baht per night. That's just their policy, I guess.

Next time I visit, I'll definitely stay here again. The hotel rooms are brand new, and there are almost no mosquitoes in the little forest. You get to enjoy a private, fine sandy beach, and the staff are really friendly. Plus, there's a 7-Eleven, restaurants, and massage places right outside, which is super convenient.

This Bangkok island hotel truly nails the vacation vibe! You step right out onto a crystal-clear beach, and the rooms are spotless and airy. The staff are warm and gentle, and the pool offers incredible views – watching the sunset with the sea breeze is incredibly therapeutic. It's the ideal place for a holiday in Thailand.

I snagged a great deal with a coupon during the 618 sale. I feel like the peak season prices would be a bit inflated. First off, the beach is fantastic, and the staff are incredibly patient. Waking up to the sea view right outside the window is just amazing, and they even do turndown service every night. If you're looking for a quiet getaway with fewer crowds, this place is perfect; we spent almost every day at the hotel. However, there aren't many dining options nearby, and the massage places are mostly small, local spots. If you prefer bustling commercial areas, you might want to reconsider.

For the right price in Phuket, this hotel is absolutely flawless, from its natural scenery and beaches to the bungalows, dining, and service. The only minor quibble is that the cocktails could use a bit of improvement.

The room was neat and clean. The staff performance was average, but the check-out process was smooth, and the deposit was refunded in cash instantly. The environment was quiet and relaxing. Overall, I was satisfied with my stay and would consider this my top choice for future trips.

The environment is great, and the scenery is beautiful. Although the hotel isn't large, it has a private beach, which makes for a pleasant experience. The staff overall are quite good; most are friendly and enthusiastic. However, I specifically need to point out a male employee at the front desk. Sometimes he was at the front desk, other times he escorted guests to their rooms. I don't know his name or badge number, but this person was absolutely terrible. I had read in reviews and the hotel rules that an extra person could stay for an additional fee, and that paid extra beds were available. Upon check-in, I repeatedly emphasized that I was willing to pay the extra fee, but this employee insisted that an extra bed wasn't possible and that we *must* book another room. It wasn't until two other female front desk staff confirmed that we could indeed pay extra for an additional guest that he, with a scowl, finally processed our check-in. I have to wonder, is the hotel's business struggling so much that they resort to such blatant upselling? He maintained the same sour expression even when we checked out. As someone in the service industry, his complete lack of service awareness is unacceptable. We came for a vacation, not to be put through such an ordeal! I hope the hotel pays attention to staff training!!