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Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa: Review

A family-friendly hotel with an impressive kids' program from free children's' activities in selected rooms, to an action-packed kids' club, to a kid-friendly pool with a waterslide. Staff dressed up as characters like Spider-Man and Pikachu hide throughout the complex to surprise young and old alike. Leave your kids in the hotel's capable hands while you unwind in the relaxing day spa with an aromatic massage or mani-pedi.

The Novotel is conveniently located away from Patong Beach's party crowds and within walking distance of local favorite, Karon Beach, offering the best views of Phuket's colorful sunsets.

Several local restaurants serving classic Thai meals are located directly opposite the northern end of the beach while international restaurants, cafes, massage parlors, and street vendors are located a short walk away, on Patak Road.

Pick-up from Karon Beach is included in most day tours around Phuket and to the Phi-Phi islands, making the Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa the perfect base to explore the picturesque holiday island.

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Overview

Rating

4 star Hotel

Price

$$$$$Rates start at $120-$199 per night

Location

Close To Beach
  • 100 Rooms
  • Opened 2019
  • Check-in 2:00PM
  • Check-out 11:00AM

Photos

Front of hotelFront of hotel
Lobby with golf buggyLobby with golf buggy
Front deskFront desk
Main poolMain pool
Herb gardenHerb garden
The big one is a clown, the small one is dressed like oneThe big one is a clown, the small one is dressed like one
Around the hotel
Botanical scrubsBotanical scrubs
Treatment roomTreatment room
Sweet treats after the treatmentSweet treats after the treatment
Spa treatment
Chillin' in a hut by the poolChillin' in a hut by the pool
Pool areaPool area
Make-your-own cocktails in your suiteMake-your-own cocktails in your suite
Shaken, not stiredShaken, not stired
Pool & cocktails

Internet & Tech

  • Wifi access: Free (all guests)
  • Wifi strength: Strong
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Power outlets: Convenient (local input)
  • Business center
  • Printer: Free (Lobby)
  • In-room safe: 13 inch laptop friendly
  • HDMI input in TV
  • In-room music player: Wired only

Rooms

  • Very good bed comfort
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Good soundproofing
  • Very dark window coverings
  • Satellite Smart TV
  • Medium size in-room safe
  • Paid minibar
  • Mini fridge
  • Kettle
  • Complimentary coffee & tea
  • Rain shower head
  • Alarm Clock
  • Interconnected rooms

Room types:

Standard 28 sqm
1 king or 2 single

Entry level room in the quietest part of the resort with a small working desk.

Superior 28 sqm
1 king or 2 single

Private balcony with outdoor lounge chair. Interconnecting rooms available upon request.

Deluxe 33 sqm
1 king

Rooms located in the heart of the resort with a larger balcony.

Family Fun Junior Suite 38 sqm
1 king bed and 2 bunk beds.

Family room with balcony and free kids activities. Located close to Kids World and includes Kids World entry.

Plunge Pool Juniour Suite 28 sqm
1 king

Comfortable room with a separate lounge area and courtyard with a private plunge pool.

King bedKing bed
Lounge roomLounge room
Ensuite bathroom with bathtubEnsuite bathroom with bathtub
Outdoor seating areaOutdoor seating area
Private plunge poolPrivate plunge pool
View of room from gardensView of room from gardens
Plunge Pool Junior Suite

Facilities

  • Outdoor pools: 3
  • Swim-up Pool Bar
  • Waterslide
  • Spa services
  • Kids club
  • Kids playground
  • Kids playroom
  • Bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Busboy
  • Concierge service
  • Tour & activity desk
  • Moneychanger
GymGym
WaterslideWaterslide
Gym & waterslide

Food & Drink

  • Very good food quality
  • Very good food service
  • Room service available
  • Gluten friendly
  • Vegetarian options
  • Soy milk available
  • Restaurants nearby: Plenty

Restaurants:

$$$$$Ocean’s Restaurant
Thai

Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with fresh ingredients form local markets. Location of ‘fire and ice’ 3 course menu where all dishes are served flambé or smoking in dry ice.

11am-11pm, 7days
$$$$$Horizon Cafe
International, Breakfast

Buffet breakfast restaurant serving a wide range of local and international dishes including live cooking stations.

