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Areca Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a fitness center

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Coffee shop
Coffee shop
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Coffee shop
Areca Resort & Spa sits in central Phuket, offering a peaceful retreat with three outdoor pools including one for children. Guests can sip coffee in the lobby, work out in the gym, use the steam room, or get help from staff who know the best local tours and attractions.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Pool Access

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
96/1 Moo 7, Wichitsongkram Rd., Kathu, Phuket, 83120

What's nearby

  • Central Phuket - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tiger Kingdom Phuket - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Patong Beach - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Bangla Road - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Jungceylon Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Me Up! - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nakarin Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tung Tong Big Chicken (ครัวทุ่งทอง) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ก๋วยจั๊บแชมป์สุพรรณ สาขาภูเก็ต 2 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪JARU Espresso - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Areca Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel near Bangla Road
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Areca Resort & Spa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
Room features
All 192 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: THB 350 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately THB 350 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Areca Resort Kathu
Areca Resort
Areca Kathu
Areca Resort Spa
Areca Resort & Spa Hotel
Areca Resort & Spa Kathu
Areca Resort & Spa Hotel Kathu
Areca Resort Spa SHA Extra Plus

Frequently asked questions

Does Areca Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Areca Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Areca Resort & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Areca Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Areca Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Areca Resort & Spa located?

Situated in Kathu, this luxury hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Andamanda Phuket, Central Phuket, and Naka Weekend Market. Patong Go-Kart Speedway and Tesco Lotus - Phuket Town are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Areca Resort & Spa Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

They have great spa Terrible breakfast And the rest is ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Guyada kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Keauna

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good for the price but way too loud at night

The hotel is nice the service you get upon arrival is good and the rooms are nice and big with comfy beds. The only two cons I have about this hotel is the housekeeper.. she was honestly the worst I’ve come across doesn’t clean the rooms properly doesn’t change the sheets and leaves the floors dirty and it takes her forever to come and clean your room she’s so slow. The property is still having work done to it so there’s noise from around 1am-5am and it’s very loud like if you have small children they’d be woken up so on that note I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait

Très belles chambres et personnel formidable !! Très à l'écoute et donnant de bons conseils
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamile

It’s old place and they try to do some renovation The spa is the best The breakfast is terrible The room is clean, but no soap the bath sink
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Yusuf

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Fin hotel til prisen, mek medarbejderne kan slet ikke engelsk, og hvergang man spørger om noget, så hedder det moment, men ingen kommer og hjælper, Og mega meget larm fra værelserne og gangen når det er midnat, alt for mange indisk turister som ikke respektere andre gæster, Og kun 5 solsenge på poolen, det er alt for lidt,
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Toppen hotell!

Jättefint hotell, härlig pool och fina rum, tyvärr var det en del blad och insekter i poolen så den hade kunnat rengöras bättre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwok Man Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The overall stay was very good, staff was very nice and happy to accommodate for us. However pool side bar was not open at all, which was a little disappointing as it was advertised when we booked. Also the water temperature for the shower was not the best, had to have quick showers. Overall stay would be 3.6/5!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was unfriendly and did not want to help us when we asked them something. They lied about the gym. We could not use it there was mold EVERYWHERE! Furthermore this is definetely not a 5 Star hotel i dont know why expedia has listed it like that, if you google it it only has 3 stars. Which also is not correct if you would ask us.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would like an actual gym, the gym is very small with little equipment. No space for more than 1 person.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Edyta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Price was good and rooms were good. Swimming pool area was nice. Part of the building was still under construction - what caused noise Spa didn’t exist at the time of our stay although it was advertised

10/10 Excellent

MARLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

מלון זול ויוקרתי

מקום באמת מושלם להעביר לילה או שניים, זול 100 שקלים ללילה,ממש חינם,שירותיים ואדיבים
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Need improve for the hotel

The hotel is still under renovation. Below is few comment. 1) Worst is shower no hot water. Found water leaking to the electric water heater and the electrical cable at the facility room. Not sure this water leaking will cause electric shock problems to our guests. 2) No spa and no massage service in the hotel. 3) Advertise photo hotel is different from the actual hotel. Please don't advertise the hotel if the hotel is not ready condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay Away

The pictures are fake! Stay away from this place. No spa, no restaurant, no lobby, no reception, no pool. Only kids pools are available. Nobody speaks English. They have a bar with a very loud music opening late night and till morning. It's not possible to sleep till 4am even in the 2nd building which is pretty far from this bar.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was nice and cosy with a nice view on the swimming pool. We didn't that we haven't been informed in advance that spa is under construction and is currently not working. Apart from that the rest was good.

6/10 Okay

Casper

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Inget vidare

När vi besökte hotellet var det en byggarbetsplats mitt uppe i fullskalig renovering. Ingen resturang öppen. Provisorisk reception och ingen vidare hjälpsam personal. Det var inte vad vi förväntade oss av ett hotell med 5 stjärnor. Dock var rummen fina och rena. När renoveringen är klar tror jag det kan vara ett fint ställe att bo på.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would come again

Areca is a great place to stay for those who want to do their own thing and explore by own vehicles. It is 15min drive away from patong which is perfect for those who don’t want to hear the music and hassle all the time. We found it great value for budget travel. At the moment they are renovating the other building of the hotel, this however did not disturb the peace at all. Great breakfast and big parking. Would come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Renovation going on at the hotel, didn't disturb me because my room was on the 2nd building. Air inside the hotel moist and still, in the room air-con was ok. Spa was closed, swimming pool ok for kids maybe. Gym was minimal. Breakfast in a cafe next to hotel, was ok but small.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra beläget hotell

Hotellet ligger centralt på Phuket med närhet till många besöksmål. Dock ej strandnära.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant staff.

The most friendly and accommodating staff I’ve encountered. Nothing was too much trouble. I had a desk, office chair and router installed in my room. Plus I got a bigger TV! Highly recommended.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Et hyggeligt hotel i kathu

Et dejligt hyggeligt hotel som er ved at blive åbnet op igen en rigtig god service og søde personale der hjælper en hvis man har brug for det kan varmt anbefales
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amyay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjours au top hôtel à la hauteur
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ive been visiting Phuket for several years and have always stayed here, the staff are great and the new rooms at the back are clean and comfortable. looking forward to me next trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

merveilleux

la propreté de l Hotel est irréprochable, le personnel est tres pro et surtout très sympas .vraiment un Hotel a la hauteur de ces étoile , je recommande absolument cet hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

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