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Karon Whale Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior entrance
Pool views, serves breakfast and lunch
Karon Whale Resort is ideal for families seeking relaxation and play. Kids enjoy the waterslide and playground, while adults appreciate the library and international cuisine at Karon Whale Restaurant with pool views. Free in-room WiFi adds to the comfort of this welcoming retreat.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Garden View | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Pool View | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Pool Access

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Villa (Suite) | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Villa (Suite)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 40 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
538/3 Patak Rd., Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket, 83100

What's nearby

  • Karon Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kata Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Patong Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Bangla Road - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Big Buddha - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karon Cafe Food Steak Thai Seafood Salad Kids Vegetarian - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ratchanee Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Louise's kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Capri Noi And the Blue Grotto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kiri - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Karon Whale Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Karon Beach
Located close to Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, Karon Whale Resort provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Karon Whale Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a library.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 55 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: THB 200 to 400 for adults and THB 100 to 300 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Karon Whale Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 1000.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: THB 1000.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately THB 200 to 400 for adults, and THB 100 to 300 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 1000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: THB 1000.00 (one-way), (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 1000.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karon Whale Resort have a pool?

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

Is Karon Whale Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karon Whale Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karon Whale Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karon Whale Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Karon Whale Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of THB 1000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Karon Whale Resort located?

This family-friendly Karon hotel is located in the entertainment district, within 3 mi (5 km) of Karon Beach and Big Buddha. Patong Beach and Bangla Road are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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