6:30am-10am, 7 days
$$$$$Champions Sports Bar
International

Sports bar meets cocktail bar. Relaxed lounge with sports games airing on TV and talented bar tenders.

11am-12am, 7 days
$$$$$Joe Kool’s Grill
International

Alfresco seating and classic pub meals like pizza, pasta, and burgers. Themed buffet dinner on scheduled evenings. Light snacks like burgers also available.

11am-9pm, 7 days
$$$$$Pool Bar
Cocktail bar

Large range of cocktails plus local snacks like spring rolls.

11am-9pm, 7 days
Outdoor seating areaOutdoor seating area
GazpachoGazpacho
NachosNachos
Champions Sports Bar
MenuMenu
Appetizer served with dry iceAppetizer served with dry ice
Burger a la blowtorchBurger a la blowtorch
Dessert drizzled with dry iceDessert drizzled with dry ice
Fire and ice cocktails to match
Fire and Ice dinner

What's Nearby

Karon Park

Large landscaped park opposite the beach with fitness equipment, playgrounds, and weekend food markets.

720 meters (787 yards) Walking time: 9 mins

Map... Get walking directions...

Soi Bangla (Bangla Road)

Nightlife

The centre of Phuket’s nightlife scene lined with restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Closed to vehicular traffic after sunset when pumping music kicks off and neon lights blaze. Street vendors selling clothes, jewellery and imitation designer items can be pushy so don’t be afraid to say a firm ‘no’.

6.19 kms (3.87 miles) Driving time: 11 mins

Map... Get driving directions... Full attraction details...

Chalong Bay Rum Distillery

Distillery

A fully functioning rum distillery with a cocktail bar and restaurant. Most popular for its rum tasting and distillery tour which runs every hour from 2pm – 6pm. The tour includes a free cocktail, rum tasting and a detailed explanation of the fascinating distillery process covering everything from sourcing sugar cane to adding flavouring and labelling bottles. Cocktail workshops also available.

12.80 kms (8.00 miles) Driving time: 21 mins

Map... Get driving directions... Full attraction details...

Big Buddha

Religious

A 45m-high Buddha statue with 360-degree views from its hilltop vantage point. The statue’s construction of concrete, jade and marble glistens in the sunlight and can be seen from most of the island, even as far away as Phuket Town and Karon Beach.

16.24 kms (10.15 miles) Driving time: 30 mins

Map... Get driving directions... Full attraction details...

Phuket Old Town

District

The historical center of Phuket lined with brightly coloured buildings, budget accommodation, bars, restaurants and night market stalls. Narrow alleyways are best explored on foot, to admire vibrant wall murals, local shops and quirky cafes.

18.89 kms (11.81 miles) Driving time: 36 mins

Map... Get driving directions... Full attraction details...

Naka Weekend Night Market

Market

An undercover market with a huge selection of clothing, gadgets, electronics, and homewares as well as some second-hand stalls. One section is dedicated to street food where you’ll find buttered corn, seafood, curries, fruit, insects, and desserts.

19.08 kms (11.93 miles) Driving time: 33 mins

Map... Get driving directions... Full attraction details...

Jungceylon Shopping Centre

Shopping Mall

Phuket’s largest shopping mall open from 11am each day. Many international fashion brands and local artisan stores selling jewellery, clothing, souvenirs and electronics. The mall features a cinema and plenty of cafes, fast food and restaurants in an open courtyard setting.

7.31 kms (4.57 miles) Driving time: 14 mins

Map... Get driving directions... Full attraction details...

Parasailing on Karon BeachParasailing on Karon Beach
Restaurants on Karon Beach near hotelRestaurants on Karon Beach near hotel
Karon Beach

Scorecard

Best Parts:
  • Location. Walking distance to Karon Beach and several restaurants and cafes. Convenient pick up location for day tours.
  • Private plunge pools. In applicable rooms.
  • InBalance Spa. For relaxing massages and manicures.
  • Kids activities. Kids club, kids pool, and dress up characters.
Could Be Better:
  • Basic food and drink options during the day at relatively high prices.
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Contact Details

Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa

Address:
568 Patak Rd, Karon Muang, 83100 Phuket, Thailand
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